First Total Immersion Lesson And I'm Finally Here

[HillSlugger]

That's very inspiring, Alex!

I've done four triathlons and the swim basically killed the sport for me. I'm terrible at it-- I reckon I was poorly taught back in the days of girl scout camp and don't have the natural knack for it!

While I don't have the money to spare for TI lessons, it made me think "maybe I should start hitting the pool at school" (cause it's free) etc etc. I really need to unlearn and start over again!

Many pools have a "perfect your stroke" sort of class; this might be a good help for you. Also ask about private lessons. It might only take a few sessions to get you swimming better.

[Reesha]

Thanks for the tip! I could probably tap some of my friends who coach my school's swim team for private lessons for a fee. I really practically sink. Part of it is poor form and part of it is poor aerobic ability in the water. I swam a pokey breast stroke in all four triathlons I completed! Really though, swimming is the only thing keeping me from doing tris. I miss the sense of accomplishment!

[HillSlugger]

Thanks for the tip! I could probably tap some of my friends who coach my school's swim team for private lessons for a fee. I really practically sink. Part of it is poor form and part of it is poor aerobic ability in the water. I swam a pokey breast stroke in all four triathlons I completed! Really though, swimming is the only thing keeping me from doing tris. I miss the sense of accomplishment!

I was a sinker, too, until I learned better balance; it was stroke or sink. Now I can actually glide. If I can do it then there is hope for anyone.

[Alex]

Many pools have a "perfect your stroke" sort of class; this might be a good help for you. Also ask about private lessons. It might only take a few sessions to get you swimming better.

DH taught himself how to swim from the TI DVD and book and it took him quite a while. I think it's hard to do it yourself because you don't even really know what you are doing wrong. In my case, with my breathing breakthrough this week, it was as simple as not tucking my chin when I rotated to breathe. I don't know that I ever would have figured that out on my own.

I am pretty fortunate that I am a floater. My mom can't swim, but she can float for days!

Alex