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Swimming Analysis

Swimming Analysis

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Even before I signed up for Augusta 70.3 Half Ironman Triathlon, I loved swimming and I’ve always turned to it when I’ve not been able to run.  My problem is – I am very very very slow. Nothing surprising here. Since I’m slow in all 3 sports!  But swimming is said to be technique and form first, speed/strength second. Unfortunately, I don’t have it in my schedule right now to be able to go get much needed private lessons, so…

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First 50m Pool Swim

First 50m Pool Swim

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Last Friday, with a sudden burst of dutch courage (the same one that makes me do some crazy things once in a while!) I decided to go to the 50m county pool instead of my usual 25yds. To get used to the cold, I tried the bobbing in water technique suggested at OWS clinic  (not really that cold at 81F, but as usual it felt so to me at first dip.). It helped a little, but not too much so I…

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