Marcell_S wrote:
No, he wasn't precribing me 7 swims a week, that was off my own back. I had plenty of time and thought being in the pool all the time would help. I've only just started working with him, he had originally sent me some sessions to do, like the 50s, before we properly started working together.
This is the first time I have worked with anyone on my swimming as its now severely holding me back in triathlon! Before it was only holding me back slightly!
Err. Well. Hmmm. Is this guy a swim coach with a solid pedigree of success? I guess if you feel getting swim coaching is detrimental to your triathlon pursuits and holding you back it might be a waste of time then. Not sure I have ever heard of someone getting worse with good swim coaching so maybe take a look after giving it a bit more time if you have only just started to work with him. Swim gains don't come overnight.
How long have you been swimming as in when did your first swim training start? Not when you first got in a pool for fun, but with a focus on swimming laps and a clock?