

Open water swim tips from the Galapagos #2
What to wear and how to keep safe in open water swim events.


Open water swim tips from the Galapagos #1
I found some great swimming locations on a trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos islands. Here are a couple of swim tips for athletes...


Swim focus pays off!
I had a great time at the U.S. Masters Swimming, Valentines Day Sweetheart meet last weekend at the WW Emmons Natatorium in Houston. ...


Swim Tips from Sabrina
My good friend and fellow coach, Sabrina Cook, offered these swim tips for the Tri Skills Camp. This is the swim fin I recommend. The...


Campers go Crazy, kick-off 2019 season
Triathletes from Houston, Lake Jackson, Port Aransas and Thibodeaux, Louisiana, descended on Katy, TX, for the second annual Tri Skills...

XTERRA sponsorship announced
Ten West Triathlon has partnered with XTERRA to offer steep discounts on wetsuits and paddle boards. If you plan on a chilly open water...


For novices - every race is an "A" race
I had an interesting discussion with an athlete recently about A, B and C races. I think for novices every race is an A race. I say that...


Cross training - its a mental thing
As triathletes, we are constantly cross training in the strict sense of the word - swim, bike and run. But every now and again it's...


A day at the races!
Athletes enjoying the post race rush at No Label Triathlon, Katy, Texas.


How to kill time before the race start?
I had an athlete ask me today about what to do when you have a late swim start and have almost 2 hours to kill before your age group wave...