Swimming Lessons

Milk_Tray

Hi guys, new to all this, I have just decided to start training for a tri next year. The problem is I cant swim. I can swim 1/2 lengths at a push but am having to stop and take breath before going again. I was told I need to get lessons! Any advice on someone south Dublin/ Wicklow area? I dont know if just pool lessons are what I need or Tri specific coaching? Thanks

RacoonQueen

Check out any local tri clubs - now would be the idea time to join up with a tri club as sessions are likely much quieter so more time for a coach to spend with you.


South Dublin / Wicklow would have Wicklow Tri/Belpark/Pulse

Lo_La

The National Aquatic Centre do swim lessons, might be good to get you started and then go to club sessions. Clondalkin swimming pool too if that's closer

Tibulus

Belpark have a new to tri programme starting in January, over 20 took part last year. But would start swimming in advance of this.

I learned at the swan in Rathmines, Monday morning and Thursday evening triathlon swimming sessions.

Started out 3 years ago from exactly the same place as you, was in the top 25% of swimmers in Dublin half Ironman this year. Not much of an achievement in comparison to some of the contributors here.

Swimming take a lot of work, be prepared for this, min 2hr each week. But it is worth it.

griffin100

Take a look at these articles, they're a bit tounge in check but are useful:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/loneswimmer.com/2014/09/26/swimming-for-beginning-open-water-swimmer-and-triathletes-is-like-planting-a-tree/amp/

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/loneswimmer.com/2013/06/03/how-to-open-water-swim-tips-for-triathletes/amp/

https://loneswimmer.com/2017/01/02/the-two-most-important-elements-for-successful-improvement-of-swimming-fitness-health-and-weight-management/

Learning to swim / improving as a beginner required dedication and hard work. When you start make sure you keep at it. Try and get into the pool 3-4 times a week. Get involved in a club or a beginners group. You will have more bad days than good ones starting off but stick at it.

peter kern

Milk_Tray wrote: »

Hi guys, new to all this, I have just decided to start training for a tri next year. The problem is I cant swim. I can swim 1/2 lengths at a push but am having to stop and take breath before going again. I was told I need to get lessons! Any advice on someone south Dublin/ Wicklow area? I dont know if just pool lessons are what I need or Tri specific coaching? Thanks

I would not worry to much what lessons as long as they are good.
also you wont need many and you are much better off joining a swim group squad club or whater, and then maybe add a few sessions with the coach of the club squad etc . its a long process over 2 -3 years for many.
to find somebody spend some time in your pool and see who of the instructures are really engaged in their work and have a positive body language, thats the one i would go for .
and be fair while most pools have many horrible swim teacher,instructurs etc, there is usually a good one too , They come in all shapes sizes genders and ages but its always a pleasure to watch those.
i recently saw a short report about a german swim instructer aged 100 he was class, started swim coaching when he was 63 ;-)