by Eney Jones Pool and Open Water Champion | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
“With power comes great responsibility”Attributed to Voltaire and also said by Uncle Ben in Spiderman. The swim stroke is broken into three phases: The catch phase – which can be a speerfish, over the barrell, or a classic reach and set pool catch....
by Ryan Stramrood, Distance Adventure Swimmer, South Africa | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
What is Cold Water Distance Swimming? If I had a buck for every time I have been asked WHY anyone would want to spend time in ‘cold water’, I would be a rich man. Cold open water distance swimming is not a sport for everybody. It is roughly defined to take place in...
by Eney Jones Pool and Open Water Champion | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
“Everything changes and nothing stands still” Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher What swimmers can learn from golf Cross knowledge is as important to achieve excellence in athletic performance as cross training. The above photo was given to me by my golf...
by Ralph Teller, Mountaineer, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Men's Health
Sleeping naked improves sleep, metabolism, blood circulation, skin health, hormone secretion, relationships and sexual function Guys . . . . sleeping naked not only feels awesome it’s great for your health! Here’s how sleeping naked improves men’s...
by Ralph Teller, Mountaineer, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 11, 2024 | Adventure, article
The hardest climb in the world Tommy Caldwall, 36 from Estes Park, Colorado and Kevin Jorgeson, 30 from Santa Rosa, California, are the first to free climb the mammoth 3000′ vertical granite face called the Dawn Wall of El Capitan (7,573ft 2,308m) in Yosemite...
by Ralph Teller, Mountaineer, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 11, 2024 | article, Brain and Mental Power
It is important to get some exercise outdoors in the sun every day Two recent scientific studies have found that Vitamin D impacts brain health. Specifically, Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk for decline in cognitive function, including memory...
