Total Immersion

The Pause

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We had a very productive lesson #4 this past Saturday at Kerr YMCA.  The class reviewed the spearswitch, formerly called underswitch, with a focus on the pause.  Where does it occur?  In the periphery of the goggles next to face. …

Freestyle Tempo Control Video

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(You can watch English subtitles if you double click the screen)

When you control your tempo, it is very important to keep your gliding time as long as possible.  To do so, I recommend to use a bit slower(by 0.1-0.2 …

My stroke starts where?

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Last night, my faithful group of swimmers were exposed to the focal point of "spearswitch" (aka underswitch).  After reviewing the importance of balanced skate position, we added in the movement of our hands up to the periphery of our goggles.  …

The Open Water Stroke

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While appearing on the Triathlon Summit, I also described the difference between a "pool stroke" and an "open water stroke."  The stroke you’re likely to develop while training in a 25-yard pool is distinctly different from the stroke that will …

Stroke, Breathe, Repeat

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One of the first things new swimming clients are quick to confide is their inability to breathe to both sides—as if confessing an unconscionable shortcoming.  What usually follows are stories of failed attempts to complete quarter mile swims breathing every …

Word for today – BALANCE

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OK, so balance is the word for today.  The TI group increased to nine swimmers, due to two more joining after the first lesson.  Great session today.  Reviewed our relaxed head position and wider tracks, as well as core body …

How to go from cruise to sprint

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Another question and answer from the Discussion Forum

Hello,
I am an experienced swimmer with a past of an elite swimmer. I now compete on the french master’s contests and am 37.
I have been practicing TI for 3

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