Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-24-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
Slow down to speed up...I like it!
Wow...2.5 would find me swim-crawling along the bottom of the pool I think. It'll take a while to get there...
Thank you Ron Bear and I will take your much appreciated advice about practising at...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-23-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
Session 2
Loving my new toy...
Descending set (I think that's what you call it...)
Started off at 1.32 SPL 20 (I think I even counted some 18s and 19s - must have been wrong!) and after each 10 - 14 laps I...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-20-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
I got it!
My tempo trainer arrived and I had a chance to use my new toy this afternoon.
Started off at 1.34 (thanks for your advice Ron Bear) but found this tempo really slow. I felt a little unbalanced at...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-05-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
Thanks
Thank you Terry for your advice.
Isn't it funny how many people ask, "Don't you get bored when you're swimming lap after lap?" I find I have some much to think about and concentrate on I just wish I...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-04-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
Wow...
Thanks so much for your comprehensive advice Ron Bear.
I was definitely on the wrong track with where to start and now know exactly what to do.
Yes, as noted my 2km speed and 100m speed are quite...
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
09-03-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,758
New Tempo Trainer User
Can I please have some simple advice on how to start off with a tempo trainer with the aim of increasing my speed...?
I know there is ALOT of information about tempo trainers in forums and I've...
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Forum: Links and References
08-31-2013
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Replies: 29
Views: 11,275
Another interesting way to monitor your...
Another interesting way to monitor your swimming...
I have just returned from a very enjoyable 2km swim this morning (took 44 minutes). Got out of the pool feeling more relaxed than when I went in...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-08-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,529
Do what feels right for you
Hi Helix,
I'm not a coach either and haven't got any valuable advice to give but I wanted to say well done you! You look very relaxed in the water and are obviously being extremely 'mindful' when...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-17-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
Recommend swimovate
Hi Jamie
I bought a swimovate watch from wiggle uk about a month ago and it was money well spent in my book. About $100NZ and it's been really accurate counting laps as nicka said.
I found it frees...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-28-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
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Forum: Freestyle
01-27-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
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Forum: Freestyle
01-27-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
Thanks Sherry and Trichos, I'll try your...
Thanks Sherry and Trichos, I'll try your suggestions today. Great clip with the zipper visual Trichos.
I suppose it's getting your 'chicken wing' arm action going first and then moving your forearm...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-26-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
Sunday morning ocean swims... :)
Nothing can put you in a better frame of mind than a Sunday morning swim in the ocean...bliss.
I concentrated solely on nodding drills today and am beginning to appreciate the underwater view in the...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-26-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
Nodding drills (just reread a thread in the...
Nodding drills (just reread a thread in the breathing section of this site - great tips for tomorrow morning's swim), fingertip drag AND more weights...
I'm too busy to go back to work next week...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-26-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
Appreciative of feedback...
Thanks so much for checking out the video and your comments Charles and Trichos, especially Trichos for saying I had grace, balance and nice shorts!
All feedback much appreciated from a motivated...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-25-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
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Forum: Freestyle
01-25-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
As well as new to TI am new to IT...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIloVrHwrAM
Will post as soon as I work out how to get my video from iPad camera roll or email to post on the forum...mmmm...
As with the swimming I am determined to...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-24-2013
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,226
Permission to swim faster???
Hi there, I am new to TI and to this forum so please be patient...
I am a purely recreational swimmer who does it because swimming makes me feel so good (apart from the occasional post-swim migraine)...
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