Posted: March 17, 2005

Triathlon: Cool Off in an Endless Pool at California Half Ironman

The Endless Pool, often called a treadmill for swimmers, will be available for test swims in Oceanside, CA at Ralph's Half Ironman Expo.

Aston, PA (PRWEB) March 16, 2005 -- Endless Pools, Inc., the inventor of the swimmer’s treadmill or counter-current swimming pool, will have a pool available for test swims March 17 – 19 at Ralph’s Half Ironman Expo in Oceanside, CA. In addition, swimmers will receive a videotape of their swim and instruction from a trained coach.

“We are thrilled to be part of Ralph’s Half Ironman,” said James Murdock, founder and president of Endless Pools. “I hope that not only the athletes participating in the race, but also their families, friends and local residents will come by and try the pool. Our pool is a great way for people of all abilities to stay in shape.”

Measuring just 8’x15’, the Endless Pool provides all the benefits of a full-size pool in a fraction of the space. It is compact enough to fit virtually anywhere, inside or out, making swimming year-round a possibility even in homes with limited space.

“Before I owned an Endless Pool I had to bend my entire schedule to adapt to the hours at a public pool, now my training routine is much more flexible,” stated Heather Fuhr, professional triathlete and Endless Pool owner. “I also find training against the current prepares me better for open water swims.”

The Endless Pool has a smooth, adjustable, non-turbulent current, ideal for swimming, aquatic exercise and rehabilitation. The pool’s unique features include underwater cameras and full-length mirrors that allow a swimmer to see their stroke. The immediate performance feedback these options provide make the Endless Pool an important training tool.

“The Endless Pool is an invaluable coaching tool,” said Roch Frey, multi-sport coach, former professional triathlete and Endless Pool owner. “Because the athlete swims in place against an adjustable current, it is easy for me to work with them on stroke mechanics—in the Endless Pool you do not need to wait for the swimmer to reach the other end of the pool before giving them feedback. In addition, the underwater mirror allows them to see things I point out and makes correcting them easier.”

Endless Pools, Inc., headquartered in Aston, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, was founded in 1988 by James Murdock to manufacture and sell counter-current swimming pools for residential and commercial use. Over the last fifteen years, more than 8,000 Endless Pools have been sold and installed in the United States and 40 countries.

To request a free Endless Pool video or DVD, visit www.endlesspools.com/9300 or call (800) 732-8660 ext 9300. For a test swim, visit us at Ralph’s Half Ironman Expo at the corner of Harbor Drive South and Pacific Street North in Oceanside, CA.