Gulp, first week of training.... Help...

[colby]

WOW...and I am stressed about learning to "swim" by Sept. 5th..I think I have 11 weeks. I started my "lessons" this week. My SO has done tri's and swims w/ a tri coach program. So she is my "personal coach" for now. There is SOOOOOOOOOO much to remember and put all together with swimming. In fact since I bike and run just fine -- I think most of my training will be in teh pool. Like most here, I need to feel comfortable in teh water. While trying alternate side breathing I sucked in a bunch of pool water my first day!
Actually have to admit I have not signed up for the tri. A copy of the registation (web site) sits on my desk. I will sign up...I have time. And I am in the pool!

You will get there. Right now it feels like you're thinking about everything, but slowly you'll think about less and less, you'll develop a pace, and you'll be able to swim longer distances.

Stick with it and set a goal!! You can do it.

[HillSlugger]

You will get there. Right now it feels like you're thinking about everything, but slowly you'll think about less and less, you'll develop a pace, and you'll be able to swim longer distances.

Stick with it and set a goal!! You can do it.

They say it takes at least 10,000m of swimming before stroke changes become ingrained and start feeling natural. Stay with it.