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I thought I would add a link to a BT video for the Closed Fist Drill.  One of the best drill I have found for swimming technique.

BT closed fist drill

If you don't have access to the BT video (I'm not sure if you have to be a member or not), here is a You tube video.  closed fist drill

ALSO, if you look a the youtube video.  On the right hand side of the screen, are tons of other swimming video.

Swimming is SO technique oriented, it never hurts to keep studying or working on form.

They feel funny for sure.  Like there is no power.  Just focus on getting the feeling you are pulling with the entire forarm.  Once that happens, you know your elbow is high enough and form is better.

The pull should be with the whole arm.  I have found, that even if it feels slower, I can get pretty close to my regular 100 splits if I do the closed fist correctly and use the entire arm (maybe 10-15 seconds slower - not the twice as long as I thought).  Surprised the heck out of me.

Happy late morning to you!

I'm pleasantly surprised that I'm not dreading my trainer rides as much as I thought I would.  Good thing, because it's supposed to be sub-freezing for the next couple days here...

Like anything else - just have to get used to it.  90 minutes is pretty standard and easy.  I still dred the thought of 2 hours or more, though...  Good thing it's warm here.

Yeah... warm there... we are at -23°F right now??? 

The most amazing thing, is that on my way into work (well to the gym first) at 4:15a this morning, I drove past someone out RUNNING in this stuff!!!???  I can't believe that there is any benefit running outside at these cold temps?

Glad to hear Vegas is still warm 

that sucks!  Hope things turn out OK.

It's Friday!!!!!!

Hi Jim,

I was wondering if you can cram one more person in?

Well, i decided that i was going to do a little brick this mornng, i have been in a crappy mood and had alot of pent up energy,so i did an hour long brick 35 bike and 25 run, drainer and dreadmill.  If anyone wants to send me some warmth and sunshine i will pay shipping!!  ;0)

have a great weekend everyone

Dang, been busy busy busy.

Good job ont he workouts, everyone!  I'm trying to keep up, promise! 

Spring soccer should be starting up late next month ( I think), can't frickin' wait!  That means I need to start running...

hagakure - 2009-01-16 12:11 PM Just had my best swim ever. Intervals were 6X100m @ 2:10 (1:39, 1:40, 1:43, 1:48, 1:46, 1:45) I know it's not fast for a lot of people on here but it's the first time I have managed 6 in a row sub 1:50. Have a good weekend guys.

Nice work!

we have some to spare.  If I knew how to bottle it, I would make a fortune at this time of the year....

I wanted to mention how powerful BT can be.

I know some of you already use the nutrition section, which is great.  Some already use the plan section as well.  And of course, the workout logs.

I know my biggest problem is my diet right now.  Not really WHAT I eat, but when and how much.  I decided to use the nutrition section to log in my meals and see where I'm messing up.  Like anything, the more work you put into it, the better results it will give you.  I didn't realize, however, how easy it was with the data base of food to select....

Take a look, if you haven't yet.

Good for you to get a run in.  Mostly, I get to the gym and the pool is closed for maintanance.  Good thing I have a couple, so I end up driving to another, but it's still a hastle.