Posts Tagged ‘Outside the Box’

How a Swim Can Make You Happy
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on September 25th, 2014

I’ve often said that the purpose of swimming is the pursuit of happiness. (If you haven’t had the same thought, consider that the Dalai Lama has written that the purpose of life is the pursuit of happiness.) Indeed, my main reason for swimming open water events is anticipation of the happiness they’ll bring. My latest […]

Get Hip to Open Water Technique
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 17th, 2013

A longer, lower-tempo, hip-driven freestyle is a clear advantage in 50m pools, distances over 200 years and especially in open water.

How Age and Cunning Can Win the Day in Open Water
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 3rd, 2013

In open water racing, there are countless opportunities to minimize error and the payoff can be great.

Incredible Journey: Swimming Novice to Provincial Coach in 1000 Days
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on April 19th, 2013

In April 2010 Eid Mohammed Hamed watched a TI DVD for the first time. In April 2013, he is the head coach of the provincial team in Herat, and a candidate to become national coach of Afghanistan!

Zoe’s TI Story
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on February 1st, 2013

A kaizen dog paddler, and her family, improve at swimming together.

Guest Post (VIDEO) How I Learned to Love Open Water
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 2nd, 2012

“TI teaches something much bigger than swimming technique. It teaches you to be in harmony with yourself and with the natural world.”

VIDEO: Beautiful Sea, Beautiful Swims
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on October 27th, 2012

Guaranteed — this will be among the most irresistible (“I wanna be there and do that!”) swim videos you’ve seen.

Creating Beauty (getting speed in return)
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on October 19th, 2012

When you strive to create beauty, you’ll swim farther and faster, but enjoy it far more.

Diana Nyad and the ‘Demons of the Sea’
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 2nd, 2011

Completing a marathon in six months can’t really change your life. But immersive experiences today can.

Video: The Secrets of Speed Part 3 of 9
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on April 19th, 2011

Running faster – and staying efficient – comes naturally. Wasting energy when we try to swim faster comes equally naturally.