I mean, seriously, they look like different creatures. How can human beings move like that though the water? I even wonder if the film is sped up a little bit, or do they truly FLY through the water like that? How would I know, I'm the one swimming over by the bouy rope, saying "Sorry" and "Damn it!" when I get kicked in the head as other people swim past me. I'm the one people pause to ask, "Are you OK?" as they swim by me!
I say TAKE the class. You are a swimmer. You are a triathlete. You could just use some tips on how to improve your efficiency. That's all. And, from what I read in the mags and online, there are plenty of people who would be happy to teach you. For me, it's mainly a question of building up my endurance and upper body strength. I'll happily ride my bike all day. I don't particularly dig the hard work in the pool.

This "Road To Kona" issue of Triathlete is very cool. It's all about IMs. Want me to mail it to you? Just PM me your snail mail address, and it's yours. L.