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I think TI is a great way for most to learn and perfect their swimming...let me know how that goes for you.  I think they also have drills and videos on their website???

I'm going through the TI book right now.  I think we're in a different boat though.  I really don't have too much problem swimming for endurance.  I just struggle to do it in under a pace of 2:30ish.  So that's what I'm hoping for.  Plus, the book makes it sound as if you can swim fast, but efficient.  That's what I'm striving for is the efficiency.  How far along are you into the TI instruction?

I am not familiar with his plan...is there a link to it on the internet, or do you maybe want to e-mail it to me?  LMK if you do and I will send you my e-mail address.  Also, how many levels does it go up to?  If you can already do level five, then I would go up a level or two and see how it goes.  My mantra has always been to overtrain significantly.  Why only stop after 800 yards in the pool becasue that is all you have to swim.  For example, in my Half Ironman swim, it is 2100 yards, and my normal workouts during the summer are between 3500-4500 yards...and I HATE swimming!

LMK on the plan

Ben

Clint - I would have someone at the pool that you see a bit (or swims fast) take a quick look at your stoke.  A few things that I would check to make sure that you are doing are:

Make sure your head/eyes are straight down - this helps to keep your legs/feet from dragging.

Also, make sure to reach AS FAR as you can, so that you can maximize your pull.

Let me know if you need anything, or have questions

Ben

So I just found the levels from Matt Fitzgerald, and for a sprint, if you can already do level 5, I would shoot for levels 6 or 7 if you think you have the time...The biggest thing with a sprint of that distance, will be speed versus endurance...

Ben

Thomas -

I don't think that you would be able to get any significant muscle weight off with in the next few months.  Since you have a month until you start your plan, while I know you are not a huge fan of running, I would HIGHLY reccomend that you spend the majority of the that time running. 

Sometimes, we need to overdo the things that we are not fond of in order to get our body to respond. 

I would reccomend being able to swim/bike/and run AT LEAST twice the distance of your race if you are trully wanting to be able to do well in your age group.

Honestly, it is really hard to say.  Here in MN, in order to win your AG at most races you have to swim 1:30's, bike 24mph, and run in the 6:00-6:15 range....But I am not sure what the competition is like where you are.  The best thing you could do is to check the race web page and look at last years results in the AG that you will be competing, that would give you a good idea of what it will take.  Keep in mind that with very few exceptions race times get quicker every year, so what won the AG last year may only be good for 2nd or 3rd.

What are your current avg's (time/speed) for all three disciplines?

 HTH

Ben

How's the book?

JC- I saw your post in your blog about having to switch your weeding date...that has to be a bit stressful...I wouldn't worry too much about being engrossed by IMAZ, I think there are many people (including myself) who would feel the same way.

Great to hear about your swimming!

Let us know how the drills go

I'm very slow with my kick as well, but I'm really thinking kicking shouldn't be the emphasis.  At least, that's what I'm gathering.  Looks like you're doing pretty well though!

So that brings be to another thought - Let's all post our goals here so we can help eachother reach them

I will go first - I have two goals this year

My main goal is to go sub 5 hours in my Half Ironman this year, and to be able to break 1:50 on that half Mary.

My second goal is to win my A/G

What's Your's?!