tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post4126349321050489227..comments2024-03-29T21:18:18.237+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: so, the swimming...Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-22812052750778562242013-02-16T14:48:41.390+10:302013-02-16T14:48:41.390+10:30Oh, I've just read through the comments and re...Oh, I've just read through the comments and read about the kickboard... oh well, you'll find your own style... perhaps the ear plugs will help though.Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857464135537822205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-36745260025872073542013-02-16T14:44:14.875+10:302013-02-16T14:44:14.875+10:30Well done and I hope you keep it up because swimmi...Well done and I hope you keep it up because swimming is great on so many levels and I miss it. I use ear plugs, that way no water gets in and you might consider a dinky little paddle board to help you kick you way up and down the pool as you gradually get your strength and stamina up.Gabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857464135537822205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-3277755512948210112013-02-15T20:57:57.828+10:302013-02-15T20:57:57.828+10:30Eccentricess: I just wish the pool wasn't clos...Eccentricess: I just wish the pool wasn't closed so often for events. it means I'm only there weekends, so not much improvement yet. I decided that since I can't see myself while I'm in the water, others can't either, so a plain black suit is what I'm wearing.<br /><br />Maria; welcome to drifting. I've noticed that walking in the water helps my hips a bit, so I'm doing that in between my up and down the lanes struggle. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-11312688885678466742013-02-15T11:22:44.677+10:302013-02-15T11:22:44.677+10:30My partner swears that the only thing that helped ...My partner swears that the only thing that helped her bout with back pain was "water walking." She is a good swimmer, used to swim daily, but then had back pain and couldn't do it. She finally just got in the pool and walked back and forth for an hour a day. She said it helped immensely. Go figure. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-87479529971447183512013-02-14T20:49:20.073+10:302013-02-14T20:49:20.073+10:30Love the water. I am glad you are getting to play...Love the water. I am glad you are getting to play in it again and hope the improvements continue. Being able to move again is such a wonderful thing!<br /><br />You are SO BRAVE regarding the bathers. I went shopping and came home with... lycra to make myself a skirted pair of bathers. Which I haven't done yet. ;-)Eccentricesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350166822047688150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-73248336362379000152013-02-14T20:43:06.631+10:302013-02-14T20:43:06.631+10:30Blossom; no go on the kickboard. I tried and it...Blossom; no go on the kickboard. I tried and it's not for me. <br /><br />Tempo; I enjoy just floating, but have to keep a watch out for others using the lane. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-12731491908491573872013-02-13T21:14:07.890+10:302013-02-13T21:14:07.890+10:30Just floating around is doing you just as much goo...Just floating around is doing you just as much good. So keep working hard by floating around.. B)Tempohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023337124226272532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-16940242432422351972013-02-13T12:40:41.303+10:302013-02-13T12:40:41.303+10:30I was also going to suggest a kick board. I was also going to suggest a kick board. Blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728048539125926416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-55589172651554103122013-02-12T22:26:39.583+10:302013-02-12T22:26:39.583+10:30Joanne; I'm a little worried about the winter....Joanne; I'm a little worried about the winter. I'll have to find an indoor pool, probably in a gym and they're more expensive. And full of sporty athletic types. <br /><br />Jennifer Kay; I do quit a lot of things, but I enjoy being in the water, so I'm sticking it out. <br /><br />Delores; my mum was like that too, couldn't float or swim at all. <br /><br />Andrew; perhaps my progress will motivate you. Think of all the pretty bois you might see at the pool. <br /><br />Mimsie; internet instructions! Why didn't I think of that. It's a shame you can't get to a pool or beach. <br /><br />JahTeh; I'm halfway between two pools too. The one I'm going to is a bus ride into the city, then a tram to the pool suburb, then a short walk. The other one is two bus rides in the other direction. <br />I tried a kickboard and couldn't make any progress at all. Gave it up and dog paddled.<br /><br />Manzanita; I'll definitely buy another card, but probably next summer. I'll have to find an indoor pool for the winter.<br /><br />Susan; it would get easier if I could go more often, but there are so many "closed for events' days scheduled. And I'm not paying for another pass at another pool. <br /><br />Tempo; me try hard? Ha Ha Ha. I'm doing a lot of floating.<br /><br />Kath Lockett; it has been a heck of a long time. So far the hardest part has been stuffing the fat into the suit. <br />Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-82308936446770226412013-02-12T20:41:55.599+10:302013-02-12T20:41:55.599+10:30You're to be congratulated, River, because it&...You're to be congratulated, River, because it's been a long time and your body (and brain) are doing their very best to put you off but you've still got the determination to do it.<br /><br />As you've noticed it does get easier. Swimming is particularly good for showing results and improvement. Good on you!MedicatedMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-25098712511594328202013-02-12T17:22:01.645+10:302013-02-12T17:22:01.645+10:30No need to try too hard, being in water takes the ...No need to try too hard, being in water takes the weight off your spine and thats the whole point of swimming. You can simply walk up and down and swim the deep end only or you can use one of those floatation tubes to help you along. Tempohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023337124226272532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-78557219557333598442013-02-12T15:17:41.317+10:302013-02-12T15:17:41.317+10:30Good for you. Hopefully, each time you go will be ...Good for you. Hopefully, each time you go will be a little easier than the time before.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-21101035732067920592013-02-12T14:54:01.506+10:302013-02-12T14:54:01.506+10:30Hey, you can be proud, dear lady. When you say you...Hey, you can be proud, dear lady. When you say you are going to do something, you do it and stick to it. Way to go. <br />By the time you use up that card, I bet you'll be back in the groove and buy another card.Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-38614199250823389652013-02-12T11:36:22.969+10:302013-02-12T11:36:22.969+10:30I envy you. I'm exactly halfway between two po...I envy you. I'm exactly halfway between two pools and it takes hours to get to them by public transport. One does have a fantastic water aerobics programme for arthritis and the water helps support the weight while exercising, it's the getting out that kills.<br />I know it sounds looney but try using a kickboard instead of swimming overarm which will help the leg muscles and you don't want to do anything to that rotator cuff again.JahTehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007730071564639411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-31905452250198420962013-02-12T11:12:47.400+10:302013-02-12T11:12:47.400+10:30Fantastic!! I've been told by doctors and phy...Fantastic!! I've been told by doctors and physios alike that I "should get into the pool" but I've been putting it off as MOH would have to drive me and he does enough of that now with appts etc. Walking in water is I feel nearly as good as swimming and you can do exercises in the water using those long plastic things (forget what they're called). You'd probably find instructions on the internet for water exercises. Keep up the good work and hope it really helps.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-66143346592473768012013-02-12T11:00:33.213+10:302013-02-12T11:00:33.213+10:30I know I should swim but I can't seem to get m...I know I should swim but I can't seem to get motivated. Good on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-75771038720884644202013-02-12T07:40:42.023+10:302013-02-12T07:40:42.023+10:30Good for you. You've got more ambition than ...Good for you. You've got more ambition than I do for sure...of course, when I swim I sink like a stone lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-16212820061891499872013-02-12T07:36:17.316+10:302013-02-12T07:36:17.316+10:30Wow River, that is awesome...I thought you were go...Wow River, that is awesome...I thought you were going to say you quit after the first go around with your shoulder and all.<br /><br />But you went back and you did BETTER. Good for you!Jennifer Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633100944248093558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-76663976094686041332013-02-12T07:15:17.998+10:302013-02-12T07:15:17.998+10:30Good for you! Even if your gumption only lasts a ...Good for you! Even if your gumption only lasts a year, it's a year's worth of gumption.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.com