swimming...is there hope?

[Nia]

Nia, you can do it!! Don't feel embarrassed. Get private lessons - I strongly recommend them.

I know someone in my gym (a woman in her 40's) who could not swim at all (not even doggy paddle) go on to finish an Ironman!! No doubt, she worked very very hard, but she got into the best shape of her life and completed the race! It took her one full year of training, but that's pretty darn good if you ask me considering she couldn't swim at all!!

You can do it! If there's a will there's a way right?

Thank you so much for your post! That is very true! the will is there...going to find tha path!! will keep you guys posted....the local pool happens to be closed until the end of the month (sigh) but i'll check out the nearby areas as well in the meantime! Thanks againf for all the encouragement!!!