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Countdown...

runningpigeon wrote 1 day ago: Looking at my calendar, Ironman 70.3 Exmoor is four weeks away and Ironman UK Bolton is a mere ten w … more →

Tags: Week-by-Week, Age Groupers, Cambridge, Cycling, foor, Grendon Sprint Triathlon, Huub, Oxford, Race Day

Why would you swim in cold water?

wanakasigns wrote 1 day ago: Shucks!!……. He’s nailed it (even though I wear a wet suit) Why would you swim in c … more →

Tags: Worldwide articles, Lake swimming, cold water, Lone Swimmer

20 Questions : US Open water Champ Alex Meyer

ZwemZa wrote 1 day ago: Alex Meyer As we approach World Championship Trials next month, it seems like a good time to take a … more →

Tags: 2012 Summer Olympics, Alex Meyer, barcelona, Fran Crippen, London, Olympic, united states, world championship

Burnell finishes top Brit in Portugal1 comment

ZwemZa wrote 1 day ago: Jack Burnell : image jackburnell.co.za British Open Water swimmers took part in the Portuguese Open … more →

Tags: beckenham, Boldmere, Craig Hamilton, Montemor o Velho, Sheffield, Universiade, University of Stirling, World University Games

Open Water Swim Clinics - New Video! 6 comments

Mike wrote 2 days ago: We are doing a ton of work within Ironman training and the more I think about it, the more I believe … more →

Tags: Ironman, anxiety, better swimming in open water, Clinic, getting faster in open water, Ironman training, relaxing in open water, swim clinics, swimming stronger and faster in open water

RACE REPORT - Crosby Lakeside Aquathlon (750m swim - 5k run) 19/05/13

robdart wrote 2 days ago: I decided to enter this race about 4 weeks before race day. I had noticed that the Aquathlon World C … more →

Tags: Race Reports, Swimming, swim, Running, Fitness, health, aquathlon, RUN, Crosby Aquathlon 2013

First outdoor dip

goneforadip wrote 2 days ago: Well the water was warm enough. .. apparently! You don’t know what 11ºC feeels like until you … more →

Tags: cold water, Great Salford Swim, Salford Docks

Back in open water8 comments

Mo wrote 2 days ago: I had my first open water swim of the year yesterday. I’d had my doubts about swimming in open … more →

Tags: Swimming, Blue Lagoon, Temperature, wetsuit

2013 US Open Water Championships wrap

ZwemZa wrote 2 days ago: Hungary’s Eva Risztova, left, celebrates her win in the Women’s 10-kilometer swimming ma … more →

Tags: Alex Meyer, Andrew Gemmell, barcelona, Christine Jennings, Eva Fabian, haley anderson, Sean Ryan, united states

5 tips to acclimate to open water swimming

ZwemZa wrote 2 days ago: For many first-time triathletes an open water swim can be intimidating. With no pool-bottom stripes … more →

Tags: open water swimming, Sport, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Swimming Pool, Triathlon, Water Sports, wetsuit

race report: HITS Grand Junction Oly

treadmillconfessional wrote 3 days ago: It might only come out once, so savor it, people: Mr. Prepared was right. Alright, now that we have … more →

Tags: Racing, Triathlon, biking, Family, Running, Goals, blog of impossible things, cold shower therapy, Highline State Park

Gemmell, Anderson win US 5km titles at Castic Lake

ZwemZa wrote 3 days ago: Hungary’s Eva Risztova, left, celebrates her win in the Women’s 10-kilometer swimming ma … more →

Tags: Alex Meyer, Andrew Gemmell, barcelona, castaic lake, Christine Jennings, Eva Fabian, haley anderson, united states

A wonderful weekend in the Lakes...

ellathemermaid wrote 3 days ago: A picture tells a thousand words… so here are some pictures … more →

Tags: Training, Windermere, derwent water, lake district, Manchester Triathlon Club

A Moving Target1 comment

februaryson wrote 3 days ago: Having nearly hit my goal weight for the year, I’ve decided to adjust it. I’m currently … more →

Tags: Journal Entry, SCUBA, Triathlon, Climbing, Russia, Prague, Rolling Stones, Chicago, Cycling

Chilly swim1 comment

1000kmstowindermere wrote 4 days ago: I got in the lake again today. As promised last week I went wetsuit free, even though it was colder … more →

Tags: Swimming, Open Water, cold, Chilly

USA Open water championships 10km wrap

ZwemZa wrote 5 days ago: Christine Jennings Christine Jennings (Longmont, Colo.) and Alex Meyer (Ithaca, N.Y.) won the 10-kil … more →

Tags: Alex Meyer, Andrew Gemmell, castaic lake, Christine Jennings, Eva Fabian, FINA World Aquatics Championships, Saint Petersburg, Sean Ryan

Alex Meyer claims US 10km title

ZwemZa wrote 5 days ago: Alex Meyer : image swimacrossamerica.org Alex Meyer appeared to bide his time through 9900 meters of … more →

Tags: Alex Meyer, Andrew Gemmell, Georgia, meyer, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Sean Ryan, University of Michigan, USA Swimming

Jennings claims US 10km title to book spot to Barcelona

ZwemZa wrote 5 days ago: Christine Jennings : image courtesy of: Peter H. Bick Christine Jennings won what will be regarded a … more →

Tags: barcelona, Fina, FINA World Aquatics Championships, FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships, FINA World Swimming Championship, Shanghai, South Africa, united states

Guest post from Sharlene1 comment

Sarah Argles wrote 6 days ago: I think it goes without saying that I’m incredibly proud to be part of ‘Leuteamia’ (although in my h … more →

Tags: leukaemia, AML, Leukemia, Triathlon, Swimming, Triathlon Training, Noodle Soup, cooking


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