Fishlike's Testimonials
Jong
Dear Tang,
Come June 2005, it will mark my one year of swimming under you and the TI way and I vividly remember I was a "splasher" that lasted ONLY one lap when we first met.
When I came to you and told you I have 2 months prior to a triathlon race and needed freestyle coaching, you took on the challenge while other coaches told me the impossible and to stay with breaststroke. As an aspiring endurance athlete, I have always maintained that "everything-is-possible" attitude. I was encouraged by your determination to make me a better swimmer. Your strong belief in the TI swimming techniques coupled with your commitment and dedication provided me the assurance despite of my long list of worries. Throughout the TI workshop, your effective coaching method instilled swim confidence and water comfort. Not once do I recall any disappointment nor signals of "impossibilities" from you. Nothing supersedes the right mental attitude and this has to come from both the coach and student.
Swimming is an art, swimming effortlessly, swimming with grace were all alien to me when I started TI. Over a span of 5 months since I started swimming with you, I have completed 2 sprint distance and 1 Olympic distance triathlons. Though I wouldn't say the initial swims were fun, I was able to apply the techniques and complete the swim leg, and have enough energy to bike and run. With the follow-up swim sessions, I started swimming laps without feeling tired. Also, I have been told and can feel the grace in my strokes which I am really proud of. It is an art that I learn to appreciate.
TI WORKS! And so my life as a first year triathlete has been good.
Tang, my goal this year is to complete the Desaru Half Ironman and hopefully prepare me for an Ironman next year. With your guidance, I am sure I will overcome the fear of distance swimming. Thank you.
Jong