Workouts for Social Distancing
I don't know about you but I am truly sick of doing social distancing. I don't think humans were made to be set apart like this. We need contact, hugs, handshakes in addition to just eye contact. We need to eat together, play together and workout together. It's not much fun riding 46 miles on the bike by yourself, especially when you are used to having a tribe to ride with. You are probably at the point where you're on your trainer a lot lately, you're missing the pool big ti
How to Keep It All Together During COVID-19
I am writing this blog post speaking not only to athletes but to everybody else as well. These are tough times, and just for today I am speaking to the masses. I've been seeing a lot of posts, articles, emails, and blog posts about taking advantage of this time at home and getting projects done, not wasting time, keeping moving, setting goals, making progress, not letting your foot off the gas etc. Let's face it though, this is a HARD time for all of us. Elite athletes are fe
Dry Land Strength Moves for Swimmers
According to Ironman University, specific training sessions for muscular endurance and strength are essential for helping swimmers maintain good technique and speed for longer periods of time in the water. To create propulsion in the water, a strong pull, a good stroke rate, muscular endurance and power are necessary. There are many muscles of the back, shoulder, and arm involved in the 4 phases of the swim stroke- the Hand Entry, the Catch, the Pull, and the Recovery. Streng
