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Archive for the ‘Swim for Health and Happiness’ Category
Video: “Work Less, Swim Better” in Triathlon (or anywhere)
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 18th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 18th, 2010
“Smell the roses.” Even while racing!
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 30th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 30th, 2010
New to open water racing? Take time during the race to take in the scenery and notice how far you’ve traveled.
Move with grace at the end of the race.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 27th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 27th, 2010
Whether yoga poses, or your swimming stroke, strive to make them More Beautiful, rather than “right.”
Happiness, Buddhism and a Graceful Freestyle
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 16th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 16th, 2010
Conceive it–Believe it–Achieve it! Not just a motivational slogan, but a fact proven by neuroscience.
My Triathlon Uplift
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Why I found more uplift in watching the final, rather than first, finishers in the 70.3 Musselman triathlon.
The Dalai Lama, Kaizen Happiness & Swimming
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 9th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 9th, 2010
According to the Dalai Lama, the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness. Therefore, yourself before any swim practice or set, ask: “How will this bring me happiness?”
Proof that *Swimming Makes you ‘Smarter.’*
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 7th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 7th, 2010
Exercise grows new brain cells. New brain cells improve thinking. The optimal situation is a ‘virtuous loop’ in which you use increased thinking capacity to tackle vexing problems in your exercise.
Stretching or Yoga
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 6th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 6th, 2010
I used to do ‘swim-specific stretches.’ Now I do yoga, less to relieve muscle tightness than the combination of yoga and swimming is among the most healthful things I will do for the rest of my life.
How I learned (maybe) I’m not a Marathoner
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 30th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 30th, 2010
I swam two marathons in 2002 and 2006. I swam two more in March and April of 2010. I now question whether I have the stuff – mentally, not physically, to swim more marathons in the future.
Struggle–the right kind– Can Be Good.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 29th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on June 29th, 2010
Better skills happen not by trying harder indiscriminately, but by trying harder in thoughtful, purposeful, targeted ways.