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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You and I are in the same boat, dude. I'm in pretty good shape - slower than your 100 but faster on the kicking, though still a slow kicker. I post a lot on the "horrible" thread. Most people probably laugh at my times, but the hell with them.
Your ankles sound really tight, and that makes a big difference. Little kids are great kickers, and it's because their ankles are so loose. Stretch your ankles, and work on making them floppy. It's painful, but it helps.
I ditched the board - too depressing. If you need the air, kick on your back. If you have the time to devote to it, you will get better.
You can do it, my friend. If I could get a little better, you can get a lot better.
You and I are in the same boat, dude. I'm in pretty good shape - slower than your 100 but faster on the kicking, though still a slow kicker. I post a lot on the "horrible" thread. Most people probably laugh at my times, but the hell with them.
Your ankles sound really tight, and that makes a big difference. Little kids are great kickers, and it's because their ankles are so loose. Stretch your ankles, and work on making them floppy. It's painful, but it helps.
I ditched the board - too depressing. If you need the air, kick on your back. If you have the time to devote to it, you will get better.
You can do it, my friend. If I could get a little better, you can get a lot better.
