My Addiction To Swimming

Summer is the best time to go swimming. Americans spend hours swimming in the pool. These are the most common activities that people associate with swimming. My teammates and I were able to enjoy the practice each week without any problems. After years of practice, and many years of experience learning to swim competitively, I found what I enjoyed and was able share it with others.

It is quite different to learn how to swim for pleasure than to compete in swimming. Swimming as an Olympic sport requires that you are familiar with the strokes and be able to control them in drills. You also need to have some racing experience. The process of mastering each aspect of swimming can take many years. I started swimming with my local swim team in 3rd grade. I recall being frustrated when I couldn’t keep my breath the same length as the other kids. My father insisted that I keep swimming, even though I was desperate. I was a member of my local team from junior high to high school. In the summers, I also joined the local club swim team. Katy Aquatics helped me become a better swimmer. I practiced six days a week for three hour sessions. The two-hour session was spent in the pool followed by an hour outside for various conditioning. I remember the three years that I was part of that team as one of my most difficult years of training. I joined the team as a freshman in high school. Because of the amazing bonding I experienced with my teammates, this is one of my most fond memories of high school.

I learned swimming by practicing frequently. High school was a tough environment for me. Because we were all older and had a lot of experience, Coach Beck was very persistent. The practice would last approximately five miles and start at 6:00 AM. Our workouts would be planned for the following days by Coach. These workouts had different drills with sets at set times. Some days were very difficult, and I can vividly recall that. Swimming is a very rare sport and many people underestimate its hard work. To improve our stroke technique, we would practice many drills. The most popular stroke is freestyle, and it is often referred to as the “default”.

To help this stroke, the most common drill is the fingertip drag. This drill reduced the time it took to pull and increased the effectiveness. It is important to practice the 3/3/3 drill in backstroke. To properly do this drill, you should take three strokes in your left hand, three strokes in your right, and then three strokes in your upper arm. You can also use your right elbow to make three strokes. This drill is also helpful for pulling. Three strokes plus one pull are required for the breaststroke drill. This drill allows for a stronger kick. The 4-1/1 drill for butterfly helps improve a swimmer’s streamlined. This is the position in which the swimmer is in straight under the water after diving into it. These drills and many others help swimmers remember the skills that need to be improved. Competitive swimming involves more than just drills. To be successful at the swim meet, I had a lot to learn from practice. You could spend hours waiting at meet depending on how many events are being held. To keep our muscles warm, we would swim just a few laps before racing.

A cool down was followed by the race. This involved a few laps of slow speed to get you back from the high-paced racing. Race day is not complete without food. Our coaches advised us that we eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to ensure that we are fuelled for the races. There are many paces you can follow while swimming, depending on the race. Competitive swimming is all about being able to manage your pace. Swimming in longer races is more difficult than swimming in sprint races. You can only get comfortable with meet meets if you have enough experience.

I was not a fan at first of competitive swimming, but I’m glad I persevered. It was difficult for me to get into competitive swimming because I was not a good swimmer. To get to where we are now, it took many years of hard work. Once I had overcome my initial difficulties, it became easier to focus on the sport and not become frustrated. Swimming is a sport I enjoy because you are competing against yourself, not against other swimmers. This allows you to make great personal improvements and it is exciting to see your progress.

Swimming is a wonderful way to relax and to release stress. Swimming helps me forget about all the details and allows me to focus on what is important. I find it so easy to swim and not think about anything else. It is also why I love swimming. I was able to coach my local team for three summers. It was a great feeling to be able to help others and give back to the sport that I loved when I started. I enjoyed seeing kids enjoying the sport I was first drawn to years ago. It was a great opportunity to reflect on my own experiences and help others.

Swimming has been a lifelong passion of mine. It’s a great way of exercising and making friends. However, it requires dedication. Swimming has taught me the value of hard work and is why I love it.