TI greetings,
The tri season is about to finish for 2009, and the time to plan for next year is NOW!! I am very grateful for the rapidly growing interest in TI swim technique and training, and the new opportunities that have arisen. There are two options that are now available for this fall:
1) Easy Freestyle Clinic at Gypsy Divers in Raleigh, Sat, Nov 21st from 1-5pm. This 4 hour clinic is co-sponsored by the FS Series, and will provide plenty of pool and classroom time to begin or enhance your journey to successful swimming. Learn how a balanced and efficient technique can transform your triathlon experience. Lengthen your stroke, save energy and reduce your strokes per length (SPL). Two instructors in attendance. Cost is $165 and you can register at www.fsseries.com
2) Group Classes at Rex Wellness Ctr. in Wakefield. Two levels of Total Immersion Classes will be offered starting on Sat, Oct 10, beginner and advanced TI. These are 5 weekly one hour sessions, for members and non-members of Rex Wellness, $125 for members and $175 non-members.
The format will be similar to the EF model, focusing on balance & technique, achieving some mastery of TI principles and focal point drills. TI level 1 required for entrance to TI level 2, unless approved by myself. More info can be obtained from Rex Wellness at 570-1511. No class on Halloween weekend.
And, if you or someone you know is struggling w/ anxiety and/or water phobia, Rex offers a very basic class called "Getting Your Feet Wet," which is ridiculously cheap at $64 for non-members, and very helpful. In fact, several people have swum freestyle and breastroke for the first time in their lives!!
I love teaching this class!
I will be offering a free TI clinic on the eve of the Lake Royale Triathlon on Sat, Oct 3rd from 5-5:45pm, for all registrants. Then, I will join the swimmers in the lake on race day, as a member of a tri relay, the Total Immersion Racers. You can sign up for this season finale triathlon at the FS Series site, www.fsseries.com
I hope to see you at one or more of these upcoming events!!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
TI Swims the English Channel
No, not me. Terry Laughlin, our accomplished founder, is currently swimming the English Channel. You can read excerpts on his experiences at www.totalimmersion.net/blog.
Save energy, work less, reach new goals...That's TI swimming!
Save energy, work less, reach new goals...That's TI swimming!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Total Immersion News, Sept. 09
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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