Catch a wave...Or the swimming thread

[HillSlugger]

I've been swimming regularly, but I haven't been posting. Last year I swam 113,990m. With today's swim I've surpassed my entire swimming total of last year! I expect to pass my goal of 175K and hit 200K.

I keep watching other swimmers at the pool, noticing all the imperfections in their strokes. I've got to get myself videotaped to see what I'm doing!

[Iris616]

Hi,
Is it too late to jump in the thread? I'm on week four of a 12 week training program for a sprint Tri. I hit the pool last night and did a total of 400 yards.

I didn't even think to time myself. When did everyone start timing their laps?

Thanks.

[colby]

Swimming?

Actually, I'm going to get back on the wagon, was hoping to this week but I think it'll be this weekend. Maybe even in the lake, hooray! My wetsuit is hanging lonely in the closet, my swim suit lonely in my bathroom. It's time to get back into gear.

I timed pretty much all of my workouts, but mostly to know how long I'd been out since I operate on a somewhat narrow schedule. In the pool, those times were useless on the days I did drills (9 out of 10) but handy to measure my improvement on the days I did one consistent distance. If you're just trying to finish, I wouldn't stress TOO much over your time, but it is really nice to see yourself improve, and compare your in-race performance to training.

[jesvetmed]

KG... you need to just SWIM YOUR RACE.. whatever you are comfortable with is what you need to do. Otherwise, you'll get too tired too fast. It will be hard with everyone else going all different paces, but find yours and stick to it! You are working SO hard! You'll do great. Can't wait to hear how you do!
Jes

[HillSlugger]

Hi,
Is it too late to jump in the thread? I'm on week four of a 12 week training program for a sprint Tri. I hit the pool last night and did a total of 400 yards.

I didn't even think to time myself. When did everyone start timing their laps?

Thanks.

Never too late!

I'm a data junkie. I started timing my laps pretty much as soon as I started doing lap workouts. I just love to see my improvement!

[Iris616]

Never too late!

I'm a data junkie. I started timing my laps pretty much as soon as I started doing lap workouts. I just love to see my improvement!

Thanks. I hit the pool again last night for another 400yards, followed by a 20 minute run. I learned a few things; like changing from swim suit to running clothes is an olympic sport all on it's own

I heard that the local running store has Tri wear, so I'm going to stop there and see if they have any suggestions for clothing.

Question: Do people use a specific watch for the pool? Any recommendations? For running I have a cheapo Target watch, but I don't know if that will do the trick for the pool.

One more question: (Sorry, but no one at the pool seemed approachable about these things). Goggle strap under of over the swim cap?

[alpinerabbit]

My pool has a regular clock on the wall and then a swimming clock on the ends of the lane. If you use our polar watch, don't press any buttons underwater. I hear it leaks.

Straps under cap for the race only - so it does not get knocked off. This only applies if you are jumping right in the middle of things in a mass start - not recommended for the first tri/try.

[Veronica]

If you use our polar watch, don't press any buttons underwater. I hear it leaks.

I press the buttons on my Polar underwater all the time and have not had any issues.

V.

[HillSlugger]

I use a Timex Ironman watch, 50 lap model. I've never had a problem with leaking from pressing buttons underwater. I've had it for more than 18 months and I'm still on the original batteries.