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March 2008 Swim Training Chat
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Discussion on training for a 5k open water swim, Ironman race swim placement, hammering on the swim during a race, TI swimming, importance of kick sets and rotation.February 2008 Swim Training Chat
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Discussions on a sinking swimmer, fear of water, going from 1:30 to 1:15, are fins helpful or hurtful, open water swimming tips and breathing and efficiency.Swim Question: New Swimmer and Swimming with Fins
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I am still pretty weak in the water and have a pair of Zoomers that I use for drills. What do you think of wearing fins to swim in the pool until I build up endurance? Is Listening to Music Good for your Swim?
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Is it good to listen to music while lap swimming? Are there any devices to help you keep track of your laps?Swim Question: Increasing Swim Distance and Overtraining
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In running, when trying to increase your distance, you don't want to add more than about 10% a week to avoid injury from overtraining. Is there a similar limit with swimming? November 2007 Swim Training Chat
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Discussion on the 'pull', swim phases, emulating Michael Phelps, the glide, dragging feet, interval training, and going backwards when kicking.Swim Question: I Can't Even Swim 40 Meters Yet
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My problem is I can only swim about 30-40 meters without having to rest. What is the best way to improve this? I need to get from 40 to 750 meters in 6 months.October 2007 Swim Training Chat
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Question and answers on swimming strength challenges, is kicking important, 'runners kick' with ankle inflexibility and the usefulness of fins, pool buoys and paddles.Swim Question: Drills to Breathe Comfortably
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The reason why you may have trouble breathing bilaterally (to both sides) is that you are not balanced in the water, either on one side or both. Here are some basic drills.Swim Question: Breathing Problems
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I have 10 lessons with a coach and he keeps telling my I'm holding my breath. I cannot figure out where since I'm breathing out and in every 3rd stroke. Any drill recommendations?September 2007 Swim Training Chat
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Discussions on bilateral breathing, working on balance drills, the importance of interval training to improve speed, the importance of kicking and sighting in open water.August 2007 Swim Training CHAT
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Discussion on sinking hips, balance drills, open water freak-out, best breathing for open water swimming and head position.2500 Yard Beginner Swim Workouts
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This month, drills make up about 15% of each workout, and we’re continuing intervals. The focus will be on finishing your pull and again, hip rotation.July 2007 Swim Training CHAT
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Discussions on open water swimming with waves, optimal breathing, practicing sighting, when to get up and run, using the back and breast stroke, dropping your stroke count and swim aids.
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