Satisfied Swimmers!

Janet,

Thank you for the swim lessons. I feel much more capable in the water now. My Tri Tulsa swim time was much improved over last year! (38 minutes to 28:30s) I am sure some of it was wet suit and calm water, but I did remember the form work you taught us and was able to apply it. I have Redman in a couple of weeks and don’t fear my swim time will take me too far out of contention. I plan to continue through the Winter and be even faster for next season!

Thanks again,
Paul K.

Janet
My time for the swim was about 42 mins. BUT, I am pretty pleased considering I had to hang on to one of the boats for 5 mins to catch my breath. About 1/4 into the swim I could smell smoke and got kinda choked up from it. I am glad I was able to finish, and felt strong. I know your class has improved my stroke tremendously and I will continue to use the drills you taught. Thanks again!

Jill D.

[Cyndee broke a bone in her foot]
Janet,
…that’s why I have for you Coach! I’m so happy I did the Tall Chief Challenge today and so grateful that you reached out and nudged me to do it. The experience was spectacular.

I used so many of the skills you taught in the swim clinic. A couple of things I was particularly grateful I learned about were treading water and sighting. I was surprised when I learned it was an “in the water” start, but so glad that we had practiced treading water in class. The outbound portion of the swim was into the sun and I couldn’t see buoys for anything. That’s where the landscape helped me. I found a pointy tree along the ridge ahead and it was a perfect way to guide me in the water. There was so much more of your advice that I thought about as I swam (including enjoying the scenery), but mostly I had warm thoughts of you and how happy I am that you are so willing to share your skills with us novice swimmers!

When I signed up for your class, my stated goal was to do Tri Tulsa. Even though that didn’t work out, your training brought me to a more confident place with open water swimming. A classic case of getting what I needed rather than what I wanted; and really so much more meaningful and enduring!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Cyndee

Janet,
I raced today. The swim training was very helpful including the open water swim last Thursday. Finished well overall and took my age group. The swim set me up for this, since I did fairly well and was able to build on a good swim. More important it was a great day and everyone enjoyed it!

Again, Thanks

Mike