Sunday, May 3, 2009

Bark Paddleboards, great core workout!

Nothing beats changing things up during the season like a paddleboard. Challenging, a great core workout and getting in touch with surroundings. Some things that are missed when triathletes look out into the water before a start is what is happening, tied, wind direction, swells. Getting out on a board and feeling the ocean will hep you in the swim.

Bark paddleboards are simply the fastest things in the water—more races have been won on Bark paddle craft than any other brand. The reason is simple: no surf/paddleboard designer has logged more time on the water than Joe Bark. Joe’s complete range of boards— from his world famous unlimited-class and stock paddleboards, to his innovative stand-up paddleboards (featuring Bark’s exclusive tiller system) coastal touring boards, guns and longboards—are all tested, refined, hand-shaped and finished right here in Southern California. Contact Joe today and have him make one for you. joe@barkocean.com or by phone (310) 375-8135

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posted by HC Fitness and Technology Solutions @ 6:31 AM

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Open Water Swimming


A buddy of mine, Dan Blank, told me a story of him trying to reach shore after his kayak over turned. Now I won't bore you with my version of the story let's just say it was funny, but also reminded me to get some practice before NY Triathlon. Open water swimming is much different than a pool, you have current, waves and debrey floating sometimes in your way. Not to mention sun glare, which could mess your stroke up when you turn to breathe. The main difference is making sure you have a high stroke, if it is too low and a wave catches your arm you will find yourself out of sequence. Go to the shore early morning and jump right in, the water will be colder or feel colder, and the sun will be coming up. There is only one way to get ready for open water that is to go and practice.
So get going!

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posted by HC Fitness and Technology Solutions @ 5:55 AM