Evil Elves (Page 33)

can you post a link to this? Although I often use my turns for a momentary hang/rest when I'm swimming for distance I'm interested in learning a quick turn without having to learn a flip turn for when I'm swimming for speed.

I think we're closed x-mas day and new year's day, but I'll be out of town and away from the pool next week. I should be able to get in a swim on x-mas eve day and nye day.

Ironically so... I noticed the other day after swimming "hard" that a few of my fingers were cramping.

My biggest issue is getting to the pool while off of work.  It involves passing the front desk and people knowing I'm in the building.... guess I could my key to the back gate and sneak in.  Hmmm... now there's an idea.

I don't have access to You Tube at work but whan I get home I will find it in my favorites and post it on this thread. The kid that was teaching it was really comical.

Just so you know that being it was my first time I still at moments touched the outside of the pool but immediately pushed off. Either way just that little bit helped and gave me a mental boost. I didn't get any faster but I cut out my wasted turnaround time which for me would translate to about a 3 minute savings per 1000 meters (roughly).

Nice pool, Hector!

My gym is open all the time so I never have access problems.  In fact, not too long ago when I couldn't sleep I went and swam at 4-something a.m. and, ummmm... there were already two people in the water. 

I'm interested in the You Tube links, too when you have time.  Thanks!

Holy smokes!  It was a big day... I can't decide whether I'd be more excited about the distance PR or the new goggles.  Are they pink?? 

Ok I was slow but here is the link i found. I also added links to this kid that made me crack up but he's a good video teacher and not boring at all. Tell me what you think.

Pool touch/turn method 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThOauZ7Ip9w 

This kid Jimmy is great, get ready to laugh and learn. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNrr35NjS-c

Ok now the lessons begin. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYuSMumlUk4 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMoJVla31tc 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLn218BD-lQ 

I guess that touch and turn is not very different from what I try to do when I'm going for speed. When I'm going for distance I actually grasp the edge of the pool and hang for a slight moment to catch a good breath (and a slight rest) before I push off.

That Jimmy's a funny kid. Is he in Baghdad? 

HCS5QA - 2007-12-21 2:37 PM since we were talking about pool access i thought I'd show you all my pool. I have access anytime and do you notice that it's sunny and no snow in mid December.

Awesome pictures!  I'm so looking forward to an outdoor wedding in January down there!!!!

Thanks!  I'll check these out later!

I think he's in Okinawa Japan, at least at the time the videos were made. 

Ok Evil Elves were almost done for this week so get your swims in. I just finished my swim for the week which brings me to 11500 meters, 500 more to go and I'm done. Good job to everyone and I wish you a happy holiday!

Merry Christmas 

Ooohhhhh... I like purple, too!   

Speaking of purple, I added some PURPLE to my graph today with a 700 meter swim.  I will meet my goal this week for sure!

12,000m+ is awesome. You are definitely getting fishy.

I'm fighting a head cold so I won't be swimming tomorrow. This means I'll probably only get in one more swim which means that I should reach 13,000 but not 14,000. 

Good job!!!  I ran 6 today as well!!!!  You better ice that ankle.

Hey Hector,

I'm glad your ankle is feeling good! 

Can I back off my swimming goal again due to illness? If yes, then let's put it back down to 12,000. 

I'll make the changes right now and i hope you feel better. 

Hello everyone I hope your Christmas Eve is going well. I plan to get the bike ready and hit the pavement for about and hour followed up by a swim this afternoon.

I promise before I do anything that I will get the results up within the hour so we know were we all stand. Lets see if we did any better this week, hard to top last week as a team since we came in first. You guys Rock!