[NickF]

Hallo! Firstly, I apologise that I must write in English...I am slowly learning German but it is a difficult language!

I have now moved to Kiel and am looking for some advice regarding swimming. My first question is - where to swim? I have tried the University pool, but it is far too busy (12 people in one lane the other day!) and is now shut for maintenance for a few months. I also tried the pool in Gaarden in the mornings but there are no lanes, and lots of old ladies swimming breaststroke over the entire pool. Maybe someone has some experience with some other options?

My second question - I want to have some swimming lessons, maybe just once or twice a month for the next few months. My 1500m time is currently around 25mins, but I would like to target somewhere closer to 21-22mins. I am prepared to go a little further to Hamburg for some good quality lessons - preferably with some form of video analysis also (but this is not entirely necessary). If anyone could give me some advice regarding this, that would be great.

Thanks!
Nick