Well I had my first wet training session last night ... and first black out. I now appreciate oxygen alot more and also the two guys, Andre and George who recognised the signs of impending doom and promptly flipped me over.
Lessons learnt ?
Always go training with other people - the life guards at the pool would have been scraping me off the bottom by the time they noticed. Oh, and the promise of a beer is always a good incentive for those supposed to save you - my life equals a pint of cider and a pint of lager now.
Know your limits too - I didn't know before but doubt I'll be going for gold again in the near future ! Wet statics are definitely alot different than dry ones. (Apparently I made 2 OK signals that I don't even remember...)
So if there are any other beginners out there getting into statics and so on - find others who are experienced and train with them.
Good luck George and Andre in the UK Salt Free next week - give me a shout when you want your next pint !
Ed
Lessons learnt ?
Always go training with other people - the life guards at the pool would have been scraping me off the bottom by the time they noticed. Oh, and the promise of a beer is always a good incentive for those supposed to save you - my life equals a pint of cider and a pint of lager now.
Know your limits too - I didn't know before but doubt I'll be going for gold again in the near future ! Wet statics are definitely alot different than dry ones. (Apparently I made 2 OK signals that I don't even remember...)
So if there are any other beginners out there getting into statics and so on - find others who are experienced and train with them.
Good luck George and Andre in the UK Salt Free next week - give me a shout when you want your next pint !
Ed