How did 58-year old Steve Howard improve his pace per 100 yards by 20 percent in two weeks? By focusing on Stroke Count and Tempo, instead of yards swum.
Posts Tagged ‘Swim for Health and Happiness’
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 11th, 2011
Finish every swim practice feeling balanced, vital, happy and healthy. The key is to remain mindful that reaching the end of practice Feeling That Way, rather than swimming a certain distance or time, is your primary goal each time you enter the water.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 2nd, 2011
Why did you do that set or drill? Why did you swim that distance? Or choose that interval? Asking such questions — and evaluating your choices after the fact — is essential to improvement. And to being ‘excellent at thinking.’
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 22nd, 2011
“Swimming That Changes Lives” will explain how swimming stands alone among all the things we do for our health in its ability to be truly holistic – equally good for body, mind and spirit.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 21st, 2011
This summer I’m writing “Swimming that Changes Lives” — the new *essential* TI book. I’ll post previews here. This one describes how I and TI have changed in the 15 years since I wrote the first TI book.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 14th, 2011
Information Sources are best for learning Core Principles and forming guiding concepts. Direct Experience is best for converting concepts into effective action.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 12th, 2011
Passionate Curiosity is an indispensable mindset for anyone wishing to improve their swimming. Deep Practice is how you convert Curiosity into Mastery.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 9th, 2011
George Leonard wrote, “If our life is a good one . . . most of it will be spent on the plateau.” Therefore we should learn to value, enjoy — even love long stretches of diligent effort with no apparent progress.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 26th, 2011
How well might you swim if your main practice goal was to Experience More Joy?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 12th, 2011
Few swimmers *really* pay attention. Opening – or closing – your eyes can can change everything.