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Posts by Brad Birky

link to Can You Run in Water Shoes? Not Just for Swimming Anymore!

Can You Run in Water Shoes? Not Just for Swimming Anymore!

It is not a good idea to run in water shoes for any substantial length of time. Not only do water shoes have very little cushioning or support built into them, but they would also cause significant...

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How Young Can Olympic Swimmers, Cyclists, and Runers Can Be?

Each country sets its limits for participating in many Olympic sports, including swimming. According to the Olympic rules, qualifying swimmers of any age are allowed to participate. Team USA...

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Can Basketball Shoes Be Used for Running? (And Vice Versa!)

Basketball shoes can be used for running, but only for short distances. For anything longer than a very short run, you would be much better off wearing a running-specific shoe in order to protect...

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How To Protect Your Nipples When Running?

By using the tips mentioned in this article, you’ll be able to avoid the worst cases of this terrible affliction and you’ll also know the best way to treat chafing when it does occur!

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link to What Is That Whistling Noise During Olympic Swimming?

What Is That Whistling Noise During Olympic Swimming?

It might be a horn, a whistle, a shout or even some kind of honking noise. More than likely, that same noise has been present during training so the athlete has been conditioned to listen for it....

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Should Kids Use Swim Caps? ( Why! )

Triathlons often use caps of different colors to help differentiate between athletes of different genders or abilities. Using colorful caps for wave starts makes it easy to tell at a glance whether...

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Brad Birky is an endurance athlete and trained chef who has qualified for and completed the Boston Marathon as well as multiple Ironman distance triathlons

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