Comments for BADIG - Endurance Training: Swim, Bike, Run

Comment on Dialing in Kent’s Freestyle by Kent Morris

Kent Morris — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:26:43 +0000

TJ, thanks so much for “picking me apart” and for your insight. I am always improving thanks to the time spent with you.

Comment on Quality vs. Quantity by Rob Nelson

Rob Nelson — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:57:19 +0000

Thanks for this. I’m about to do my first event (750M swim/33km bike) and my instincts told me that volume and endurance were still important in training just as elevating your heart rate…there is a need for both

Comment on Dialing in Kent’s Freestyle by amyfry

amyfry — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:24:12 +0000

The pig on the barbeque skewer is totally gross.
But good analogy though!

Comment on Discussion about Ironman Texas by Jon Walk

Jon Walk — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:57:55 +0000

Pleasure to meet you on Thursday.

Comment on My Blood Bleeds a Little Less Orange Today… by Chris

Chris — Sat, 22 May 2010 02:18:46 +0000

Maybe Clemson will change their mind now that the ACC has inked a new television contract with ESPN which will earn each ACC school about 5 million more a year than they were earning in previous years. Kind of shocking to hear that news since swimming and diving is so strong in the ACC.

Comment on Nutrition by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:17:39 +0000

I’m fairly new to endurance sports and would really like some guidance on daily supplimentation. I’ve been getting sick a lot due to a poor work/life/work-out balance. I realize that’s on me to fix, but a lot of people were shocked when they heard I didn’t take anything but a generic one-a-day suppliment. As an active female, mom, wife, and full-time employee, I realize I need more to make it through 70.3 training with my immune system in tact. I just don’t know where to start. Comments or direction in this arena would be appreciated.

Comment on The Other Activity of Endurance Training…Home Life by mike corona

mike corona — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:08:24 +0000

timely post TJ.

just got back from a 5 hour jolt….felt so guilty around the 3 hour mark. being so tired, you have to learn to be a good guy when you come back…not an over tired jerk who snaps over spilt milk.

This has, thus far, been the hardest part……..

Comment on Pay No Attention to that Man Behind the Curtain by Tom Schwarzkopf

Tom Schwarzkopf — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:53:50 +0000

Of course, the first thing you think of after watching yourself is: “do I really look like that”?

It’s ironic that you posted this particular topic this week. I was just thinking the very same thing after reading your last post. Even veteran swimmers can learn a few things from someone who does it better.

Comment on The Two-Beat Kick by Tony

Tony — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:37:43 +0000

Hi,

Excellent article. I am a new swimmer, but my kids are competitive and the coach explained the two beat kick to me the other day, but her English is not great so I was sure what she was saying! However this is a spot on article which explains it very well and I’m ready to try it out tomorrow lunchtime.

The videos really help to reinforce the point as well.

cheers
Tony

Comment on The Two-Beat Kick by Jakub

Jakub — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:56:11 +0000

Excellent post! I typed “two-beat kick” in google and this came up on the very top of the list. The two videos are great and I don’t think this technique can be explained any better than in your post.

I’ve been swimming the two-beat kick for about a year now and I find it a lot more efficient than the six-beat (same speed, much less effort). Moreover, there’s this nice, “gliding” sensation to it.