I swam into this fascinating paradox early last year when passing through San Francisco and stopped by my favorite swimming hole at Aquatic Park to go for a short cold water swim.
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The water temp that day a balmy …
I retired after thirty years in the US Navy and have been involved in three areas of Navy Diving. I was a member of SEAL Teams TWO and SIX; a Hardhat Diving Officer and Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer.
During …
Introduction
Every endurance sport has its specific “dilemma” – or challenge – to solve if you want to maximize your efficiency. And in each sport that dilemma involves your relationship with gravity. In this discussion, I will …
I have filmed a short presentation where I give you my top 3 freestyle swim tips that you can incorporate quickly right now to change your swimming for the better. I have given a similar presentation at several triathlons and …
The Cyclist’s Dilemma
Introduction:
Every endurance sport has its specific “dilemma” – or challenge – to solve if you want to maximize your efficiency. And in each sport that dilemma involves your relationship with gravity. In …
Swimming has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember. Fortunately as a swim Coach, I possess very distinct memories of the fears I had and what worked for me as a young child learning …
Exercise: Lethal or Life-Enhancing?
Introduction:
Recently the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled “One Running Shoe in the Grave” about the deleterious effects of high-exertion and/or high-mileage running. While the article addressed running specifically, it …
Sounds like a book title and I think I could probably write much on the subject(s) in the future 
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I have just finished reading a fascinating book entitled ‘Bounce’ by Matthew Syed. It is quite a provocative work which explores the links between so-called talent and success in many fields but especially in sports people. The conventional wisdom being …