More Swimming Gear

I know we have talked about good swim fins on the Facebook page and some people have asked about swim paddles.  Swim paddles increase your pull through the water and strengthen your upper body, much like fins do for your lower body.
I came across these swim paddle reviews on Swim Outlet by swimming professional Mark Gangloff.  I think I will read it and get a pair.

Swim Paddle Review by a Pro

Not-So-Boring Treadmill Workouts

Got this email in my inbox this morning.  Normally I don't read articles that are just silly (how could the treadmill not be boring?!).  However, being relegated to the gym today, I did try the first workout at lunch today.  Surprise, surprise I did 4.5 miles and didn't spend the whole time wishing I was done.  It worked nicely because it wasn't based on time or distance but rather how many intervals could I go until I was shot.  Plus I spent so much time moving the speed up and down I didn't have time to realize how far I had gone.
Not sure how the other workouts will be.  If anyone else tries them, let me know!

4 Boredom Busting Treadmill Workouts

Another good swim article

Love this swim article.  Very succinct answers to popular swimming technique questions.  Check out the rest of the site too.  Very helpful!

10 Contentious Issues in Swimming

A message from our Mascot

Honey Badger says, Merry Christmas!

Swim like a Fish

I personally hate swim drills but I found this article very informative.  Great suggestions for advanced and beginners.  Now I understand better why skills in the pool do not translate so well to open water.  The video at the end is worth a watch too.  Instruction on how your stroke should look.

Swim Drills for Triathletes

Overtraining?

This was an interesting article that my brother forwarded me. I don't think all you marathoners and Ironmen/women are going to agree with it but it is worth a read.
For myself, I am not in any danger of violating the running 'rules' suggested in this article.   Click on the link below.

 Running fast is bad for you?

Honey Badger don't Care!

Came across this video today.....interesting viewing of our newly adopted mascot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg