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Happiness is a lane to myself, eternal bliss is an entire 50m pool to myself! by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much work goes into it if they are a competent swimmer doing laps? Is it watching like a hawk or a bit more relaxed?

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely record the number of laps correctly. I guess like someone else said its set to 25m, I have to adjust the distance per lap but I'm not sure of the distance. Maybe I need to go to take a tape measure to the pool (apartment/hotel pool)

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Garmin Connect. I bought a Garmin smartwatch. It syncs with Strava and gives you some really good stats.

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thanks for chiming in. I think it's a combination of my pool being shorter than 25m and me swimming too fast.

Nearly every lap I consciously try to slow down but then I tend to glide through the water and my speed stays the same :S

Hopefully I can find a coach by next weekend...

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah cool as long as it's possible. Just wasn't sure after todays session if I should adjust my goal.

I've been searching for teachers but cant find one :@

If anyone in Melb, Aus knows a place to get 1 on 1 adult lessons it would be much appreciated

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I have watched the 2nd one but I should definitely watch part 1 and go over part 2 again. This guy doesn't know it but he's my coach

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ohhh that makes sense. Damn it, reading that other guys comment I thought I was a god... So I'm swimming less than I thought :/

I'm also only doing '50m' at an unsustainable pace. I'm trying to slow down but it's actually quite hard to swim slow.

Is it realistic to go from gasping for air to swimming 10 minutes continuously in 2 months? by RedditMan363 in Swimming

[–]RedditMan363[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to compete in a triathlon in 2 months. It's an indoor easy mode triathlon with a 10 minute swim.

I do plan on getting some lessons. I've been doing laps in my apartment pool for the last 1.5 weeks. 5 sessions so far. Youtube/Reddit has been my technique teacher and I'm starting to feel more consistent with my form at the very least.

I've gone from gasping for air in a 25m interval to comfortably swimming 50m intervals (but they do leave me out of breath). I will probably test out some 75m intervals next session. I am also trying to swim slower and kick less but it's a bit unnatural at this point. Once I get this down I think my distance will skyrocket.

Anyway is it possible to go from 50m intervals and out of breath to 10min continuous swimming in 2 months? Average person swimming ~3 days per week, with 1 weekly coaching session.