PerroneFord
Contributor
I've posted about this before. I have never been a strong "swimmer" but because of an upcoming class fitness test, I need to be able to do 300 yards in 14 minutes, likely in open water. No ladder to hang onto, no shallow bottom, no pool edge to grab if you get a cramp or get tired. For someone who's let their fitness slip over the years, it's a daunting task.
But as you mentioned, it's time to train. I began mine this week. Running 6-10 miles a week, and swimming daily. There are some good swimming training bits out there. I bought a "pull buoy" last night which isolates your upper body by holding your legs still and floating them. And I bought a modern kickboard (Zura Sprint Board) which allows you to streamline your self in the water, and lets you work on your kicking motion while keeping your head in the proper position in the water.
I am guessing that if I can put in 30-45 minutes a day in the pool, and another 30-45 minutes running 8-10 minute miles, my fitness should come along well enough for me to pass this test with flying colors. And I'll lose some fat in the process which is always nice!
But as you mentioned, it's time to train. I began mine this week. Running 6-10 miles a week, and swimming daily. There are some good swimming training bits out there. I bought a "pull buoy" last night which isolates your upper body by holding your legs still and floating them. And I bought a modern kickboard (Zura Sprint Board) which allows you to streamline your self in the water, and lets you work on your kicking motion while keeping your head in the proper position in the water.
I am guessing that if I can put in 30-45 minutes a day in the pool, and another 30-45 minutes running 8-10 minute miles, my fitness should come along well enough for me to pass this test with flying colors. And I'll lose some fat in the process which is always nice!