Guppy Challenge Week 4 - 30 x 50 yard Swims Thanks to Slowswitch.com, I've been following the "Guppy Challenge" as per my coach's request. Now I'm on week four and boy are my latts killing me! The first few weeks weren't easy and the workout seems to be getting harder,...
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business
A note from Roger Kahn on Swimming and Business By Roger Kahn I started swimming competitively over 50 years ago, and have always used my participation in sports, and my efforts to compete at a high level, as a blueprint for my performance in business. What one does to be successful...
Deep End of the Pool Workouts Book Review
Deep End of the Pool Workouts Book Review Jeff Galloway has been saying for years to do deep pool workouts to help you become a stronger and faster runner. So, when the opportunity came up to review the Deep End of the Pool Workouts - No-Impact Interval Training and Strength...
Swimming at Robert Moses State Park
Swimming at Robert Moses State Park I've been training for triathlons for nearly three years and every year since I started, I look forward to the day that Bryan Krut of Open Water Swim LI announces the Robert Moses swim at sunset. First off, if you don't know how to...
First Open Water Swim of the Season
First Open Water Swim of the Season From October through June, if you're a triathlete and if you live in the North East, you tend to swim in a pool. I've been going to the Nassau County Aquatic Center all season. I really enjoy it there because there are a...
Today When I Was Swimming…
Today when I was swimming... It took me a long time to get into the water. I sat at the edge of the pool, with my feet dangling in the water. I couldn't get myself to go in. I had every excuse telling me not to go - it's too...
Swimming in the Open Water in the Caribbean Water
Swimming in the Open Water in the Caribbean Water I love swimming in the open water, especially in the Caribbean waters where the clear blue turquoise engulfs my soul. I had two opportunities to swim in these waters recently – once in Bermuda and once in St. Maarten. After reading...
A One Mile Swim Race That Went Sour Or Did It?
This was a race I did in September 2016. It was my first 1 mile swim race. It didn't go well and that's why I thought it was important to republish. Find out what happened and what I realized. ----- It's hard to not let triathlons define you. You work...
Book Review: The Do Over — My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer
I just finished reading The Do Over - My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer by Karlyn Pipes with Tito Morales and I have to say, it's such an inspiring book, it's worth the read. It's not just a book about a woman who has...
Swimming at Eisenhower Park’s Aquatic Center
I remember when Nassau County first opened the Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park on Long Island, NY. It felt like it was a couple of years ago but when I looked it up, it said it opened in 1998, that was nearly 20 years ago. (Boy, I'm getting old!) I...