Thoughts after seeing the Olympic swimming trials ... (Page 2)

in wicked tri swimming, it's good to have an extra pair.  I wish I did twice this year.    The man knows what he's talkin' about.    Ya know, it's like Australian rules football... in the water. 

And who is Mr. 2?   The one and only......

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=9180&photoid=71965

I think your second question really answers your first...they're so fast because it's so easy (efficient). 

We plow through the water taking 50 seconds and 40 strokes to cover 50 meters.  They slide through the same 50 meters in 23 seconds taking 25 strokes. 

mr2tony - 2008-07-08 11:22 AM

amyro1234 - 2008-07-07 6:46 PM I'm still woundering who Mr.2goggs is...

So DBAG who wears two pair of goggles on the swim, the bike and, oh yes, the run:

But can't swim less than 2 mins/mile.

Dude, why do you wear them on the bike and run?!?! Weirdo...

When I was watching the coverage the other night, those showed an under water clip of Phelps swimming.  It was amazing watching his kick and seeing how stremlined his body was.  It was amazing, yet depressing at the same time knowing that I will never be THAT efficient of a swimmer.

They also mentioned how big his feet were and that they worked like flippers.  and that he has awesome ankle flexibility.  I never thought having large feet would be an advantage to a sport.