Completing my little series of firsts this week. Last year at the end of April when I came to from well over four years of ill health, which had forced me to be sedentary, I was aware how unfit Id become. Within six weeks Id signed up with the Warwickshire Golf & Country Club, and started going for my early morning swim. Id lost muscle tone in both my legs, which was reflected in the slow speeds as I my lengths in the pool. About a month ago on one of my lengths doing the backstroke (my fastest swimming stroke) I deliberately stopped using my arms. Using my legs alone I hardly moved an inch. This proved to me how little traction I could generate with my legs. So on Tuesday I gave it another go, to propel myself on my backstroke using my legs alone. I was really pleased because not only did I move, but at nearly the speed I have been achieving with all my limbs. Definitely a first, as well as being a serious contribution towards the recovery of my overall level of fitness.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:22:31 +0000
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