tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post5320883320694480437..comments2023-06-21T11:46:59.798-04:00Comments on SwiCycloRun....tales of an age group triathlete: I Learned the Backstroke! Why (I think) it is important for FreestyleJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03748250987644502052noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-56111376566776617272010-10-11T20:59:59.131-04:002010-10-11T20:59:59.131-04:00Funny... when I competed in swimming (5th - 9th gr...Funny... when I competed in swimming (5th - 9th grade), I *hated* free. HATED hated hated. I was a breast stroker all around... but did back every once in a while. Being put in a free event was like punishment from the coach!<br /><br />Learning efficient rotation can take SO much time off!! And head positioning! And kicking from your hips! Haha I am taking swimming as a class right now (my major needs 5 PE credits) and I feel like I'm learning something new every day! Just goes to show... there is always room for improvement!The Triathlon Rxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236294560590360521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-90695170465967683652010-10-08T13:13:16.683-04:002010-10-08T13:13:16.683-04:00I luv my fins! But they can be addictive.I luv my fins! But they can be addictive.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384272602826948777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-74020559709391982552010-10-08T13:02:51.955-04:002010-10-08T13:02:51.955-04:00100 back and 200 free were my events when i use to...100 back and 200 free were my events when i use to swim competively.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-22099698619970436162010-10-08T12:48:36.661-04:002010-10-08T12:48:36.661-04:00Tell me more! How long did you rest? Were swimming...Tell me more! How long did you rest? Were swimming and biking okay? I HATE, HATE, HATE being injured. If you try and tell me not to cross train I will pummel you in LP next year!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364815194932440410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-75612128917884536082010-10-08T09:50:10.913-04:002010-10-08T09:50:10.913-04:00Nice Jon! Gonna add the backstroke to my winter l...Nice Jon! Gonna add the backstroke to my winter list too .. you sold me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061773215250783439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-18875484042539102072010-10-08T08:23:08.322-04:002010-10-08T08:23:08.322-04:00SAWEET!!! I shout out! Thanks man! I have more to ...SAWEET!!! I shout out! Thanks man! I have more to add after last nights session, but will have to wait until later today! :)<br /><br />Basically ROTATION!! one armed freestyle using your rotation instead of pull. SLOW going, but money on feeling your core do the work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090547844237303579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-41984474707509106262010-10-08T07:43:20.924-04:002010-10-08T07:43:20.924-04:00I usually do a few lengths of backstroke during my...I usually do a few lengths of backstroke during my warm up and cool down for the same reason.<br /><br />As for the flags, tip #1: make sure the flags are in place. <br /><br />Once, I didn't notice they took the flags down for a water polo match the night before. I was just beginning to think, "That seemed like 25 yards" when *thunk*, there goes my head into the pool wall. Not at all pleasant.Ironman By Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148960105643826347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-49659805718441978222010-10-08T06:40:25.324-04:002010-10-08T06:40:25.324-04:00Backstroke works many different muscles as well, m...Backstroke works many different muscles as well, making you a better balanced swimmer and athelete. Plus, on your back, you can balance a beer on your belly as you look at the clouds.KovasPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401299101228398072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-68972075421897423572010-10-08T06:04:30.208-04:002010-10-08T06:04:30.208-04:00So THATS what the flags are for!So THATS what the flags are for!DRoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126561738590093533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-5240346773050973592010-10-08T00:48:31.958-04:002010-10-08T00:48:31.958-04:00I always slam my hands into the wall.. OUCH! next ...I always slam my hands into the wall.. OUCH! next up - butterfly! :PAlexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845820864474228224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-6470549909454226222010-10-07T23:48:25.437-04:002010-10-07T23:48:25.437-04:00Great job!Great job!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00568688841819816336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-28527197252738554692010-10-07T21:07:21.425-04:002010-10-07T21:07:21.425-04:00I really like to do backstroke too! I'm glad ...I really like to do backstroke too! I'm glad you learned how to do it! <br />Thanks for the link to a new blog too...it looks like a good one!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553067128072502179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-272746327697367079.post-12108940981127234792010-10-07T20:54:24.380-04:002010-10-07T20:54:24.380-04:00I love doing backstroke--it's actually my favo...I love doing backstroke--it's actually my favorite stroke except I have trouble with backstroke flip turns (and not freestyle for some reason)<br /><br />And it is definitely important for freestyle! Good for you for learning it!mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13689269950689365052noreply@blogger.com