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Extraordinary Swimming for Every BodyHow Andy achieved 2 weeks worth of progress in 30 minutes — and got a new Personal Best for 25m – by applying the principles of “The Talent Code” and TI Practice
Archive for the ‘Pool Training’ Category
Guest Post: How to Get 2 Weeks of Improvement in 30 Minutes
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 6th, 2012
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 6th, 2012
Build Self-Confidence through Balanced Expectations
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 1st, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 1st, 2011
Every expectation fulfilled will improve your ability to focus future goals effectively — and strengthen your expectation of positive outcomes.
How You THINK Determines How You Swim.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on October 6th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on October 6th, 2011
Mary learned to ‘think on the fly’ at Masters workout. She set a PR in the 100 Free on the very next set — and got invaluable prep for her next triathlon. If that;s not enough, it also ‘creates new brain cells!’
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?
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.
Passionate Curiosity and Deep Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 12th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 12th, 2011
Passionate Curiosity is an indispensable mindset for anyone wishing to improve their swimming. Deep Practice is how you convert Curiosity into Mastery.
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.
60th Birthday Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 26th, 2011
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on March 26th, 2011
A special practice for my 60th birthday in which every set presents an interesting problem that (i) takes keen attention to solve; (ii) is objectively measurable; and (iii) develops Skills That Win Races.*