Moving, the DMV, and traveling to Austin, TX for the Longhorn 70.3 Triathon
It’s been a heckuva couple of weeks! Today is the pinnacle of craziness in my life. I split with my wife in August, and 30-day notice was given September 1st for our apartment. So last week I lined up a new apartment to move in October 9th. In the mean time, I also booked a [...]
Read More Of This Article...Core Strength for Swimming
Often I get asked as a coach, what a person should do in the gym to get stronger in the water? Usually, the answer to this question is NOT a descriptive lecture about all the muscles you need to build up to have a better swim! Instead, most people simply have not spent enough time [...]
Read More Of This Article...Aquathlon 9/18/08: Success! (and pain!)
The weather was fantastic on Thursday for the Tri Club of San Diego’s monthly summer aquathlon race at La Jolla Shores- foggy but easily over 70 degrees. I arrived early and set up my beach chair to mark my spot for transition purposes. With no wetsuit, I went out for a quick warm up in [...]
Read More Of This Article...Aquathlon tonight!
I’m planning to do my second Aquathlon this summer, tonight at 6 p.m. at La Jolla Shores. What is an aquathlon you may be asking? Aquathlon is a race involving a swim followed by a run. This one is a 1000 yard swim in the ocean, followed by a 3 mile run on the beach. [...]
Read More Of This Article...Working on Strength Training Video for Swimming/Triathlon
In light of all the questions I get related to what to do to build strength for swimming, I have decided to create a dvd on strength training for triathlon, with a swimming emphasis. I am currently consulting with some top personal trainers to develop the ideal program that will help triathletes gain strength for [...]
Read More Of This Article...Back in Action, Michael Phelps, and Laughing at the Water
After a two year hiatus, I’m back to blogging again for triswimcoach.com! I plan to make this as educational and entertaining as possible. After watching Michael Phelps at the Olympics, it seems everyone is ready to “Laugh at the Water”! I’m thrilled with the excitement that Phelps has brought to swimming. Triathletes can learn a [...]
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