That’s what happened this past weekend. I’m up to three laps—fully from shallow end to deep end—then suddenly this last outing I felt like I lost my kick. When I swim sideways it’s there. Head-on, it’s gone.
The lifeguard says, “That happens! But you’re still doing great!” I still fear the deep end, though, and slightly panic.
As I’ve written on this site in previous posts, I’m a newbie in 6ft territory. And I’ve started stretching at home again in hopes of being able to reach my toes comfortably (from years of neglect, which shames the former dancer in me) and building up my stamina. Thankfully, I feel longer (??). But I think the way I hold my body changed, though. I just couldn’t figure out how to maneuver my laps this last time.
I also have to trust myself—trust my kick! I’ll be back at it in about 48 hours. I want to work my way up to five laps and then 10 by end of March. Swimming takes a lot of energy, focus and strategy. CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT MY PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS. Walking is much easier, but I’m enjoying the challenge since starting my fear of water lessons just last June. I think I still am enjoying it… Have any of you ever lost ground in the world of water?