Compare these two anonymous swimmers (they know who they are!). Both are comfortable, capable swimmers. But one’s just working a bit harder than the other. The goal is to move through the water as efficiently as possible. Here are a few things to notice.
1. Body position: Notice the first swimmer’s head is higher in the water. This causes the feet to drop (which you can see if you look carefully). (Think SASK drill)

2. Extension: The “longer” your body is in the water, the faster it moves through the water. In order to stay extended for more of your stroke (think CATCH-UP drill). Compare the position of the under-water hand. The bottom swimmer is still extended, but the top swimmer has already started to pull.

3. Smooth Entry: Splashing means wasted energy. As coach Dan likes to say, “Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.”

IronTeam swims long course!

After a previous conversion problem while mapping out a swim course, we made up for it with a nice long swim.  Most of the team covered at least 2 miles!

Photos here

Saturday’s Spin/Run/Strength intervals left us all cursing the invention of stretch bands!

Photos here.

This is our last team workout weekend of 2007!

Saturday we have a Spin/Run/Strength spinerval, plus Iron University covering Nutrition for Life.

Bring your bike, trainer, shoes, food, drink, and warm clothes. Plus, bring your top 3 training concerns! Maybe we’ll climb a few pyramids!

Sunday: Swim/Run at Gunderson High

Congratulations on completing our first team triathlon. The sprint tri at Stevens Creek Reservoir!

Pictures Here.

NB Coach Nancy’s pictures Here.

Get Ready.. Our first team triathlon is coming!

Sunday at Stevens Creek Reservoir. Be there by 7:30, and be ready to start by 8:00!

Ready to swim in that cold water?

Y E S!

Congrats on your first open-water swim!

Some photos here

And more here