I was introduced to Sumarpo on Instagram. The company's marketing person reached out to me and asked me to review the women's Vanguard 5.0mm Yamamoto SCS Wetsuit. After looking at how inexpensive it was, I really didn't think I would like it. But once I tried it, I LOVED IT!...
Gifts for Runners and Triathletes | KTTAPE
KTTape is a great company that has more products than you count. It was best known for the KTTape for injury recovery. I've been using KTTape for years when my Achilles flares up. So, if you have a runner or triathlete that you want to buy a gift for this...
Last Days of Open Water Swimming for the Season
Last year, my open water season ended during the first week in November. At that time, the water was getting just too cold, even with a thermal wetsuit, booties, a hoodie, and gloves. This year, it was cut short because of the need for meniscus surgery. I swam until October...
Learn to Swim Faster with Karlyn Pipes
Karlyn Pipes is the fastest US Master Swimmer in the world. She's broken numerous records and has won several awards. She is also a triathlete. Find out what Karlyn does differently and how you can benefit on this webinar.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpwbbkHfLXw&t=3s
Dryland Training to Swim More Efficiently
If you can't get to the pool, the pool is closed, or even if you can swim in a pool, this video will supplement your pool training. Here, Coach Tim Delss of CBMultiSport and head coach of WeREndurance, will show you how. He offers tips and techniques on how to...
I’ve Been Getting Strange Comments at the Pool
Since being back at the pool a couple of weeks now, people have been standing over my lane. When I stop my workout and turn off my headphones, I say, "hi," and the other swimmers look at me and say, "I just wanted to say hello." It's very nice but...
Best Cheap Wetsuit | Sumarpo Wetsuit
Throughout my triathlon journey, I have tried some very expensive wetsuits that cost in the range of $1,000 to $1,500. Recently, I sampled the women's Vanguard 5.0mm Yamamoto SCS Wetsuit made by SUMARPO. The cost of the highest-end wetsuit was just under $400. When I was approached by the company,...
Freestyle Swimming Broken Down Step by Step
In this video, Nina Rangelova Sadauskas of Delfina Swim shares with us her freestyle swimming technique broken down step-by-step. Nina was in the Olympics three times for her freestyle swimming. She competed for the Bulgaria team and broke Bulgarian records for her speed! Find out how you can become a faster...
Custom Goggles
When I saw that TheMagic5 made custom-fitting goggles, I got excited. I've been using the Sable Goggles for years and love them but perhaps, a custom-fit would be beneficial to me. The process I downloaded TheMagic5 app. The app scanned my face by me turning to either side a couple...
Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim
I never swam in High School or College. I never swam period. Anything athletic was not for me. But when I turned 53, instead of buying a motorcycle and riding the Pacific Coast Highway, I decided to learn how to swim, bike, and run and do my first triathlon. Now,...