So two weeks ago I started swimming - our community gym has masters classes 4 mornings a week at 5:30am. I'm figuring I'll do two days a week and see how that goes. I haven't done any serious lap swimming since I was probably 10? So it's been 30+ years and to say I'm rusty is an understatement. These classes are a good kick in the butt. It's all levels - everything from serious ironman triathletes to, well... me.
Right now it's borderline frustrating, though I'm seeing progress with every class. But I have so much to think about that it's tough. And I'm all over the place with pace. I generally go in a lane with two slower men - and they're either dropping me badly or I'm running them over. Hah, I guess it will get better with practice!
Anyway - any suggestions or thoughts on getting back into swimming? Thoughts on training gear? I'm basically just doing it to cross train with the possibility of doing a triathlon with a friend. She brought that up and I realized I didn't have any idea what my swimming ability is at the moment, so I decided to go work on it. And it's great winter sport now that it's so dark outside!
Right now it's borderline frustrating, though I'm seeing progress with every class. But I have so much to think about that it's tough. And I'm all over the place with pace. I generally go in a lane with two slower men - and they're either dropping me badly or I'm running them over. Hah, I guess it will get better with practice!
Anyway - any suggestions or thoughts on getting back into swimming? Thoughts on training gear? I'm basically just doing it to cross train with the possibility of doing a triathlon with a friend. She brought that up and I realized I didn't have any idea what my swimming ability is at the moment, so I decided to go work on it. And it's great winter sport now that it's so dark outside!