Thanks Paul for a breath of fresh air..... Your statement about zen swimming and gliding in the water has a lot a value that I think a lot of us ignore. I know from our workouts together you have a great understanding of the water and you work with it.....
On another note.... I cannot believe the amount of conflict in this thread. Everyone has their point of view, but no one seems to learn anything from anyone. There are a million ways to improve ones swimming ability and no one way is greater than any other way.
In the thirty plus years I have been swimming and coaching. The times I improved the most were the times I was challenged in my beliefs and actually tried a different way. Sometimes it worked, other times it failed. One must be aware of how they can implement new ideas into what they already believe.
Ion, your statements have challenged many of my beliefs in swimming. It is a fruit that is bitter to eat, but I will try it even if I hate the taste.
Keep up the banter people... it keeps my work life enjoyable.
Thanks Paul for a breath of fresh air..... Your statement about zen swimming and gliding in the water has a lot a value that I think a lot of us ignore. I know from our workouts together you have a great understanding of the water and you work with it.....
On another note.... I cannot believe the amount of conflict in this thread. Everyone has their point of view, but no one seems to learn anything from anyone. There are a million ways to improve ones swimming ability and no one way is greater than any other way.
In the thirty plus years I have been swimming and coaching. The times I improved the most were the times I was challenged in my beliefs and actually tried a different way. Sometimes it worked, other times it failed. One must be aware of how they can implement new ideas into what they already believe.
Ion, your statements have challenged many of my beliefs in swimming. It is a fruit that is bitter to eat, but I will try it even if I hate the taste.
Keep up the banter people... it keeps my work life enjoyable.
