first triathlonites 2006-07

[Crankin]

Well, I never thought this stuff was so complicated! I know that I have sseen some competitive swimmers take a breath on both sides, so ... I know that I need lessons! The thought of putting noseplugs on and a snorkel scares me to death. I have never been able to go snorkling with my family because I feel like I can't breathe and get pretty claustrophobic.
I know I sound like a complainer! I need to really confront this fear of the water, one step at a time. And Denise, I have read the Total Immersion book, Scott has it on his bookshelf at home (leave it to my son to have a book on every sport in the world) There seems to be quite a controversy about this method.

Thanks, everyone!

[Bikingmomof3]

I am glad to know that at least my alternate side breathing is "normal". I was too embarassed to ask.

[light_sabe_r]

Hehehe.

Sorry for the confusion about which side to breathe on, I was just repeating what I had drummed into me at school. (therefore I'm a righty, and wwen I got to highschool everyone else was a rightie breather too)

But still give the kickboard thing a try!

[tygab]

hmmm... I am realizing I don't know very much about swimming from this thread. my pool time could be quite interesting. I think I am a left breather but it's been so long since I've done any pool training I can't be sure. I definitely will be trying light's kickboard drill. I am hoping to pick up a DVD or two on technique also.

my sis and I went for a run today, on some very hilly terrain near her house. Got my HR well above my usual. I enjoy being able to join her on her runs, instead of waiting for her to come back! She did run ahead of me most of the time, but it was still a lot of fun.

[KSH]

Swimming and Breathing.

I was a competitive swimmer. I only breathed on my right side, and try as I might, I still just breathe on my right side.

It's just how I swim, and it works just fine for me. I'm not a slow swimmer... and I typically come out of the water top 3 in my age group.

Look, do what feels comfortable. That's my motto.

I will say this though, I can get a bit of neck cramp swimming long distances and only breathing on that side.

Also, if you can breathe on both sides comfortably, when needed, you can breathe on the side where the waves are NOT hitting you in the face.

[Crankin]

Tasha, are we still on for running next Sat., the 2nd? I will be well rested (ha) because I haven't done any running in awhile. My bike just keeps calling me. I will do some running over the holiday. What I've noticed is that since I got my trainer and some weights at home I have hardly been to the health club. I do miss the social aspects, since I've known some of these people for 10 years, but it's nice to know that I can stay fit with the mini gym in my loft. Maybe one day we can run and then you can come over and do one of the Cyclo Core DVDs.

Robyn

[tygab]

Tasha, are we still on for running next Sat., the 2nd? I will be well rested (ha) because I haven't done any running in awhile. My bike just keeps calling me. I will do some running over the holiday. What I've noticed is that since I got my trainer and some weights at home I have hardly been to the health club. I do miss the social aspects, since I've known some of these people for 10 years, but it's nice to know that I can stay fit with the mini gym in my loft. Maybe one day we can run and then you can come over and do one of the Cyclo Core DVDs.

Robyn

Absolutely - sorry for the response delay, have been busy with the family. But yes, let's plan to run. I admire you're still out biking, I just can't motivate to ride outside at this time of year. I would love to do a DVD exchange with you (temporary), for trainer variety, if you're interested. I don't know the cyclo core routines at all but I am hoping to get a few over the holidays. ;^)

My activity log while here this week (Sat to Sat): 1 5k, 1 local hilly run, 1 ~3hr snowshoe outing, 1 day downhill skiing, and 1 attempt at snowboarding (took my first lesson today and man was that a lot of work! mostly getting up after falling, and completely different from skiing Fortunately it was really soft snow.). So not bad for a week - I wouldn't mind having more weeks like this anyway - lots of fun and variety. Tomorrow is a rest (and travel) day. I love it out here, hope I can get back soon....

[eclectic]

hmmm... I am realizing I don't know very much about swimming from this thread.

Start talking about running technique and I will be totally in the dark - in fact if anyone has anything to share bring it on!

[eclectic]

Well, I never thought this stuff was so complicated! I know that I have sseen some competitive swimmers take a breath on both sides, so ... I know that I need lessons! The thought of putting noseplugs on and a snorkel scares me to death. I have never been able to go snorkling with my family because I feel like I can't breathe and get pretty claustrophobic.

sorry I forget that not all people jump off docks when they are 3 years old and can't figure out why everyone is in a panic

Some of the ladies I swim with feel the same way so never wear one. I must say though that those that got over the fear improved way faster than those that didn't.

With all this discussion and reading the total immersion article I have discovered that one of the reasons I may fatigue faster is I am not exhaling long enough before inhaling - something new to work on AND doing laps of "wrong side" breathing instead of just bilateral WHEW!

Good luck and have a great run (I myself am waiting for THAT day