Visualization, Emulation, Relaxation
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This is Week-9 of the Guppy Challenge, in partnership with FORM goggles, and we're nearing the clubhouse turn!
Every Swim Workout is a Race... Not!
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You can get fast in the water without burning matches every workout.
Debunked Swim Mythology
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Some swim wisdom from your youth turns out not to have been that wise.
Swimming Isn't Intuitive
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It's Guppy Week-6. After this week we'll commence the second half of this Challenge.
Swim Paraphernalia for Guppies
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Some people bring truckloads of implements to their pool session; others bring goggles and call it good.
The High Elbows of Good Swimmers (Guppy Week 4)
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Our swim video analysis forum thread is up. Let's break down your mechanics and fix your stroke.
Guppy Challenge Week 3
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Many or most elite swim coaches don't understand, and aren't equipped to teach, adult onset swimmers.
Guppy Challenge Week 2
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We're now hard into fixing technical problems that turn you from a tugboat to a speedboat.
Guppy Challenge: Week 1
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The workouts are up for the first week, which starts Monday, June 6th.
The Leave Interval
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It's a curious training quirk, not ideal, and only found in swimming.
Guppy Challenge Returns!
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Begins June 6th, with changes in this swim challenge from past editions.
Getting Started with FORM Goggles
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Introducing a new series on making your swims faster, and being able to analyze your data.
The Swim Goggles You Choose
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In 2013 half of you chose TYR or Aqua Sphere. Today, not so much. There are new kids on the block.
On Swimming: Practice Fast to Race Fast
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Add a little intensity to your swims.
Surviving and Prevailing in Open Water
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Does the open water make you anxious/fearful? Or confident/excited? It's trainable.
Consecutive Breaths for Comfort and Confidence
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Slowman leaves the reservation for a primer on swim technique.
ROKA Wetsuit On
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My dog and I made a video showing you how to properly put on your ROKA Maverick (or any!) wetsuit.
Sam Gyde and His VASA: Shut My Mouth
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Swimming 1:05 for an Ironman? Without pool swimming? I wouldn't have thought it possible. But Sam Gyde does it.
A closer look at a Daniela Ryf swim workout
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The 3-time IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf is best known for her bike prowess, but she usually puts herself in a great position with a strong swim. Here now is a look at one of her recent swim ...
ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 10
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This is the final week of the Guppy Challenge, week-10 of 10.
ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 9
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Two weeks to go! Who has made it this far? Have you had to take a week off? More? No problem. The end will be there when you get there.
ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 8
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We finally have something here we’ve never gotten before: a bunch of people posting swim videos of themselves, looking for instruction.