Comments for Distance Dave

Comment on Permanent Technical Change without Swimming? by distancedave

distancedave — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:07:24 +0000

I wasn’t out of the water- just not swimming I’m still in the water teaching throughout the week, and in workshops every weekend. With my #2 coach and admin specialist moving back to Colorado, I’ve been focusing my efforts on some admin and refocusing of the youth program I also coach. We’re thrilled with the results, but it’s time for some “me time.” I head to the USVI in a week for an open water camp and I’m swimming every day now and loving the results.

Comment on Permanent Technical Change without Swimming? by Katie

Katie — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:25:55 +0000

Nice post. I wanted to swim 10,0000 yards on New Year’s Eve, but I didn’t have nearly enough time. I also wasn’t sure if I could physically do it–I swam the 5K Postal Swim in August, and nothing over 4,100 yards since then.

I ended up swimming 5,600 straight (plus a nice easy 2250 earlier in the day). It was a breeze. There was a guy was in the lane next to me for the last hour and 15 minutes. Even though I didn’t know him (never even spoke to him), I got a boost from swimming next to someone. Friends or family in the pool would have been even better.

I’m sure the 10,000 would have been no problem. The distance seems like more of a mental challenge than a physical challenge, like you said.

Why were you out of the water so long?

Comment on Permanent Technical Change without Swimming? by amy

amy — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:20:20 +0000

nice post Dave. I had a blast doing my (paultry) 6,000 yards. Thanks for helping me get through those last 1,000 yards….! see you soon!

Comment on Coach Dave by lynne Bartels

lynne Bartels — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:25:11 +0000

Hi Dave,

I have a friend who would like to sign up for the December class in San Mateo, CA. I would also like to do the 2 hour review for people who have already taken the course. How can we sign up?

thanks,

Lynne Bartels

Comment on Coach Dave by Ty Eidam

Ty Eidam — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:41:52 +0000

Hi Dave,
We enjoyed your TI class in San Francisco in July. My wife and I had never before competed in a swimming event and participated in the Alcatraz swim in September. The TI course gave us the tools to become good swimmers and enjoy open water swimming.
Our times for Alcatraz:
30:48 me
34:45 wife
So we continue to practice and improve, no more crazy laps in a pool!!

Thanks,

Ty Eidam
Sacramento, California

Comment on Minneapolis- Private or Group TI lessons by Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:38:13 +0000

I am interested in Total immersion training, I am a beginner and would really like to work on these skills over the fall and winter months. Are you available and what is your price. It would have to be early evenings and weekends?
Thank you.

Comment on Priorities for Power- Channel your Inner Frodo by saad

saad — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:39:53 +0000

Great insight Dave! This explains why my stroke falters when I set the TT below 1.25, it becomes unsustainable after 300m and I start arching my back/shoulders, wobbling my head and ultimately hurting myself. I need to go back to the basics and emphasize on form rather than speed…

Comment on E-Coaching by Kent Kirk

Kent Kirk — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:11:46 +0000

Dave, I have posted my swim video on my mobile me gallery (www.gallery.me.com/kentakirk). It is kak swim video 2011. When you have a chance, I would love to get your feedback and suggestions on my stroke.

Thanks, Kent

Comment on Priorities for Power- Channel your Inner Frodo by Beverly Peterson

Beverly Peterson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:28:06 +0000

Hey Dave,

Reading your motivating coaching style is inspiring!

Your ability to decorate TI with flare, motivation, emphasizing fun and demanding the best from your swimmers inspires me to throw open my coaching gates wider letting my creative style of coaching flow into my swimmers!

Thank you for sharing yourself, your talent, your knowledge with all of us!

TI Coach Beverly – San Deigo – March 2011

Comment on Priorities for Power- Channel your Inner Frodo by Clay Antonel

Clay Antonel — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:27:39 +0000

Dave,

Nice article about not over emphasizing power.
I agree and am more interested in the timing and correct form of the catch/pull than power. It seems to me that the catch/pull aspect of swimming, propulsion, is just as important as the balance and streamline aspects. The reality is that all three basic aspects are just a convenient way of describing how to swim. Swimming is the harmony of all the aspects. I don’t see why propulsion exercises are appear to minimized in TI. You need all three or you just don’t go.

I look forward to your next article.
I hope it is about proper form and timing of the catch/pull.

Thanks,
Clay