Stroke Clinic
Today my sister did her requalification as a swimming stroke and turn judge. Good work!
Which brings me to my own swim stroke, specifically freestyle. Which is a frightening apt descriptor of my front crawl....
Last Sunday visiting aspirational triathlete Jenny Davidson and I joined 10 others at a Swimming Technology Research stroke clinic. Here is Jenny's report: link
This Friday I joined the regular evening sea swim and collected my personal CD from Juliaan La Valette, who arranged for the clinic (thanks Juliaan!).
Yesterday I loaded my laptop with the analysis software and data from the CD and again stared in mild horror at my video.
To paraphrase one of Dr. Rod Havriluk's comments to me: You have a lot going on there, don't you?
Yeah. Not only problems in the stroke, but strong asymmetries.
I think I'll start with concentrating on my left arm pull. If I can reduce its crossing-over, maybe I can then tweak my right arm entry....
Anyhow, it was a good clinic. Many of the attendees got some immediate results! Recommended.
Which brings me to my own swim stroke, specifically freestyle. Which is a frightening apt descriptor of my front crawl....
Last Sunday visiting aspirational triathlete Jenny Davidson and I joined 10 others at a Swimming Technology Research stroke clinic. Here is Jenny's report: link
This Friday I joined the regular evening sea swim and collected my personal CD from Juliaan La Valette, who arranged for the clinic (thanks Juliaan!).
Yesterday I loaded my laptop with the analysis software and data from the CD and again stared in mild horror at my video.
To paraphrase one of Dr. Rod Havriluk's comments to me: You have a lot going on there, don't you?
Yeah. Not only problems in the stroke, but strong asymmetries.
I think I'll start with concentrating on my left arm pull. If I can reduce its crossing-over, maybe I can then tweak my right arm entry....
Anyhow, it was a good clinic. Many of the attendees got some immediate results! Recommended.
posted by Brent Buckner at 1/20/2008 01:55:00 pm
10 Comments:
Mild horror ... I know it well!
Freestyle = any stroke! (Except in IM or a medley relay.)
Thanks for the shout out.
My disk is sitting on the desk next to the computer like some baleful magical talisman from a Tolkien novel, I am going to take the plunge later this evening and ritually mortify myself by watching it repeatedly and pondering possible fixes!
"You've got a lot going on there, haven't you?"
Wow. I suspect that spoke volumes. Personally, I appreciate feedback like that. I hope it works out for you!
The good news is that you got some solid feedback and are ready to go foward. Good luck!
Yes, video cameras are brutally honest. Great tool for improvement!
Sea swim.... SHUDDER.. oh I forgot you live somewhere nice and warm ;o)
Have been wanting to get myself some video tuition - looks like it's worthwhile!
well...at least you know what to work on.
Wow, I would hate for someone to judge my stroke. I know I'd benefit from it though. Good luck with the work.
"You have a lot going on...."
This is precisely why I don't have anyone look at my decrepit stroke. It gets me across the pool and that's just fine with me...you and sis on the other hand are brave for having coaching. I am too old and crotchety...! :-)
Any chance you will share this on youtube for the rest of us tribloggers? :)
Video is the only feedback for swimming. Sadly, I don't enjoy watching myself as well :)
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