Contrary to the claims of the fitness community, training for a marathon, triathlon, or distance swim does not optimize human health. While you can definitelyRead More
Category: OWC Blog
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a swimmer is to spend most or all of your time training in a pool. Why?Read More
If you woke up after 7:30am, chances are quite good that you will see no sunshine today. As was the case this time last year,Read More
As more and more of you get comfortable swimming in Lake Michigan, I guarantee that you will be enticed by some of the more exoticRead More
If you are brave enough to read or watch the news, you’ll notice two things: 1) Most of it is negative. 2) Most of itRead More
When I first started going out to the lake to swim, I was always paranoid about what to do with my valuables. In fact, IRead More
PaNu, a new blog on paleo nutrition, has a great post on how to keep to a primal eating regimen without breaking the bank. SinceRead More
My nice little chest cold turned into full-on bronchitis later on in the week, so I decided to sleep in a bit on Saturday versusRead More
In case you missed it, I conducted a special seminar Wednesday early evening for the June Monthly Meeting of the Chicago Triathletes Unite! Meetup Group.Read More
Just a quick FYI. Xterra Wetsuits, our sponsor, has given us special discounts on their various products. Most of these discounts are ongoing, but theyRead More