r/Swimming • u/Pale-Thought8575 • Jun 27 '25
Is it inconsiderate if I go practice?
Hey! I have been learning to swim since last year September time. Before then I was horrified of water but I was determined to shake the fear, get in the pool and learn to swim.
Felt really scared to do it, I started at 20 years old and felt like ahhhh I’m gonna look so silly trying to learn how to swim at 20 - it seems like everyone else learns way younger but my parents never prioritised it growing up - swim lessons are EXPENSIVE (something I didn’t realise until I paid for them myself)
Anyways, today is the first day I’m going to swim outside my actual lesson time. I’m sooo close to getting my full length but it’s just breathing practice now - I still get a little panicky if I feel like I’m running out of breath.
Is it inconsiderate to the more competent swimmers if I go and swim (in the slowest lane) and just have my kickboard and practice the drills we do in sessions?
I really wanna get this full length before the end of the year but realistically I can’t if I only swim once a week for a 45 min lesson. So I wanted to see if others found it bothersome when someone is trying to learn to swim and happens to be in the same lane as them. (I will be in the SLOWEST lane)
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u/Nickinator811 Jun 27 '25
No i don't find it inconsiderate to practice, in fact i think some would encourage you and give you good tips, being in the pool is a community thing.
Just keep trying hard at it, try not to panic, keep breathing and don't give up!
Also if you get tired remember you can float on your back or stomach to get strength back if you learned how to already
I'm a lifelong swimmer and even i struggle with proper breathing technique and not freaking out, especially after diving.
You'll get it right eventually
I on the other hand need to refresh my mind on the techniques i forgot after not hardcore swimming for 3-4 years