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Re: Yoga - as crosstraining

guest — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:37:29 GMT

Try another form of yoga, just to learn more poses. Then, you can put together your own practice with the poses that help you the most. Doing even 10-15 minutes daily will keep you stretched and limber. Also, doing a 10-15 minute warm-up before biking/running/swimming, and then stretching afterward will keep you in good condition. I do different stretches depending on which sport I'm doing, to prevent injury, but I don't do yoga for more than 20 minutes at a time. I like to stretch before I get into bed, too, even if it is for 5 minutes.

Re: Shortest Swim

guest — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:22:29 GMT

Sprint triathlons that take place at a pool, instead of in open water, are the shortest swims at 500 yards (10 up and back laps or 20 lengths) vs. approx. 900 yards (1/2 mile) for open water swims. If you are a weak swimmer it is also safer. You'll need to report a swim time when you enter, and you'll be in a lane with other swimmers, so try to be accurate with your time.

Re: Stupid Question

guest — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 17:12:08 GMT

I thnk the suggestions of seeing a chiropractor and also doing stretchs are good. The other option you might consider, if you have not, is to examine your stroke, or have a coach examine your stroke. Just like getting a bike fit will prevent leg injury from repetitive motion, doing a good smooth stroke will not cause injury (you'll also swim more efficiently and gain speed). A masters swimming coach woud be a good person to help with improving your technique.