Author Archives: tjfry

Quality vs. Quantity

People often talk about ‘junk miles’ in endurance sports, referring to the volume you put in swimming, cycling or running that is done at a low to moderate effort and seemingly has no particular adaptation or point to it. Many coaches out there market themselves as coaches that cut out the junk work, and focus on [...]

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Teaming up with FINS

Many of you have asked about private stroke clinics/filming, and it has been a bit of a challenge finding both the time and the location that fits. I am happy to announce that I am teaming up with the FINS, the leading stroke instruction company in our area. This will provide me a nearby, accessible [...]

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Dialing in Kent’s Freestyle

Next up on the “I get to pick apart your stroke” list is Kent. I met with Kent to help him with his stroke, and there were a few things that I don’t always see. Take a look at his swimming from the side-view. The first thing I notice is the head movement. After breathing, [...]

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Discussion about Ironman Texas

  If you haven’t heard, The Woodlands, TX and the World Triathlon Corporation are in discussions about putting a full Ironman in Texas.  Most of the issues have been worked through and it seems that all that’s left is the vote. Click below to listen to the township discussion. The vote comes June 23rd. I will post [...]

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