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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what are your goals?
Honestly? My goal is to compete nationally. I don't care if it takes 10 years.
I would like to be competitive at the state level in 2 years. (I've spent the previously 2 years getting in shape again generally, with walking, hiking, cycling, and strength training.) and competitive nationally before I'm 50.
I may not get there, but if not, so be it. That's what I'm shooting for.
swim faster faster can help you improve
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Thanks for the links! There's so much to absorb. My challenge now is triage -- choosing what to focus on first, second, third, etc.
what are your goals?
Honestly? My goal is to compete nationally. I don't care if it takes 10 years.
I would like to be competitive at the state level in 2 years. (I've spent the previously 2 years getting in shape again generally, with walking, hiking, cycling, and strength training.) and competitive nationally before I'm 50.
I may not get there, but if not, so be it. That's what I'm shooting for.
swim faster faster can help you improve
follow usms blogs
Thanks for the links! There's so much to absorb. My challenge now is triage -- choosing what to focus on first, second, third, etc.
