Hey, solo swimmers! :wave: Welcome to the thread for all of us who train solo. Whether you train on your own due to a lack of a Masters team in your area (or for any other reason), this is our virtual locker room. Please post training tips that you think would be helpful, or anything else you would like to share with the rest of us. Have a rant? Go ahead and vent here! :rantonoff:
I'll start with a tip:
The most frustrating thing for me training solo is not having a coach on deck to evaluate my stroke and keep me on track, so I bought a waterproof camera and enlisted the help of my husband to periodically shoot video of all four strokes. Shooting underwater video became a knee/back buster, so I bought a camera mount and attached it to PVC pipe, so my husband could stand up straight to shoot underwater video. The camera gets dunked underwater, and he twists the pipe to pan the camera as I swim by.
Today, I bought a 2-pack of 12-inch "Gear Tie" reusable rubber twist ties (available at Home Depot), so I can tie the PVC pipe to the pool ladder (located in the corner of the pool) and shoot video myself. (If I angle the camera just right and keep it on wide angle, I can video me coming and going.)
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After each video session, I upload the videos to my desktop computer and compare my stroke to my favorite Go Swim stroke videos to see what I'm doing well (or not). I also post them on the Forums for feedback.
Ok, solo swimmers, what's your tip?
I will be doing my swim on Monday. Just finished week 4 of the intermediate training which I loved. I just started back a few weeks ago after a few months off and I saw a good increase in my stamina. my yardage is up to 2200-2300 yards in an hour which only a few weeks ago seemed impossible. My time definitely wont be close to yours so although you don't think you were fast in my eyes you are a champion! I'll post my times after my Monday morning swim.
Thanks! :wiggle: I guess it's all relative, right? My time would rank in the +/- 75% in my age group; however, 37% of adults can't even swim the length of a pool, and most adults couldn't swim a mile if they tried! I guess it's all how you look at it.
Congratulations on your big improvement in the pool! That's great!
Good luck with your swim on Monday! :cheerleader:
I completed the challenge last Friday. I swam 1450 M in 31 minutes. I meant to swim a 1500, but my watch said I counted wrong 😳. Next time. I didn’t try to race, just to finish.
I completed the challenge last Friday. I swam 1450 M in 31 minutes. I meant to swim a 1500, but my watch said I counted wrong . Next time. I didn’t try to race, just to finish.
That's fantastic, swimtastic! I'm just sorry about your watch. Maybe it lied! ;)
Well I completed my swim today and did a 2K swim so I would have that to compare to after the summer fitness challenge. My figures being accurate I swam 1300 yards in 30 minutes. I also decided to test my two watches to see how they compared. I have been using the Swimovate for about 6 months and like it alot but the intervals seem to be erratic, like 28.0 one way then 38.0 back. I purchased a Finis Swimsense a few weeks ago and finally got it out for this swim. The two overall times are close but the intervals between the two are not comparative. Overall it is the final time that matter but it sure helps to know what the consistent lap time is to see if I am improving.
I really enjoyed doing the swim and using the training workouts to get me motivated. Can't wait for the summer Fitness Challenge to start.
Well I completed my swim today and did a 2K swim so I would have that to compare to after the summer fitness challenge. My figures being accurate I swam 1300 yards in 30 minutes. I also decided to test my two watches to see how they compared. I have been using the Swimovate for about 6 months and like it alot but the intervals seem to be erratic, like 28.0 one way then 38.0 back. I purchased a Finis Swimsense a few weeks ago and finally got it out for this swim. The two overall times are close but the intervals between the two are not comparative. Overall it is the final time that matter but it sure helps to know what the consistent lap time is to see if I am improving.
I really enjoyed doing the swim and using the training workouts to get me motivated. Can't wait for the summer Fitness Challenge to start.
Great job, L! Comparing your two watches for the swim ND doing the 2K was a good idea. You got a lot accomplished today! :applaud:
Keep us posted on how your training is going for you between now and the 2K. We can all meet back up here for that swim as well. Of course, between now and then, stick around! :agree:
Well, according to swimosaur chart my 1:50.36 for 60 to 64 yard old women in the 100 yard breaststroke is a double BB time. I had a real sore neck and cut out a lot of freestyle the last two days. Mainly breaststroke kick and 50's of all 4 strokes.
Well, according to swimosaur chart my 1:50.36 for 60 to 64 yard old women in the 100 yard breaststroke is a double BB time. I had a real sore neck and cut out a lot of freestyle the last two days. Mainly breaststroke kick and 50's of all 4 strokes.
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the swimosaur chart? And where would I find it?
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the swimosaur chart? And where would I find it?file:///C:/Users/me/Downloads/2017-SCY-Masters-Motivational-Times%20(6).pdf For 2017. swimming time standards for B, BB, A, AA, AAA, AAAA, and top 10.
file:///C:/Users/me/Downloads/2017-SCY-Masters-Motivational-Times%20(6).pdf For 2017. swimming time standards for B, BB, A, AA, AAA, AAAA, and top 10.
Looked back at Forums for January 2017 on US Masters forums.
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the swimosaur chart? And where would I find it?
Follow the link below for the chart and explanation.
forums.usms.org/showthread.php
