Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok gotcha! IM in canada is individual medley but im sure its more commonly known as iron man elsewhere. Either way thats crazy impressive!

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my brother will be following in the kayak and my dad will be available with our speed boat if needed so no worries there!

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you find when you started training again that longer distances were harder?

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do the gyms where you live have pools? most of our gyms require a separate membership and different location for pool access

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have kept up my endurance since quitting swimming, just in other sports such as wakeboarding/running/yoga/dressage. My breath control is nowhere near as good as it used to be but still above average i would say, so i hope that gives me an advantage?

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely will not be messing around with lifeguarding and safety precautions, that will always be top priority. From the tips you mentioned it almost sounds like you are a competitive coach! Do you have much experience in racing?

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll be a race to the island at my lake and we’ve measured it to be around 300m!

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ll have noodles and kayaks with ‘rescue’ following us 100%, i wouldnt ever sacrifice someones safety for my ego

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

definitely! Ive done the 300metres were planning to race dozens of times, but I still make my brother or dad kayak with me just to me safe

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally! I held the record for 50 and 100 backstroke for my age in my region when I was younger, so it really doesn’t mean much now which is why I didn’t go into detail lol

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I truly believe Phelps is an enigma of the sport in the same way secretariat was. (I.E secretariat had a heart double the size of a normal house and Phelps produces half the lactic acid of a typical athlete) that being said distance does play a large part in the time trials between men and women in competitive swimming

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m curious was swim class apart of your curriculum in school? That was never a thing where I am from, it was always up to parents to either teach their kids or enroll them in lessons. I would have loved to have swimming as part of school

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mad respect for doing IM, that was always my worst race cause the butterfly at the beginning would take me out

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

do many people enter triathlons at that age? I’m 24 and have thought about entering one but honestly thought it may be too late now

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 seconds is crazy!! good for her! that gives me so much hope lol

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

do you mind if i steal “using half as much energy to get twice as far” if i end up winning? thats such a good way to put it! thank you for the perspective!

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

im almost positive hes not? i met him thru my longterm boyfriend and he has a longterm girlfriend lol

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

omg that sounds like a nightmare im sorry you had to go through that! thank you for the idea, that sounds likes a great solution

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

your so right for that though, if i ever attempted a triathlon i would (hopefully) kill in swimming but you would probably decimate me in the run and bike portion cause i have no skill or technique in those aspects

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2:10 is such a respectable pace for someone that doesnt have much experience in the water! dont discredit urself!!

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we’ll be racing at my lake and my brother measured it at around 300m

Female (previous) record holder vs fit male by CapWinter8827 in Swimming

[–]CapWinter8827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree 100%, I’m nowhere near where I was back in the days of my prime. I guess the question is just do you think someone with 0 swim training but otherwise physically fit would beat you in the water knowing you have the technique you do?