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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyWhat is Perpetual Motion Freestyle and why does it work better than “pool-honed technique” for longer distances, and especially open water? And what does myelin have to do with this?
Posts Tagged ‘Swim for Health and Happiness’
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
Marathon Swimming as Meditation
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 17th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on August 17th, 2010
Set a goal of turning a long swim into a ‘moving meditation.” Make it happen by practicing with half-closed eyes.
“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.
Happiness: Head in the Clouds or Feet on the Ground?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 15th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 15th, 2010
You have more control over your happiness than you realize, but predicting what will make you happy is often a challenge. One key: Choose a goal you can never fulfill.
Why happiness is active.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Life’s happiest moments occur when we focus intentions, senses and efforts on a meaningful-and-exacting goal.
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.