no masters swim program anywhere near me what to do?

i am not the strongest swimmer out there.  i manage just have to make up alot of distance on the bike lets put it this way.

i have what seems to be stuck.  at the gym i am getting to a 1:30 / 100 but in OWS i am still trotting at 1:45-1:50 / 100.  I understand that you should be slower in OWS.

i have never really swam on any level and basically began going to the pool regularly for about 1 yr now.  my distances have improved and endurance wise its simply a huge change.  i was never able to swim 200 yrds let alone a 1.6 mile swim like i did on saturday.

that is besides the point, my friends have joined masters swim program and they are improving rapidly swiming a solid 1:30 and below in races.  they recommend i find a program also, coach will help.  unfortunately the closest program based on the masters swim site is 30-45 min away and that is little too much driving considering the traffic and work.

is there any other options?  should I consider several 1v1 lesson for stroke analysis? 

Edited by trix 2009-09-21 5:11 PM