Greetings TI enthusiasts,
I am glad to report I have returned safely from the Gold Coast, Australia, after an adventure-filled 10 days at the 2009 World Transplant Games. There were 1000 athletes participating in the Games, from 50 countries, all of whom have received an organ transplant. I was fortunate to swim well enough to earn 4 medals, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
The bronze in the 400 meter freestyle is a direct result of TI technique. I have never swum for distance, until I learned and practiced TI swimming. It was amazing to be in the first event of the 2 day swimming competition, and be confident that I could swim under so much pressure. I was able to stand behind the block, wait for the starter's whistle, hear my Team USA teammates cheering my name, while keeping a strategy in my mind of how to successful complete my race. Wide tracks, early arm recovery, relaxed head and hands, extend to target, exhale thru nose immediately after each breath....You get the point. Hitting the wall at 6.04 was just what I was looking for, good enough for bronze.
It was a marvelous experience, and one that I hope inspires many of you to enjoy your health to the fullest, especially in the pool and open water. Heart2swim is continuing to grow, as TI gains more traction in the Triangle area. Here are the latest developments:
I will be offering a clinic at the Lake Royale Sprint Triathlon in Louisburg, NC, on October 2, from 5-5:45pm, then be onsite at the tri on the 3rd. FS does an awesome job running their tri's as true professionals, and we are partnering up to offer some TI workshops in the future. Check out their site for updates at www.fsseries.com
Rex Wellness Ctr is also allowing me to develop their adult swim programs. There will be 2 groups offered, intermediate and advanced, starting in October. I can also provide private lessons in 30 min or 60 min increments, for members and non-members.
As this tri season is ending, your swimming shouldn't!! Consider how TI can equip you now to swim efficiently with grace, endurance & speed. Join the mulititude who have already achieved success in their swimming and triathons.
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