The second one demonstrates a correct flip turn.
Freestyle Stroke Technique
How To Do a Flip Turn
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Swim Training Videos
A little late in the season, but here are two good swim videos, both created by Olympian Natalie Coughlin. The first one gives tips on perfecting your freestyle stroke.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Indecent Exposure
When I hear the phrase ‘indecent exposure,’ I think of creepy-old-guy-in-a-trench-coat. Or maybe had-too-much-to-drink-frat-guy who thought it would be a good idea to streak across campus naked. What doesn’t come to mind is triathlete-guy. I recently learned in a USAT newsletter that there is actually a rule for indecent exposure.
3.4n. Indecent Exposure.
Public nudity at any time during the event is prohibited. Any violation of this Section shall result in a variable time penalty.
I’ve never heard of this being enforced, and really, I don’t see they could. Only the biggest races have officials in the transition area during the race. Most officials are out on the course, where they should be.
But the real question is, who is getting naked? There is a lot of skin in the transition area for sure, so if you get popped for ‘indecent exposure,’ that’s saying something. That means you are letting it all hang out.
According to the article, the rule is most commonly enforced in the transition area where an athlete may decide to remove his swimsuit to change into bike shorts. Now, I understand the need to change into your bike shorts for long course events, but use the changing tent. And if there isn’t a tent, find a portable restroom, or use a towel and be discreet – and fast.
Another place this rule is broken is out on the course when people decide to pull over to relieve themselves. This one is tricky because sometimes you are out in the middle of nowhere, with another 20-30 miles back to transition. I see it all the time, but I think if you make an effort to move several yards off the road and hide yourself somewhat (behind a tree for example), you should be fine. Be discreet and considerate of others is the real rule.
3.4n. Indecent Exposure.
Public nudity at any time during the event is prohibited. Any violation of this Section shall result in a variable time penalty.
I’ve never heard of this being enforced, and really, I don’t see they could. Only the biggest races have officials in the transition area during the race. Most officials are out on the course, where they should be.
But the real question is, who is getting naked? There is a lot of skin in the transition area for sure, so if you get popped for ‘indecent exposure,’ that’s saying something. That means you are letting it all hang out.
According to the article, the rule is most commonly enforced in the transition area where an athlete may decide to remove his swimsuit to change into bike shorts. Now, I understand the need to change into your bike shorts for long course events, but use the changing tent. And if there isn’t a tent, find a portable restroom, or use a towel and be discreet – and fast.
Another place this rule is broken is out on the course when people decide to pull over to relieve themselves. This one is tricky because sometimes you are out in the middle of nowhere, with another 20-30 miles back to transition. I see it all the time, but I think if you make an effort to move several yards off the road and hide yourself somewhat (behind a tree for example), you should be fine. Be discreet and considerate of others is the real rule.
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