After viewing my own underwater videos, I have decided to offer underwater filming service to Triathletes and Swimmers. It was so enlightening to see all of my mistakes! Now I know what to work on with my drills to correct them!
Please visit SwimStrokeVideo.com for more information. I also have a page with lots of good drills there!
Here’s what I learned by viewing my own swim footage from a frontal angle…and what drills I am doing to correct.
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My head does not stay aligned with my body as I rotate to breathe. [side kick drill, focusing on head alignment]
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I don’t rotate enough when stroking to the left. [fingertip drill]
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I thought I had nice high elbows – but I can see that they really drop! [quick catch drill]
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My knees bend too much when I kick. [triathlon kicking drills and streamlined kick]
TRIATHLETE
BRAZIL
Note: bad lyrics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IeLSXT_CWI
Carol. I really like your blog. Keep up the great work!
Carol,
Something you might want to post on your blog as this is a great article about running and working on proper technique. I like the recovery aspect of taking an ice bath although I’m sure it’s slightly uncomfortable at first.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/fashion/17fitness.html?_r=1&ref=fitnessandnutrition&oref=slogin
Keep uo the good work…Brian