USAT Rocky Mountain Regional Swim Clinic Series

First let me start by saying thanks to all participants it was great to work with you all. Special shout out to Mike G, Michi, & Scott Hub in the boats, I can’t remember seeing a better looking group of paddlers! I really enjoyed this clinic, probably more than any other swim clinic I’ve held. This is what endurance sports are all about, great people, new friends, & personal improvement!

Here are the universal points to work on for open water success:

Head Position- Keep your eyes looking down at all times unless you are sighting or breathing. When you sight, don’t lift your head to breathe unless you have a wave or visual obstruction. Breathe on your side smooth and quick and get that head back to center. Keep your head relaxed and stable while your body rolls.

Pull/Stroke- It is utterly critical to pull straight back with your finger tips pointing down, and push your hand to your hip with every stroke in open water (your palm on the thumb side should brush the side of your hip). Do not let waves, sighting, or other swimmers interfere with a complete stroke. Stay balanced and keep your stroke long with a high cadence (practice this during your long sets in the pool).

Drafting- Remember that drafting in a swim with a group or single swimmer not only helps break the water in front of you, but it also allows you to sight less often. Just make sure that the group that your following is on course. Search for a solid group during your races.

Sighting- The key to staying on course is to find landmarks to sight on instead of just using the race buoys. Practice sighting during your pool swims during intervals over 300 yards. Sight a couple of time per length. Notice that your heart rate will rise, become more efficient so that it won’t rise dramatically.

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Cheers,

Eric

This elixir is awesome for digestion, hydration, and detoxification. I like to drink a big glass first thing in the morning before breakfast, but anytime of the day will be great!

8 oz purified water
8 oz pure agave juice (not to be confused with agave syrup)
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 fresh lemon juice

Use a hand-held grater on a fresh piece of ginger root. Grate over a big glass allowing the mulch and juice to fall in. Next add the water, lemon juice, and agave juice. Give a nice mix and serve at room temperature or on ice. Try making a large batch in a pitcher and drink it throughout the day.

Give this elixir a try, and feel free to leave me a question or comment of what you think of this recipe. Also please send me your favorite energy drink recipes and I’ll post them!

With Energy,

Eric

Ride Smart!

Eric

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I recently prepared this kick ass margarita on camera in LA. I’ll roll out the video ASAP but who wants to wait? A special shout out to my good friend Sunil is in order for this one, lets just say that on a particular New Year’s Eve we thoroughly tested this recipe:) Give this margarita a whirl, &  let me know what you think!

Cheers,

Eric

Recipe

1 shot of Cointreau

2 shots of tequila (I prefer herradura)

1 lime

1 tbsp agave syrup

1/4 cup of ice

sea salt

shaker

Instructions:

Juice the lime, add the Hooch, add the syrup, & add the ice to your shaker. Give it a nice hard shake. Next wet the rim of the glass in a bowl of water. Finally, dip the rim of the glass in a shallow bowl of sea salt and rub it around so that you end up with a rim of salt. Pour and serve!

P.S.

Eric Lujan is not responsible for blackouts or the handful of new Homies that may befriend you after a pitcher of these…..

Red Chile Calabacitas Burritos
1 chopped red pepper
1 chopped green zucchini
1 chopped yellow squash
1 chopped red onion
1 minced serrano pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
1 bunch of kale
1 cup of red chile (if not in New Mexico, you can use Mexican red chile sauce)
Sea salt
Pepper
Paprika
Olive Oil

Directions
First sauté the onion, serrano peppers, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, and squash with the salt and spices. Cook on medium heat until the squash becomes tender. Second, fold in the red chile and kale. The kale will cook very quickly, as soon as it has cooked down your finished. Taste to see if you need additional salt. Third, roll the calabacitas in a whole wheat, brown rice, or sprouted grain tortilla. Option: add fresh guacamole, cilantro, pinto or black beans, and vegan cheddar cheese inside your burritos.