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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyAnna Karin Lundin, an Olympic swimmer in 1988 and a Masters World Champion, is swimming better than she ever dreamed possible, with TI. But she’s even more excited about discovering the joys of mindful purposeful TI Practice.
Posts Tagged ‘Perpetual Motion Freestyle’
Guest Post: Olympic Swimmer Finds “Magic” in TI Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 10th, 2012
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 10th, 2012
Two Key Lessons for New TI (Adult) Swimmers
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 20th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 20th, 2011
Two Lessons for new adult swimmers: (1) Be in This Place and Moment as comfortably and calmly as possible, rather than straining to reach the other end. (2) Don’t self-criticize or judge. Instead learn from every experience.
Two Sets to Test Your Stroke Efficiency AND Mastery
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 21st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 21st, 2011
Take the Test: How efficient is your stroke. How masterful are you at pace control?
Swim Faster Artfully, not Physically
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 10th, 2011
An emphasis on smoother, quieter, more *precise* strokes (the opposite of what your instincts urge you to do) is revealed as the best way to improve your mile pace.
Using Metrics that Matter
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 4th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 4th, 2011
How did 58-year old Steve Howard improve his pace per 100 yards by 20 percent in two weeks? By focusing on Stroke Count and Tempo, instead of yards swum.
Sun Yang’s Historic Swim: Speed? Yes. Efficiency? Even More.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 1st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 1st, 2011
Sun Yang’s 1500 meter world record July 31 at World Championships was historic–as an efficiency benchmark even more than in its record-breaking speed.
Secrets of Swim Speed Part 9: How to Swim Faster
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 2nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 2nd, 2011
How Nicholas Sterghos had the most-dramatic 2-year swimming improvement in triathlon history – while his West Point Tri team rose from 14th and 19th (men and women) to 2nd and 5th in College Triathlon Championships.
Video: Secrets of Swimming Speed Part 7 of 9 — A Practice Guide for YOU
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 26th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 26th, 2011
Stroke Length is the # influence on how fast you swim. Here’s a guide for how many strokes YOU should take.
Stroke Length Practice: First Improve. Then Maintain.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 22nd, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 22nd, 2011
Nearly every choice you make about planning practices and sets should be driven primarily by whether your repeats strengthen your ability to stay efficient at a range of distances, tempos or paces.
Video: Secrets of Speed Part 4 of 9
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 21st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 21st, 2011
How did Jason Lezak pass Alain Barnard in the Olympic 4 x 100 Relay — and what’s the lesson in that for the rest of us?