How many meters did you swim today?

Manton · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by airportlobby

Any tips for someone trying to regain a stroke after not swimming seriously since childhood? I'm taking a class and practicing, but feel like I just cannot make a breakthrough to swim past 50m without gasping for breath. Oddly, it seems like it's the kicking that really wears me out, even though I run and cycle (I guess a completely different motion/muscle group at play).

I had this problem when I re-started. It just went away. I later got a coach to work on technique with mixed results. Honestly, I don't care about technique that much. After a week of swimming, or maybe less, I was fine.

gamelan · Apr 16, 2011

Originally Posted by airportlobby

Any tips for someone trying to regain a stroke after not swimming seriously since childhood? I'm taking a class and practicing, but feel like I just cannot make a breakthrough to swim past 50m without gasping for breath. Oddly, it seems like it's the kicking that really wears me out, even though I run and cycle (I guess a completely different motion/muscle group at play).

focus on your breathing. make sure your exhaling enough while your face is in the water so you're ready to take in a breath when your face is out of the water. beyond that, it's just a matter of gutting through it. but that was my breakthrough and it got me from doing no freestyle in 20 years to a 1500m within about 3 months. you'll get there.

-Jeff

CDFS · Apr 25, 2011

1250 m today, and yes^ after the first 100m improving on your distance takes mostly patience.

Manton · Apr 25, 2011

2500, lots of fly.

that is murder.

CDFS · Apr 25, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

2500, lots of fly.

that is murder.

Haven't been able tot do fly for more than two strokes. Impressive.

Manton · Apr 25, 2011

Originally Posted by CDFS

Haven't been able tot do fly for more than two strokes. Impressive.

The most I can do right now without a breather is 50. I did six IMs today with fly as a componet. Brutal.

rs232 · Apr 28, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

The most I can do right now without a breather is 50. I did six IMs today with fly as a componet. Brutal.

50 once is enough for me. I try to keep it as smooth as I can, but it's still a hectic stroke compared to freestyle. You have inspired me to include more fly in tonight's swim

Originally Posted by globetrotter

just out of curiousity - those of you who swim 2000-2500 m, how long does it usually take, about?

I generally start with a 1000 or a 1500, and I think the 1500 takes me about 20 mins if I'm having a good day.

globetrotter · Apr 28, 2011

Originally Posted by rs232

I generally start with a 1000 or a 1500, and I think the 1500 takes me about 20 mins if I'm having a good day.

that's pretty fast. I am now doing 1000 meters in maybe 30 minutes.

stever · Apr 29, 2011

been swimming a bit recently due to the gym being closed and my back being a bit tweaked

swam the slowest 2k i've ever swum, but it felt like it was only two laps due to codeine/ diclofenac

Manton · Apr 29, 2011

2,250, nothing but sprints, fly, and kick.

Douglas · Apr 29, 2011

Originally Posted by Manton

2,250, nothing but sprints, fly, and kick.

Jesus Manton, that's pretty impressive. I used to swim competitively in high school and that would have been a decent workout even then. You must have been in the pool for an hour at least.

Manton · Apr 29, 2011

Originally Posted by Douglas

Jesus Manton, that's pretty impressive. I used to swim competitively in high school and that would have been a decent workout even then. You must have been in the pool for an hour at least.

One hour exactly. I can usually do 2500 at least in an hour and can sometimes do 2700.

rs232 · May 2, 2011

Originally Posted by globetrotter

that's pretty fast. I am now doing 1000 meters in maybe 30 minutes.

Don't worry; good days don't happen that often

. If I start with a 1500, it's usually a smidgen under 25 mins. And I feel pretty tanked for the rest of the session. Most times I just start with a 1k.

Inspired by Manton, for the last 2 swims I cranked out 2x200 IMs in the middle, plus another 50 fly later on, and boy does it turn the whole session into hell. Going to work on fly kick drill for a while; I'm sure I look like a complete gumby.

Manton · May 2, 2011

If I die young, chances are it will be drowning from doing too much fly. Only 100 fly today.

Manton · May 4, 2011

How many meters did you swim today?

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