Did another solid hour hammering out lengths. Started getting to grips with front crawl. Couldn’t understand how I was going into serious oxygen debt and then had a light bulb moment – kick from the hips instead of the knees and stretch the arms out and pull(?). Anyway it was much easier so I’ll keep trying that and hopefully get better at it.
I was told on twitter today that only ‘proper’ swimmers kick so I guess I’ll have to kick that habit quickly (no pun intended).
Witnessed major pool rage but thankfully I wasn’t the cause of it, and it had nothing to do with me. Was entertaining enough though
Also saw a few hairy backs and shoulders – I think someone (me) should have a word with them soon
I still have no idea about lane etiquette but I’m sure if the other swimmers are anything like the pool raging woman today, they’ll tell me soon enough if I’m doing something wrong.
And to commit myself to doing these sessions, I’ve signed up for our county’s leisure scheme. £17.50 a month for unlimited swimming at most of the pools around here. The pool I use is about 8 miles from home so once I’m in better shape, I’ll either run or cycle it
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