Total Immersion Weekend Clinic
My plan for the next few years is to eventually get into the water and complete some tri's, then longer distance tri's. My last (and only) swimming lessons were 45 years ago.:eek:
So, being sold on the method, I bought the book and DVD. Practiced the techniques. Unfortunately there is no feedback. So I took the plunge and sought out the services of the doctor, the "stroke doctor", looking for a prescription for my swim.:D
http://www.strokedocswim.com/
I just did a course that was run at Georgia Tech in Atlanta over the weekend.
(magnificent facility!) Oh my!!!There is nothing like a video with analysis to see all the areas in which one needs to make improvements. Let's just say, I will need many refills on that prescription!! It was a humbling experience, but a necessary one. I have lots of work to do to make myself an efficient swimmer, but I now know what I need to work on (everything.....:D) One of the most helpful things is that you get a copy of your first day swim (front and side view) and your second day swim on your own flash drive. So you can relive every painful moment:D:D:D. Really, I can't wait to do another video in a few months. I expect improvement.
The doctor, Gary Fahey, is based out of Fort Lauderdale. He had 4 other coaches with him, plus an "intern" (swimmer Adrejs Duda who swam for Latvia at the Beijing Olympics). Excellent swimmer: coach ratio, lots of time in the pool and lots of feedback. Nice laid back approach.
For me, worth every penny.