I cant swim and wanna be a US Marine!!!?

Question

Im 18 years old and just graduated high school. I was going to join the Marines but sorta changed my mind because i cant swim. I feel like this is something i need to do in my life and i shouldnt let this stop me but i hate the water. I also heard the swim test is hard and never really had anyone really get in a pool with me and teach me. Im a good runner and my lungs are good so everyone in my family says i should have no problem swimming. Anyone have any suggestions??? Where can i learn to swim and should i join the marines not knowing or learn first. I have everything it takes to be a Marine i know it im crazy, love to workout, love working with a team and most of all never quit. AHHH I HATE SWIMMING

Answer 1

Be a Navy Seal.  Learn to stretch for swimming. There are many books on stretching for endurance swimming that are geared for swimmers. Don't stop swimming until you can go a mile and do that every day for a month or twice a day or more until you are extremely confidant

Answer 2

just take a class at the YMCA or have one of ur relatives teach you. it really isnt that difficult.

Answer 3

go to the Y or rec center and take lessons.

Answer 4

Go to your local gym (with a pool of course) or a YMCA, and get some lessons. Here's a secret: part of the swimming test for the marines is being able to swim 50 yards underwater without a breath.(Thats down and back in a yard pool. I can only do 30 yards underwater and I'm a captain of a swim team.). You may need advanced swim lessons if your going out for the marines though. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Have you tried your local YMCA?  The one in my town had swimming lessons.

Good luck joining the Marines.  Sempre Fi!