Overnight success!!

I took a Triathlon 101 training course this past summer and about 90% of the "athletes" in the class could have improved overnight with even the most rudimentary swim coaching. And based on the swim times in the 3-event series the program was affiliated with, most of the non-beginners could have benefitted from some guidance. Let's be honest about triathletes: It's not that they're stupid, but most do not come from a competitive swimming background and for whatever reason do little to try and understand swimming the same way they approach cycling and running.

When you run, you don't have to worry about how you put one foot in from of the other. Not true. Technique matters in both the run and the bike. It might have a greater impact in the swim, but technique training is appropriate and valuable in all sports.

One can run 40min without learning how to run, one can cycling under the hour without learning how to cycle (other maybe from getting a decent areo bike fit), but swimming under 20m without spending several hundred of hours in learning how to swim is unlikely. You can stand by any flimsy statement you want. Every Y in America is populated by people who can swim 40 minutes with horrible form, in hot water to boot. As a non runner who is learning to be faster in the sport, it is the most confounding sport I've ever encountered. Technique is a huge part of running, not sure how you think it isn't. Runners are the most technical athletes I know. I don't know many people who can run 40 minutes without training, btw.

Have you ever heard me speak on swimming? Have you done any research on my reputation and experience? The real problem for triathletes is that they show up to the pool and really have no concept of what they are trying to accomplish in the water. They just throw one arm in front of the other. The intent of this is to TEACH them about swimming, and concepts in swimming, from the simple, to the complex. Did you know I was a school teacher for many years? If you don't believe it, show up and listen, and see if you're right. If you think I am such a cheesy infomercial guy, and can explain why, I will no problem with you posting that. But if you're just posting random ANONYMOUS crap to slam an accomplished coach and elite athlete, then I think you're just making yourself look bad. Jim Vance

Extenze worked for me and my team. That's me two from the right.:)

The real problem for triathletes is that they show up to the pool and really have no concept of what they are trying to accomplish in the water. They just throw one arm in front of the other. The intent of this is to TEACH them about swimming, and concepts in swimming, from the simple, to the complex. Well that's fairly typical of triathletes coming from a non swimming background. When you run, you don't have to worry about how you put one foot in from of the other. But having been a professional full time coach, I can assure you, not to trigger any endless debates, but Triathletes usually have a great analytical sense. Most if not all of them appeared to me as being very smart. They just need to be explained that Triathlon involves training in 2 disciplines whilst learning in the 3rd one.

It might have a greater impact in the swim might? Anyway, if you noticed, I did not refer to cycling in my previous post, and as for running, I stand by my statement. Here, to make it little more clear. One can run 40min without learning how to run, one can cycling under the hour without learning how to cycle (other maybe from getting a decent areo bike fit), but swimming under 20m without spending several hundred of hours in learning how to swim is unlikely.

The hardest core triathletes I know are also the most educated people I know. Just cause you can't keep up on your bike or swim with us doesn't mean we are stupid.

Since the majority of triathletes are very guliable (stupid usually) probably makes sense to advertize this way. This reminds me of the Paid Infomercials on TV for Extenze. THIS IS BILLIE MAYS FOR!!!!!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------- TCSD, If you're struggling with your swimming, then this lecture you will not want to miss! I have heard from plenty of people who have dropped considerable time from their swimming OVERNIGHT, after just listening to this lecture, and applying it to their swimming. What: "Learning and Understanding the 3 Most Important Technical Aspects of Swimming" When: Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 6:15 - 7:30 PM Where: Nytro Who: Anyone who is struggling with swimming, or wants to get faster in the water! This lecture will help athletes understand what they want to accomplish in the water, not just throwing one arm in front of the other. Even if you've already been to this or similar lectures, I've improved it with some new concepts, analogies and aspects which will help you improve your swimming OVERNIGHT! If you haven't seen it, then don't miss this chance! Hope to see you there! Jim ___________________________________ Jim Vance TrainingBible Coaching Having coached triathletes, I have seen some literally improve overnight. It is amazing what a few changes in approach, technique, and training methods can do. There is much more validity to this advertisement than the ones I've seen that target women with "cellulite" problems.

I have met stupid people in every sport I have attempted. I see all kinds of people run/jog for 40 minutes. I don't see all kinds of people swim without stopping for 20 minutes. I know that is anecdotal, so be it. Seems like the Trigeeks are a bit sensitive though. Jimbo is trying to make a buck. Good for him, this is America.