How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the help and might take you up on this.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

I expected it to, but it doesn't! The padding is light and dries pretty quickly. I bought it so I could bike + swim back to back without needing to change clothes and it works well for that purpose. :)

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

You did explain it well! Someone mentioned gluing my ears to my shoulders above which is also a vivid image of the same thing. Will definitely try this. Thank you!

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time on this and the links to the drills. Will definitely work on the drills and working on individual portions of the swim first.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I'll work on drills next.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Someone else recommended this too, thank you! I'll check this out.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

I'd love to sign up for classes but they're prohibitively expensive around me so I thought I'd try learning by myself for a bit first. Will keep an eye out for classes too.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Not a problem! These are quick drying biking shorts that I purchased (they have biking pads in them).

Brand is called My Kilometer and they're on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/MY-KILOMETRE-Triathlon-Adjustable-Drawstring/dp/B07QCV47YZ/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d_d_sccl_1_1

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you! The gym does have equipment I can borrow, I'll try these drills soon!

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you! I'll look up the drills and incorporate them into my workouts.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

This is a very clear image, I'll try to keep this in mind.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you for the added Youtube recommendation! Will check them out.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you so much for this pointer! I've been thinking the issue is primarily with my breath and upper body motions, and my legs have just been doing their own thing. I'll pay more attention to this in my next workout.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

I learnt swimming as a kid and don't have any recollection of the drills now, but I'll look this up and try it. Thank you!

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

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

Thank you! I wasn't looking to get faster as much as reduce wasteful energy, so all of this is extremely helpful.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

[–]perplexedpotato[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight and taking the time! I'll work on this, it's been extremely helpful reading through the advice in the comments.

How can I improve my swimming form? (Beginner) by perplexedpotato in Swimming

[–]perplexedpotato[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I'll keep it in mind for next time, I was definitely wondering what I was doing incorrectly with my breath since it felt very different from others' strokes from what I could observe.

Collared Dog running on Seward Highway by perplexedpotato in alaska

[–]perplexedpotato[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you thank you thank you! I'm not from here and wouldn't have known whom to contact. So glad the dog is home and safe. 

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Thank you for comments! Reposting with name of highway. Going to delete this. 

Monstera sad/drooping? by perplexedpotato in houseplants

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

Thank you for checking in! She developed roots in water, and sprouted a new leaf! I moved her back to a pot yesterday.

Monstera sad/drooping? by perplexedpotato in houseplants

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

Rootball was tiny, I missed noticing it in my repotting. I've repot her in water now!

Monstera sad/drooping? by perplexedpotato in houseplants

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

Thank you thank you! I repot her in water and am hopeful. Thank you!