Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:54 am

Snoop,
Count me in.
What time does it start?

Don't worry about bikes if riding there, mine's here every day :wink:

I have the access code to the gate and then you can always bring a padlock - I'll bring a spare just in case.

Don't go in the main driveway if on a bike, turn down by the Kingswood Arms and the station. Follow the road round to the right (don't go up Furze Hill). When the road rises sharply to the left, follow the footpath immediately on the right. thsi takes you up past the pool. Keep straight on. There is a bend to the left, then take a path on the right. This is a woodland path and is a bit rough on road tyres. At the cross roads turn left and approching the Gym, the tennis courts and bike sheds are on your right. OK :shock:

I'll do my best to be at the road if I know you'll be riding.

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Andrew G » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:59 am

7pm Paul.
Sounds easy enough to find the sheds :shock: .
In theory Marek and I are cycling there so I'll give you a call when we get there, cheers.
I say in theory as it's due to be a bit grim weatherwise tomorrow which might mean I put my BGB on and get the train.

If I do then I'll get home for the car asap (hopefully would get there on time) and could give you a lift Alan. I'll let you know if that's the case.
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:08 am

My work number is 0173737 4673.

Just dialling the last 4 digits is my extension number if in the building.

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:39 pm

[quote="Paul H"]A guy from work said he fancies this but cannot do this week.


Cool - have a natter with teach on Thursday :wink:
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Marek » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:19 pm

Paul, I may well need that lift back to Riddlesdown or Sanderstead tomorrow if thats ok as unlikely to have bike if that is ok.

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Andrew G » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:47 pm

If the weather's as grim as it's supposed to be in the morning then I won't be cycling. In which case I may be a few minutes late depending on traffic but I could give you a lift Alan. Also Marek, I'll be returning that way so could give you a lift home. I'll confirm tomorrow and pm you my number Alan so you can let me know where to collect you from.
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Rob C » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:05 pm

I can offer a lift or car share with anyone in Selsdon or on the way
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:50 am

[quote="Andrew G"]If the weather's as grim as it's supposed to be in the morning then I won't be cycling.


Wimp....I've just ridden in :P

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Andrew G » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:50 am

Croydon to London to Kingswood to Croydon in all day showers and gusty winds - I left the bike at home.
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Alan M » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:18 pm

I will be along, all being well
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:37 pm

So am I the only one on a bike :?:

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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Snoop Doug » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:52 pm

Looks like it but don't worry, the cycling in the pool doesn't start until next week :wink:
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Andrew G » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:40 pm

Thanks to Carole for some very good tuition.

I discovered that not having been swimming since I was a nipper, when the primary focus was bombing and running about like a loon, my drowning dog style is not really the most effective. Basically I can "swim" enough to not drown instantly but that's about it.

After a few lengths of various exercises (with rather limited success for me in that I didn't drown, did swallow quite a lot of water) Paul H, Rob C, Marek, and Alan all know what they are doing did something different. Carole moved PVT and I over and gave us some breathing exercises to start afresh so we could build from there in the future.

So long away from swimming I really wasn't keen on sticking my head under as it's so alien and my reflex effect thought "ahh drowning get your head up!", which results in me moving along at an angle with my head up and as much grace as a snowplow. After the breathing exercises I was a bit more comfortable so a good start for the first session. Hopefully with some more I'll be able to swim a few lengths properly with correct breathing which is all I want from it as I'm not doing any of this silly triathlon nonsense. The biggest problem I think Paul and I had with the breathing is that we're used to breathing in a rhythm with our cycling and it's all different in the pool, a bit like learning to breath all over again.

I can't go next week but will be back after that, thanks Carole - very patient.

Basically don't be frightened if you want to try it, not all of us know what we're doing or have a desire to dress in the indecent sort of outfit favoured by Rob C and Paul H :D .
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Alan M » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:12 pm

Yes, all good stuff and Andrew you made lots of progress. I enjoyed the session and with the lighter evenings aim to cycle over. I really need to work on my kick which doesn't seem to pull me along. Carol was great and explained it all but I couldn't get the hang of breathing every third stroke, ie on opposite sides, but lots to think about. I think we need a couple more punters to ensure that there is a viable group. Great pool and L&G seems like a mini-city round the back of Kingswood.
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Re: Swimming Coaching - We Have the Green Light

Postby Marek » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:17 pm

That was a good laugh, I find swim training quite boring so is always good when you have a few others around to joke about with.

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