Swimming and Running in Vail, Colorado Last month, I spent a weekend in Vail, Colorado. My cousin was getting married and we all stayed at the Westin in Beaver Creek, right outside of Vail. Since we came in late Friday night, we had two days. On Saturday evening, there was...
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea
Swimming in the Tyrrhenian Sea I went on a 10-day cruise around the Italian peninsular and then finished off the trip by going to Sorrento, near the Amalfi Coast. I was on a mission to get some open water swimming in, so I brought my long sleeve ROKA suit, my...
How to Improve Your Swim Stroke
How to Improve Your Swim Stroke Barbara Cronin-Stagnati is an exceptional swimmer and often podiums at most events. Here she teaches us how to improve our stroke and become stronger swimmers. It's a must watch!
Swim Speed Secrets by Sheila Taormina
Swim Speed Secrets by Sheila Taormina The other day, someone asked me "what is your strongest discipline?" I didn't know how to answer him. My first thought, none because all three are hard and to master all three feels impossible when you only have seven days in a week to...
Guppy Challenge Week 4 – 30 x 50 yard Swims
Guppy Challenge Week 4 - 30 x 50 yard Swims Thanks to Slowswitch.com, I've been following the "Guppy Challenge" as per my coach's request. Now I'm on week four and boy are my latts killing me! The first few weeks weren't easy and the workout seems to be getting harder,...
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business By Roger Kahn I started swimming competitively over 50 years ago, and have always used my participation in sports, and my efforts to compete at a high level, as a blueprint for my performance in business. What one does to be successful...
Deep End of the Pool Workouts Book Review
Deep End of the Pool Workouts Book Review Jeff Galloway has been saying for years to do deep pool workouts to help you become a stronger and faster runner. So, when the opportunity came up to review the Deep End of the Pool Workouts - No-Impact Interval Training and Strength...
Swimming at Robert Moses State Park
Swimming at Robert Moses State Park I've been training for triathlons for nearly three years and every year since I started, I look forward to the day that Bryan Krut of Open Water Swim LI announces the Robert Moses swim at sunset. First off, if you don't know how to...
First Open Water Swim of the Season
First Open Water Swim of the Season From October through June, if you're a triathlete and if you live in the North East, you tend to swim in a pool. I've been going to the Nassau County Aquatic Center all season. I really enjoy it there because there are a...
Today When I Was Swimming…
Today when I was swimming... It took me a long time to get into the water. I sat at the edge of the pool, with my feet dangling in the water. I couldn't get myself to go in. I had every excuse telling me not to go - it's too...