Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
01-25-2018
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,683
Even when swimming in open water in an area you...
Even when swimming in open water in an area you know please make sure you either A. Have a swim buddy that can come along with you, preferably a more experienced swimmer or B. Swim perpendicular to...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
05-22-2013
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Replies: 39
Views: 17,617
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
05-03-2013
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,169
I'm Back :-)
Hi Folks,
Thanks for the concern. I took a long layoff from swimming (no open water or pool) for five months. Then on the 22nd of April I got suited up and hopped back into the 53F waters of San...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-12-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,668
Ingrained, congratulations on your...
Ingrained, congratulations on your accomplishment! What Alcatraz swim did you do? By that I mean, The Alcatraz Challenge, Alcatraz Invitational another? Just curious. I've swum from The Rock before...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
09-07-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,367
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
08-09-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,983
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Forum: Freestyle
08-07-2012
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,265
Buddhisim, Mindfulness and TI; Its Just Practice!
On October 8th of this year I will celebrate 5 years of not only swimming but TI swimming. It has been a long interesting journey thus far. Over the years I purposefully concentrated on one or two...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
07-13-2012
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,673
Just a quick thought on this question of stroke...
Just a quick thought on this question of stroke tempo and 2bk vs flutter. Are you all approaching this from a wetsuit perspective or swimming "naked" i.e. without a wetsuit. I swim without one year...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
07-09-2012
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,040
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Forum: Freestyle
06-29-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,809
Both Katie and Andy give great advice. You need...
Both Katie and Andy give great advice. You need to build up to the distance but with proper TI technique (no matter how slow) you can do it. To be honest it is going to come down to a mental battle....
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Forum: Swimming In Triathlon
05-30-2012
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,650
finding the right goggles that work for you is...
finding the right goggles that work for you is most important. No one set works for everyone as Coach Dave has stated with respect to the Seal Masks. Find ones that adhere to your face and fit best....
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
05-30-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,446
85f???!!!
85F?!!! Naw, way too warm for me :)
Keep swimming and hope the event goes well!
Naji
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Forum: Links and References
05-19-2012
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,817
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Forum: Freestyle
05-16-2012
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,257
I think the decision your making is sound and...
I think the decision your making is sound and wise. There will be time to do the Olympic distance another day. That being said, the 400 meter swim is no joke. I swim open water year round and no two...
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Forum: Links and References
05-11-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,932
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Forum: Links and References
05-11-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,932
Podcast Interview w/Naji ALi
Hey All,
A buddy of mine interviewed me for his podcast and recently posted it on his site. You can access the interview by clicking here...
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Forum: Find a TI Training Buddy
05-08-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,183
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
04-19-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,123
Terry come out to my neck of the woods and you...
Terry come out to my neck of the woods and you can either swim with me in 53F water (as of this week it rose 1 degree woo hoo!), or we can go up to Tahoe and swim with Karen Rogers (Remember her?)...
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Forum: Swimming In Triathlon
04-17-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,209
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Forum: Favorite Practices and Sets
03-17-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,989
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Forum: Freestyle
03-14-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,643
Gain,
Ideally your fingers should barely be...
Gain,
Ideally your fingers should barely be clearing the water. As Terry has mentioned, and you quoted, the arm weighs 10x as much lifted above the surface. So, since you want to conserve energy...
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Forum: Freestyle
03-07-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,369
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Forum: Freestyle
03-03-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,636
First off welcome to the TI forum and to Ti in...
First off welcome to the TI forum and to Ti in general. The following things are jumped out at me.
1) Your recovery arm is crossing the center line causing your body to fishtail. Try to keep your...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
02-18-2012
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Replies: 7
Views: 22,029
Caronis,
I say go without a wetsuit, but that's...
Caronis,
I say go without a wetsuit, but that's just me. But if you do go that route, Sports Basement has a nice selection of wetsuits and the earlier you get in and get acclimated to the water the...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
02-12-2012
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Replies: 22
Views: 13,654
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