On Saturday I had the opportunity to work out with a group of YMCA Tri-club member in a swim clinic. I find these types of events really have helped me improve. Every time I participate in training like this I always get something out of it and is time well spent.
The objective of the clinic [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2009 in Post Race Analysis, Swimming
My first race was an unbelievable event for me. I am still feeling great almost a week later and have intensified my training to improve for my next one. One of the best ways to improve is to learn from ones mistakes. While I did very well and exceeded my expectations there were a number [...]
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This morning I was fortunate to have a swim workout partner in the pool. After my workout was complete I realized how intense my workout was this morning. I actually still feel it in my arms! This type of intensity is not always present when I workout solo.
We have some amazing athletes at the YMCA, [...]
Posted on July 03rd, 2009 in Open Water Swimming, Swimming
What a beautiful morning. I frankly wish I could start every day like today. I got up early and headed straight for the beach in time to witness a beautiful sunrise. There was a large group (about thirty experienced swimmers) today for our first open water swim in the ocean. I have been looking forward [...]
My goal this morning was to do 2000y in the pool but only completed 800y. Sometimes it is not the quantity of the workout but the quality. It is even better when you have an experienced Ironman looking over your shoulder to help you along. Today my stroke was broken down and some basic technique [...]
At little coaching goes a long way…
I was very happy to attend a group event over the weekend where we had a wonderful swimming coach. While I have been around water my whole life and always considered myself a decent swimmer by most standards I realized just how much I have to learn.
Even though I [...]
While Memorial Days is filled with BBQs, pools, beaches, and fun we must all remember those who died fighting for the freedoms we all enjoy. We live in amazing times in an amazing county and it is easy to forgot the sacrifices made by our service men and woman. There are very few places in [...]
I opted for the pool this morning and felt pretty good although I was pressed for time. I grabbed my gear and my (work) suit and right into the pool. I did a 200y warm up followed by 4×50, 4×100, 2×150, and a long 1×350. Rest varied between sets I wanted to make sure I [...]
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