Returning to Swimming

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Former Member — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:56:43 GMT

Donna - Good to have you back. Keep us informed on how your rehab and subsequent training for the "big swim" goes. -LBJ

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The Fortress — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:22:47 GMT

And trying to find the surgical sites on my shoulder is next to impossible! :rofl::rofl: ;) Rock on, lady!

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Former Member — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:24:30 GMT

Thanks so much, but I never have kicked very much and I certainly won't on a 21 mile swim or I'd never make it (LOL). I kick just enough to balance out my body and conserve energy; that's the key. Kicking is still good cardio :) You'll recognize me right away; I'll be the one with the tan! Haha, tan people really stand out in Texas.

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Former Member — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:50:19 GMT

If you haven't been doing any exercise post-op, fins still might be good for building your overall aerobic base and getting your core muscles in swimming shape while taking a load off the work your shoulders normally handle. They would also get you through some drills just to work on building up your shoulders. They would let you get more than just a few hundred yards in before you need to call it quits. Besides, they are fun. :) Good luck on your recovery! I wondered why we hadn't heard from you for such a while.

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Former Member — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:00:03 GMT

I now live on the island of Roatan, north of Honduras, so I only ocean train. Wow. Awesome............ Good luck with your shoulder rehab/recovery! T

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Former Member — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:11:34 GMT

Can you kick? If you do kick only (or kick mostly) practices until October, you might return with a better kick than you ever had. Your doctor was from Denton, but you train in San Mateo and live in Roatan? You must have a million airline miles :) If you are in the DFW area, stop by NTEX when you are feeling better. Lots of OW and tri swimmers (from my perspective as a competitive pool swimmer only). I wish you a quick and full recovery. Thanks so much, but I never have kicked very much and I certainly won't on a 21 mile swim or I'd never make it (LOL). I kick just enough to balance out my body and conserve energy; that's the key. I used to belong to the San Mateo Masters Marlins years ago, I now live on the island of Roatan, north of Honduras, so I only ocean train. But the next time I'm in Dallas (my sister lives there and I visit twice a year), I'll look you up. You'll recognize me right away; I'll be the one with the tan! Thanks for the well wishes! Donna

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FindingMyInnerFish — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:00:33 GMT

Donna, great to hear from you again! Sorry to hear how long the recuperation was, and I hope that improvement and gains in yards come faster for you! I know what swimming means to you and it s**ks to have to lay off so long! But anyway, welcome back and keep on recovering! :applaud:

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Former Member — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:09:36 GMT

Welcome back................. In more ways than one.:canada:

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Former Member — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:40:19 GMT