swim yourself senseless

chadwick

the search function is not working so my old swim thread is buried & lost in a cluster shit pile. who is swimming? i am currently doing hard serious swimming... for me anyway. two hrs of straight laps, every day.

the thing is i am using flotation dumbells, switching back & forth, buoyant dumbells, no buoyant dumbells, buoyant dumbells, without buoyant dumbells.... fuck

determination, willpower, head strength & all the shit has to be equal to physical strength... no room for failure

JonnyPistachio

Chadwick, its inspirational to hear that you're swimming so much!
I cant swim for long distances/times...I get antsy. But I can paddle on my longboard or kayak.

keep it up buddy

shortstack

i have never been able to swim. :(

SVRDhand13

I've been wanting to get back into swimming for a while but it's impossible for me to find a convenient location near my house. Been going to the gym anyway but I want to get back into my high school sport.

JWPearl

Went to the beach the other day and haven't swam in years but found out when i went that i can still swim )

mca47

I think public pools are disgusting. That said, it's a great workout!

JWPearl

Totally agree, but having your own pool is not so bad.

wasa1971

Two hours, that's impressive Chadwick!!! I

chadwick

thanks ppl. to be honest two hours is for kids. at some point i am going to try long distance swimming. so you see, i am in training. i will do it. what grinds my gears is i want to write, but while swimming is having me expended lately i am not focusing on writing.

irritating fucking bullshit!

SVRDhand13

mca47 said:

I think public pools are disgusting. That said, it's a great workout!

The one I used to swim in had so much chlorine that you didn't have to worry haha

Annafalk

shortstack said:

i have never been able to swim. :(

I'm sorry to hear that, what's the reason?

chadwick

holy toledo,
what a great fucking day

swimming myself senseless is worth striving for. i am so fucking excited right now it is ridiculous as i can barely contain myself

shortstack

Annafalk said:

shortstack said:

i have never been able to swim. :(

I'm sorry to hear that, what's the reason?

i have never figured it out. i guess i'm just a sinker. sad, isn't it?


that is so awesome, chad!

JonnyPistachio

shortstack said:

Annafalk said:

shortstack said:

i have never been able to swim. :(

I'm sorry to hear that, what's the reason?

i have never figured it out. i guess i'm just a sinker. sad, isn't it?


that is so awesome, chad!

You can just tell folks you are ALL muscle. I think it sinks faster than fat. (?)

shortstack

JonnyPistachio said:

shortstack said:

Annafalk said:

shortstack said:

i have never been able to swim. :(

I'm sorry to hear that, what's the reason?

i have never figured it out. i guess i'm just a sinker. sad, isn't it?


that is so awesome, chad!

You can just tell folks you are ALL muscle. I think it sinks faster than fat. (?)

well then i'd be a liar too :P

wasa1971

So chadwick, anything new to tell us? I was swimming this past weekend, what a great form of exercise.

chadwick

wasa1971 said:

So chadwick, anything new to tell us? I was swimming this past weekend, what a great form of exercise.

good afternoon, wasa. swimming is such a beautiful sensation. it is of a different realm. i was going to say a different world but that isn't so as the earth is a water-hole. it is a different freedom than land.

sure, here is something new to talk about & thanks for asking

haven't yet held up stones, weights or bricks, but have no fear, it is coming
look up pararescue or seal training (water)
youtube has some great videos on this stuff that helps give a guy ideas

tread water - hands up (30 - 40 min)
i do this after my laps & swim more laps afterwards as that really feels good
shoulders ache like a bitch as your hands/arms are up like a R-turn bicycle hand signal
that's how i do it anyhow

one puts their legs up on the side of the pool
their partner holds their feet down as the guy in the pool does sit ups
you can wrap your feet through those ladders or whatever
go down underwater
your back against the wall as you're now upside down

neat stuff

i'm afraid one day here in a bit we're gonna scare the lifeguard, folks in the pool & other gym staff
the plan is, we'll tie our hands behind our backs, tie our legs together
jump in & swim

still my favorite is using those buoyant dumbells for swimming laps
we just got some new ones
these are circular unlike the cubed ones that are torn to pieces
this is awesome, painful & whatnot

http://www.kiefer.com/filebin/product_images/Zoom_600x600/650601-kiefer-basic-aquatic-hand-bars.jpg

soon ice/snow will all be melted
spring will be here
i'd like to try & spend some time in 50 degree water as i have some plans

enjoy your swims

wasa1971

chadwick said:

wasa1971 said:

