I'm training for my second triathlon - now that I know better and know what to expect I'm actually researching and trying to learn more and think this site is great! Thanks to everyone who provides their expertise.
I have a question about lap swimming though, I've never learned how to flip turn, so I get to the end turn around and come back. Two questions on that, does that affect my swim by not doing the flip turn? Guessing not much since there is no flip turning in open water...and second how could one learn to do a flip turn? Feel kinda foolish when even the grandma's are doing them and I can't :-[
Thanks!
Shirin
Parents
Former Member
Even after years of swimming, many of us still struggle with flip turns.
In all honesty, if you don't need to learn it, don't bother. It's ok to do an open turn while you're working out at the Y. So what if Granny can do it, Granny's probably not swimming that open water mile like you are.
If you are determined to learn, watch the other people swimming while you are. Ask one of them how they do it. You can't read about it and instantly know, it takes practice and it takes knowing what to practice.
Good luck in your triathlon!
Even after years of swimming, many of us still struggle with flip turns.
In all honesty, if you don't need to learn it, don't bother. It's ok to do an open turn while you're working out at the Y. So what if Granny can do it, Granny's probably not swimming that open water mile like you are.
If you are determined to learn, watch the other people swimming while you are. Ask one of them how they do it. You can't read about it and instantly know, it takes practice and it takes knowing what to practice.
Good luck in your triathlon!
