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Where To Train?

KIKat — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:26:04 GMT

Hi Everyone:

I am interested in using swimming as a cross-training tool, maybe get ready for a triathlon or a mini-version of one...

But where to swim, especially now that the cooler months are approaching? Im in Rockland County, NY.

Thanks in advance. I'm new to the site and really like it so far!

Kat

Help needed! How to correct and improve the breaststroke for a young swimmer?

FlashthroughWater — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:58:52 GMT

My son is 12-yr-old, he had been swimming for over 4 years. He had been a very good breaststroker within his age group. Since last year, he suddenly improved on every other strokes, such as freestyle, back

even fly, but his breaststroke had been falling apart, his coach said he had wrong arm-leg timing, and his stroke looked odd, not smooth anymore. Since then, he could not improve the breaststroke events but

add time. He was very frustrated, so we are seeking help. Thanks!

Looking for good advice for 1 mile open swim coming up

weyout@comcast.net — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:18:44 GMT

My daughter swims on a swim team for about 2 years she is going to do a 1 mile open water swim in two weeks what would you say would be good for her to do to get ready for it and the day for and moring of what should she eat or drink?

Thanks

her mom

Renting a wetsuit

MelissaChorley — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:35:27 GMT

Do you know of any places where I could rent a wetsuit for a month? I want to train in the ocean but I don't want to buy a wetsuit. I'm participating in the San Diego International Triathlon at the end of June. I live in Orange County. There has to be somewhere!!!

Learning to swim: Floating

pgiguer — Thu, 19 May 2005 17:23:40 GMT

I'm trying to help a tri-Triathalon friend with his swimming problems. He has consulted innumerable swim instructors and swim coaches, trained his brains out, yet he still DNF'd the swimming a full Ironman.

I met him in the pool. He cannot float. On his Back or his front he sinks straight to the bottom of the pool each time he tries to float.

I announced that this was his problem. Period. Stop swimming (oddly his stroke/form is strong)and suggested he start from the begining and learn how to swim".

Am I correct or just wrong. Do you need to float properly to successfully swim?

Relay swim tips

Active Toby — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:44:06 GMT

I'm apart of a 3-person team for a 10-mile relay swim taking place two weeks from now. Do you have any suggestions for a first-time open water relay swimmer? Its an early morning start so staying warm between each leg will be important. We are going to cycle through each teammate to provide ample rest. Any more advice?

Looking for a good swiming book

strangerthanfitness — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:22:36 GMT

I am a very average swimmer who participates in triathlons from time to time, and am looking for a good book to improve my fundamentals.

Swim Drills

avbiro — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:13:34 GMT

I just purchased the LA Tri workout schedule. I am new to all the swim drills and wanted to see if there was a breakdown with more detailed instruction. Below is just one of the drills I was told to do.

Instructions:

Descending swim times from 3 minutes to 30 seconds. Warm up on the first two. Start with 200 yards.

Coach's Notes:

After the first swim, you go again on 3 minutes, then on 2:55, 2:50, 2:40, etc. down to 30 seconds. Continue to swim the distance you start with until you come in with less than 10 seconds rest, then drop 25 or 50 yards. Stay on the timed interval. If you need more rest, drop the distance and recover while swimming.

Beginning Swimmer - Training/coach question

sishwar — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:53:14 GMT

Hello all,

I am an enthusiastic running and biker, however I do not know how to swim.

Let me clarify that, I dont know how to breathe rhythmically in water, therefore I can barely swim 100 meters. I am hoping to complete the ironman next year. I need to train for it.

I am also a consultant who flies in and out every week so only have time on the weekends to learn.

I need help! both in terms of perspective(how long does it take to train for the ironman - I have run multiple marathons and dont envision a problem with the cycling - with proper training ofcourse) as well as w.r.t. direction.

Asking around, i feel that getting a swim coach is probably a smart thing(not getting classes that correspond with my schedule is a problem).

If anyone knows any good swim coaches in the north chicago suburbs(vernon hills, lake forest area), please let me know. I would love to learn on the weekends and train for next year.

Sincerely,

Ishwar

looking for training partner Hyde Park Chicago

CCybele — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:20:25 GMT

Am training for 1 mile open swim by swimming prmontory point weekday mornings. Need training partner. Anybody in Hyde Park also training?

Im looking for a training partner or group in Rhode Island or MA

chrismharvey1 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:22:32 GMT

I'm interested in finding a cyclying group or individual/s to ride. Also interested in a masters swim team or group open water swim. I've done about 10 sprint triathlons and did very well.