The Perfect Goggle...

November 21, 2008 4:42 AM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Does it exist?

Does the perfect man exist?

Is there a perfect face?

A perfect body.

Guess it all depends on who you ask. Goggles included.

I've never heard a swimmer-swimmer (someone who swam in high school or college) complain about leaky goggles.

Hmmmm........so where is the dis-connect between what I hear so many complaints about and what I swim with everyday in the pool.

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Strength Training

November 19, 2008 4:34 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Found a new book about strength training.

"Strength Training For Triathletes" by Patrick Hagerman.  Although the title says it's for triathletes, I've found this book to be a great reference tool for not just triathletes but athletes in general looking to get stronger.

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Flip Flops Have To Do With Fitness

November 17, 2008 5:11 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

I know it's November.

But it's flip flop wearing season somewhere and it doesn't even have to be 5:00 to wear them.

Want the coolest flip flops ever?

Have big feet and think they're only for the averaged sized woman?

Think again.

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Continued....

November 14, 2008 1:11 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

You know I felt a little weird about the last entry. But seeing sprinklez4me's response I now know I am not alone. 

I have to think that it's just a space issue and some women are more aware than others.  Perhaps a form of class etiquette?  But since I have very little class....experience maybe I'm wrong.

I"ve looked for some etiquette rules and was able to find some but they don't really touch on the issues at hand.

Yes, carry a towel but can you towel snap the woman next to you when she gets too close?

Yes, bring a water bottle. Can you then squirt her?

Blah, blah, blah.....

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Venturing Out To New Experiences

November 13, 2008 5:47 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Yes I know I believe I've said to try different things. Different exercises. Different sports. 

Well I did this past week and although it doesn't matter to say exactly what I tried - it was horrible.

Horrible.

But I did try....uh it was horrible. All 50 some minutes of it.

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Road Trainer

November 10, 2008 6:06 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

This past October TIMEX unveiled another new creation: the TIMEX Ironman Road Trainer.

Part of their digital heart rate monitor series, this watch is designed for endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Features?

Yes some are what you expect from the Ironman series but a few you've no doubt longed for and will be overjoyed to try.

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Fetal Development Benefits

November 7, 2008 4:17 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Did you know scientists have begun to piece together clues about the impact of parental fitness on the developing fetus.  Obesity is associated with a laundry list of negative affects on the developing fetus. Now there’s mounting evidence suggesting that exercise during pregnancy might directly benefit the fetus.

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Random Swim Tidbits

November 6, 2008 5:06 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

In helping others to learn how to swim or to simply better their strokes, I've noticed some basic trends.

And I'd like to share those now.

If you are working on your swimming in the now off season (-ish) for triathlon training or just working on your swimming for kicks....never fear you are not alone in your struggles.

And if you want help but are not sure what area you need it - use the list below to check in with yourself in the water. 

Or if you're entirely new to the sport....

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TIMEX Wireless Fitness Tracker

November 1, 2008 10:55 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

TIMEX Introduces Timex® Ironman* Wireless Fitness Tracker 

It's a digital transmitter and watch system that calculates calories, distance, steps and pace.

This is a new product from TIMEX that I think is just absolutely great. Absolutely ANY woman can use this watch. Someone just curious about fitness to a hard core athlete.  And with the holidays right around the corner this gadget makes for a great stocking stuffer that can't go wrong.

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Cheap Trick Or Treat Alternatives

October 31, 2008 12:09 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Well there not exactly cheap but I couldn't resisit.

THey are however healthy alternatives to the usual Halloween tricks and treats.

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Training Plan

October 30, 2008 11:22 AM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Not sure where you're headed with your triathlon training these days?

Headed into the off season.

Looking to start a new?

Some fresh ideas?

Check out TIMEX's latest training tool. An on-line resource for swim, bike and run workouts.

TIMEX 

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Fat To Fit In One Word.

October 27, 2008 3:31 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

MOVE.

Well four words.

EAT LESS.  MOVE MORE.

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Balancing On The Edge

October 25, 2008 10:45 AM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Isn't it weird that the one area (and everyone has at least one area - if you don't, well - no way. everyone has one area) you really really need to work on, is the area or exercise you adamantly can't stand doing?

I thought it was just me but I have people all the time asking me for workout and training advice and the other day a woman was telling me how she loves to work out. She was probably in her late thirties to early forties and was in great shape. Tall. Healthy. And the first thing she told me was how she will do ANYTHING but sit-ups. Can't stand them and went on to say it was her stomach that needs the most work.

I completely agreed with her. I can not stand doing sit-ups either and I always save them for the end, build them up to be this huge ordeal and usually end up cutting the sets or reps short.  Love the abdominal's. Sit-ups: not so much.

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Recession Training

October 23, 2008 6:39 PM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

I was on the train the other day headed upstate and noticed a group of women jump roping on an abandoned basketball court in some park along the tracks.

I remember seeing stuff like this back in Phoenix too.  

A group of mom's getting together at a public park in order to run thru some mommy and me exercises sans gym.....and gym expenses.

Now I know there are social running groups that meet, and friends who cycle or even play tennis together, BUT........

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VitaminShampoo™

October 20, 2008 7:43 AM by Melanie M. Valerio |  COMMENTS

Yep. VitaminShampoo™

Although I haven't tried it yet I will give it a whirl.  Why not?

Their claims?

• Vitamin and antioxidant infused
• Natural superfruit extracts
• Luxurious formulas
• Sulfate free
• Paraben free
• Incredible scents

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