I just wanted to say that I have been following the emailed workouts for 4 months now and my times have improved big time. For example, I used to basically swim lap after lap after lap and could do a mile in about 29 minutes but now can do it in about 22. My 5x100's (15 sec recovery) avg about 1:10 and my 5x200's (30 sec recovery) have come down to 2:40. PLUS, I have lost 18 pounds and my waist has decreased 3 inches...Thank you so much.
-Mike Linden, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I want to thank you for all your assistance with my swim training. I greatly appreciate the time you have spent and look forward to using the skills that you have taught me in my next triathlon."
-Cherie Johnston, Milpitas, CA (beginner triathlete)

"Thanks so much for taking the time to work with me. From your comments and suggestions I have finally figured out what is slowing me down, as well as causing my back problems."
-Rachel Sears, Richmond, CA (professional triathlete)

"I want to thank you for your coaching! I just wanted to let you know that something really clicked yesterday and I dropped my single arm stroke cycle from an average of 26 to 14 at the 25 yard pool. A nearly 40% improvement literally overnight! I just couldn't believe the sensation of gliding, rolling, etc! Thank you for helping me enjoy swimming for the rest of my life!"
-Bill Yee, Cupertino, CA (beginner triathlete)

"Thanks to your coaching sessions, I learned how to swim in just several weeks. I was a non-swimmer less than two months ago, and I'm now training to compete in my first Sprint Triathlon. But more importantly, I now feel comfortable and confident in the water and look forward to my drills and laps."
-Carolyn Colbert, Encinitas CA (beginner triathlete)

"I just came back from the pool after swimming my fastest 1000 meters ever and I was concentrating on form, not trying to go fast! I really enjoyed the lessons and working with you. I never imagined that I could swim so comfortably and feel so relaxed in the water. As I continue improve my ability to glide through the water I find myself looking forward to my swim workouts."
-Ira Schulman, San Diego, CA (intermediate triathlete)

"I just wanted to say thank for the great tips every time I read this newsletter. I have only just taken up swimming. I am gradually getting better from what I am reading here and also by watching the pros in the pool. I must be doing very well (or look very good) because someone asked me the other day "do I compete" which was fantastic to hear as I have never had a lesson in my life."
-Kristie McInes, subscriber from Australia

"I love the newsletter email updates.  The swim workouts and tips I get are GREAT and extremely helpful.  I learn a lot!!!  Especially since the swim is my weakest portion of the race. "
-Kristi Macon, subscriber from Lampasas, TX

"I wanted to thank you for your newsletter. I just completed my first triathlon, the womens danskin in new england. It was fantastic. I have not swam in open water since I was a teenager ( I am 40 now!), and never took formal swimming lessons,(never mind that i am now 60 lbs overweight since last year) I started learning how to swim about 4 mths ago by printing out your lessons and going to the local YMCA to practice. At first I felt discouraged but then I came across your website and started seeing improvements immediately, I can actually breathe properly!! I did my 1/2 mile in 22 minutes which for me was wonderful. I started out in the back and mainly focused on going slow and staying at a steady pace and concentrating on my form. I seem to have a tendency to go too fast then being unable to catch my breath and this did not happen on race day. It was FANTASTIC!!! I cannot thank you enough!"
-Christine Caldwell, subscriber from Pocasset, MA