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
:cool: Learning to flip turn is a matter of practice, practice, practice. It helps to have someone who knows how to do them to explain and then show you the steps. It also helps a lot to look at this person under water because this is where the whole thing takes place. Back in 85 a good friend of mine showed me how to do this, I am grateful for it and now it is second nature to me. So don't ever give up! You will get it, I promise you will. Be patient and persistant. Good luck!:)
:cool: Learning to flip turn is a matter of practice, practice, practice. It helps to have someone who knows how to do them to explain and then show you the steps. It also helps a lot to look at this person under water because this is where the whole thing takes place. Back in 85 a good friend of mine showed me how to do this, I am grateful for it and now it is second nature to me. So don't ever give up! You will get it, I promise you will. Be patient and persistant. Good luck!:)
