In a nutshell Apple Watch is not rugged enough Garmin Fenix pool swim distance measurement is extremely inaccurate   About my swimming During the summer I train 3x per week in a 20 yard (= 18m) pool. I also occasionally swim in 25m and 50m pools, including during the winter. I am a surf life […]

USA Swimming’s novel idea for promoting the FINA Junior World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, August 2017

It’s school holidays so we have a (more) relaxed schedule. Very Big Fish (VBF) decided that she wanted to swim elsewhere today. Big Fish (BF) wanted to swim at the normal place. Ho hum. VBF and I head to Hornsby pool first thing. BF heads for squad training late afternoon. VBF gives me a set […]

An alternative use for the Opera house steps!

More commonly known as the “SRC”. Today’s assessment at Avalon Beach courtesy of Sydney Northern Beaches branch of Surf Life Saving NSW. Conditions were challenging including a run-swim-run across a rip, and nasty shore break. Congratulations to those who passed!