I’m no swim coach, but I can tell you that the key for me was a drill where I turned my hips and glided as far as possible with one arm extended. My coach at the time talked about imagining you are reaching up to get something off a high shelf–you always turn your hips to get your body sideways and make yourself longer, and that’s what you want to do in the water with each stroke. Be as long as possible.
Thanks HM. The further away from the race I get, the happier I am with it. I’m actually more bummed because I don’t think I’m ready for 140.3 yet and still have some work to do at this distance. I’m lucky to have problems like that!
On the winds, yeah…it’s been east and west for the past few days. I watch them here (cool map).
I could have sworn they were out of the southwest for a solid week though. I’m prepared either way. I do laps around my neighborhood, and somehow the wind is always in my face.
Finally! The only thing that’s been keeping me here and suffering through 75 degree winters is the area’s numerous opportunities to play Old Boy rugby. Now Knoxville can offer me the chance to play rugby with 40 year old guys with wives, children and careers who somehow couldn’t find the time to make it to training and matches when they were 27, single and unemployed.
How about this…let me know what the schedule is…maybe one day we’ll have planes leaving here that will allow me to travel to wherever you no-loads enter a team.
They will no doubt be launching a iDefendYou bot a month later. It’s just like those anti-virus software companies who write all the viruses. What a racket!!!
I agree that what we are being presented is 100% partisan. And the “two sides” are basically arguing over which shade of red is more appropriate for new debt. Should we go only $x into the hole over the next y months? Or should we go 1.5x in the hole over the next 1.3y months?
Seriously? That’s what is causing division? This is nothing but theatre for the sake of appearing partisan.
How about a third option….stop going further into debt and start digging our way out of the debt we’ve accumulated. Of course, that’s completely off the table.
HealthFirst Olympic Distance…it’s this Sunday. First time I’ve ever done Oly distance–”where the swim matters”. You will have a blast. Of course, you won’t be as fast or handsome competing as your brother is.
Circle of Death Revised - Zombie Sprints
June 19th, 2012 at 10:15 pm1:03:41 – Made up some time on the sprints and pull ups.
New world record!
Triathlon Training–How to Finish a Half Ironman MY Way
June 7th, 2012 at 9:20 amHey Christopher…
I’m no swim coach, but I can tell you that the key for me was a drill where I turned my hips and glided as far as possible with one arm extended. My coach at the time talked about imagining you are reaching up to get something off a high shelf–you always turn your hips to get your body sideways and make yourself longer, and that’s what you want to do in the water with each stroke. Be as long as possible.
Circle of Death Revised - Zombie Sprints
June 5th, 2012 at 11:09 am1:13:30.
Painin’.
2012 IM 70.3 FL - Haines City Race Report
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:05 amThanks…if there’d been no run I could have really blistered the bike. Who thought of putting a run at the end of these races?
2012 IM 70.3 FL - Haines City Race Report
May 23rd, 2012 at 8:03 amThanks HM. The further away from the race I get, the happier I am with it. I’m actually more bummed because I don’t think I’m ready for 140.3 yet and still have some work to do at this distance. I’m lucky to have problems like that!
Transition Practice Works...Who Would Have Thought?
May 22nd, 2012 at 11:48 pmRun got me. I was pretty conservative on the bike.
Practicing Race Plans In Training
May 12th, 2012 at 6:37 pmOn the winds, yeah…it’s been east and west for the past few days. I watch them here (cool map).
I could have sworn they were out of the southwest for a solid week though. I’m prepared either way. I do laps around my neighborhood, and somehow the wind is always in my face.
In The Best Shape Of My Life (Again)
May 12th, 2012 at 6:34 pmSo you are already committed, huh? I’m not going to think about it just yet. But I’m thinking about thinking about it for sure!
What I'd Do To Make Triathlon Participation Explode
February 20th, 2012 at 2:12 pmFinally! The only thing that’s been keeping me here and suffering through 75 degree winters is the area’s numerous opportunities to play Old Boy rugby. Now Knoxville can offer me the chance to play rugby with 40 year old guys with wives, children and careers who somehow couldn’t find the time to make it to training and matches when they were 27, single and unemployed.
How about this…let me know what the schedule is…maybe one day we’ll have planes leaving here that will allow me to travel to wherever you no-loads enter a team.
An Interesting Question, An Interesting Answer
August 18th, 2011 at 12:59 pmThey will no doubt be launching a iDefendYou bot a month later. It’s just like those anti-virus software companies who write all the viruses. What a racket!!!
How The Ames Debate Could Have Been Won
August 16th, 2011 at 7:41 amFar out.
How The Ames Debate Could Have Been Won
August 12th, 2011 at 9:31 amInteresting perspective. If what you are saying is true, Rick Santorum will mop up the floor with all of them on Saturday.
What Would You Do If You Hit Your Debt Ceiling?
July 29th, 2011 at 7:30 pmI agree that what we are being presented is 100% partisan. And the “two sides” are basically arguing over which shade of red is more appropriate for new debt. Should we go only $x into the hole over the next y months? Or should we go 1.5x in the hole over the next 1.3y months?
Seriously? That’s what is causing division? This is nothing but theatre for the sake of appearing partisan.
How about a third option….stop going further into debt and start digging our way out of the debt we’ve accumulated. Of course, that’s completely off the table.
What Would You Do If You Hit Your Debt Ceiling?
July 29th, 2011 at 6:54 pmWow. Where to start?
Hey...I Know That Dude!
July 24th, 2011 at 10:24 pmHeh…I don’t really know much about this story, but it reminded me of a few funny things.:-)
(GooglePlus != Twitter) && (GooglePlus != Facebook)
July 24th, 2011 at 8:18 pmIf you read all of that and aren’t a nerd, you’ve missed your calling.
My latest great idea
July 11th, 2011 at 4:24 pmI wouldn’t dream of taking on such an endeavor without your talents!
My latest great idea
July 11th, 2011 at 3:36 pmJust trying to contribute to our culture!
Link Dump Obsession With Ditching Facebook
July 6th, 2011 at 2:56 pmHehe…glad I made someone chuckle. I have my moments. They are few and far between, but I have them.
I'm reading-- May 24th through June 9th
June 13th, 2011 at 8:33 pmHeh. I can’t read through the Switches without constantly being reminded of experiences playing rugby–no doubt that’s what happened to you. You may like this one too: http://artofmanliness.com/2010/12/09/5-lessons-rugby-taught-me-about-fatherhood/
End Of The Food Pyramid
June 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 amYep…one big joke.
Triathlon Training–How to Finish a Half Ironman MY Way
May 4th, 2011 at 11:49 amThanks for taking the time to read, Todd! And good luck with your race in June!!!
Ron Paul Running!
April 27th, 2011 at 10:40 amHaha…working on coming back from an injury. I’m nowhere near almost there.
My Triathlon Packing Plan
October 1st, 2010 at 2:48 pmHealthFirst Olympic Distance…it’s this Sunday. First time I’ve ever done Oly distance–”where the swim matters”. You will have a blast. Of course, you won’t be as fast or handsome competing as your brother is.
The Allure Of Radio Shack
September 9th, 2010 at 9:23 amMaybe, but guess who doesn’t even sell cycling computers.