So chadwick, anything new to tell us? I was swimming this past weekend, what a great form of exercise.

good afternoon, wasa. swimming is such a beautiful sensation. it is of a different realm. i was going to say a different world but that isn't so as the earth is a water-hole. it is a different freedom than land.

sure, here is something new to talk about & thanks for asking

haven't yet held up stones, weights or bricks, but have no fear, it is coming
look up pararescue or seal training (water)
youtube has some great videos on this stuff that helps give a guy ideas

tread water - hands up (30 - 40 min)
i do this after my laps & swim more laps afterwards as that really feels good
shoulders ache like a bitch as your hands/arms are up like a R-turn bicycle hand signal
that's how i do it anyhow

one puts their legs up on the side of the pool
their partner holds their feet down as the guy in the pool does sit ups
you can wrap your feet through those ladders or whatever
go down underwater
your back against the wall as you're now upside down

neat stuff

i'm afraid one day here in a bit we're gonna scare the lifeguard, folks in the pool & other gym staff
the plan is, we'll tie our hands behind our backs, tie our legs together
jump in & swim

still my favorite is using those buoyant dumbells for swimming laps
we just got some new ones
these are circular unlike the cubed ones that are torn to pieces
this is awesome, painful & whatnot

http://www.kiefer.com/filebin/product_images/Zoom_600x600/650601-kiefer-basic-aquatic-hand-bars.jpg

soon ice/snow will all be melted
spring will be here
i'd like to try & spend some time in 50 degree water as i have some plans

enjoy your swims

The sit up's is about all I would maybe try at this point! I thinking about trying Aqua Zumba, it's noting like what your doing I know, but at least it will get me in the water.

chadwick

i am not doing anything special. they do aqua zumba here too. yes by all means, get yourself in the water & do your thing. it's a wonderful day & a good place to start

nicely done

wasa1971

I'm giving it up for now. Maybe it's the weather, freezing again and snow. Swimming while the weather is warn is way more appealing at this point. Are you still hard at it chadwick or is your opinion thread a full time job.....

chadwick

i swim a lot & i would love to tell you i been swimming 7 days a week but that isn't exactly the facts. saturday seems to be my day off & not necessarily my choice. saturday at the pool is swimming lessons day & it is a complete chaotic zoo fulla bullshit i don't wanna deal with.

i feel like a complete baby & candy ass when i miss a day of swimming.

you are not swimming outside are you? indoors, yes? do not give it up. you really should be swimming

tomorrow, like most sunday's, i swim extra to make up for missing the day before. this makes me feel like i'm not cheating or quitting or being lazy or being a fucking baby

i personally would not feel good about myself if there was even one person at the pool who worked at swimming harder than i do, therefore, i bust my hump.... maybe there is & i just don't know about them? ............ fuck!

yeah that opinion thread it seems has turned into a job & that is fine, i like struggling
:((

wasa1971

chadwick said:

i swim a lot & i would love to tell you i been swimming 7 days a week but that isn't exactly the facts. saturday seems to be my day off & not necessarily my choice. saturday at the pool is swimming lessons day & it is a complete chaotic zoo fulla bullshit i don't wanna deal with.

i feel like a complete baby & candy ass when i miss a day of swimming.

you are not swimming outside are you? indoors, yes? do not give it up. you really should be swimming

tomorrow, like most sunday's, i swim extra to make up for missing the day before. this makes me feel like i'm not cheating or quitting or being lazy or being a fucking baby

i personally would not feel good about myself if there was even one person at the pool who worked at swimming harder than i do, therefore, i bust my hump.... maybe there is & i just don't know about them? ............ fuck!

yeah that opinion thread it seems has turned into a job & that is fine, i like struggling
:((

No, I'm swimming indoors, it's a pain in the ass to get all bundled up with the wet hair ect.... I'm not a fan of the change room , I get in and out as fast as humanly possible. We have a lake we frequent in the summer, can't get me out of the water then!!
Keep up the good work on the opinion thread, it's my favourite one to read these days!!

JWPearl

nice dog in your profile pick

kw18

I started swimming a bit more regular recently. I'm only doing about 1,200 yards or so at a time right now. I'm a swim coach, so, really, it's kind of sad, but it's a start!

