Hello All,
Another bonehead beginner here with tons of dumb questions.
I'm a 34 year old runner who would like to complete a triathlon next year. The only swimming I've done in my life was done mainly as a kid in my neighbors backyard pool. The only exeption now being annual trips to the beach. To say the least, my technical knowledge is pretty nonexistent.
So, where do I start? Most of the drills and workouts I've come across assume that I'm already beyond the beginner level. I need technical guidance that is really basic and really specific. ie., hold your hand this way, do this with your legs, positon your arms here, and so on.
Can you guys give me any such advice or point me to websites or books that will give me this most basic information. I guess I need a "Swimming for Dummies" book.:D
Thanks,
TJ
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I've also been using Phil Whitten's book and have found it very helpful. There's a whole section of workouts in the back that you can adapt to your needs. I've also gotten a lot of help and encouragement from the people on this board.
Adding intervals has really improved my swimming and I've only been doing them for about a month!! I used to swim 2000 meters, non-stop and I thought I was doing pretty well. Already I'm doing the same 2000 meters in less time and my form has improved as well by breaking the distance up into kick and ladder sets.
I'm still hoping that someday I can afford to join a Master's team, because I know a coached workout would help, but in the meantime there are resources out there for those of us training alone.
I've also been using Phil Whitten's book and have found it very helpful. There's a whole section of workouts in the back that you can adapt to your needs. I've also gotten a lot of help and encouragement from the people on this board.
Adding intervals has really improved my swimming and I've only been doing them for about a month!! I used to swim 2000 meters, non-stop and I thought I was doing pretty well. Already I'm doing the same 2000 meters in less time and my form has improved as well by breaking the distance up into kick and ladder sets.
I'm still hoping that someday I can afford to join a Master's team, because I know a coached workout would help, but in the meantime there are resources out there for those of us training alone.
