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2006-02-23 11:55 AM

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Subject: A swim goal, observation, and thank you
Last November I could barely swim a 100 yards (an aerobic limitation), today I swam 1 mile (70 laps), and comfortably at a 2:10/100 pace.
I want to thank Terry Laughton and his great TI book for showing me the way (balance!). His approach to swimming and his advice on training have really helped me to improve my fitness in all three sports.
A huge thing I learned from Terry was to not swim any further than keeping proper form will allow. As soon as you feel your form start to go to crap because you are getting tired, stop and rest long enough to be able to recover your form. I just can't emphasize enough how important this has been for me to achieve my goal.
Also, yesterday was my first 5K run since starting in November, so it has been a super week for me. The support and advice on BT is a big part of this. Thanks.


2006-02-23 11:59 AM
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Congratulations! Way to go.
2006-02-23 12:02 PM
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Good job!  Way to stick with it!
2006-02-23 12:04 PM
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Congratulations! That is great progress.

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2006-02-23 12:23 PM
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Way to go and good luck with all your upcoming training sessions!!
2006-02-23 12:27 PM
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Awesome! Way to stick with it!


2006-02-23 5:07 PM
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Congrats on your great swim accomplishment and lots of improvements!

I totally agree with swim only with good form and if you feel off it is better to stop and rest or stop the session.

You learned much faster than I did.....but TI has given me the gift of enjoying swimming!

2006-02-23 5:39 PM
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Wow that is so impressive. Swimming is hard work, and you are doing so well. Good luck on all your training.

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2006-02-23 7:02 PM
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Way to stick with it and reap the rewards! That's what it's all about!
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