Hawke Talk

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Former Member — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:32:32 GMT

That's a great video, thanks for posting it. Since watching Fred B on TV at the ultraswim I've really be playing around with the this version of freestyle. He definitely clarified a few things I was wondering about. It will be interesting to see how well Phelps incorporates Brett's suggestions in the 100 this weekend.

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orca1946 — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:47:59 GMT

OH that's what I'm supposed to look like!!

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knelson — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:48:57 GMT

That is very impressive because he doesn't look like he's struggling to get that stroke count. Yes, he's swimming smooth and easy, buy he's not overdoing his glide.

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ande — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:10:27 GMT

The Sprint Free Stroke around 3:15 in the video Cielo swims an easy 25 in 7 strokes around 3:40 Hawke talks about the advice he gave to phelps on straight arm free catch earlier

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ande — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:52:39 GMT

Big Meet Mentality May, 28 2009 - Jul 2 2009

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Former Member — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:46:52 GMT

Thanks for sharing this. It was interesting, and definitely a cool story. I might start handing out twenties at the YMCA on race day. Maybe it'll help me break a 24 in the 50 free.

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orca1946 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:36:20 GMT

Whatever you do Rich, it works! I watch the times that you swim and am amazed!

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Rich Abrahams — Sun, 31 May 2009 05:05:53 GMT

Ande, Thanks for posting that interview. I really enjoyed it. If those are the kinds of things he does to prepare his swimmers, it's no wonder he so successful. Although not really comparable to competing at the Olympics, I definitely notice that at large meets and especially nationals I walk and stand much more than I would during the course of a normal day. I try to be conscientious about staying off my feet but I'm rarely successful and my legs are trashed by the end of the day. I think I'll take Brette Hawke's advice and just try to get in walking/standing shape as another avenue of full preparation. Rich