In my recent post about paddles, a tri coach left this comment about using paddles to develop proper technique: Nice post, Carol. IMO paddles are best used in training to perfect two subtle details of form: 1) a full reach, without dropping the wrist–if you do, the paddles’ increased surface area causes you to instantly, [...]
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OMG – three swimming posts in a row. Someone take my temperature! Yesterday when I was swimming I was vaguely aware of a bubble of air trapped under my latex swim cap. I’ve noticed this in the past, but typically ignore it and keep swimming. For some reason, yesterday I decided to stop and fix [...]
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Another swimming post! I use swim paddles during the off season to maintain the muscle mass in my upper body. I have to confess that this is mostly for reasons of vanity, as I like having nicely toned arms and shoulders. My swim workout today included a pyramid: 3×400, 3×300, 3×200 yards, negative split, every [...]
The Raleigh Area Master’s Swim team occasionally offers free swim stroke clinics. I’ve been wanting to go to one, so I periodically check their website; they have one coming up on Saturday, January 12, 2008. I’m planning to go to it. More info & Directions. I don’t write much about swimming because nothing exciting (good [...]
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Update Aug 6, 2007:? The wetsuit I bought was awesome!? It felt like it had much more buoyancy than my old Xterra suit. ? It’s a Quinta Roo Ultrafull.? Not sure if it’s thicker neoprene, or because of the arms…?? Anyway, it really did make a difference in my swimming speed and efficiency.? I swam [...]
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