Comments on: Swim Practice #4

By: joggerblogger

joggerblogger — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:23:22 +0000

I know what you mean – My fun-sized one rocks at swimming. She has been swimming with the local team since she was four and kicks my self taught butt every time (even doing kick turns to rub salt into the wounds).

Loving the Vodcasts or Vlogs?

By: aka Alice

aka Alice — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:26:47 +0000

I had to watch twice because I was distracted by the landscaping.

One thought…have you tried to practice your swim stroke out of the water (like stand on the pool deck and move your arms?) I remember doing that when I took swim lessons as a kid. I don’t know if it helped or not, but its worth a try. Swimming in a backyard pool might also be a hindrance because once you get going you have to stop…just a thought.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:25:52 +0000

Know what helped me yesterday in the tri when I attempted a little freestyle action?

When you come up for air, turn your body in an almost exaggerated fashion…feels as if you’re almost sideways. Allows me to really take a good, deep breath, which allows me to continue onward. Worked like a charm for me.

I want your pool and your backyard. Can I come swim there sometime?

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:21:07 +0000

Make sure you are bringing both elbows out of the water after the stroke and you’ll cruise along a lot smoother.

Also, I tried doing those side lunge bosu ball jump things you were doing in one of your last videos on Tuesday. PAIN!

I thought my legs were in pretty good shape, but clearly they are only used to moving in one direction. Forward. Two days later and my hips/ass are still wicked sore. I clearly need to be doing more of those.

By: aham23

aham23 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:43:43 +0000

flip it for real girl!!

i love your backyard.

later.

By: TNTCoachKen

TNTCoachKen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:39:29 +0000

You’re right, it is trying to kill you! I would stay the hell away from that water until a priest comes and blesses that water…..

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:13:02 +0000

I love the bicep shot on your flicker photos. I have to do upper body today and you are an inspiration.

By: Teacherwoman

Teacherwoman — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:42:49 +0000

If it makes you feel any better, when I started swimming (again) a year ago, I had a hard time even putting my face in the water. Here’s a clip that might help you… if you are interested. There is a lot of great videos on YouTube… just take it one step at a time.. you’re lookin’ good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYt8x_7uL48&feature=related

By: Monica C.

Monica C. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:28:28 +0000

You’re still swimming 1000 times better than I can, which … isn’t saying much, sadly.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:33:51 +0000

I was hoping to be the first one to make the flip turn comment. You gotta get up pretty early around here.

By: Runner Leana

Runner Leana — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:37:59 +0000

Don’t give up! It just takes a bit to get there, but you’ll do it.

By: neese

neese — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:28:08 +0000

Susan your boob comment made me laugh out loud (as I’m reading it via my iPhone at a traffic light). You actually aren’t the first to make that observation, but it’s still hilarious. (maybe I was wearing my VS extra padded one on after day)

By: Runner Susan

Runner Susan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:22:10 +0000

yeah right Flatman, I’ll get right on that as soon as I get my underwater camera. Which will be as soon as I loose 30 lbs.

By: Flatman

Flatman — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:11:49 +0000

Where are the flip turns? Just try one so we can see it on video…

Also, we need a video from the side…