One of the greatest things to hear as a coach is that you made a difference in someone’s life.
Three years ago, I got a message from someone who had gone through our Tri Swim Success program- and had massive success!
I think you may be able to relate to Scott’s story below:
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“One year ago, I decided to do something epic, not having any clue what I was getting into. I signed up for Ironman Florida 2016. Background.
I had NO CLUE how to swim.
The extent of my experience was splashing in a pool. I figured that being mildly athletic, I would be able to pick it up quick.
Boy was I wrong.
I first got into a pool in January of this year and got a quick wake up call.
I couldn’t swim 5 feet and realized I got severe anxiety with my face in the water. I kept a journal. Excerpts:
1/2 – “Holy sh#t… I can’t swim. At all…. better figure this out quick”.
1/17 – “No clue how I am going to do this. Still can’t make it 10 feet”.
1/28 – Bought the Tri Swim program. Gonna start at square 1 and see where this goes.”
That program was Tri Swim Success. I don’t remember how I came across it, but I do remember that it was my last ditch effort. I was in a very dark place.
I had to put my trust in it. I did all the beginning drills but each day’s drills, I did for a week. I did nothing but the drills in this program until the end of April when I could finally swim 50 meters without stopping.
Long story short, without this program, I am confident I would have never been able to swim in an ocean, 2.4 miles, getting pummeled by other people, and lived to tell about it.
Oh… and becoming an Ironman.”
– Scott Stone
Lawrenceville, GA USA
I wanted to highlight Scott’s story for inspiration.
This story is why we are in this game. It’s why I do what I do. He didn’t have a swimming background going in.
He didn’t have overnight success.
But he put the work in and accomplished a dream.
Could this be you next year?
Swim proud & befriend the water!
