1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

Former Member — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:22:09 GMT

We have tails?! When did this happen?! I could always use it as my kick has never been that strong!:D

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

orca1946 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 03:10:49 GMT

Rest for now & have fun in open water .

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

sarah_q — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:25:41 GMT

I finished it but pushing off the wall wasn't too fun. I wish it was open water weather right now!

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

Former Member — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:23:53 GMT

You should be fine for the swim - mine wasn't an issue in the water but I was sore for a few weeks especially when sitting and standing up. Good luck tomorrow!

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

Former Member — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:44:51 GMT

I swam in high school with a broken tail bone (yay figure skating) and don't remember it being an issue. The school bus rides to the meets were what just about killed me. Have you been in the water yet, or practiced a start or two? That might give you a better idea what you're dealing with. Good luck!

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

Former Member — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:04:37 GMT

Ouch...I've swam while recovering from back spasm... not the same but I found going easy off the walls is ok. I you can flip just don' push off too hard.. and don't go nuts on the kicking. Feel better!

RE: 1650 w broken tailbone (coccyx)

sarah_q — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:22:57 GMT

I broke it on Thursday right after swim practice and the meet is this Sunday. Plan to get in early and test things out during warm up. Thankfully I don't have to ride a bus there ... ouch!!