Thursday 10 April 2014

Lesson 4: slowly gaining confidence

Before the lesson
What I've come to realise is that it is going to take time to learn to swim.  As with many things confidence can fluctuate.  This week I think my confidence has grown a little bit.  For example arriving 10 minutes early to practice getting my face wet and breathing under water before class.  I also found I was able to stay with my face under water for longer than last week, and managed to glide with a float for a good 7-10 metres while breathing out.  Was able to exhale slower and longer which was somehow quite relaxing.
I've not yet managed to go without a float even though two weeks ago I managed it briefly.  But am almost there.  I did try to float on my front without any support, but got a bit panicky and decided not to push myself too far.   I think I will get there eventually, just not sure exactly when.

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