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mwunderle posted 22 weeks ago.
Sorry I can't help you with a coach in that area, but here is a quick down and dirty on how you can improve your training until you find one.
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TryScott posted 22 weeks ago.
When I see some of the female personal trainers at the gym, I wonder how much more I would train if I was trying to impress a coach that looked that good. I vote you find someone young and attractive. What they lack in experience, you should be able to make up for with motivation to impress. :)
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geochuck posted 22 weeks ago.
TryScott you have a great idea. But do try to select a good looking young coach who knows something.
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diva_mom posted 22 weeks ago.
why not just have some hot chix in bikinis at either end of the pool - who cares if they actually know anything?
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left
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simonatc posted 22 weeks ago.
Wow. Definitely thought i might get real ideas. I love good looking girls in bikinis as much as anyone, but i don't think that's gonna help my swimming. I'd just flop around more trying to get there faster. Thanks anyway guys.
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RV posted 22 weeks ago.
I'd check out a local tri club. There you would be able to get some info on local coaches or even members or club workouts that could help you out.
RV
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Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss
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simonatc posted 22 weeks ago.
ChunkyB wrote:
simonatc wrote:Thanks anyway guys.Chill.
That's all I have to say.
No need for me to chill. I'm not excited about it. I thought it was pretty funny. Takes a lot more than that for me to get pissy.
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Ironmom posted 22 weeks ago.
I would look for local Master's swimming groups. Either they will have a good coach, or some of the members will probably know one, or coach themselves.
Blue Skies, -Robin-
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diva_mom posted 22 weeks ago.
+1 on the master's thing (if the bikini clad vixens won't get it done)
Don't be so easy on yourself 'cause this one might be all that you have left
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cayman posted 22 weeks ago.
here ya go simon, page thru this and you should be able to find a masters class. phone or email the coach, most also do private lessons.
http://www.usms.org/placswim/placswimform.php?LMSCID=7
john
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TryScott posted 22 weeks ago.
The young woman who coaches the master's swim class at my gym looks like she's about 20. She's almost enough motivation to sign up, even if you don't need the training.
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iamtb13 posted 22 weeks ago.
For just a swimming coach - local Master's Swim teams are probably the best. Or you can find a triathlon coach who can probably help you with swimming and the other areas too. You can ask around or always look here: http://www.usatriathlon.com/Coaches.aspx
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big 3 posted 22 weeks ago.
http://www.jstriclub.org/
http://www.sandyhookers.org/shtc.htm
either of those groups close to you?
Hello all;
I have been around looking for a while, but not many posts. Anyway, I was hoping for some advice on finding a swim coach. I have been into the triathlon thing for 4 years now, and i feel like I am doing fairly well and constantly improving on the bike and run. The problem is that I think I'm kind of stuck on the swim. I admittedly have no real swim training. Basically taught myself from books and just practicing the drills and workouts. I had a friend who's into tri's look at my stroke and give me advice which helped some, but he is no coach either. Just wondering if anyone had any good tips on finding a swim coach. (or if any one knows of someone specific in the Jersey Shore area, that would be great too.) Thanks.