Monthly Archives: December 2014

The Essence of Swimming

An ENer posted some thoughts about swimming which neatly summarized its essence: …The only thing I consistently see [when looking at videos of top-flight swimmers] is streamlined body and forearm perpendicular to the floor/fingertips down (which I think is also … Continue reading

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CompuTrainer vs The Wahoo Kickr

I’ve had a CompuTrainer since 2007, and I’ve been WAITING for it to crump so I could get a Wahoo Kickr. That happened on Saturday. For the uninitiated, a CompuTrainer is a bike trainer which is operated by a computer … Continue reading

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Can I Recapture The Magic?

In 2010, I felt I was in the best shape of my life. On the EN forum today, someone asked about modifying winter time workouts for best effect as one gets older. So I went back and looked at what … Continue reading

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2015 Goals and Planning

I  wrote  this for the Endurance Nation Boomers’ Forum. But I welcome comments and advice from any and all. 2014, superficially, appeared to have been a successful year for me: a trip to the Boston Marathon, AG win @ IM CDA … Continue reading

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