Thanks god for that!

Gareth Burrows · January 8th, 2006, 04:39 PM

About a month ago, I couldn't swim more than 50M. I could do that 50M in about aminute, but then run out of steam. Additionally, I could not swim underwater to, quite literally, save my life.

A month of swimming later and this morning I did 400M in 14 minutes and swam about 35M underwater.

For once, I haven;t left everything to the last minute, so thank god for that, I was VERY worried about the fundies swim test in three weeks

anders · January 8th, 2006, 04:59 PM

Swimming is probably a good skill in this sport :D:D:D
Keep up the good work

I have mine coming up in two months and I buddy of mine has challenged/tricked the local dive gang into running a half-marathon in may, so I better shape up too

Cheers
Anders

**jb2cool** · January 8th, 2006, 06:01 PM

I'm like you Garf i'm a very strong and fast swimmer over shirt distances but then run out of puff. I need to get some practice in as i'm looking to do my fundies course this year.

jluttichau · January 8th, 2006, 06:39 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

I'm like you Garf i'm a very strong and fast swimmer over shirt distances but then run out of puff. I need to get some practice in as i'm looking to do my fundies course this year.

It might just be me but isn't 300m a very short swim? This is about the warm up distance we use when teaching snorkel diving which is a prerequisite for scuba training.

Are your problems based on swimming technique or just you being more of a cauch potato then an athlete?

I'm not trying to appear demeaning to any of you, it just suprises me that anyone could have a problem swimming that distance.

Cheers
Jonas

**neilh** · January 8th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf)

A month of swimming later and this morning I did 400M in 14 minutes and swam about 35M underwater.

Congratulations Garf, sounds like you've got your reward for working at it!

...and it's the least of your worries for fundies

:D

Gareth Burrows · January 8th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh)

Congratulations Garf, sounds like you've got your reward for working at it!

...and it's the least of your worries for fundies

:D

It is now yes, now I can worry about all sorts of other exciting things

ahar · January 8th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Good man! Now you've just got to worry about the evil Mr Walker...

**jb2cool** · January 8th, 2006, 11:11 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jluttichau)

Are your problems based on swimming technique or just you being more of a cauch potato then an athlete?

I think mine are more poor technique. I hare breast ****** and therefore never do it so i have to resort to front crawl but i always seem to go too fast and knacker myself out. I either have to slow down my front crawl or start using breast ****** and my distance will increase.

**jb2cool** · January 8th, 2006, 11:12 PM

why can't i use the word str0ke?

jluttichau · January 8th, 2006, 11:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

I either have to slow down my front crawl or start using breast ****** and my distance will increase.

I have very poor swimming technique, mostly because i don't care that much for swimming, I find it really boring.
But when I do swim crawl i use a lot more energy and don't go very far as opposed to breastswimming where I get further, quicker. I think breast swimming is a lot easier to master then crawl. One important thing that i found was that trim is very important so be sure to get your head down into the water during the str0ke, and if you can hold your breath during 2 - 3 str0kes and then breathe.

Cheers
Jonas

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Gareth Burrows(Offline) Chimp 2 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 369	Thanks god for that! About a month ago, I couldn't swim more than 50M. I could do that 50M in about aminute, but then run out of steam. Additionally, I could not swim underwater to, quite literally, save my life. A month of swimming later and this morning I did 400M in 14 minutes and swam about 35M underwater. For once, I haven;t left everything to the last minute, so thank god for that, I was VERY worried about the fundies swim test in three weeks __________________ Garf Amusing and Clever Signature under construction.

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jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 804	I'm like you Garf i'm a very strong and fast swimmer over shirt distances but then run out of puff. I need to get some practice in as i'm looking to do my fundies course this year. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

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Gareth Burrows(Offline) Chimp 2 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 369	Quote: (Originally Posted by neilh) Congratulations Garf, sounds like you've got your reward for working at it! ...and it's the least of your worries for fundies :D It is now yes, now I can worry about all sorts of other exciting things __________________ Garf Amusing and Clever Signature under construction.

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jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 804	Quote: (Originally Posted by jluttichau) Are your problems based on swimming technique or just you being more of a cauch potato then an athlete? I think mine are more poor technique. I hare breast **** and therefore never do it so i have to resort to front crawl but i always seem to go too fast and knacker myself out. I either have to slow down my front crawl or start using breast **** and my distance will increase. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

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anders(Offline) andersbomholdt.dk Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 156	Swimming is probably a good skill in this sport :D:D:D Keep up the good work I have mine coming up in two months and I buddy of mine has challenged/tricked the local dive gang into running a half-marathon in may, so I better shape up too Cheers Anders

January 8th, 2006, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) I'm like you Garf i'm a very strong and fast swimmer over shirt distances but then run out of puff. I need to get some practice in as i'm looking to do my fundies course this year. It might just be me but isn't 300m a very short swim? This is about the warm up distance we use when teaching snorkel diving which is a prerequisite for scuba training. Are your problems based on swimming technique or just you being more of a cauch potato then an athlete? I'm not trying to appear demeaning to any of you, it just suprises me that anyone could have a problem swimming that distance. Cheers Jonas

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neilh(Offline) Haemoglobin on the bus... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Barnsley, UK Posts: 1,900	Quote: (Originally Posted by Garf) A month of swimming later and this morning I did 400M in 14 minutes and swam about 35M underwater. Congratulations Garf, sounds like you've got your reward for working at it! ...and it's the least of your worries for fundies :D

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jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 804	why can't i use the word str0ke? __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

January 8th, 2006, 11:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
jluttichau(Offline) Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 437	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) I either have to slow down my front crawl or start using breast ****** and my distance will increase. I have very poor swimming technique, mostly because i don't care that much for swimming, I find it really boring. But when I do swim crawl i use a lot more energy and don't go very far as opposed to breastswimming where I get further, quicker. I think breast swimming is a lot easier to master then crawl. One important thing that i found was that trim is very important so be sure to get your head down into the water during the str0ke, and if you can hold your breath during 2 - 3 str0kes and then breathe. Cheers Jonas Last edited by jluttichau; January 8th, 2006 at 11:31 PM. Reason: insert word: str0ke