** NOTE ** I am currently consolidating all of the physical training recommendations (along with a lot of other really great stuff) into a forthcomingRead More
Category: OWC Blog
In order to swim comfortably in the bracing waters of Lake Michigan, I gear up in layers. 1) Tyr jammer swimsuit 2) ONeill 13 OunceRead More
Okay. You’ve worked on your “inner game.” You’ve identified the value or values that are providing the motivation you need to override all instincts ofRead More
In two of my previous posts, I outlined the clinical/scientific criteria and conditions relevant to hypothermia. However, there are no absolutes in any open waterRead More
The Great Lakes are one of the most spectacular natural wonders of our world. The word “lakes” is actually a misnomer. These massive bodies ofRead More
On September 16, 1967, Chicagoan Ted Erikson swam from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge. The 31.5 mile swim took Ted 14 hoursRead More
Through a complex physiological process known as thermoregulation, we humans are able to maintain constant core body temperatures internally despite the many temperature fluctuations inRead More
Let’s say you had the misfortune of falling overboard during a boating outing in the middle of Lake Michigan. Assuming that you were wearing yourRead More
If you’re currently planning your endurance sports season, the 2008 Golden Gate Bridge Swim is one event you might want to consider. It’s organized andRead More
Around July of 2007, I noticed that my 3-year-old wetsuit had developed a small tear at the bottom edge of one of the legs. OverRead More