Out of all the 4 disciplines required for a quadrathlon, my weakest was swimming (I can swim about 50 meters and I cant tread water).
So swim coaching for me was a must, i first started by reading sites on open water and distance swimming which then lead me to this book : Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster and Easier.
After reading the first few chapters I knew that TI swim coaching could be a key part of my quadrathlon training, after consulting the TI website i managed to find a coach just 1hour away from where I live.
The session was £45 for an hour and worth every penny.
I spent the hour doing very little actual swimming, instead we spent the hour working on my breathing and the position of my body in the water (all of which was analysed using underwater video camera).
I will now spend the next few weeks working on these swim drills ready for my next session.
I might even post the video footage if I feel brave enough!
