Category Archives: swim

Training When Exhausted Is A Valuable But Two-Edged Sword

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I had four kick-ass workouts last Thursday (2 runs, 1 hour PowerCranks + core training), then on Friday I managed a 12-mile run, but on Saturday the standard 5,000 yard swim with Rick was a real challenge. … Continue reading →

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When A Tool Becomes A Crutch And Overcoming Pull Boy Addiction In The Pool

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, It is clear that ideal posture is one of the key aspects of dance. It frees you up to move as you wish, with grace and ease. I’m taking lessons from a skilled dance and Continuum teacher, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Expect Every Workout To Be Better Than The Last With A Note On Stretch Cords

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, When it comes to endurance training or just safe exercise for better health, motivation is both critical and fragile, so beware. Today Rick and I had a standard 5000 yards of long pulls at the pool, but … Continue reading →

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At Age 69 FitOldDog Worked Around Instead Of Through His Shoulder Problem And Made His Best 100 Yard Swim Ever

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

If you have an injury of an area of poor biomechanics you can work through the problem or around the problem, and FitOldDog improved his swim time by working around his shoulder injury. Continue reading →

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Swimming, Like Sex, Benefits From Technique, Conditioning And Love Of The Sport

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

A healthy life is all about healthy appetites, for food, love, exercise, intellectual challenge and spiritual contentment, which is why FitOldDog loves Ironman training. Continue reading →

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Of Stiff Necks, Beauty, And The Power Of Exercise Over Your Life

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

FitOldDog’s advice is that you ask yourself whether you are spoiling your life by being unnecessarily stiff-necked about something, and enjoy the beauty of life with the aid of fitness and exercise. Continue reading →

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To Improve Triathlon Swim Times Focus On Conditioning And Consider Using A Sleeveless Wet Suit

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Triathletes might improve their swim times by focusing on conditioning rather than technique, once they have a half decent stroke, as it sure is working for FitOldDog thanks to Rick Fee. Continue reading →

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