Product Review: H2O Audio Interval
As a kid growing up swimming, I often daydreamed about how wonderful it would be to listen to music while I swam. At the time […]
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Swimming at the Front: Tactics for Racing in the Craziness
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 […]
Continue reading »Reducing Drag
As a triathlete, I have read countless articles and lab tests about reducing drag. Swing by a high end bike shop and you can spend […]
Continue reading »Overcoming the Fear of Swimming in Open Water
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 […]
Continue reading »Breaking Down Mike’s Stroke
Not too long ago Mike contacted me from New York with a few questions regarding his swim technique after reading my swim articles. It’s always easier to […]
Continue reading »Improving Your Flutter Kick
Triathletes are notorious about having a horrible kick. With as much as they condition their legs in cycling and running, you would think that they […]
Continue reading »Swimmer’s Shoulder – A Common Cause
One of the most common problems among swimmers are shoulder problems. This can be especially true for those new to the sport as they haven’t […]
Continue reading »Underwater Pull – The High Elbow
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been swimming, working on improving your technique is never ending. One of the biggest problems that swimmers of all […]
Continue reading »Guide to Proper Wetsuit Fit
Being a strong swimmer, I’m often asked about wetsuits. They ask about brands, types, price ranges, fit, etc. I think that wetsuits can be one of the […]
Continue reading »Open Water Swim Training for Your Pool Workouts
I’m often asked about how to prepare for an open water swim in a swimming pool. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good answer. They are […]
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