Starting over

After a long layoff, I am getting back into swimming and I have some questions to ask. 1. How often should I rest? I plan on practicing at least 4 or 5 times a week. Bear in mind I am going to start out very slowly. 2. Any recommendations for a goggles or swim mask? I am thinking of using a swim mask starting out. 3. What should my basic swim program entail? 4. What should I be aware of starting out? After having 4 "starting over" attempts, I can tell you that you need to start with something you'll stick with once the newness wears off and practice becomes work again. My problem was the 4-5 days a week thing. The first 3 times I "came back", 4-5 days a week was too much with the rest of my weekly activities. With the 4th try, I settled in on 2 days a week in the water, and worked my way up to 3. Couldn't be happier with it now :)

After a long layoff, I am getting back into swimming and I have some questions to ask. 1. How often should I rest? I plan on practicing at least 4 or 5 times a week. Bear in mind I am going to start out very slowly. 2. Any recommendations for a goggles or swim mask? I am thinking of using a swim mask starting out. 3. What should my basic swim program entail? 4. What should I be aware of starting out? After having 4 "starting over" attempts, I can tell you that you need to start with something you'll stick with once the newness wears off and practice becomes work again. My problem was the 4-5 days a week thing. The first 3 times I "came back", 4-5 days a week was too much with the rest of my weekly activities. With the 4th try, I settled in on 2 days a week in the water, and worked my way up to 3. Couldn't be happier with it now :)