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Swimming Ear Plugs
On 16/05/2012 in forum
getting some ear probs so need some advice on good ear plugs for swimming
Been getting some problems with my ears that it seems are not entirely just related to me getting old and are more likely to be due to the manky water at the local pool. Any recomendations on good swim ear plugs ?.. i realise that what suits one
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Alternating long runs with long swims....
On 12/10/2008 in forum
Advice re how long to swim for?
As I've got shin splints, I'm alternating my weekend long runs for long swims. The cardio and difference in breathing technique used for swimming is helping me with my overall fitness, but I'm not sure how long I should be swimming for? I usually go
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swimming after wisdom tooth removal
On 31/01/2008 in forum
when can you go for a swim?
i had to have one of my lower wisdom teeth removed yesterday-i have no stitches, and so far it has been relatively pain free (a bit stiff), but not much bleeding.i am just wondering when can i get back for a swim in the pool?i am supposed
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Do Waterproof Swim Caps Exist?
On 29/07/2009 in forum
I want a totally waterproof swim hat
No, I'm not one of the breastrokers* who swim with their head above water, if I was it wouldn't be such a problem.I'm mixed race and have 'black' hair, this means if I go swimming more than a couple of times a year my hair get's f*cked and I end up
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Super Swim Training Aids
On 18/11/2009 in Triathlon: Swim
You don't need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
It's no use just ploughing up and down the pool in a bid to become a more efficient swimmer. And you're probably going to need more than just a swimsuit, hat and goggles, too.Smart swimming certainly involves the element of raw determination, but a
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First triathlon - first Thames swim - advice needed.
On 07/11/2012 in forum
Thames swim advice
swimmer and the thought of swimming 750m in the Thames terrifies me. If I tried to do this event now, it would be my last Triathlon because I would undoubtedly drown after about 50m. Can anyone please offer advice and answer a few questions regarding
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Ironman Switzerland 2009 Photos: Swim
On 21/07/2009 in Event Editorial
The Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
Many thanks to Little Sister and Mrs Funkin for these photos. Swim | Bike #1 | Bike #2 | Bike #3 | Bike #4 | Bike #5 | Bike #6 | Run #1 | Run #2 | Run #3 | Run #4 | Run #5 | Run #6 | Run #7 | Run #8 | Finish
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
On 23/11/2009 in Triathlon: Swim
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
Who better to give advice on such matters than a swimming legend, Michael Phelps, winner of six gold medals and three world records at the 2004 Athens Olympics; Terry Laughlin, a swimming guru and founder of Total Immersion (www
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Drill Bits: Essential Swimming Kit
On 04/06/2010 in Triathlon: Swim
You don’t need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
It's no use just ploughing up and down the pool in a bid to become a more efficient swimmer. And you're probably going to need more than just a swimsuit, hat and goggles, too.Smart swimming certainly involves the element of raw determination, but a
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Five Common Swimming Mistakes - And How to Fix Them
On 29/10/2010 in Triathlon: Swim
Elite swimming coach Bill Furniss identifies five common swimming mistakes - and how to overcome them
as they try to get faster," Furniss states. "But that's actually very inefficient. Effort goes up but control goes down, leading to lots of extra resistance as they take more and more strokes." The most efficient way to swim is by slowing down. Think about
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