Crazy Journeys.com » Swimming http://crazyjourneys.com Thu, 27 May 2010 10:11:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon tests even the strongest swimmers http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/the-escape-from-alcatraz-triathlon-tests-even-the-strongest-swimmers/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/the-escape-from-alcatraz-triathlon-tests-even-the-strongest-swimmers/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:43 +0000 skywalker http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=2203
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    Filmed in 2008 this video shows the swim portion of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. With 2000 competitors braving the currents and difficult swimming conditions it’s a must do event for the hardcore ultra tri athlete.

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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/the-escape-from-alcatraz-triathlon-tests-even-the-strongest-swimmers/feed/ 0     Six-Time Ironman Champion Dave Scott on swimming technique. Part of l carnitine lipoic video series http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/six-time-ironman-champion-dave-scott-on-swimming-technique-part-of-l-carnitine-lipoic-video-series/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/six-time-ironman-champion-dave-scott-on-swimming-technique-part-of-l-carnitine-lipoic-video-series/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:48:50 +0000 skywalker http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=2033
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    Part of the l carnitine lipoic video series. Swimming requires greater technique than most other endurance sports. Unlike cycling or running where poor technique is not an enormous limiting factor. In swimming the efficiency of your stroke has a big impact. In this excellent video by Six-Time Ironman Champion Dave Scott he demonstrates several techniques to help ensure you’re getting the most from your swim strokes.

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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/six-time-ironman-champion-dave-scott-on-swimming-technique-part-of-l-carnitine-lipoic-video-series/feed/ 0     Excellent open water swimming guide by ironman champion. Part of glutamine muscle video series http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/excellent-open-water-swimming-guide-by-ironman-champion-part-of-glutamine-muscle-video-series/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/excellent-open-water-swimming-guide-by-ironman-champion-part-of-glutamine-muscle-video-series/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:19:52 +0000 skywalker http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=1981
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    Part of the glutamine muscle video series. Open water swimming presents a host of different challenges for racers. This excellent video by Dave scott 6-time ironman world champion goes through lots of common sense tips for race day preperation and general techniques for performing your best in open water.

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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/excellent-open-water-swimming-guide-by-ironman-champion-part-of-glutamine-muscle-video-series/feed/ 0     Simple. common sense guide to ocean swimming. Part of cretine video series http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/simple-common-sense-guide-to-ocean-swimming-part-of-cretine-video-series/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/simple-common-sense-guide-to-ocean-swimming-part-of-cretine-video-series/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:24:13 +0000 skywalker http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=1875
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    Part of the cretine video series. Ocean swimming guide giving basic “take care” style advice for those taking a plunge. Worth a listen too. It’s not rocket science but the advice is straightforward, common sense that we could all do with being reminded of.

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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2010/02/simple-common-sense-guide-to-ocean-swimming-part-of-cretine-video-series/feed/ 0     Daily Ocean Rowing, Kayaking and Water Expeditions News Roundup Fri 27 Nov http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/11/daily-ocean-rowing-kayaking-and-water-expeditions-news-roundup-fri-27-nov/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/11/daily-ocean-rowing-kayaking-and-water-expeditions-news-roundup-fri-27-nov/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:07:07 +0000 Luke Bream http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=1445
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    • ]]>     ocean rowing newsWelcome to CrazyJourneys ocean rowing, sea kayaking and water expedition news roundup. For all the latest information on training, psychology and inspirational stories to help you row, paddle, sail or swim longer and faster.

    Today’s highlights include 40 minutes of high definition video footage of Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic kayaking in India and an article by Roz Savage highlighting characteristics of successful ocean rowers.

    1. James Ketchell makes final preparations for this years Atlantic Rowing Race and thankfully lands a sponsorship deal with Speedo.
    2. Mick Dawson and Chris Martin reached San Francisco on 13 November 09 having rowed unsupported from Japan. 189 days of hardship, rowing in 2-3 hour shifts, 24 hours a day they covered a staggering 4,500 miles as the crow flies, but with all the wind and currents they have actually rowed about 6,930 miles in total.
    3. Greg Kolodziejzyk has put together an excellent article detailing the reasons that previous ocean rowing expeditions have failed. He goes on to discuss possible strategies for handling each situation as he prepares for his challenge of pedaling 4300km from Canada to Hawaii in a human powered boat.
    4. Douglas Wilcox has some beautiful sea kayaking pictures taken exploring the coastline and mountains of Scotland.
    5. Global Paddlers Thanks for this great kayaking video.

