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But it's not true in the other direction. The truly accomplished swimmer or runner is one who can ply his or her avocation with finely developed technique at any speed. In other words, you don't see a good swimmer reverting to "slow swim" form when swimming slowly. Once you learn form associated with fast swimming, and complete the necessary
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physical adaptations, you'll always use that form. Likewise, you'll notice accomplished runners using their good form even when warming up and down.
Your bad technique may be well suited to your slow speed. But it's only going to get you so far, so fast. If you want to make that quantum leap in performance, you'll have to make the appropriate changes in technique, even if
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such technical changes are awkward and painful to initially incorporate.
Dan Empfield is the "creator" of QuintaRoo and Slowtwitch.com as well as former board member of USAT. Pretty much he's got his fingers in everything tri. A special thanks to him for allowing this reprint.
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members, regular members, tri-types, bi-types, runner's, biker's, skier's, babies and families; who kindly brought food and drink to share - you are the best!
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I Love this Club! That's the scoop … Melissa Miller
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