Long Swim

by | Oct 12, 2007 | Ironman, Swim, swimming

Today was a 4800 yard swim workout. Most of this was a set of 3 x 1000. Now, I really like swimming. I look forward to getting into the pool, lake or wherever I’m going to get in some yards. But 3 x 1000? Ugh, how boring. This is a workout I wouldn’t even...

Big Shoulders

by | Sep 8, 2007 | Big Shoulders, race, Swim, swimming

Big Shoulders is an open water swim that takes place every year in September at Ohio Street Beach in Chicago. They have a few options to meet your needs: 5K without a wetsuit, 2.5K without a wetsuit, 5K with a wetsuit and 2.5K with a wetsuit. I swam this race back in...