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Sabtu, 03 Desember 2011
Kamis, 08 September 2011
In swimming every second counts!
As I have mentioned in the past, my daughter is a competitive swimmer. I am proud of the commitment that she shows at what is really still quite a young age.
She trains in the pool for about 11 hours per week currently, so with all that time spent in the water swimming costumes are well used and need to be able to stand up to the challenge of the sheer amount of lengths that are swam in a week, as well as be comfortable and functional.
We were sent a Speedo Endurance SD LZR Comp Recordbreaker Kneeskin swimming costume from the lovely team at Simply Swim to review and give our thoughts on.
Pre-teen tried it on for a weeks worth of training. Within that week she covered backstroke, fly, breastroke and freestyle as well as diving and many other swim training drills, which as you can imagine, puts both the arms and legs of the swimsuit under pressure. The main areas of the costume that would come under strain are the seams around the bottom of the leg (at the knee) and the shoulder straps. Pre-teen was more than happy with it and there were no red marks from the costume rubbing and the legs did not roll up - both things that have happened with many other costumes in the past.
As the garment is chlorine resistant it was really simple and quick just to rinse in cold water and hang out to dry ready for the next day.
The fit of the garment is great and the seams are strong, with an RRP of £65.00 (less any P & P) I have to say we are very impressed and hope the name of the swimsuit 'Record Breaker' is true when it comes to her next swimming gala in a few weeks - every second counts in any sport and it is amazing how a well fitting costume can help with that.
Simply Swim have a wide range of womens swimwear and they are not just aimed at competitive swimmers. They also cover a range of brands and price ranges and even have maternity swimsuits. They offer 28 day returns, next day delivery and free size exchanges on their range - have a look at their website http://www.simplyswim.com for details.
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READ MORE - In swimming every second counts!
She trains in the pool for about 11 hours per week currently, so with all that time spent in the water swimming costumes are well used and need to be able to stand up to the challenge of the sheer amount of lengths that are swam in a week, as well as be comfortable and functional.
We were sent a Speedo Endurance SD LZR Comp Recordbreaker Kneeskin swimming costume from the lovely team at Simply Swim to review and give our thoughts on.
As the garment is chlorine resistant it was really simple and quick just to rinse in cold water and hang out to dry ready for the next day.
The fit of the garment is great and the seams are strong, with an RRP of £65.00 (less any P & P) I have to say we are very impressed and hope the name of the swimsuit 'Record Breaker' is true when it comes to her next swimming gala in a few weeks - every second counts in any sport and it is amazing how a well fitting costume can help with that.
Simply Swim have a wide range of womens swimwear and they are not just aimed at competitive swimmers. They also cover a range of brands and price ranges and even have maternity swimsuits. They offer 28 day returns, next day delivery and free size exchanges on their range - have a look at their website http://www.simplyswim.com for details.
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Minggu, 24 Juli 2011
Selasa, 03 Mei 2011
Good morning, this is your 5.50am alarm call......
Sometimes I have to question my sanity.... my daughter, as I have mentioned, is a competitive swimmer and as part of her training, Tuesday mornings are scheduled for Cross Country running.
So, I hear you say? No problem except they start at 7am with a 30 minute journey to get there!!
I set the alarm for 5.50am this morning and as my children are yet to go back to school (roll on tomorrow) I thought it may remind them about getting up and dressed before 10am. I had the same plan last week but we all slept in...
So when the alarm was blaring this morning and I awoke to find the rest of the house snoring and I had to try and feed, dress and organise 3 children and then pick up a friends child on the way , I simply thought 2 things.
1) I must be mad doing this with a 6 month old baby.
2) Pre-teen better end up being an olympic swimmer after all the effort.
I suppose when any parent looks back at the hoops they jump through to secure the 'right' school, good role models for their children or whatever else it is that you find important to achieve on or with them, I bet you could never have imagined yourself doing anything like it before they were born, or even more so in the days when children didn't even enter the equation - ah yes I think I remember those days......
READ MORE - Good morning, this is your 5.50am alarm call......
So, I hear you say? No problem except they start at 7am with a 30 minute journey to get there!!
I set the alarm for 5.50am this morning and as my children are yet to go back to school (roll on tomorrow) I thought it may remind them about getting up and dressed before 10am. I had the same plan last week but we all slept in...
So when the alarm was blaring this morning and I awoke to find the rest of the house snoring and I had to try and feed, dress and organise 3 children and then pick up a friends child on the way , I simply thought 2 things.
1) I must be mad doing this with a 6 month old baby.
2) Pre-teen better end up being an olympic swimmer after all the effort.
I suppose when any parent looks back at the hoops they jump through to secure the 'right' school, good role models for their children or whatever else it is that you find important to achieve on or with them, I bet you could never have imagined yourself doing anything like it before they were born, or even more so in the days when children didn't even enter the equation - ah yes I think I remember those days......
