When you first begin to learn about triathlons and start training, one of the things that come up in addition to getting a wetsuit is also getting a swim skin. But why do you need a swimskin if you have a wetsuit? Warm Water If the water is warmer than...
Roka Pro Vent Mesh Backpack for Swimmers
Getting the right backpack for swimming is often difficult. Some don't have a place for a water bottle. Others don't have a front pouch to hold goggles, earplugs, nose plugs, and headphones. I am very particular when it comes to mesh backpacks. I want them to be a certain way...
First Swim After the COVID-19 Lockdown
Since all the pools are still closed and New York is finally starting to open, I decided to go to Tobay with my friend and training buddy, Ray, and attempt to swim. We met at 5:45 am and walked down to the water. Before I went to Tobay... When last...
Dryland Workouts When The Pools are Closed
Recently, I interviewed Megan Cameron of MC Swim Coaching in Missouri. Megan has a competitive swimming background with year-round USA swim teams. When her daughters started swimming, she rediscovered her love for the sport! Who is Megan Cameron? She currently trains and competes in USMS as well as triathlon, including...
An Inside Look Into Roka
While I was in Austin, I had the opportunity to meet with the folks at ROKA and get a tour of their office for an inside look. The first thing that impressed me was seeing a tri kit worn by Gwen Jorgensen at the 2016 Olympics, the year she won...
What to Bring for a Pool Workout?
No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer, what to bring to the pool for a workout is very similar. Here's a checklist of what to bring for a pool workout: The Essentials: You may find this funny, but I can't tell you how many times I...
Six Items to Bring With You For Open Water Swimming
Although open water swimming has ended here in the North East, there are still plenty of places to go open water swimming around the country, particularly in the south. If you are new to triathlon training, then here are six items to bring with you for Open Water Swimming. 1....
How to Store Your Wetsuit in the Winter
I usually toss my wetsuit into a little bag and store it in the closet for the season, but recently, I started to do some research and learned that if you want your wetsuit to stay fresh and durable for seasons to follow, you must prep them for the winter....
How to Swim in Choppy Water
At the end of August on Long Island, it felt like fall had already started. I had a swim date to meet my friend, Lisa, at Tobay Beach, about five miles east of Jones Beach. When I got to the beach, I met another teammate, Peggy. Choppy Water "Wow, the...
Swimming in the Ocean
I don't typically swim in the ocean. I'm not sure why. Even as a kid, I didn't go past my waist. But swimming in the ocean gets you ready for any type of open water race you do, so when Barbara Cronin-Stagnari invited me to join her at Jones Beach,...