My biggest concern right now, however, is learning how to swim with a massive beard. Every time I turn to get a breath, water drains off my stache into my mouth. Not very effective. I could trim it, but where's the fun in that?

chadwick

kw18 said:

I started swimming a bit more regular recently. I'm only doing about 1,200 yards or so at a time right now. I'm a swim coach, so, really, it's kind of sad, but it's a start!

My biggest concern right now, however, is learning how to swim with a massive beard. Every time I turn to get a breath, water drains off my stache into my mouth. Not very effective. I could trim it, but where's the fun in that?

also us bearded folks are swimming with great drag. we are old & slow as our mugs struggle through the wetness. it is greatness & a lot of work everyday or even nearly everyday.

i been so exhausted lately i can barelly function let alone swim. i did not swim this past weekend, not one stroke. plus i had my nephew E out here for the weekend. i am leaving directly for the pool & it'll be ok then.

about the water dripping in your mouth from your whiskers... good. it keeps you moist. it keeps you strong & sometimes water may go in your lungs... this is good. now let's dump bricks into the drink & dive after them, tread water holding them above our heads passing the brick back & forth, yes/no? http://youtu.be/fR93649ySjk

kw18

chadwick said:

kw18 said:

I started swimming a bit more regular recently. I'm only doing about 1,200 yards or so at a time right now. I'm a swim coach, so, really, it's kind of sad, but it's a start!

My biggest concern right now, however, is learning how to swim with a massive beard. Every time I turn to get a breath, water drains off my stache into my mouth. Not very effective. I could trim it, but where's the fun in that?

also us bearded folks are swimming with great drag. we are old & slow as our mugs struggle through the wetness. it is greatness & a lot of work everyday or even nearly everyday.

i been so exhausted lately i can barelly function let alone swim. i did not swim this past weekend, not one stroke. plus i had my nephew E out here for the weekend. i am leaving directly for the pool & it'll be ok then.

about the water dripping in your mouth from your whiskers... good. it keeps you moist. it keeps you strong & sometimes water may go in your lungs... this is good. now let's dump bricks into the drink & dive after them, tread water holding them above our heads passing the brick back & forth, yes/no? http://youtu.be/fR93649ySjk

LOL ... Yep, the whiskers do keep me moist, and that's a good thing!

I only have about 30 minutes of swim time a day -- stupid life getting in the way. I'm hoping to get the most out of my time by swimming faster and getting in more yardage.

Treading water with bricks is a great idea! Let's get rid of those fins those ... those are for sissies!

chadwick

fins feel weird when i've tried them. i think they also give my feet a bit of a crap as my feet are flattened out. yeah i don't like it
good luck with your swimming time & whatnot

josevolution

This weekend i hope to dive in to the fridget sound here on long island i will be wearing a wet suit

backseatLover12

If I could afford the YMCA, I would be swimming. All I can afford is $10 Planet Fitness and they suck.

You know what I do there? I run in place over and over yet don't go anywhere, and I'm not even on a treadmill. I'm on an elliptical to help my bad knees. I need to swim!

kw18

backseatLover12 said:

If I could afford the YMCA, I would be swimming. All I can afford is $10 Planet Fitness and they suck.

You know what I do there? I run in place over and over yet don't go anywhere, and I'm not even on a treadmill. I'm on an elliptical to help my bad knees. I need to swim!

If money is an issue, I know Ys offer assistance (disclaimer: I'm a swim coach for a Y team). I believe all you have to do is bring in your latest w2 or paycheck to see if you qualify for a reduced member fee. Worth checking out.

If that's not an option, check out local municipality pools. A lot of times those can be cheaper, or you pay per swim. I used to live in a town where it was something like $5 a swim, which isn't horrible if you only do it once a week. (And I believe they offered a discount if you bought swim days in bulk, too.)

Another option is to seek part-time employment somewhere with a pool, and you'll likely be allowed to swim there (and use their equipment for free). A lot of places will let you get away with working only one or two shifts a week, which could make it worth -- free gym membership and extra money in your pocket!

kw18

I've begun timing myself on some sprints. It's pretty sad when I compare my swims to what I did in High School.

This week:
500 Freestyle @ 7:35. My HS time was 5:07
100 IM @ 1:26.
50 Fly @ 0:35. HS was @ 0:25.7
50 Back: 0:40
50 Breast: 0:45
50 Free @ 0:35. HS was 0:23

My goal is to get the 100 IM down to 1:15, my 500 down to 6:00 (only have to drop 5 seconds each 25, oy!), and to be able to swim some 100 sprints in fly and free without dying.

Here goes nothing!