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[hyperD]

Morning all!

hyperD's top tip #31: don't drink espresso martinis before bed - you get pissed, have a sore head and cannot sleep!

Still, the ice cold cycle ride in today certainly cheered me up.

[FiveTimes]

Morning

[BrilloPad]

Morning all

[BrilloPad]

Who would have thought that learning to swim could be so tough?

[zeitghost]

Quote of the year:

Can you show me how to do this question please?

Dunno which part of "exam conditions" he found difficult to understand.

[norrahe]

Looking on the bright side, as ever.

Same here

[norrahe]

Well this morning was an eye opener with the great unwashed.

Cityjet is pure luxury compared to sleazyjet.

[BrilloPad]

Who would have thought that learning to swim could be so tough?

I am still swimming minimum 5 times a week including 2 lessons. I have come down from 11 minutes per 400m to 10 minutes. But I really should be closer to 8 minutes.

[BrilloPad]

I am still swimming minimum 5 times a week including 2 lessons. I have come down from 11 minutes per 400m to 10 minutes. But I really should be closer to 8 minutes.

I think the issue is my legs. My cycling is very strong. Big thighs. So my legs sink. I need to be flat in the water. I squeeze my butt cheeks all I can and point my toes. I am doing daily "swim smooth" exercises to get more flexible.

[BrilloPad]

I think the issue is my legs. My cycling is very strong. Big thighs. So my legs sink. I need to be flat in the water. I squeeze my butt cheeks all I can and point my toes. I am doing daily "swim smooth" exercises to get more flexible.

Done some research online - none of the common issues apply to me. I swim with head down. I push back rather than down with hands/arms. Core is strong. I kick from hips(not knees).

But my feet dont point enough. And I probably have too much breath in my lungs.