Tao of Triathlon
Movement patterns profoundly affect the brain’s function. Case in point: I practice T’ai Chi daily. Using a book briefly in the beginning to "estimate the basics", I have continued to practice and refine the movements on my …
Wow, what an experience. I am still absorbing the reality that I swam in the Escape from Alcatraz! It was the most challenging swim I’ve completed to date, even borders on an "extreme" swim. It is rewarding to be the …
Hello all. I just had an interesting ocean swim (2.5 miles) and wanted to share some of that experience and also get your input.s well.
Conditions: Myself and 2 others drove north 2.5 miles from Jax Pier for a …
After seven years of teaching TI Freestyle Workshops, I’ve learned I can nearly always recognize those swimmers who have prepared for the workshop by practicing with the guidance of the TI Easy Freestyle DVD. Here are the stroke characteristics …
My last blog post described an effort at a distance workout set that nearly ended in miserable failure and frustration. The workout was a tempo trainer based set aimed at building speed into shorter sets based on my performance in …
Interesting workout today. Felt initially frustrated, but upon reflection, I can see the silver lining, and realize that workouts like this are not only necessary, but if you don’t have them occasionally, you won’t make progress.
I decided to try …
TI Swimming and Wetsuits
As Total Immersion Swimmers, balance and streamlined body position are primary goals of our diligent practice towards efficient swimming. A result of this practice is getting our legs and torso horizontal – what we refer to …
As some of you know, I am swimming in a triathon relay in the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco, www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com. This is a 1.5 mile swim in mid-50s water, w/ a good chance of some chop, as well. …
PUCKER, PINCH AND PULL:
THE ART OF FITTING YOUR WETSUIT
Note: This essay originally appeared in late in Fall 2007 on Triathlete Magazine website.
You go to your favorite triathlon store or website. With your precious hard-earned money, you …
I only had 30 minutes to swim before the kids swim team practiced, luckily there was a lane open with no one swimming. Next to me as a guy about my age who looked serious…his form looked pretty good as …