I've been swimming regularly for a year. There was a period of 2 months where I couldn't really even hold the kickboard due to my injury, but, as soon as I could stand being in a water with a splint, I was in and kicking.
I went from barely swimming 8 laps at a time in July to swimming 2 miles in a workout in February. Although I am still hampered by my arm, I am still swimming at least 3-4 times a week. I conquered flip-turns not long after I started swimming last summer. My next goal, once my arm is better, is to master the butterfly stroke.
Swimming is awesome. Seriously.
