Cr@p Swimmers R Us - Page 10 - Triathlon

XFR Bear

13/10/2004 at 14:48

Not yet Frags - not much good with a needle. Think I'd better wait for them to dry out from last night anyway!!

Smitch

13/10/2004 at 18:44

I swam on Monday night but didn't do much. I wanted to work my legs a bit more, so swam with a float for a bit (do you think that is allowed?!) Lessons start again at my pool in Jan, so I might book up and do those.

In the meantime I will continue with my carp swimming...

Well done the rest of you though, sounds like you are all turning truly amphibian!

XFR Bear

13/10/2004 at 21:10

Course it is Smitch, we've done holding a float (I believe "kick board" is the posh term for it - sounds better than a float anyhow!) and just using the legs. Gives a really good work out. There's a leg float thingee as well called a "pull buoy" you can stick between your knees so you just use your arms.

Do you wear a swimming cap, all that hair must create quite a large drag. Not a problem I have of course!

:o)

Smitch

13/10/2004 at 21:42

err no! Was thinking about buying a cap though, but scared that I would look silly. Wore my goggles though.

Perhaps I should get some arm bands!

XFR Bear

13/10/2004 at 22:16

I have a cap - you have to wear them for triathlons.

Goggles are great :o)

Do they do lessons at your pool, they've really helped me improve?

Smitch

13/10/2004 at 23:15

Yes, the lessons have started already, so I have to wait for the next batch.

The pool is tiny though - not a proper long pool.

XFR Bear

14/10/2004 at 08:51

Last lesson tonight, they start another batch after that. Hope you can find some soon.

Wicked Witch

14/10/2004 at 09:00

Morning, cr@p swimmer here, but improving. I'm having problems with my sinuses after swimming, any ideas?

quimby

14/10/2004 at 09:04

Nose clip? What sort of problem, is the water going up your nose?

XFR Bear

14/10/2004 at 09:06

If you mean lots of snot, I get that too - haven't found an answer!!

quimby

14/10/2004 at 09:24

I find it clears the passages out nicely! (Haven't managed to fit a swimble in this week yet, but hope to manage it this lunchtime.)

Wicked Witch

14/10/2004 at 11:38

The morning after a swim it feels like I'm getting a bad head cold and my nose is streaming but it clears by the end of the day.

XFR some of the links you've put on here have been very useful, I can now do freestyle and breathe bilaterally and not look like I'm impersonating a windmill.

Smitch

14/10/2004 at 18:05

I might get a noise clip.

XFR Bear

14/10/2004 at 18:33

I got one, can't say I liked it - I tend to breathe out through my nose and it got in the way. Then again I do get water up my nose a lot!!

They're only a couple of quid - well worth a try anyhow. I would offer you mine but I might use it again. You can borrow it as long as you promise not to stick it up your nostrils :oS

Smitch

14/10/2004 at 19:09

err, thanks all the same Fruits, but I will try and buy one.

I am definitely going to get a cap too, as my hair goes a bit funny with too much chlorine.

XFR Bear

14/10/2004 at 22:45

[Bear bites tongue]

They're only a couple of quid as well

Wicked Witch

15/10/2004 at 08:46

Will try a nose clip.

Went and bought myself a new cossie, checked what time pool opens in the mornings, 6a.m. just got to get me @rse out of bed early now.

Smitch

15/10/2004 at 09:02

Good for you WW - that's quite early isn't it.

I thank you for your restraint, Fruity.

XFR Bear

15/10/2004 at 10:10

Maybe you should shave it off, like your piccie Smitchums? ;o)

6am - gulp! Think my pool opens at 7am, which means I'd only get half an hour before having to get the train into London :o(

Wicked Witch

15/10/2004 at 10:52

I can't somehow see me getting there for opening time.