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 2012-05-14 1:55 PM in reply to: #4169648 |
Extreme Veteran  1648    |  Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. |
| 2012-05-14 2:54 PM in reply to: #4169648 |
Veteran 311 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. I'm a new swimmer, and in the 3 months I've been training, I've built up to doing a non-stop mile (in the pool) at a pace of 2:01/100yds (done this my second time; my first was about 2:13/100yds). I recently bought the Total Immersion book, and was going to start that training after my first tri, which was yesterday, but I'm wondering if I should get this book instead. I plan on working on flip turns so I can swim continuously without stopping ever 25yds and turning around like I've done in the past, and then was going to work on form/speed. Should I get this book, or do the TI instead? I'm leaving this in the hands of the almighty BT, help me pick!!! |
| 2012-05-14 3:38 PM in reply to: #4209114 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. Why not do both? Knowledge is power. There's no reason you can't be paying attention to your balance in the water AND be working on your catch & pull. |
| 2012-05-14 3:49 PM in reply to: #4209114 |
Expert 1566 Prattville Insane Asylum San Antonio | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. djake80 - 2012-05-14 2:54 PM I'm a new swimmer, and in the 3 months I've been training, I've built up to doing a non-stop mile (in the pool) at a pace of 2:01/100yds (done this my second time; my first was about 2:13/100yds). I recently bought the Total Immersion book, and was going to start that training after my first tri, which was yesterday, but I'm wondering if I should get this book instead. I plan on working on flip turns so I can swim continuously without stopping ever 25yds and turning around like I've done in the past, and then was going to work on form/speed. Should I get this book, or do the TI instead? I'm leaving this in the hands of the almighty BT, help me pick!!! Get the book! I had been swimming for years, then hadn't and used TI to regain my balance and form. That being said, Sheila's book has taught me how to maximize my high elbow underwater pull, and now I am literally using less strokes and getting faster. The book focuses mainly on the power of the underwater stroke. She also gives some great drills on "dry land" to help with arm positioning that are great. I would highly recommend it! Edited by ecozenmama 2012-05-14 3:50 PM |
| 2012-05-14 4:31 PM in reply to: #4209259 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. cgregg - 2012-05-14 4:38 PM Why not do both? Knowledge is power. There's no reason you can't be paying attention to your balance in the water AND be working on your catch & pull. This. If you can apply TI principles to optimize your balance & reduce drag, that is going to make any improvement in your pull even more effective. That is what I've been trying to do during my last couple of workouts: working on my elbow position & catch while swimming "in the tube". There's no one magic solution out there. Mark
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| 2012-05-14 4:34 PM in reply to: #4209259 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. |
| 2012-05-14 5:50 PM in reply to: #4208992 |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. Moonrocket - 2012-05-14 12:55 PM Can I order a copy for the guy in the endless pool ad? JK Rowdy Gaines? |
| 2012-05-14 7:14 PM in reply to: #4209485 |
Extreme Veteran 1648 | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. AdventureBear - 2012-05-14 4:50 PM Okay, so he can totally school me. I think it's just the angle or the fact that it loops in a not complete stroke. I don't know why it sucks me in, but it totally does. Maybe I just want to see him go somewhere :-). I guess I better buy the book now.Moonrocket - 2012-05-14 12:55 PM Rowdy Gaines?Can I order a copy for the guy in the endless pool ad? JK |
| 2012-05-15 10:29 PM in reply to: #4169648 |
Regular 169 | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. Have had this book for about 10 days now. During tonight's swim my average time for 100 yards is down by over 17 seconds over previous average. Part of this is due to taking a crazy bend out of my neck but I also really feel the pull now. Won't say what my times are now cause they are still embarrassing. |
| 2012-05-16 5:03 PM in reply to: #4169648 |
Veteran 311 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. Book delivered today! Can't wait to read it tonight! |
| 2012-05-17 1:51 AM in reply to: #4169648 |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. ordered this and Chrissie's book too - and probably 5 other tri/ironman related literature, can't get enough. I figure with this book and Coach John Van Wisse on my side, I should get faster right!? |
| 2012-05-18 8:27 PM in reply to: #4169648 |
Extreme Veteran 626 Wahiawa, Hawaii.... but now in Florence, KY.. | Subject: RE: Sheila Taormina's new Book: Swim Speed Secrets for Triathletes. Bought it yesterday and already finished it. Great Book! |
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