swimming

91 Days Remaining Pt. 2 – Wetsuit Sweetness and Swim Clinic

aarmau@gmail.comApril 15, 201270.3 Ironman, swimming, training, triathlon

A few hours after my bike ride this morning I headed to Augustana College for the next session of swim clinic coach by the Tenacious Tri of Tara, Stacey, and…Read more

93 Days – Fet Like I Was Swimming In Quicksand or Maybe 5000 Calories

aarmau@gmail.comApril 13, 2012170.3 Ironman, nutrition, swimming, training, triathlon

This morning I headed out for my second swim workout of the week. My plan has me only swimming two times this week. I will get a short workout in…Read more

97 Days Remaining – 4000 yard swim & I didn’t drown

aarmau@gmail.comApril 9, 201270.3 Ironman, swimming, training, triathlon

Late Sunday night I put together my training plan for the week. I was ready to get back at it after two days of rest and a big training day…Read more

102 Days Remaining – Big Day of Training – Yasso 800’s and swimming to start

aarmau@gmail.comApril 4, 201270.3 Ironman, running, swimming, training, triathlon, yasso_800's

Today is a big day of training for me. I will be performing a modified version of the Uhde Trifecta by doing all three disciplines in one day. My version…Read more

Wetsuit – HELP! How do you put this thing on?

aarmau@gmail.comApril 2, 2012370.3 Ironman, swimming, training, triathlon

Last week I ordered my wetsuit. I ordered a XTERRA wetsuit. I ordered the Vector Pro wetsuit and using the discount from Jeff Paul I could not pass up the…Read more

104 Days Remaining – Swim Workout

aarmau@gmail.comApril 2, 201270.3 Ironman, swimming, training, triathlon

I was tired this morning. I really pondered just sleeping in, but I knew I would regret it as soon as I did. I headed towards the Y and as…Read more

107 Days Remaining – Trainer Ride in Garage Last Night and Swim Workout This Morning

aarmau@gmail.comMarch 30, 201270.3 Ironman, cycling, swimming, training, triathlon

Yesterday I attempted my new idea of getting my bike workout in. In case you missed the idea you can read my post from yesterday. Amanda got home from her…Read more

109 Days Remaining – 800’s on the track and a swim workout

aarmau@gmail.comMarch 28, 2012170.3 Ironman, running, swimming, training, triathlon

We(Chad, Katie, and I) have been trying to figure out way to get ourselves on the track for some speedwork. We have talked about it for quite some time and…Read more

111 Days Remaining – Tough Swim Workout…Allergies, Allergies, Go Away

aarmau@gmail.comMarch 26, 201270.3 Ironman, swimming, training, triathlon

After my bike ride and mowing the yard last night I knew my allergies were going to flare up. I was surprised that they have not kicked in yet. I…Read more

114 Days Remaining – Short Swim and Weights(Yes, your eyes don’t deceive you!)

aarmau@gmail.comMarch 23, 201270.3 Ironman, lifting, swimming, training, triathlon

My training for swimming called for a shorter swim today. After getting back in the pool this week and finally hitting my stride on Wednesday I was at first fighting…Read more