Do you get confused when it comes to swimming technique?
Are you STUCK working really hard but not getting any faster?
Wouldn’t you like to learn an easier and faster way to swim?
Then YOU will really benefit by attending a Faster Freestyle Swim Clinic in BIRMINGHAM, AL led by Hall of Fame swimmer Karlyn Pipes www.karlynpipes.com FYI the last time Karlyn was in B-Ham was in 2017, so don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn the technique that Lucy Charles-Barclay uses to win Ironman's!
Karlyn’s Faster Freestyle Swim Clinics are designed to help swimmers and triathletes, of any age or ability, to discover the easy way to swim faster. Using simple and easy to understand drills and techniques, after just one session you will become a better swimmer. Karlyn will also provide you with the tools and reminders so you can continue to fix your stroke...long after the event is over.
“I just want to let you know how much I improved after taking your Faster Freestyle Swim Clinic. My times continue to drop and now swimming is much more fun. One month after taking your workshop I dropped 15 seconds in my 200-free. Considering I’ve been a swimmer all my life, I think that’s pretty amazing! I’ll be back the next time you come to town for a refresher. Thanks! -Tere O’rourke 2023
The Faster Freestyle swim clinic includes:
Step-by-step stroke progression
Emphasis balance, correct head and body position
Focus on swimming faster with less effort
Feel the power of a wide entry “early catch” stroke
Custom silicone swim cap
Detailed written material
Snacks
This clinic begins with an interactive group discussing past and present swim techniques as well as outlining the current techniques she will be teaching. Students will then enter the water where Karlyn will begin with breathing and body balance gradually building into her unique step-by-step Faster Freestyle stroke progression. Keeping the language SIMPLE, and using easy to understand drills and suggestions, you will quickly be on your way to a faster and more efficient freestyle. The event will wrap up wrap up with a short Q and A session. Total time is 3.5 hours. Water time about 2 hours (with lots start/stop, drills and easy swimming).
Cost is $150 and space is limited To 15
About: Karlyn was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Hawai’i Hall of Fame in 2018. However, Karlyn is equally amazing as a stroke technique coach who loves helping swimmers of all ages and abilities learn how to swim faster with less effort. For more about Karlyn please visit www.Karlynpipes.com
Event details and schedule
The Faster Freestyle Swim Clinic will take place at the Shades Valley YMCA indoor pool from 2:30-6:00 pm on Sunday, Dec. 7th, 2025.
Schedule:
1-hour on deck/classroom to discuss techniques
2-hours for the step-by-step FREESTYLE stroke progression
30-min for Q and A and to wrap up
Here are some suggestions to help prepare for this event:
IMPORTANT! If you get cold easily, please consider bringing your wetsuit. I try to find the warmest pool available but even in 82-degree water, you may get cold. Even if you do not wear it, it is nice to have the wetsuit as an option.
Arrive early: Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the clinic. If you have never been to this pool, please allow even more time due to traffic, getting lost etc.
What to bring: An open mind, water bottle, snacks, towels, goggles. If you get cold easy be SURE TO BRING YOUR WETSUIT. You do NOT need equipment such as paddles, kickboards or buoys, but fins are ok.