Triathlon Training Day 49 – Swim & Gym

Coach Marci is a fantastic swim coach. I am still struggling to tie all of the technical pieces together to make a good swim. Today I was out of energy easily. I’m sure this has something to do with the fact that I was woken up at 3:30 and then spe...

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Triathlon Training Day 51 – Panic Response

Today’s workout was enlightening. I may have figured out why I’m not a good swimmer. It is simply because of the panic response. It’s not form. It’s not because I’m slightly overweight. I would say it’s not even inexpe...

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Run Across Utah Lake (Triathlon Training Day 56)

Recreation Outlet had a few people in it last night as I went looking for some inexpensive safety line.  The employees were very helpful and I walked out with 100’ paracord for $5.99. Enough for three lengths of 33’ each. This is a safe length of rop...

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I’m Arlo The Good Dinosaur (Tri-Training Day 70)

My biggest weakness is not my stroke nor my kick nor my follow through. My biggest weakness is the panic response that I feel when I am swimming. Last night my family and I went to see The Good Dinosaur and during to scenes Arlo, The Good Dinosaur, falls...

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Traumatic Memories (Tri-Training Day 72)

I woke up this morning to really cold weather and decided to wait until the sun warms Utah up a little before I stretch my legs. I took my clothes to the office and asked around who brought their clothes. Luckily Todd brought some. Stoker was supposed to...

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