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Triathlon Swimming: Made EasyMost of my practices are designed to imprint efficiency – to help me cross the English Channel more easily. This one was designed to improve pace-holding capacity – to help me cross the Channel faster . . . without sacrificing efficiency.
An “Effortful” Practice Example: To swim the Channel FASTER.
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 6th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 6th, 2010
An “Effortless Endurance” Practice
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
This practice demonstrates how a well-tuned brain performs its function better as you add repetitions and distance – a situation in which the body tends to fatigue.
Stroke Counting Grows Brain Cells . . . which may be critical to swimming the Channel
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 3rd, 2010
It’s obvious that efficiency is critical to success in open water marathon swimming. So is being able to exert control over what and how you think for hours and hours. Stroke counting in the pool while training for an open water marathon may be the best way to improve both.
Day One of Marathon Season – Training Log Begins
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 2nd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on February 2nd, 2010
First day of marathon training -Goal is to establish an efficient Stroke Length, then improve my ability to maintain that Stroke Length at gradually increasing Stroke Rates.
Still seeking improvement at 97!
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 20th, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 20th, 2010
Kelley Lemon was swimming in the adjacent lane when I did my first Masters race 25 years ago. Today, at age 97, he’s still aiming for national records.
Can the recession help you live (and swim) better?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 3rd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 3rd, 2010
Life is better when DOING than existing. Life is best, when absorbed in a meaningful AND challenging goal. Here are 4 ideas for swimming to experience Flow.
How Mindfulness Can Guarantee Improvement
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 2nd, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 2nd, 2010
Attention, self-perception, and even optimism are improvable skills that can be developed by targeted practice.
The Big Idea in Swimming for the Next Decade
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 1st, 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on January 1st, 2010
I predict: “How Swimming Changes Your Brain” will be the most important discovery of the coming decade. This post explains why.
Michael Bryant’s 10 Phrases to Ditch in 2010
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 27th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 27th, 2009
Ten self-limiting phrases to eliminate from your lexicon in 2010.
Kicking: Is Downbeat or Upbeat more important?
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 26th, 2009
by Terry Laughlin
Posted on December 26th, 2009
On one of the swimming web sites, I found this statement: “The strength of the kick comes on the downbeat. Very little propulsion, if any, is generated with the upbeat of the kick.” I am curious to know if I should even be trying to get propulsion on the upbeat, or return stroke of the kick. Any thoughts?