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Kamis, 10 Februari 2011
Review of EarDoc - non-invasive treatment for ear infections and other symptoms
Although I have mentioned it in my biography, my pre-teen daughter is a competitive swimmer.
Currently spending around 10 - 11 hours in the pool each week which is great for technique and fitness but we have discovered the downside of 'swimmers ear' or to use it's medical name Otitis Externa. This is a condition that affects many swimmers as it can be caused by excess water in the ear which obviously is difficult to dry out when so much time is spent in the water. It can also be caught through fungal or bacterial infections.
My daughter experienced pain in her ear which felt itchy and I often used to see her pulling on her earlobe to try and help with the pain and tenderness. Her earlobe would redden and she would be left sometimes with a slight loss in hearing (no she was not just ignoring me!)
When I heard about EarDoc I knew this was a product that I should try out. Here is a short video of my pre-teen trying out her new EarDoc after swimming.
The EarDoc was very simple to use. This lightweight, battery powered product transmits waves of vibration to the back of the ear when placed against it. These vibrations reach the middle ear through the vibration travelling through the bone which in turn opens the Eustachian Tube. This encourages the fluids to drain away and the pressure of the trapped and excess water is decreased - pain then subsides. The strength of the waves is easily controlled by moving a sliding button on the side of the unit. It is non-invasive and is like a tickling on the area and causes no discomfort in use.
Not only did it ease the pain my pre-teen was getting but on a practical side it was light and easy to transport in her swimming kit bag for quick and easy use. I do think a child of toddler age onwards could use this product although children under the age of 6 should only use the EarDoc under adult supervision.
The EarDoc is also suitable for air travellers (where cabin pressure affects the middle ear), Otitis Media, ear infections - all this from a small but clever invention.
Find EarDoc on Twitter and also on Facebook as well as on their website: http://http://www.eardoc.info/
COMPETITION!!
I have 3 EarDocs to giveaway on my blog..
To enter simply do the following steps (all must be completed for entry to be valid!)
1) Follow my blog via GFC (button on right hand side)
2) Follow EarDoc on either Twitter or Facebook (links above)
3) Tweet on Twitter or post on EarDoc's Facebook wall the following message:
I was sent by #Bloggomy and I want an EarDoc because....(fill in your answer)
4) Follow me on Twitter (@Bobbity666) - I have a Twitter follow me button under my followers on the right hand side for ease!!
5) Come back and tell me you have done the steps and leave a form of contacting you should you be chosen via Randomizer.org on the closing date of 28th February 2011.
Good luck .......
READ MORE - Review of EarDoc - non-invasive treatment for ear infections and other symptoms
Currently spending around 10 - 11 hours in the pool each week which is great for technique and fitness but we have discovered the downside of 'swimmers ear' or to use it's medical name Otitis Externa. This is a condition that affects many swimmers as it can be caused by excess water in the ear which obviously is difficult to dry out when so much time is spent in the water. It can also be caught through fungal or bacterial infections.
My daughter experienced pain in her ear which felt itchy and I often used to see her pulling on her earlobe to try and help with the pain and tenderness. Her earlobe would redden and she would be left sometimes with a slight loss in hearing (no she was not just ignoring me!)
When I heard about EarDoc I knew this was a product that I should try out. Here is a short video of my pre-teen trying out her new EarDoc after swimming.
The EarDoc was very simple to use. This lightweight, battery powered product transmits waves of vibration to the back of the ear when placed against it. These vibrations reach the middle ear through the vibration travelling through the bone which in turn opens the Eustachian Tube. This encourages the fluids to drain away and the pressure of the trapped and excess water is decreased - pain then subsides. The strength of the waves is easily controlled by moving a sliding button on the side of the unit. It is non-invasive and is like a tickling on the area and causes no discomfort in use.
Not only did it ease the pain my pre-teen was getting but on a practical side it was light and easy to transport in her swimming kit bag for quick and easy use. I do think a child of toddler age onwards could use this product although children under the age of 6 should only use the EarDoc under adult supervision.
The EarDoc is also suitable for air travellers (where cabin pressure affects the middle ear), Otitis Media, ear infections - all this from a small but clever invention.
Find EarDoc on Twitter and also on Facebook as well as on their website: http://http://www.eardoc.info/
COMPETITION!!
I have 3 EarDocs to giveaway on my blog..
To enter simply do the following steps (all must be completed for entry to be valid!)
1) Follow my blog via GFC (button on right hand side)
2) Follow EarDoc on either Twitter or Facebook (links above)
3) Tweet on Twitter or post on EarDoc's Facebook wall the following message:
I was sent by #Bloggomy and I want an EarDoc because....(fill in your answer)
4) Follow me on Twitter (@Bobbity666) - I have a Twitter follow me button under my followers on the right hand side for ease!!
5) Come back and tell me you have done the steps and leave a form of contacting you should you be chosen via Randomizer.org on the closing date of 28th February 2011.
Good luck .......
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