Santa Is Not A Triathlete: A Gift Tutorial For the Non-Triatheletes
by Chris Hague Getting me gifts is very easy but at the same time extremely challenging. Whenever someone asks me, “What would you like me to get you?” I usually, if not always, reply anything triathlon related. However, since my family are not triathletes nor are they familiar with the latest triathlon buzz, my reply [...]
Read More Of This Article...Should You Wear a Sleeveless Wetsuit?
When I bought my first wetsuit for triathlon racing, I figured a sleeveless one would give me more arm flexibility. What I found out was that the sleeveless (or farmer john) suit has some disadvantages. So I must recommend a wetsuit with sleeves if you’re going to buy one. These are my reasons: 1. Sleeveless [...]
Read More Of This Article...Should You Use a Pull Buoy?
Say you’re having a hard time perfecting the latest drill that is supposed to improve your stroke. Or maybe you have a hard time swimming, in general. Then you happen to see someone at your pool using a pull buoy – a floaty, fluffy thing that you put between your legs as you swim. You [...]
Read More Of This Article...Do you have any Triathlon Swimming Fetishes?
The other night, I was chatting with a good friend. She says to me, “Secret time”, to which I of course say, “Go!” She proceeds to tell me how she has a thing, a fetish, for sexy lingerie, so much so that she essentially owns enough to stock a Victoria’s Secret. I laugh at her [...]
Read More Of This Article...Zoomers Fins- Your Key to Swimming Success?
Today I want to talk about a classic conversation piece around pools: Zoomers fins. I have written about them in the past but wanted to update and reiterate! One of the most common questions I hear as a coach is, “Should I use fins?” The answer depends largely on your goals, your skill level and [...]
Read More Of This Article...Swimming Equipment: What do triathletes need?
Triathletes seem to love their toys and gadgets! Whether it’s the latest gauge for the bike, the highest-tech running show on the market, or a SwiMP3 player for swimming, part of the fun of this sport seems to be collecting the latest and greatest in equipment. But what do you really need for swimming? Not [...]
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