Back by popular demand, Raise the Bar Events will be adding an August Friday Night Swim Race. Date: August 12, 2011 Time: 6:15pm 2.4 mile, 6:20pm .5 mile and 6:25pm 1.2 mile (Wetsuit or Non-Wetsuit) Location: Lake Meridian Park Registration: 1.2/2.4 here, .5 here Food: Same great BBQ and Awards! Please note that this event…
Category Archives: Friday Night Swim Races
Swim Race Results June 17
Thanks for all that attending the Friday Night Swim Race. A great night of sun, swimming and BBQing! Results are found by clicking more and will be added to the Friday Night Swim Race website in the next few days. (updated 6/20)
Open Water Swim Conditioning for Cold Water
Here are some tips on cold water swimming brought to you by RTB Team Member and cold water experienced Kelly Richards: The 2011 race season is upon us. Many swimmers and triathletes are asking when will the water be warm enough to jump on in? Thankfully our bodies will adapt to many different situations if…
High-Elbow Catch – cool videos
Keeping our elbows high seems to be the biggest technique challenge in the pool. Here are a couple of videos that help explain and demonstrate high-elbow we found on Slowtwitch. Explanation of drag/power/importance of the high elbow: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Training/Swimming/How_To_Pull_Underwater_2009.html Underwater drills for keeping a high elbow: http://www.theraceclub.net/videos/secret-tip-how-to-pull-underwater-drills/
Friday Night Swim Race
When: June 17, 2011 Where: Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA Distances: 2.4 miles, 1.2 miles, .5 mile
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