Hello,
I'm kind of new here and I need some help. I am trying to train for a triathlon in September. I'm not sure were to start with swimming. I use to swim competively when I was younger but have pretty much forgotten everything. Can someone tell me where to start? I also just had knee surgery so I am looking for something that is just going to help me build up some endurance.
Thanks in advance!
Shannon,
First the good news – since you used to be a competitive swimmer (regardless of how much you forgot) you have a huge advantage over those just getting started for the first time.
My suggestion is that you find a local masters club in your area, look at the USMS places to swim on USMS.org. The best way to get started is to get started. It doesn’t matter what shape you are in right now, getting involved with a coach and a club will push you to improve and the coach can help fix any problems that have crept into your stroke over the years of inactivity.
If you can’t find any program in the places to swim, you can let us know where yo live and someone the forum may be able to help you find a group.
Shannon,
First the good news – since you used to be a competitive swimmer (regardless of how much you forgot) you have a huge advantage over those just getting started for the first time.
My suggestion is that you find a local masters club in your area, look at the USMS places to swim on USMS.org. The best way to get started is to get started. It doesn’t matter what shape you are in right now, getting involved with a coach and a club will push you to improve and the coach can help fix any problems that have crept into your stroke over the years of inactivity.
If you can’t find any program in the places to swim, you can let us know where yo live and someone the forum may be able to help you find a group.
