Hello, I'm new here.
I'm 59 and getting back into swimming. I've always had a poor kick. Right now some times are as follows - 25 yd pool, start in water.
100 free 1:20,
100 free, pull only with pull buoy 1:25
50 yd kick with kick board 2:30
I've read on improving my kick and I know several things to work on like ankle flexibility. I'm not really looking for advice (although I'll happily accept it), just an idea if this is really as bad as I think or if it is more common that I think. Do those times look like a REALLY BAD kick? Is it common to get almost no help from your kick?
Thanks,
bw
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Hey beachwolverine,
Something doesn't add up. If you kick really is as horrible as you say, it should actually slow you down and your pull time should be faster than your swim time. It is possible that you are really horrible at kicking with a board.
2:30 for a 50k is too slow if you can swim a 1:20 and pull a 1:25. Are you any faster kicking on your back instead of with a board?
All the board does is help you keep your head out of the water while you kick. Ditch it if it is slowing you down.
You are kicking an all out 50 right?
Hey beachwolverine,
Something doesn't add up. If you kick really is as horrible as you say, it should actually slow you down and your pull time should be faster than your swim time. It is possible that you are really horrible at kicking with a board.
2:30 for a 50k is too slow if you can swim a 1:20 and pull a 1:25. Are you any faster kicking on your back instead of with a board?
All the board does is help you keep your head out of the water while you kick. Ditch it if it is slowing you down.
You are kicking an all out 50 right?
