Subject: RE: Hydro-dynamically challenged.... I swim in a 25 meter pool, and my best times for a 1600m swim are around 31 min or slightly below. That would put me in the 28:20 range for 1600 yds. I'm no speed demon compared to swimmers, but I do usually place in the top 15% of the local sprint tris (for the swim). The biggest thing that improved my swimming was participating in a group class. It was actually a YMCA Triathlon swim class. Unfortunately, the instructor had never done a tri, never coach triathletes, and did swim open water. But, I did learn a ton in the class about technique and how to get more benefit from swim training as opposed to just logging laps. The difference for me in speed is all about arm turnover rate. It seems obvious, but when I am in the pool, it I simply increase my turnover rate a little, it has a direct impact on my speed. At this point, I am swimming to maintain and focusing more on the run and bike. |