I’ve often said that the purpose of swimming is the pursuit of happiness. (If you haven’t had the same thought, consider that the Dalai Lama has written that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness.) Indeed, my main reason for swimming open water events is anticipation of the happiness they’ll bring. My latest […]
Posts Tagged ‘Outside the Box’
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 17th, 2013
A longer, lower-tempo, hip-driven freestyle is a clear advantage in 50m pools, distances over 200 years and especially in open water.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on May 3rd, 2013
In open water racing, there are countless opportunities to minimize error and the payoff can be great.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 19th, 2013
In April 2010 Eid Mohammed Hamed watched a TI DVD for the first time. In April 2013, he is the head coach of the provincial team in Herat, and a candidate to become national coach of Afghanistan!
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 1st, 2013
A kaizen dog paddler, and her family, improve at swimming together.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on November 2nd, 2012
“TI teaches something much bigger than swimming technique. It teaches you to be in harmony with yourself and with the natural world.”
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on October 27th, 2012
Guaranteed — this will be among the most irresistible (“I wanna be there and do that!”) swim videos you’ve seen.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on October 19th, 2012
When you strive to create beauty, you’ll swim farther and faster, but enjoy it far more.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 2nd, 2011
Completing a marathon in six months can’t really change your life. But immersive experiences today can.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on April 19th, 2011
Running faster – and staying efficient – comes naturally. Wasting energy when we try to swim faster comes equally naturally.