Tag Archives: Swim

Swimming, and why I believe you should do Tumble Turns.

Posted on 25/09/2016 by sbrsport

There has been a debate on the go for ages as to whether triathletes should do tumble turns. I believe that all swimmers should, and here are my reasons: Tumble turns look cool. There is nothing as cool as walking … Continue reading →

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What I love about Swimming.

Posted on 16/04/2016 by sbrsport

This is the first part of a three-part blog on what I love about swimming, biking and running. We have had a number of people in here that have pondered about what the letters ‘ SBR’, stand for in our … Continue reading →

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My Midmar 8 Mile Report – 2016.

Posted on 15/02/2016 by sbrsport

I managed to swim my 44th Midmar on Sunday, and completed my 5th time swimming for the 8 Mile club. Endurance sport gives you lots of time to think, so here are a few thoughts from the weekend. I really … Continue reading →

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The Happy Blog.

Posted on 12/10/2015 by sbrsport

Pharrell Williams sung about the topic in his happy song. Here is the chorus – Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is … Continue reading →

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Learning to Move and Play.

Posted on 27/09/2015 by sbrsport

It’s Rugby World Cup time again, and two things come to mind: 1- A lot of my friends suddenly become armchair experts, and use Facebook as their prefered medium to publish their wise observations. 2- A quote that forms the … Continue reading →

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14 Excuses for you not to get Fit.

Posted on 01/08/2015 by sbrsport

Here is a look at some of the excuses people use to not get fit. I don’t understand enough about the sport. Hey, I have written over 220 articles on things Swim-Bike-Run. You will find a lot of info on … Continue reading →

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9 points to inspire you to get going.

Posted on 28/06/2015 by sbrsport

If you are looking at running your first 5 k or marathon; read on. This is not aimed at elite athletes, this is aimed at people wanting to start something new in their lives. 1. Starting and stopping are always … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Swimming Tips.

Posted on 25/05/2015 by sbrsport

We have a saying in our swim squad, and it goes like this, “If you fight the water, you will lose”. Swimming is all about grace, efficiency and glide. Here are some tips to get you going: Stretch your leading … Continue reading →

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Understanding Fascia.

Posted on 17/05/2015 by sbrsport

So, you have heard about fascia, the big question is, just what is it, and how does it impact you? You are held together by fascia. It holds each muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ in place. If you … Continue reading →

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Treadmill vs Outside Running, Outdoor vs Indoor Cycling.

Posted on 03/05/2015 by sbrsport

There are two reasons for this blog –  Winter is on its way, and so some will choose to train more indoors than outdoors in order to stay warmer. There are two major triathlons on their way at the end … Continue reading →

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