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Tips to Reduce Stress in Open Water Swimming

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 by admin

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Written by Coach Brooke Flesner Swimming in open water can be daunting in and of itself. Adding a few hundred people thisclose to you while you’re swimming in open water can be terrifying! Worries can range from lack of personal space, to limited vision in murky water, to fears about…

2016 Chicago Swim Run

July 14, 2016 by admin

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I knew nothing about swimrun racing before I actually RACED the 2016 Chicago Swim Run. I had seen some photos from the Otillo races overseas but wasn’t quite sure what the rules were or what the whole sport was about. A good friend of mine (who also was responsible for…

BASE Partners with ROKA SPORTS

May 21, 2015May 28, 2015 by admin

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If you've ever met me, you know that I love the water. I've always been fascinated with it. The consistency of it. The way in which our bodies interact with it. I have always lived by the water and it has always provided me with the space I need. Even when…

Coaching by Allegory and Continuing Education

October 2, 2014March 16, 2015 by admin

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One of the things that I love about my job is that there is always new science, new studies, and new theories that come out about training and how we can make athletes better, stronger and faster. On the flip side, one of the things that frustrates me about some…

Ironman Boulder Course Review

August 6, 2014March 16, 2015 by admin

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I had the pleasure of racing IM Boulder this past weekend. In its first year I was very impressed with the race course, the volunteers, and the level of organization. If you're considering the race here is a look at what to keep in mind. Logistics The race is a…

Take the Emotion Out of It

July 17, 2014March 16, 2015 by admin

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I had the pleasure of working with an athlete last year who had served in the armed services. I was always amazed at not only the physical workload he could handle but also the mental workload he could handle. Whenever I posted a workout it was fascinating to see his…

Haley Chura Answers our Team’s Questions

May 2, 2014March 16, 2015 by admin

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I am a huge fan of athletes who not only accomplish amazing things but can keep their head on straight. That is one of the reasons that I am such a fan of Ironman Pro Haley Chura. The team was fortunate enough to be able to ask Haley a few…

Base Tri Fit Camp Recap

March 4, 2014March 16, 2015 by admin

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I wanted to post a little recap of Base Tri Camp so that in 2015 when we do it again, new athletes and athletes who want a little deeper perspective on the event will have some more idea of what they can expect! I am so thrilled with how the…

The 5 “Why” Exercise

November 16, 2013 by admin

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In athletics, general fitness, and life, there are times when we can just feel 'stuck'. The hardest part about feeling stuck is trying to get unstuck. Hm, "hello Captain Obvious." How do we become unstuck without falling back into the same feelings or situations in the future? Understanding the 5…

Super Sweet Swedes

September 3, 2013September 3, 2013 by admin

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THE BACKGROUND AND TRIP TO STOCKHOLM Last winter my dad emailed me from Stockholm, Sweden, where he was spending several days working. He told me that his Ironman finish came up with Calle, one of his business associates there. Apparently it also came up that I am an endurance coach…