    6. Sea kayaking at night An excellent article covering all aspects of night kayaking from equipment through to safety precautions.
    7. Matthew Grey expedition coordinator for Plastiki an ambitious project to build a boat out of plastic bottles and sail from San Francisco to Sydney gives interview on progress to National Geographic
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    9. Roz Savage discusses the 7 habits that bring success for wannabe ocean rowers. If you are training or tempted by ocean rowing this article is a must read.
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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/11/daily-ocean-rowing-kayaking-and-water-expeditions-news-roundup-fri-27-nov/feed/ 0     Film: Caving in planet earth’s most hostile environments http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/10/film-caving-in-planet-earths-most-hostile-environments/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/10/film-caving-in-planet-earths-most-hostile-environments/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:17 +0000 Luke Bream http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=528
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    I hope you enjoy this caving video – Please take a moment to comment afterwards and give your thoughts on caving, have you tried it, what is the experience like being underwater in a sea cave ?

    For more information on Rick Stanton’s current caving expedition to explore sea caves off Sardinia please visit the website geoventures.wordpress.com

    Credits for the images used in this movie about caving and cave diving in sea caves can be found on page Image Credits Please note that not all images used in the film are of Rick.

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    ]]>     http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/10/film-caving-in-planet-earths-most-hostile-environments/feed/ 2     Heart Transplant Triathlete at World Championships http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/10/dissapointment-for-heart-transplant-triathlete-at-world-championships/ http://crazyjourneys.com/2009/10/dissapointment-for-heart-transplant-triathlete-at-world-championships/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:19:12 +0000 skywalker http://crazyjourneys.com/?p=507
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    • ]]>     Inspirational heart transplant triathlete Kyle Garlett must fight another battle. Not with his health this time but with disappointment after failing in his attempt to become the first heart transplant patient to complete the Ironman Triathlon World Championships at Kona this weekend.

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    He missed the cut-off time for the swim section by just 1 miunte 55 seconds finishing in 2:21:55. A heartbreakingly close margin for this inspirational athlete. I only hope that he can take confort from words on his website and come back fighting and give it another go.

    “Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.” Edwin Markham

    Each chapter of his medical history would be enough to break most men, 37 year old Gartlett braved it all.

    My story begins in 1989, five weeks after his 18th birthday, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Five months of radiation followed. In 1991 I was re-diagnosed with the Hodgkin’s. Six months of chemotherapy (MOPP-ABV) follow. 1994 I was diagnosed with the Hodgkin’s for a third time. Intense chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant take place at the City of Hope. 1995 treatment was stopped suddenly when I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy – a weakening of the heart muscle due to the chemo drug Adriamycin.

    1997 I was diagnosed with a secondary acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) as a result of chemotherapy years earlier. Three long years of chemotherapy follow. In 2000 my right hip was replaced, followed six months later by my left shoulder. Both joints suffered from necrosis as a result of high dosages of prednisone.

    2001 I was placed on the heart transplant waiting list at UCLA and given a pacemaker to manage my cardiomyopathy. 2003 Because of further electrical failures my pacemaker was upgraded to a pacer/defibrillator 2005 That pacer/defibrillator was recalled by the manufacturer and surgery was required to replace it. 2006 On October 10, at 3:45pm, I got the call from UCLA – a donor heart was ready. By 1:30 the next morning I was out of surgery and in the ICU with a brand new heart.

    Garlett was invited to compete in the elite event because organizers believe he “demonstrates the Ironman mantra: Anything is possible,” said Blair LaHaye, director of communications for Ironman. Speaking about his quest Gartlett said:

    At the Ironman in Kona there are no limits and there is no impossible. That is what drives me there. This is my Everest.

    The following video was recorded for Small World Big Life A terrific charity run by a friend of garlett’s and gives a great insight into this inspirational cancer survivor.

    For more information on this inspirational triathlete and cancer survivor please visit his website www.ironmankyle.com

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