Tag Archives: ocean swim

Tough Decision

By tjfry | November 29, 2009

  One of the big topics of discussion around our house is whether or not to enter the 2010 Ironman Cozumel. My wife and I both know that I am due for another challenge, but with the recent purchase of Swim Shops, I want to make sure I have enough time in my day to [...]

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A Thought on the Ironman Swim

By tjfry | October 12, 2009

I watched the Ironman this past weekend on the Universal Sports website and they revealed an interesting tidbit regarding the swim. Those who started away from the inside buoy and more to the center or outside of the starting line had a clear advantage over the rest of the field. In fact, that’s where the swim [...]

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Swimming at the Front: Tactics for Racing in the Craziness

By tjfry | May 13, 2009

Previously I have talked about having the most pleasant open water experience you can by avoiding the problems that pop up in an open water swim. Those tips can come in handy if you are not overly confident or accomplished in swimming. What if you are a good swimmer though? If you plan on racing [...]

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Overcoming the Fear of Swimming in Open Water

By tjfry | March 8, 2009

 Let’s face it, of the three sports that make up a triathlon, the swim is really the only one that people consider ‘scary’. And they have a  legitimate right to think that way. The water is often cloudy, so you can’t see where you’re going. The start is crowded and you get kicked, hit, and sometimes [...]

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