thanks swiminto!! I appreciate your response. I think the exercises you outlined sound like a good idea. I will try them out at the pool today.
I think technique is my highest priority. I have been watching many swim videos to make sure that I am improving my techinique.
I'm not super fast either, although, with the right techinique, I would ideally like to be.
Part of the reason I am not very fast, is also the last thing you mentioned, which is endurance. Not so hot is this area. I definitely need to build up my endurance. It's a bit of a catch 22 though, with my dislike for exercise.
As for the rest of the replies...
Q... you're from where? Texas.. right... figures... Oh! and I'm sorry that you couldn't think of a clever 'username' so instead you had to bash mine.
ODB... i'm not a firecracker like you think, although i wouldn't suggest driving poorly around me, it would definitely result in yelling, screaming and honking. Also, i am not looking to just 'play in the pool', as my request for a structured workout makes clear.
p.s. don't be so sensitive, ya'll [that's how it's said right?
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