Forum: Freestyle
02-01-2013
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,150
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
01-30-2013
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,893
Malta & Croatia
Are there any known spots for OWS in Malta? I'm headed there in late October, but it still seems to be warm enough.
I'm planning on visiting Croatia (Brac and Povia) before or after. Any...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-30-2013
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,298
i love the leg compression you get out of a...
i love the leg compression you get out of a suit...albeit wetsuit or legskin. i have TYR tracer light tights and really like swimming in them, but like several people have stated I cannot use them...
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Forum: Freestyle
01-26-2013
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,150
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Forum: Freestyle
12-31-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,540
2012 Swim Goal - check! 2013 ?
3 miles non-stop yesterday! No flip turns, soft push off, in 1:44:10. I know it is not the fastest swim in the world, but it felt good and I held form much better than ever. Speed isnt my goal...for...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
12-23-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,757
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Forum: Freestyle
12-16-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,575
I swim with my eyes closed all the time. In a...
I swim with my eyes closed all the time. In a lake, I can never see anything anyways, so I took to keeping my head down and eyes closed (especially once I'm about 1/4 mile out and settling...
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
12-14-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,757
To Mat..
If I can ever find a job there, you've instantly convinced me to move! How's the swimming in Croatia? I have some family there. Hmmm....
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
12-11-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,757
Thanks for sharing
Richard - thanks for sharing those memories. Your story starts to bring back all sorts of great childhood remberancea of the beach, learning to swim& bodysurfing.
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
12-10-2012
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,757
My first ocean swim
It was Probably not the best way to attempt my first open ocean swim. I'm on a business trip to Cancun Mexico and decided to swim along the shore this afternoon. The water temperature was perfect but...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-28-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
Same link? Hehe. You know you're tired...
Same link? Hehe. You know you're tired when...
Thank you for all the input. I really appreciate it.
You gave me lots to work on, especially the body rotation.
I will work on that and repost...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-28-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
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Forum: Freestyle
09-28-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
Any other feedback?
I'm curious if I should be...
Any other feedback?
I'm curious if I should be rolling more into my streamline.
Also, very interested Andy's comment on the arm being too straight...should it be flexed more?
Lastly, I've read...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-26-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
Thanks for the advice.
My 2bk is miserable, so...
Thanks for the advice.
My 2bk is miserable, so I'm hoping for some training on that. It's more like a right-side favored 2bk. I do well if I just let my legs trail, but without some pace they are...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-26-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
One quick note...you might notice the poor...
One quick note...you might notice the poor flexibility in my right shoulder, as my arm does not come as high. I severely broke it when I was younger And cannot rotate it much more than you see. I've...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-26-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,233
review my video - help my TI
it's ugly...but i'm hoping you can offer tips and suggestions.
now 10 months of reviewing TI videos, but my first workshop is coming up. I'd like to refine some of the basics before getting...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-11-2012
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Replies: 31
Views: 12,430
are you enjoying the swimming?
Smat - i must confess that i had the same frustration for some time. I am new to swimming (other than as a kid in a pool or lake) and found myself quickly excelling with TI.
then i hit a plateau. ...
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Forum: O2 in H20: Breathing Skills
09-07-2012
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Replies: 40
Views: 36,119
nodding
personally, i found "nodding" to be my best training for breathing. it wasn't so much of when i took a breath (2, 3 or 4 strokes), but i lacked comfort in getting to the air.
by nodding toward the...
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Forum: Freestyle
09-07-2012
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,455
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Forum: Outside the Box: Open Water Swimming
09-06-2012
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,041
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2012
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,990
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,158
hang in there....more time in the water, the...
hang in there....more time in the water, the better. but don't make it all about drills. just learn to get comfortable, relax, float and breathe. it will make your time much more enjoyable.
if...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-21-2012
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,990
Just a quick suggestion. Though it might be...
Just a quick suggestion. Though it might be considered by some as a "cheat", i think it's most important that you enjoy your time in the water and not have to always worry about the struggle. Go out...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-19-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,158
Relax and breath
Ive been swimming TI for 9 months. Started swimmimg 1+ miles only about two months ago. For me, it was all about learning to relax, balance and finally breath properly.
I was a one length monster...
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Forum: Freestyle
08-17-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,158
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