Just thought I would post this in case anyone is on the fence about getting something similar done.
Was swimming 1:38/100yds as my comfortable RPE pace, and have been all year pretty much, I was getting fitter (able to swim at that pace for longer and longer duration / distance) but no faster.
Queue me watching loads of Youtube videos etc and trying things, minor improvements but nothing substantial. Last week I pulled the trigger and actually paid cash (!!!) for a one to one session with video analysis.
Came away with three basic things to work on, and this morning, first opportunity to get back in the pool since the session, did an easy swim at 1:31/yards - and I am sure I am only scratching the surface.
Absolutely pumped by this (yes I know its still slow) improvement and cant wait to get back in the pool!
In person at a pool, they filmed me from a couple of angles and pointed out a pretty much constant stream of improvements for an hour next to the pool, all this was in the vid file they then sent on.
In the interests of coming away with improvements the coach then focused on three key areas to improve on, these being head position, arm entry and foot position.
Then a few drills back in the pool, which were so impact-full in terms of showing me how much my form was holding me back that I was actually grinning mid lap the difference was so obvious.
I am fortunate enough to swim under the guidance of the head coach of swim smooth in one of their squads. I get a video assessment done every three months with Paul and we always have things to work on. My first year with them was probably the most dramatic, going from around 1:45/100 LCM to 1:30/100. I hover around that now and to be faster need to swim more than work and other training allows. I can’t speak highly enough of the systems they use and their training as well as their squad environment. Glad you enjoyed it and have some great results!
Honestly cant say enough good things about the session, I am impressed enough that I may even give up some of my lone wolf training against the aqua aerobics class and actually join some of their swim squad sessions.
