Well, I have learned to swim at all, and lost a ton, so the times couldn't not improve. You're already athletickal so those gains aren't open to you. The recent swim improvement was mostly down to a coaching session from a friend of E's - better head position, stronger kick, longer pull, more economical breath. Anyway I'm still terrified about making the 1500 distance!

Jonesing is junkie speak, craving like an addict craves. But I can't find a good origin for it. Tough :)