After becoming a fairly good swimmer in my college NROTC training, I let my skills slip for a few (like 7) years. I decided to apply for a couple of programs in the Navy that require a PT test, starting with a 500 yard swim, so I got back in the pool to start practicing. Results have been disappointing.

First trip, this past Sunday. I showed up at the pool and managed 300 meters. Not all at once, mind you, but 100, then rest, then another hundred, rest, 50, rest, 50, considered another fifty or hundred but called it quits.

Next trip, today. After putting in a full day at work I came home hungry and ate a bowl of cereal. After letting that settle for a while, I went to the pool, and this time the lanes were set up the other way, so they are 25 yards long instead of 50 meters (according to the chick at the front desk). This time I worked on my timing and technique a bit more and was able to do 100 yards at a time without feeling too fatigued. I still rested in between sets of 50 or 100 yards and totaled 450 yards today. I timed a couple laps, and was able to do a 50 yd breast stroke in 1:28, as well as a 100 side stroke in 3:48. Trouble is, I'm supposed to be able to swim 500 yds in 13 minutes or less. I'll work on it.

Anybody know how to get fast in the pool quickly? Know a good but cheap coach in Carson City?

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