I started swimming again about 8 months ago and would like to get to where I can compete again. It has been almost 15 years since I competed in college and my swimming definitely shows it. I was a fly and IM swimmer all of my life but after all this time my fly timing is messed up. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can return to the easy fly I once did? I can still keep up with the youngsters when kicking so I know my kick is strong. I do not know what has happened to the rest of the stroke. I would really like to swim IM again. I could also use any ideas for great IM workouts that could be done on my own. I long for the easy rythm of fly I once had.
I am a lost butterflier.
Lee Anne:( :(
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Your situation sounds similiar to mine when I returned to swimming after about a 12 year hiatus. Love the fly but it didn't love me back. I tried a lot of the newer drills which were mentioned above and are great for improving efficiency and balance in the water. I even improved my flexibility even better than when I was younger. But I still didn't have that easy fly from college. Finally, I started to swim more fly in practice and some over distance sets, after three years I got my mojo back. I think the thing it was for me was the loss of muscle especially in my upper back and shoulders. It wasn't until I started a little weight training on these areas that I have noticed a big and enjoyable difference in my fly. You have gotten a lot of great advice in other posts, I hope this helps you too.
Your situation sounds similiar to mine when I returned to swimming after about a 12 year hiatus. Love the fly but it didn't love me back. I tried a lot of the newer drills which were mentioned above and are great for improving efficiency and balance in the water. I even improved my flexibility even better than when I was younger. But I still didn't have that easy fly from college. Finally, I started to swim more fly in practice and some over distance sets, after three years I got my mojo back. I think the thing it was for me was the loss of muscle especially in my upper back and shoulders. It wasn't until I started a little weight training on these areas that I have noticed a big and enjoyable difference in my fly. You have gotten a lot of great advice in other posts, I hope this helps you too.
