Swimming is a crucial component of triathlon training, and having a well-rounded swim workout routine can make a significant difference in your performance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, incorporating these exercises into your training regimen will help you improve your technique, build endurance, and enhance your...
The Swim Prescription by Alexander Hutchison, Ph.D.
Throughout my whole life, I always looked to the water to help calm my mind. It also offered me a feeling of relaxation. Once I learned to swim in my later years, I realized that swimming made me feel better both mentally and physically. About The Swim Prescription The book,...
I Said the “F” Word in the Pool Today
I started training for the Cross Bay Swim in April. My coach has been gradually building up the swims and before the scheduled swim in July, I was up to nearly 20,000 yards a week! Later, the swim was rescheduled to August 12. I was absolutely exhausted. Between not sleeping...
Bathing Caps by Raebabes
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that when it comes to small businesses, I like to cover them. It's so hard for the small business owner to get publicity and therefore, I am more than happy to provide through this blog. RaeBabes is a...
Competing in the Swimming Pool
As you know, I rejoined Lifetime Fitness in Garden City. I joined to use the pool. As I've been going there, I realize that people are competing against me in the lanes next to me. I know that must sound strange. But, when I get into the pool and start...
Diving into Estate Planning by Deanna Eble
Well, if 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be prepared for everything. As we dive into the new norm of triathlon, we are getting more and more creative. But, with that creativity comes some risk. With swimming pools closed, more and more of us are...
My First 2-Mile Swim…
I signed up for the Maggie Fischer Memorial Swim. After not being able to swim in the pools for months and first getting into the open water in June, I opted not to do the swim. (It was later canceled because of the weather.) On a Mission But, I was...
Chaya – A Film About Swimmers of Color
I never thought swimming was a predominantly "white" sport. But after watching Chaya - The Black Line, a film produced in 2016 that highlights great swimmers, I learned more about the sport than I have in the last few years I've been swimming. I was introduced to the film by...
The Joy of Swimming Review
If you're looking for a thoughtful gift for either someone you know who loves swimming or a gift for yourself, The Joy of Swimming, an Inspired Collection of Quotations for Those Who Love to Swim, is for you. I love swimming. It makes me feel a sense of freedom when...
Swimming in Tobay Beach – Bay Side
There are groups of people who go out to Tobay Beach on the Bay side nearly every day during the summer. When the sun rises, most go out at 5:30 am, but as the sun comes up later, 6:30 am is our time to swim. If you've never seen swimmers...