1. $3.6 million. That isn't tonight's lottery but that is how much Speedo had to write off due to the Racing Suit Ban LINK. The Los Angeles–based swimwear group’s third-quarter net loss was $7.4 million, a 27 percent improvement over the same period last year. I wonder how much TYR, B70 and all the other guys lost?
2. The Splish Blog LINK Congrats to Chrissy Parks for winning the Soma Half Iron Triathon. But more important you need to follow them on Twitter LINK (shh...special sale for Twitter fans on 11/13/09)
3. WaPo has a great article on swimming prodigy Elizabeth Pelton LINK.
4. WSJ Reviews Fitbit. Think of it as Nike+ on steroids or described by the WSJ as "a tiny $99 device with a motion-detecting sensor that, when worn, digitally records one's distance (walking or running), calories burned and steps taken—as well as sleep patterns." But you can't really swim with it or swim with it at all. But check iut the review LINK and video below:
5. Awe! The Masters Swimming Blog asks: How Do You Feel After A Particulary Hard Swim Workout? LINK
1. $3.6 million. That isn't tonight's lottery but that is how much Speedo had to write off due to the Racing Suit Ban LINK. The Los Angeles–based swimwear group’s third-quarter net loss was $7.4 million, a 27 percent improvement over the same period last year. I wonder how much TYR, B70 and all the other guys lost?
2. The Splish Blog LINK Congrats to Chrissy Parks for winning the Soma Half Iron Triathon. But more important you need to follow them on Twitter LINK (shh...special sale for Twitter fans on 11/13/09)
3. WaPo has a great article on swimming prodigy Elizabeth Pelton LINK.
4. WSJ Reviews Fitbit. Think of it as Nike+ on steroids or described by the WSJ as "a tiny $99 device with a motion-detecting sensor that, when worn, digitally records one's distance (walking or running), calories burned and steps taken—as well as sleep patterns." But you can't really swim with it or swim with it at all. But check iut the review LINK and video below:
5. Awe! The Masters Swimming Blog asks: How Do You Feel After A Particulary Hard Swim Workout? LINK
6. Deano at Blueseventy goes back 2 skool LINK
7, Speaking of Blueseventy here is the scoop on the latest b70 swim suit for the pool the NERO TX. Tony has the press release LINK
8. Age Group Swimmers in So Cal you are wanted by USA Swimming for a photoshoot with the 2008 Olympic Swim Team LINK
And those are a few of the things that I missed. Happy Friday! Cheers!