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Chris Gkikas swam: This was humbling, an...

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blah First non-leisure swim. Ever. 500 yd 00:20 70:23 pace

This was humbling, and debunked my lifelong notion that I knew how to swim. I mean, I can avoid drowning, sure. But swimming for sport, with grace and power, is a technique of which I haven't a wit of knowledge. And that's why I have to learn to do it now. After watching a few Total Immersion freestyle videos on YouTube, I think I've found my new challenge.

11 months ago

  • Azaka J.
    Azaka J.
    Azaka J.

    Nice swim! I am going to try to learn how to swim this summer...i can float..thats about it! lol

    11 months ago • Like

  • Chris G.
    Chris G.
    Chris G.

    Lemme tell you, this is hard. I feel so uninformed, so clumsy. I'm at the absolute beginning of learning this skill, and that's pretty exciting.

    11 months ago • Like

  • Neil C.
    Neil C.
    Neil C.

    Good luck! I suck at swimming. I breathe harder swimming 25 yards than running a 5K.

    11 months ago • Like

  • Rachel U.
    Rachel U.
    Rachel U.

    No worries Chris, it gets easier! When I started training for triathlon I discovered that swimming wasn't laying on an air mattress in the lake, but actual work. 2- half ironmans & several lake crossings later, I can't imagine swimming any other way!

    11 months ago • Like

  • J Pierre M.
    J Pierre M.
    J Pierre M.

    You'll probably get good at it pretty fast. I really hate swimming so it's very difficult for me to keep doing it. Your speed was good.

    11 months ago • Like

  • Vano C.
    Vano C.
    Vano C.

    Total Immersion made swimming a lot more fun for me. Take your time with those drills. It's really important to get your body horizontal to minimize drag. Swim fins can help you get the feel for gliding (and relieve some of the frustration at doing the drills at such a slow speed).

    11 months ago • Like

  • Mary
    Mary You're an Inspiration
    Mary You're an Inspiration:

    From one dog paddler to another, I feel you! My mum was a swimming teacher who did her best with me, but I am a flailer. Good luck with your new pursuit and enjoy it!!

    11 months ago

  • Ali
    Ali
    Ali

    I could have written that post. That's me, exactly. And this lack of skill has discouraged me from triathlon! I'll learn eventually. Good for you for taking on a new challenge!

    11 months ago • Like

  • April F.
    April F.
    April F.

    I will be trying a little sport swimming while on vacation in FL in a couple weeks. My best friend has recently started swimming again (she used to in HS) and offered to do some laps with me. I have a feeling I will have the same humbling experience lol.

    11 months ago • Like

  • David T.
    David T.
    David T.

    You have taken on a challenge. Go for it. I am right where you are. Last summer I took a few lessons at age 63 and improved some.

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Lisa H.
    Lisa H.
    Lisa H.

    Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Welcome to total immersion :)

    11 months ago • Like • 1 person