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Originally Posted by Dustin03
sounds solid, i'll give it a try, especially since my freakin shin splints came back today on a 4 mile run  Any advice on these? I think it might be my shoes or the way i hve them tied (too tight)
i'm assuming by "zoomers" you mean rocket fins?
I think what part of my problem is i hold my breath for 4 strokes then when i tilt my head to breath i'm exhale/inhaling all at that one instance. I'll try and remember to blow out with my head still down. |
Dustin, you should get checked to make sure that you don't have a stress fracture. Other than that, I am no running coach, but you might get good results from "running" using an AquaJogger - it basically holds you upright while you "run" in deep water. You will maintain most of your running-specific fitness while your body heals. Just something to consider, it has helped me through previous injuries. Plus, it has the added benefit of looking like a giant blue styrofoam diaper.
In re: Zoomers, they are a brand of fin, much shorter in length than dive fins and they'll give you a good workout wihout disrupting your entire stroke. They also place less stress on your knees and ankles. I like them a lot and am a big believer in finning for general fitness and flexibility.
If you are having problems with stroke mechanics, find a local Y or masters swim team and take a couple of lessons. You should be breathing every other stroke in the pool, every third stroke in open water if you are bilateral breathing. Every four strokes must be hellish, especially if your stroke is still coming together. This should be an easy issue to overcome, though. You might also ask the coach to teach you some drills designed to improve stroke efficiency and your skulling motion, which you can practice during your warm-ups and cool-downs.
Take care of those shin splints and good luck!