Forum: Freestyle
04-08-2013
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Jim,
Thanks so much for your reply. You...
Jim,
Thanks so much for your reply. You answered a lot of my questions. To the point of hindering excretion, it was the second of your answers to which I was alluding. Just wondering if the...
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Forum: Freestyle
04-07-2013
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
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Forum: Freestyle
04-06-2013
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,110
Been Gone Awhile
My it has been a long time and not even sure where to start this post. I am posting in freestyle as this is where I have been most active in the past.
Due to a diagnosis of bladder cancer last...
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Forum: Swim Your Way to Health
02-13-2013
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Replies: 35
Views: 21,904
Aging Means What
Having been gone from this forum for some time and not been in the water now for months, this forum has been very interesting. While facing a major surgery this Monday, and having no idea how long or...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-11-2013
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,596
Progress.
My goal was to accomplish a 10k swim which would mean two laps around a beautiful glacial formed lake in WI. After the minor set back due to finger amputation I knew it was not going to happen.
I...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-06-2013
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,567
Good Question
I don't have an answer although logic tells me you are on to something. I find it more comforting to swim with lane lines. Swimming in a pool with no bottom markings and ropes is disconcerting to...
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Forum: Freestyle
02-05-2013
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,596
Listen To Your Body
Good Morning To All
I have been gone from the site for some time and have pondered if it is even appropriate to post the following, and if so where. The following is being written with the hope that...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-25-2012
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Replies: 119
Views: 56,490
I Tried It.
Charles, Andy
I tried it, unmitigated disaster. Having followed this thread with great interest, bottom line being I don't understand what is happening with this movement. I never expected to be...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-23-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,339
Kiss
The acronym, Keep It Simple Stupid, for those who are not familiar, has become a major force in my life. Thirty plus years ago my life was a complex web of trying to figure it all out. Post getting...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-19-2012
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Replies: 119
Views: 56,490
Yup Need To Try This
Due to illness I've not been in the pool for almost three weeks. Hope to jump back in tomorrow and get a good week in before surgery next Friday, takes me out another week or two. I have watched this...
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Forum: Freestyle
10-02-2012
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Replies: 97
Views: 25,092
Maybe Get It
Coach Suzzane
"Charles...to help you understand the 10/2 , 9/3 , 8/4 references, it refers to the direction the elbow is pointing with regard to the vertical plane being noon/6, the horizontal...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-26-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,941
Video
Sherry,
Don't know if it just my system, bot unable to upload video with the link you posted.
Swim Silent and Be Well
Westy
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Forum: Freestyle
09-24-2012
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Replies: 57
Views: 20,200
Terms of use
GaryF's most recent post gets to the point of what to expect for the dollar.
To the question of drills, to my knowledge there is no copyright on specific sequences or practices. They surly can be...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-24-2012
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Replies: 57
Views: 20,200
Thoughts On Coaching
Being in the youth of my senior years much has been learned through the first sixty-five years of my life. I hope the following thoughts on coaching stimulate discussion.
Just what is coaching?...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-17-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,270
Saline vs Chlorine
My swims are in both saline and choline pools. Yes I do notice a difference, I've also been told that it is all in my head because the saline concentration is so slight.
I will leave that debate to...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-15-2012
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,153
Thanks
Bx,
Thanks for the post, your words will help others understand we are not all naturally gifted. I commend you for doing it your way, many of the issues you speak of, have been sticking points in my...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-13-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,262
Don't equate floating and moving comfortably on...
Don't equate floating and moving comfortably on your back with being able to do the same while face down. Two completely different animals. I would suggest if you are at ease on your back use that as...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
09-12-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,486
Very Informative Feedback
Thanks to all for the comments:
Andy, first out of water finished 7th overall. 2500 deep water start from a distance looks like thousands of seagulls taking off. With this venue spectators are...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
09-11-2012
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,486
Ironman Open Water
The Wisconsin Ironman was held this past Saturday, September 9th. Twenty-five hundred participants, yes that is 2500, mass open water start. It never ceases to amaze me that more participants are not...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-03-2012
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,567
What to do???
So much advice and many suggestions. They are all well intended and can be useful, ONLY if you have what Andy writes of in his last post. What sort of learner are you?
Step back and find where you...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-01-2012
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,567
Wow Really
"Surely there is not much difference between swimming with a wetsuit and without."
Swim Silent and Be Well
Westy
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Forum: Freestyle
09-01-2012
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,567
Just some observations
IMHO the lead swimmer does exhibit a lot of TI characteristics. The head lift sure appears to be an OW thing.
I would like to qualify the following with I am not a coach. Just can not get too...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-31-2012
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Replies: 119
Views: 56,490
Food for thought.
I found the following quote by Charles very interesting and informative. I have been wondering if this is not one of the causes for hamstring cramps during long periods of OW swims. Fact is my hip...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-25-2012
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Replies: 7
Views: 7,456
Bio Compass
Swimming straight is all about stroke symmetry. I don't know anyone who can swim straight for great distances without sighting. Just a matter of degree as to how often, so the quick solution is...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-25-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,914
Carlos,
A special welcome to the forum, would...
Carlos,
A special welcome to the forum, would you be willing to share some of your bio and swimming history with us? What are your goals and challenges as you progress forward.
Swim Silent and Be...
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