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Bad Workouts Breed Success – How to Make it Happen

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 …

The Hidden Beauty of “Failed” Workouts – The Dance

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

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 …

Preparing to Escape from Alcatraz

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. …

Putting on Your Wetsuit

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 …

An Uncluttered Approach to Stroke Shaping

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 …

Patient TI Practice Pays off with PRs

The lack of swimmers in the lap pool was a bit unsettling this afternoon, but I certainly wasn’t going to complain. I like quiet, peaceful environments, and I like having a lane to myself. I was in the middle of …

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Professional Associations
·     Total Immersion Sr. Coach
·     American Swim Coach Association Level III
·     Tri Wisconsin
Current Certifications
·     Red Cross Lifeguard Training & First Aid
·     Red Cross Standard First Aid
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