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LYC: went aqua jogging again tonight, and did a few laps of freestyle since I can finally kick without pain. Wow, I suck at swimming.

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) Oct 20 '10, 18:31

I cant go for more than two laps without gasping for air, even though I'm in good shape overall. Checked online and apparently this is very common with triathletes (not that I am one of those). Many people who cycle/run are bad at swimming, because of poor technique. Guess I am one of those. I took years of swimming lessons so I know how to swim (sorta), but my technique sucks. Am now considering my options in how to learn better technique. there is a DVD called "Total Immersion" that comes highly recommended by triathletes. I just ordered it.

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I found that out this summer too -- back in the water after years and years. Felt good, though. -- nm - mara Oct 20, 19:06 1
- lordy. yes, it feels good, until I feel like I'm drowning. but the Internet says I should be able to get over that with proper coaching. - loosilu Oct 20, 19:11
Were you barefoot? -- nm - Dano Oct 20, 19:04
just put some fins on, that'll make you go faster and that'll keep you in the swim of things, you use a lot more and lot different muscles swimming... - zeitgeist Oct 20, 18:36 4
- but the thing is, I overkick. (this is what runners/cyclists do). Shouldn't I use a pool buoy and kick less? - loosilu Oct 20, 18:39 3
  - are you training for a tri or just getting in shape? if former then eventaully you'll need a coach, if just getting in shape then over kicking won't - zeitgeist Oct 20, 18:47 2
    - getting in shape. I could see doing the tri thing, but first my bloody broken foot has to heal. - loosilu Oct 20, 18:53 1
      - Wow, it's actually broken? Did you go for x-rays? -- nm - mara Oct 20, 19:00

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LYC: went aqua jogging again tonight, and did a few laps of freestyle since I can finally kick without pain. Wow, I suck at swimming.

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