Tale of the tape

So, I finally was able to get taped in the pool on Friday with Chris. Greg took the tape after two 25 yd passes, and then converted it on his computer/software. What an amazing program! It was very cool to see my stroke broken down, and the harsh reality of what I am doing wrong with my position/catch etc. The big issue he saw with my stroke was in my catch (too vertical) and my stroke rate (too slow). For the next few weeks I am going to swim with a metronome that you wear in your swimcap that beeps out a cadence. I also plan to work with some special arm paddles that reinforce proper elbow height through the catch phase. Other than that, Greg said my stroke looked good, with the exception of my hip rotation being too slow and not leading my stroke but following it. Lots to work on! Still, so many triathletes are bad swimmers that even at my very humble level, I was ranking in the top 5 AG in most races, and I know I can go a lot faster! Thats it for now...