Swimming with Team Total Training or TTT I swam with Magdalena Stovickova Skrine and Roy Lester for most of the winter. They coach at Eisenhower Park and it's conveniently located near my home. I never met Shawn Tannenbaum, the team's captain/coordinator, or Peter Venturra, the owner of Team Total Training (TTT)....
TYR Hurricane Cat 5 Sleeveless Review
My first wetsuit, which I bought from Runner's Edge in Farmingdale, Long Island, was a TYR Hurricane Category 5 wetsuit in black and red. (See story on buying a wetsuit.) As I wore it, I felt it was restricting. So I wanted to try out a TYR Hurricane Cat 5 sleeveless...
Swimming at Eisenhower Park’s Aquatic Center
I remember when Nassau County first opened the Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park on Long Island, NY. It felt like it was a couple of years ago but when I looked it up, it said it opened in 1998, that was nearly 20 years ago. (Boy, I'm getting old!) I...
It’s Off Season, So Why Am I Still Swimming?
Yes, it's off season, so why am I still swimming, you may ask? First off, I enjoy it. If you asked me two years ago if I enjoyed swimming, I would have looked at you as if you had three ears. I find swimming to be very relaxing and meditative....
My Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Adventure by Vicki Edwards
The eastern end of Long Island is flat. It is surrounded by water and it is my home. To travel across the country for a triathlon is an adventure. My adventure was Alcatraz. Training began in January for me as my goal is IM again this year in Louisville. The...
Is It Worth Going to Triathlon Camp?
When I first started to play golf, I went to golf camp up in Mt. Snow and had an amazing experience. So when the opportunity came up to go to triathlon camp with the All Women's Tri Team, I jumped at the opportunity. When I came back, everyone asked me,...
More Shoulder Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Swim Distance Chart for Racing and Training
Training for a triathlon requires a lot of hard work- especially when it comes to figuring out how distances relate in the pool and open water. Check out this handy swim distance chart to help convert distances for races and training in the pool. Sprint Distance TriathlonSwim distances will vary. Usual...
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Triathletes and Swimmers
Ready to take your triathlon training to the next level? These shoulder strengthening exercises for triathletes and swimmers will help you train to be stronger and faster in your next race. Join a Triathlete's Diary and our partner Sharon Levy of Excel Physical Therapy & Workout for a simple how-to!
Triathlon Race Checklist
I'm republishing this checklist because triathlon season is here and I, for one, find it very helpful. I hope you do too! Print out a few copies and check them off for your next race.... Good luck! Triathlon Gear Check List General ☐ Tri Shorts ☐ Tri Top ☐ Sports...