I’ll admit it. I’ve been racing triathlon for 10 years and never really, truly, deeply understood what a “high elbow catch” is. This includes going to clinics with Olympians, several times. Several times I was told Michael Phelps describes the motion as “swimming over a barrel.” All of that is well and good, but it …
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As we head into another summer full of swimming tanning and poolside lounging: you might have one question on your mind. How much pee is in the pool? A team from the University of Alberta decided to find out this exact question. What they found over their three-week study was that there was between eight …
How Much Pee is in Your Pool? It may surprise you. Read More »
The thought of your first open water swim can be overwhelming, especially if you’re doing it as a part of your first triathlon. You’ve heard horror stories of people getting swam over and you’re unsure if this is even the right sport for you. Luckily open water swimming, with some preparation, is very manageable and …
