Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I almost forgot to mention...

...that I had a major breakthrough in the pool today! Ever since the instructor told me that I need to focus on having my thumb enter the water first instead of my pinkie I feel like I've been fighting the water. Today she offered one more piece of advice - to curve my hand as opposed to enter flat as a paddle. All of a sudden it was amazing! I finally got it! I felt so strong, fluid and efficient in the water. Hurrah!!

7 comments:

warriorwoman said...

I'm flapping my arms on the sofa to see what I do, pretty sure I don't enter with my pinkie which is disappointing as that means no easy gains for me.

Keep the tips coming though, hopefully one of them will work for me.

Lily on the Road said...

Woootttt! Good for you!!

TNTcoach Ken said...

Wow, that even works when you're running! Should we start calling you Michelle Phelps?

Sonia said...

Woohoo =)

wac said...

That's awesome! Thanks for the tip! :) hehehe... you're totally michelle phelps :)

Marcy said...

YAY!! Nothing like things coming together ;-)

ShirleyPerly said...

Yes, little things can make such a big difference in swimming. Keep working on it!