By now you should have a much better idea on how to effectively manage the “front end” of your swim (cold water “priming”, mammalian divingRead More
There were too many amazing experiences to list, but one particular highlight was having a herring gull snatch a fish from the water about fourRead More
When the alarm clock chimed at 4:30am this morning, I didn’t leap enthusiastically out of bed. I hit the snooze button 3 times and reallyRead More
At 6:15am on Saturday, April 26, 2008, we did our first “test immersion” into the lake. The water was a crisp 51F, but smooth asRead More
In a prior post, I outlined the the “cold shock” response that the human body experiences during a sudden immersion into cold water. To recap,Read More
There are a number of really cool triathlons that take place in the Great Lakes, but the gold standard in my opinion is the GreatRead More
** NOTE ** I am currently consolidating all of the physical training recommendations (along with a lot of other really great stuff) into a forthcomingRead More
As I am sure you all know, we have been experiencing unusually cold weather in April. Since the surface temperatures of the water at ourRead More
As part of an effort to keep Chicago’s beaches and swimming areas clean, I will be scheduling intermittent beach visits to conduct tests on theRead More
If you really want a “signature event” to cap off your summer, it’s hard to beat the Alcatraz Challenge, which takes place in San FranciscoRead More
