Tonight was my first time at the pool. Not the first official TNT (Team in Training) practice, but the coach said we need to get in the pool ASAP. Like I said in my first blog, I was feeling fairly confident about my swimming. Once I started swimming and the coach watched, she informed me (nicely of course) that I'm doing it wrong!
I tend to swim "flat." Before tonight I had never even heard that term! Well, it seems that I don't use my whole body when I swim laps, just my arms. Now I know your whole body should turn as you take a stroke. While it's going to be difficult to retrain myself to swim correctly, it's great to know that the correct way is actually less work! I should be able to swim much further than I thought.
So the coach had some swim drills to help me learn how to stroke correctly. I did the drills until my right calf decided to cramp and wouldn't ease up. Coach said to make sure I'm well hydrated next time!
My first practice was not what I expected, but I'll get there. I'm determined.
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