K. Todd Storch

Swimming on the Road

When I joined LA Fitness, I considered the "Nationwide" program, so I would have access to the other facilities while I travelled.  I'm glad I didn't pony up the additional $30 a month, because I stumbled on a great swimming Internet resource.

Swimmer's Guide is a search engine, specifically with results of pools available all over the world.

I swam at the Downtown Columbus, GA YMCA today after work, after a quick search.

Awesome resource for you triathletes that travel with work!

Get My Swim On

I'm not a good swimmer.  I get by.  I'm middle of the pack. 

I've been able to compensate my slower swim times by being quicker on the bike and with good improvements in my run technique and consequently, my faster run times.

I've been extremely frustrated by my swimming.  I just really don't know how to "fix" what needs to be fixed to have better technique.  Swimming is so much like golf.  You just can't swing harder to hit the ball farther...

This off-season is my time to get my technique down.  I've hired a swim coach and made a commitment to swim a minimum of 3x (goal of 4x) a week, applying what he is teaching me.

It's good to be "uncomfortable" in the water.  What I mean is that with the things I'm working on, they aren't normal feeling to me, so it is uncomfortable; unfamiliar.  At least for now, until it is a habit, it's uncomfortable.

One of things I'm working on is my entry point.  Lots of catch-up drills to get this right...

Curt and I have met up to swim and specifically work on our technique. Instead of just "hammering" out a swim workout, we'll ask each other "what are you working on".  It's a good reminder to keep the form in mind, instead of just the yards.