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Swimming Miscellanea
Now, I'm sure this guy isn't a U.S. Masters Swimmer (we wouldn't do such things, right?!)... but you have to wonder what was up with the Speedo... spotted in today's news:
A burglary suspect wearing only a Speedo-style swimsuit has been arrested in Connecticut after a police dog tracked him down and bit him on the leg. Police say they spotted the suspect in East Hartford on Thursday wearing the bathing suit and holding a toolbox that had been stolen from a truck. They say he tried to steal several vehicles and also took items from them.
Police say he tried to run from them, but a police dog found him hiding behind a car. He was being held after ...
After my first attempt at a triathlon a couple of years ago, I realized I could use a little help with my swimming skills. I found the nearest swimming pool and signed up for a Masters Swimming 101 course. I was fortunate enough to have found great coaches at the Tuolumne County Aquatics Center. My 101 coach - Dave Fairfield - has an infectious and genuine enthusiasm, a good-hearted nature, and he is one very big reason I signed up to become a U.S. Masters Swimmer. He continues to teach at the pool and is never too busy to offer support, instruction and encouragement to new swimmers and long-time athletes alike. I ran into him at the pool today and snapped ...
Time your swimming practices, your bike rides and your training runs well this weekend!
There was an epic battle in the Tour de France on Mt. Ventoux today. (No spoilers here – but let me say YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!)
The Ironman World Championships from Kona, Hawaii, is being replayed on television later today.
NBC will show live swimming from the World Aquatics Championships in Rome on Sunday morning.
And be sure to check out US Masters Swimming - Southern Pacific Masters Swimming Long Course Championships - live on the internet at http://www.liveswim.net It will be available on video-on-demand after Sunday.
Here we are, awaiting instructions from our USMS coach...
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Today's Masters Swimming warm up?
Fins on... 400 yards, 50 kick/50 swim - your choice... Go!
I ran into someone on Twitter who is about to sign up for her first sprint triathlon. She is a bit apprehensive about the swim portion, as it will not be in a pool. She’s doesn't have experience with open water swimming.
I'm not a professional by any means, but if I could, I would tell her this…
The first rule about swimming in open water is that you should always swim with a partner when going into a lake or ocean - it should never be done alone!
Practice in the type of water you'll be swimming in for the swim leg of the triathlon. Lake? Ocean? River? ...
There is a wonderfully informative article in the NY Times, written by Gretchen Reynolds, discussing the real health issues of swimming in indoor pools.
According to the article, “Problems arise when chlorine mixes with proteins in the water, such as shredded skin or hair, creating chloramines. The more chlorine and the more protein you have in a pool the more chloramines. These toxic byproducts tend to settle just above the water’s surface — where swimmers breathe — and are inhaled deep into the lungs. “There are increasing numbers of studies that suggest that exposure to chloramines may have a major effect on bronchial health.”
The reports states that it is rare to see problems among the swimmers at ...
Posted by tracyb under
Swimming Miscellanea
I found the most interesting 'tweet' and link last night on Twitter! Check out this swimming pool art I found on the "If It's Hip, It's Here" blog.
This one is by Alan Brown:
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