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Posts in category "Swimming"

If You Want To Get Faster, Together We Tri Can Help.

If You Want To Get Faster, Together We Tri Can Help.
If you are looking for a triathlon training group that is supportive, can help yo get faster, has cool uniforms, a happy hour and a theme song, then Together We Tri is the team for you. For the newbie to the seasoned vet, Together We Tri has a 12 week training program starting on May... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 23, 2012 at 7:21 am
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TYR FREAK of Nature Vs. The Ironman Swim Course- A Review.

TYR FREAK of Nature Vs. The Ironman Swim Course- A Review.
If you ask triathletes “what about triathlon intimidates you the most of the three disciplines?”  A majority will say the swim.  The crowds of people, the threat of being kicked or having swim over you, can be overwhelming. Until you are alone.  Which is what happened to me last week while I was in Kona... Read more »
By David Wallach,
March 12, 2012 at 12:31 pm
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Fort 2 Base, Making History on September 11th.

Fort 2 Base, Making History on September 11th.
There is still time to register for the  inaugural Fort 2 Base race, this weekend on Sept. 11th. If you are looking for a healthy way to honor the lives lost 10 years ago when our world changed forever, this may be the outlet for you.  Fort to base gives athletes the unique opportunity to... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm
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TYR Convoy Transition Backpack- A Review.

TYR Convoy Transition Backpack- A Review.
As we countdown to the Lifetime Chicago Triathlon weekend, we are going to spend a little extra time sharing reviews and information that you may need for the big race on the big lake. Before we get into the stuff you may need for the Lifetime Chicago Triathlon, our first review is about the stuff... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 3, 2011 at 6:49 am
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Clif Bar wants to hear about your favorite "moment."

Clif Bar wants to hear about your favorite "moment."
We all have them, in a race, in training, at some point the noise of the day goes away, the task at hand becomes effortless and your mind and body are one, doing what it loves. Clif Bar has set up a site where you can share “your moment” with them and in return they... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 18, 2011 at 10:29 am
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Fathers's Day Gift Ideas for the Endurance Dad

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If you need some ideas on what to get your endurance dad, we have put together the ultimate list with the help of the local shops in the Chicago area.  North, South, East, West, expensive and modest, we have something for everyone and they are in stock and ready for you to pick up. Running... Read more »
By David Wallach,
June 17, 2011 at 11:32 am
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Tips on Surviving Open Water Swimming.

I received a text from a friend this weekend, upset about that she was a DNF(did not finish) in the Galena Triathlon.  She has competed in triathlons before, but in this instance, she completely wigged out in the water and couldn’t come back from it. As we talked, I told her, you can either quit... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 23, 2011 at 8:29 am
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My "Rapture" Confessions.

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If today is truly the end of the world, then there are a few things I need to confess to before it all comes to an end tonight.  Here goes. I don’t like Hockey.  I am a Chicago fan, I cheer for the Blackhawks, but as a game, I got nothing. I pee in my... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 21, 2011 at 7:44 am
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Open Water Chicago, An amazing resource for Chicago Athletes.

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Ask most triathletes about the possibility of getting in an open water swim any time soon, and they will wince at the thought of jumping into the cold waters of Lake Michigan. Ask Steve Hernan and the athletes from Open Water Chicago and they will more than likely give you a time and date  to... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 6, 2011 at 7:38 am
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It's Time.

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Imagine James Earl Jones voice reading this to you, while drums build to a crescendo in the background. Sunday, April 10th 2011.  This is the day, we have been waiting for.  Through the long Winter, we ran on treadmills, rode on trainers, swam in pools, looking out through frosty windows, wondering “when is Spring going... Read more »
By David Wallach,
April 9, 2011 at 8:00 pm
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