Learn to swim free-style

... it is still about three weeks to finish the kayaking class. After that I will dedicate myself to this goal. I found the training schedule of the MSU triathlon team (http://www.msutriathlon.com/training.html), and decided I will try to join them (if they take me) on their swiming sessions. They advertise that they take anybody, so I hope that will include me as well.

Completing an ironman race would be a great challenge, and a fullfilment of a great dream … however, as I am a decent biker and a reasonable long-distance runner, my swimming style (breaststroke) is by far too slow. Concerning freestyle, I can move my arms and legs but cannot coordinate it with breathing, i.e. I drown rather quickly … maybe one can find some classes for adults ? ... or a good and patient friend ?