I am new to masters swimming, and had not trained since 1988 until a couple of months ago. I am not exactly killing it yet, but I am finally getting a feel for the water, and I cranked out a 1200 workout today and it felt like I was just getting started. Anyway, to the point ...
I was a breaststroker in the old days, and I never learned to swim with my head going under in my glide. About a month ago, I decided to try it (with help from some old posts here).
I finally got the rhythm down last week, taking my strokes per 25 down from 12 to 8/9, but it feels like I am putting way too much strain on my inner thighs during my kick, resulting in some mild groin strains (both sides)from trying to go to fast (kicking too hard, if there is such a thing).
Is this just a matter of getting used to a new angle? I can breaststroke kick only for as long as I want without trouble, but as soon as I put in the big glide, ouch. I swam plenty of breaststroke today without pain, but I went easy on the kick.
I appreciate any advice.
-Jim L
Your hands are way too deep.You want a 0-10% angle(you are shooting forward,not down.)If your hands are drifting up you are too deep and have glided too long.I am 5'8'" and my strokes/length depends on my speed.just coasting it is 4-5,200 pace it is 6,100 pace 7-8,all out it is 9(this does not count the pull down.)7-8/25 is fine.Having the waves follow you into the wall is probably fine,you can't swim fast without making waves,but it is also hard to swim slowly without making waves so it doesn't tell you much.Keep it up.Can you get a video for us to look at?
Your hands are way too deep.You want a 0-10% angle(you are shooting forward,not down.)If your hands are drifting up you are too deep and have glided too long.I am 5'8'" and my strokes/length depends on my speed.just coasting it is 4-5,200 pace it is 6,100 pace 7-8,all out it is 9(this does not count the pull down.)7-8/25 is fine.Having the waves follow you into the wall is probably fine,you can't swim fast without making waves,but it is also hard to swim slowly without making waves so it doesn't tell you much.Keep it up.Can you get a video for us to look at?
