Category Archives: Swimming

Strange day today. The pool was empty when I arrived and remained so for the next fifty minutes, when a couple got in. Quite strange having the entire pool to yourself for so long. More tumble turn practice today. I’m … Continue reading →

Another swim just “to get my eye in”. It really is hard work at the moment. Not helped by the fact that the pool was quite busy with several people apparently attempting to swim lengths but unable to do so … Continue reading →

Well, I’ve had a hideously long break from swimming thanks to work, holidays and family stuff. Today I just went to the pool to see if I could remember how to swim. It was like paddling in treacle 🙁 Just … Continue reading →

And yet another tumble turn practice session. I’m still nowhere near where I want to be with these, but there’s only one way to get better really. USRPT distance this year: 51,150m Total distance this year: 117,400m

Back to tumble turn practice for this session. USRPT distance this year: 49,900m Total distance this year: 114,250m

More tumble turns today. Not much to add there… USRPT distance this year: 48,650m Total distance this year: 111,100m

Another tumble turn practice session. As I keep working on these they’re starting to become easier, but there’s no way yet that I’d consider them a “natural” part of my swimming. USRPT distance this year: 48,650m Total distance this year: … Continue reading →