Category Archives: Swimming

Tips for Ocean Swimming

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Swimming in the ocean is a really difficult thing for a lot of people.  As a triathlete, it is my least favorite sport to do and something I’ve struggled with for many years. Fear of death, discomfort in cold water, … Continue reading →

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Survey: Triathlon Training Solutions

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

One thing that is near and dear to my heart is analytics.  The second thing that is near and dear to my heart is triathlon.  What happens when you put the two together?  Triathlon analytics that can be applied to … Continue reading →

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The Daylight Savings Time Triathlon Checklist

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

Daylights Savings Time is a little inconvenient in that we lose an hour, but it marks a great time for triathletes to conduct a reality check. With March marking the start of the triathlon season, this is a great time … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Training Update – January 2011

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

It has been a while since I gave an update on my triathlon training.  Seems like after last year’s Carpinteria Triathlon, I went into hibernation.  For one reason or another, it was simply time to slow down, deal with life … Continue reading →

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A Very Long Swim Workout

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Another first.  My first group swim workout.  It kicked my ass, but in an absolutely wonderful way. The Surprise Arriving at the pool with the group, I was shocked, the pool was huge!   Up until this point, my swim workouts … Continue reading →

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What To Do When You Are Sick…

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Being that I am still recovering from the flu and not able to get out and go full out on a training workout, the triathlete’s heart in me is broken.  I have never gone this long without punishing my body … Continue reading →

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