What pool does everyone use ? I did try King Alfred but now go to Sports Direct off Portland Rd, bit small but suits me and often just me on my own in there
I love it, in the pool 7am 4/5 mornings a week, hardly any cost, just an old pair of football shorts and a towel. I ignore all the olympic swimmers whooshing up and down and just concentrate on my own pace and rhythm.
No need to complicate things, just keep to your own pace and energy and...
4 or 5 mornings a week , at least a mile a time for me. Slow but steady is the way , go too fast and you're knackered , just increase speed and distance as you feel comfortable