Forum: Freestyle
04-10-2014
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,273
not a problem for me
I got a TT a few months ago and don't wear a cap while swimming. I have goggles with 2 thin straps and it hasn't fallen off yet. I thread both straps under the clip. Of course, I'm not breaking any...
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Forum: Freestyle
05-17-2013
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,172
Wow. Just. Wow.
I'm not a TI expert by any...
Wow. Just. Wow.
I'm not a TI expert by any stretch of the imagination. But. Wow. Even I can see a drastic improvement since your last video.
Your stroke looks much more relaxed and balanced,...
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Forum: Freestyle
05-08-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
Notice how the water is hardly disturbed as he...
Notice how the water is hardly disturbed as he maintains a laser-like head-spine alignment....excellent balance and comfort in the water. This picture may have been snapped just as he picks his head...
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Forum: Freestyle
05-08-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,173
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Wait. I thought THIS was SWIMUST....http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2724/4284859774_048f72e383_z.jpg?zz=1
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Forum: Freestyle
02-01-2013
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,230
Anti-Fog Tips?
I had the Seal XP for quite awhile and it was fine. Once I 'got the clue' not to over-tighten the strap I never had any problems with leaking.
Anyone have a tip for a good anti-fog type spray or...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-21-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,120
Yup
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Andy! From my limited experience, finding the 'correct' spear depth/x-y coordinate/angle of attack has been an ongoing and sometimes very elusive process. It seems...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-06-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,412
Thanks!
Thanks Janos and Coach Suzanne. You both make very valid points...which is exactly why I asked for your help!
I believe that I was probably UNDER-rotating which was most likely causing my...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-06-2013
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,412
Zipper Drill
I had the opportunity to see a video of myself swimming for the first time since my TI journey began. I probably had the common reaction of 'that doesn't look ANYTHING like what I pictured in my...
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Forum: Freestyle
12-27-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,767
Sorry for the book report.....
Terry, your reply speaks volumes as to why so many of us find these forums so valuable. It's clear that you truly enjoy that others are able to learn from your lessons and the other 'regular'...
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Forum: Freestyle
12-26-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,767
The gift of swimming
Yesterday was Christmas in our home. I know it's not celebrated in the homes of everyone who reads this forum but I felt I needed to share a little something that just kinda hit me this morning. In...
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Forum: Freestyle
11-27-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,639
Buy the videos!
I can strongly recommend the 'Perpetual Motion Freestyle' videos. They start from a very basic level (Superman glide) and progress logically through each step. You can download them from the digital...
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Forum: Freestyle
11-17-2012
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,238
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Forum: Freestyle
11-05-2012
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,518
been there
Kargirwar, sorry for the long post but...been there done that. I'm an 'adult onset swimmer', somewhat older than you who had similar feelings. I had a 'traumatic experience' in the water when I was...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-20-2012
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,199
Been there, done that.
Blazjul, all's I can say is 'been there, done that'. Had almost the same experience you're having right now and probably felt the same about walking away a few times, too.
Don't.
I'm just a tad...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-10-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,752
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Forum: Freestyle
07-27-2012
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,332
Just a thought but are you exhaling from your...
Just a thought but are you exhaling from your nose as you break the surface? If you do that, it should clear most of the water from your nose. I still get some water occasionally but making sure that...
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Forum: Freestyle
07-10-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,126
Movin' past lesson #3
OK, if anyone is interested I think I found what the heck I was doing wrong when trying to breath as demonstrated in the Perpetual Motion 'Breathe easy' lesson. It took an outside observer to point...
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Forum: Freestyle
06-28-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,126
Newbie question(s)
Greetings and thank you to everyone who has contributed to these forums in the past. The information you provide here, no matter how insignificant it may seem to you, really makes a difference to...
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