I swam for 20 mins on Friday lunchtime and afterwards I felt like I had been run over. I can swim fairly well (about 30s per length, about 16 strokes per length) but afterwards I am totally forked for the rest of the day. I am pretty fit and such
There comes a time in a race when you know that if you grit your teeth, breathe hard and really go for it, there's a good chance you'll run and ride faster, though not for very long, perhaps. The same cannot be said of swimming: trying harder
i recently read in a tri mag about the new universe dolphin mp3- i was thinking of purchasing one with some of my xmas cash that i received,as i find swimming laps so boring! (even though the leisure centre sometimes has a radio playing, i find
at the swim - I can swim 1.25km in the pool ok and do it in about 27 mins. I have also just got myself a wetsuit (I love it) and have been getting time in the sea as much as I can (amoungst the jelly fish) and probably swim 730m - 1.3kms. So to my question
I usually swim later on in the week if I go at all - Thursday or Friday evening is usually best for me since it's quiet and I don't get aggravated by kids or crowds. Or crowds of kids.Thing is though, Schweppes have started doing that 50p swim thing
- and sometimes even in the pool when you're training. However, he's right: making friends with water could be the difference between loving every minute of a triathlon and metaphorically holding your breath until you exit the water.Triathletes from a non-swimming
Hi Forumites, Welcome to the latest addition of 'AD's Newbie Questions'. I was wondering if anyone could recommend Swim Smooth or Total Immersion - as in the books, and which one is better than the other? Thanks everyone! -AD never heard of either
Swimming is perhaps the perfect athletic complement to running because the two sports are so different. "Just about everything about swimming is exactly the opposite from running in terms of stresses on the body," says Joe Friel, a runner
We have waited patiently for a Garmin training device tailored specifically for swimmers, now finally the wait is over. We are excited to provide a sneak preview for the new Garmin Swim. The global leader in satellite navigation has just announced
forward in the water.Superman kickSwimming with one arm ahead of you and one arm to your side, propel yourself for a length with only your kick. Focus on being horizontal in the water, keeping a soft leg and kicking from the hips.FistsAs it sounds, swim a