Thanks for the drill suggestion. I will add it to my routine. As for a "runner kick", that is possible. I try to keep my legs straight and point my feet in order to eliminate the knee bend. I can tell my legs get really tired very quickly and my legs start to flail. It is amazing how the muscles used for running and swimming are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Lessons? Well, two girls that I run with have been doing tris for a while and they work with me two days a week, so yeah sort of. They have been to clinics and the drills they have me doing are the main ones I have seen repeatedly on the internet and one is a PT. I was thinking about ordering Triathlon Swimming Made Easy from the Total Immersion series. I looked at the clinics, but am not willing to pay nearly $500! I could swing $20 for a book, though. Anyone have an opinion on this option?