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The following is a new routine that I’m working on with my trainer Rick. The whole thing takes about an hour and then I add in about an hour of cardio (treadmill + bike). The main purpose of this routine is to increase strength with muscle groups specifically related to swimming. Arms, shoulders, glutes, etc [...]

I’ve been meaning to post updates about my diet and just haven’t had the time. However, I did want to post something about a special juice that I’ve been drinking that I affectionately call ‘Battery Acid’ or ‘Nasty Brau’.  It’s a combination of the following: 1 bunch kale 4 bunches or heads of celery 3 [...]

The other night, I was doing some stretching in prep for the Master’s swim and noticed something. It was my sternum, the bony outcrop that everyone has in the middle of their chest. The thing is that I hadn’t felt mine for years – it had previously been covered by a nice layer of “cushion”.  [...]

I’ve confirmed my flights from London to Kelowna. I’ll be leaving on June 7 in the evening, stopping in Calgary for a brief moment and then finishing my initial phase of this ‘journey’ that night. Unfortunately, it’ll be a late pickup, but I’m looking forward to having about 2 weeks ‘rest’ as I start the [...]

New Master's swim class sessions starts tonight. Not sure what the program will be like, but my guess is tough! # Powered by Twitter Tools

@carmilevy Thanks for the follow Carmi! # Powered by Twitter Tools

Today’s a good family day, so I’m going to keep any updates brief and to the point. Yesterday, I had a very intense cardio workout – about 30 minutes on treadmill, 30 minutes on elliptical and then about an hour on bike – all leading to a very lethargic state later in the day and [...]

Various pages updated: http://www.shomeswim.com # Just spoke with Corinne with @OKWaterwise – some fantastic input into some of the educational and logistical considerations for the swim. # @thecook57 Thanks for following! # @fillourenco Thanks for following Fil! Hope all is well in Toronto # @MirzaMB Thanks for the follow Mirza! # Getting ready for the [...]

I’m going to need a lot of help with the logistics of this effort. I’ll need at least one person in a boat running close to me.  Ideally, it would be something other than a gas or diesel motor, but I don’t think I’m going to have a choice, as I’m running out of time [...]