Sunrise swimmers brave choppy, chilly waters by Ashley Bates It’s 7 a.m. on November 2. The sun rises over Lake Michigan. The water temperature isRead More
Author: Steve
It’s common knowledge that a diver who ascends too quickly from a dive can easily experience decompression sickness (a.k.a. the bends). Without going into aRead More
The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, andRead More
Many people – including several friends of mine – will be running in the Chicago Marathon this weekend. While I applaud their discipline and dedication,Read More
As mammals, human beings come hardwired with neural pathways that developed in response to constant interactions with their immediate environment. These “circuits” are the resultRead More
There’s a rather entertaining piece in today’s Wall Street Journal which highlights how some people are reacting to the recent turmoil in the U.S. financialRead More
I ran across an interesting blurb from a Hammer Nutrition publication that’s worth mentioning. The article outlines a pre-race nutrition strategy that runs counter toRead More
In February 2006, The International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism published a study indicating that chocolate milk was as good or better thanRead More
The granddaddy of Chicago open water swims is taking place this Saturday at Ohio Street Beach starting at 8:00am. If you’ve never done this oneRead More
I’m going to try to condense this post since this is primarily a swim site. However, there were a number of key items and “lessonsRead More