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Tools of the Trade
Do you have a piece of gear that you can't swim without and want to recommend it? Post it here. This thread is for all the gear you need, want, or dream of. Feel free to post reviews of new gear, previews of up coming running gear, and the gear that got you started! PS - Saw this in another group and thought we need one…
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Garmin Swim data!
So yesterday was my very first with the new Garmin Swim :smile: Having it on inspired me to keep going - the thought that it was tracking away, and I wanted to get some good stats for my first official garmin tracked swim :smiley: So since it is the first swim, I've taken a screen shot of my summary and note some general…
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Stroke Rate: Fast v Slower - A journey of exploration
Hi All, I just thought I would post a thread on this issue, where I can also update my personal experiences on this issue it case anyone may be interested. Read alot of stuff on stroke rate. There appear to benefits for both a high and slow stroke rate. This discussion presumes, all the other matters relating to body…
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Swimming and Diabetes
Hey people. Its been awhile once again. Diabetes runs in our family. Ive always known I was on the hereditary hit list. Try to keep fit but this year havent done much and put on alot of weight. Lately my vision's been blurry. Extreme thirst. On a visit to a relative TWO DAYS AGO I asked to check my sugar levels with a…
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3 months in - 17 kg/37 lbs down
Hi Everyone, A little over three months ago, I took a self reading and discovered to my shock that my sugar levels were elevated. They had never been before. I did some reading and immediately embarked on a fairly strict keto regime to get things back in balance, as well as aerobic exercise! My sugars normalised within 2…
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Reduce Cramps, Improve Your Up-Kick, Build Your Hamstrings!
@nuffer Came across this article which you may find interesting: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/reduce-cramps-improve-your-up-kick-build-your-hamstrings/
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Inspirational Swim Stories
So this is a place to post any inspirational swim stories you come across - or any of your own :smiley:
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Motivation for morning swim - Welcome to the Grind!
This was my motivation for my long cold swim this morning! Welcome to the Grind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzm6TEManmQ
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Internal dialogue during swim!
We all have some internal dialogue going on during the swim. C'mon let's hear it! How does your internal dialogue go? :smirk: This is where to share it...
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What pool/river/lake were you in today? [pictures]
This was my morning swim venue today! 25 meter pool.
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Has this group contributed to increased yardage/ distance?
Has this group inspired you to increase the distance you swim? Being on this group and hearing the huge distances people are covering has certainly been a great inspiration to push myself even further! So easy to be complacent when you're the king of your own pool/ swimming venue, isn't it?
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Swim miles v Miles, yards, kilometers, laps v lengths and other distance issues!
A thread regarding all issues and controversies and clarifications relating to distance for the swimmer!
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Video Analysis
Hey Folks, A pal recorded a few seconds of my swimming. I didn't know they were doing it until afterwards. Not sure at what point in the 2.5km set this was taken, but it was interesting to watch. Firstly, although I am pulling at a steady rate of 67.5 strokes per minute, it looks so much slower and more effortless than it…
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World Swimming Championships
Interesting things happening at the swimming championships. Katie Ledecky accidentally broke a world record and must have been a length ahead of the person in 2nd. And she said she was surprised as she was swimming "easy"! Guess her training was extremely effective!…
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Strangers racing you mid swim!
Ever have this experience where midway through your swim some show off jumps in the pool and begins to race you to show off to their friends only for them to be COMPLETELY BURNT OUT AND EXHAUSTED after maybe 2 or so laps? Constantly happens with me and it's rather amusing! Random ramblings!
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Do you know her?
Her few memories include memories of a lap pool! Posted here just in case - you never know! http://abcnews.go.com/Health/officials-search-amnesiac-womans-family-tumor-left-memory/story?id=32127872
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Used Ipool or Fastlane/ Endless Pool?
Anyone used/ use an Ipool or Fastlane/ Endless Pool? What was your experience?
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5 Swim Sets to Try Before you Die!
http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/swim-sets/ 07 May 2015, 09:00am 5 Swim Sets You Have Try Before You Die Swim sets are like burgers. There’s a lot of them in the world: some are great, some are awful and some are just plain ordinary burgers. Here are 5 Swim Sets You Have Try Before You Die A great swim set has to…
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The Key to Becoming a Great Swimmer!
http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/become-great-swimmer/ The Key to Becoming a Great Swimmer By Wayne Goldsmith If you’ve ever watched and stared in amazement at the swimming performances of Phelps, Lochte, Ledecky and Franklin and wondered how to become a great swimmer, this video is for you. In a recent Swimming…
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Dryland Conditioning to Supplement Swimming Programme
Hi People, I've recently gone back to the gym as I continue with my swims, and I'm actively looking to try to set up a specific programme for my dryland gym activities! Any tips or proposals for inclusion or suggestions or helpful links? Please post them here! Thanks
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90 yr old completes competitive 200m Fly!!!
I will just post the link. No words ... www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/history-made-at-masters-world-champs-90-year-old-oldest-female-to-complete-200-fly/
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Finger Numbness and the Ulnar Nerve
I have been experiencing some numbness in my left hand especially the pinkie and ring fingers. I have noticed the onset particularly after my sprint set swims. I also have had elbow pain in the past, and this has continued at a lower intensity. Some investigations (google) reveal it could be an issue with the ulnar nerve…
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Interesting Article: Counting your Strokes
Here's an interesting article on counting your strokes. Count Your Strokes http://lessons.ctaponline.org/~ptrujill/strokes.doc It’s the closest thing there is to a “magic pill” for better swimming. By Terry Laughlin Let’s imagine a match race between you and two of the world’s greatest athletes. Suppose you could persuade…
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Forget OpenWater. Snow swimming is where it's at!
MacStraw, next time you're shoveling snow, why not give this a try! Lol Full IM http://youtu.be/PGtPqB5guEk
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How many calories did you have for Christmas? 7,000?
So apparently the average American consumes 7,000 calories on Christmas Day (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/calories-average-american-eats-christmas/story?id=27816914)! How many calories did you have on Christmas Day? :smile:
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Looking for used Garmin Swim
Anyone in the US interested in selling their used Garmin Swim ASAP (none available on eBay at the moment) please inbox. Thanks
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One year of maintenance!
Now been on maintenance for one year! "Maintenance" is an interesting word that doesn't really capture the essence of the thing. It is such an active purposeful state this maintenance. Sure the weight has remained the same, but on the exercise end of things, I'm beginning to challenge and surpass my abilities from 2…
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5 ways to power through your swimming plateau!
5 Ways to Power Through Your Swimming Plateau http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/5-ways-power-swimming-plateau/ By Annie Grevers TUCSON – Plateau. The dreaded landscape you’re bound to traverse during your swimming road trip. The point where your times are just not dropping month after month and sometimes season…
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10 Christmas Gifts for Swimmers
10 Christmas Gifts for Swimmers http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/10-christmas-gifts-for-swimmers/ Photo Courtesy: Allison Peters By Allison Peters, Swimming World intern If you haven’t noticed already, swimmers are a different breed of humans. After all, how many non-swimmers would willingly get into an ice-cold…
