Howdy.
I'm returning to the pool after many years away.
Since I don't have a coach, I'm attempting to get back into it on my own.
Anyone care to recommend must-have books?
Of course, I'm not going to try to collect a library or anything. So the question is, if you had to do it on your own, which books would you consider essential?
Right now I'm looking at 3 quite seriously:
Mastering Swimming
Complete Conditioning for Swimming
Breakthrough Swimming
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To tell you the truth I just watch people swim and kinda copy what they do. Granted they are people that train year round and are like fishes in the water.
I'm no speed demon but I can hold my own for only swimming for about 5 months.
Well, most of the folks at the pool I'm using, at the time I'm there, are seniors who are swimming, kicking, or even walking for fitness. Besides, I can't watch others and train at the same time.
My goal is to get competitive again, if possible. Even if I don't make it, that's what I'm striving for. And a lot has changed since I was competing.
To tell you the truth I just watch people swim and kinda copy what they do. Granted they are people that train year round and are like fishes in the water.
I'm no speed demon but I can hold my own for only swimming for about 5 months.
Well, most of the folks at the pool I'm using, at the time I'm there, are seniors who are swimming, kicking, or even walking for fitness. Besides, I can't watch others and train at the same time.
My goal is to get competitive again, if possible. Even if I don't make it, that's what I'm striving for. And a lot has changed since I was competing.
