"So who out there wants to be a Triathlete but is sh#* scared of the swim?"

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Still tracking really well on my 2010 plan, I eventually had to give in and start swimming boot camp. Needless to say I haven't been that NERVOUS in a while. Don't get me wrong, I am quite comfy in the water (once you breast stroke 1500m in a tri you know you don't have to worry), but finally overcoming my lack of free style swimming is HUGE (for me anyway).

I have to say though, I am half way through the TotalImmersion (2 out of 4) sessions and it all seems possible. Not only is this a whole different approach to swimming - it's an entirely new one for me. Natural movements and a 'zen' approach is the perfect fit for me.

So I keep going up and down the pool doing unusual but great drills and felling more comfy with every length I do. Thank you Sarah!


Enjoy the journey, see you at the races.

OK, we're in week #3 2010. I am sure you all are still full on motivated and on the mark for the 2010 resolutions. I faced my first challenge. I travel far too much for work (and being in OZ means at least an 8 hour trip) and whilst on-site, it's ...

I have a confession to make. Growing up in Central Europe, I only ever really learned breast stroke and no free style swimming. So I started to get trained only in the late twenties... With my 'stronger' technique being breast stroke, I have been ...

Happy New Year 2010! Finished 2009 with a New Years Eve run... 10k through the town of Backnang. This is always a great event... the run starts at the town hall and then goes up the hill, down the back side and another 3 rounds of the same. It's a...

Just started to draft a plan for early 2010 which is our summer. Less travel for work means more time for sport. I live in an area with lots of rock pools... need to give all of them a go....