So we have a "swim rant" thread, but I wanted to post my "swim happy" moment today, probably brought on by being out of the water for over a week.
Pool reopened after maintenance + clear, fresh perfect temp water + 6 lap lanes between 4 lap swimmers = 4200yd :bliss:
I actually helped a guy with (gasp!) breaststroke today! Whowouldathunk?
To give credit where it's due, this particular 50-something guy is receptive, listens well, is open to suggestions, and though he's a relatively new swimmer, surprisingly capable of translating verbal advice into real changes in his stroke. He's improved all his strokes over the last few months, including butterfly, which he's never swum before.
Today I noticed he wasn't hitting base position between his strokes. So I explained to him what it was, and why it was important, and swam a 50 to demonstrate. Then I went off to swim my next set. Fifteen minutes later, I saw him practicing, and he was hitting it beautifully. His stroke count had gone from 12 spl to 7-8 spl in a matter of minutes. I was delighted!
I actually helped a guy with (gasp!) breaststroke today! Whowouldathunk?
To give credit where it's due, this particular 50-something guy is receptive, listens well, is open to suggestions, and though he's a relatively new swimmer, surprisingly capable of translating verbal advice into real changes in his stroke. He's improved all his strokes over the last few months, including butterfly, which he's never swum before.
Today I noticed he wasn't hitting base position between his strokes. So I explained to him what it was, and why it was important, and swam a 50 to demonstrate. Then I went off to swim my next set. Fifteen minutes later, I saw him practicing, and he was hitting it beautifully. His stroke count had gone from 12 spl to 7-8 spl in a matter of minutes. I was delighted!
