Funny Confession #7: THE VASA KICKED MY ASS-A.
So Coach Matt was excited to share the news that The Sport Factory is now an official VASA Demo Center.
I had to work to contain my excitement.
Not sure what a Vasa Trainer is? It’s some medieval torture device for those of use who aren’t big fans of chlorine-related activities.
OK, so if it’s not a medieval torture device, it’s supposed to help build the sport-specific muscles used in swimming . . . all without getting wet. Brilliant, right?! WRONG.
I am crying like a little baby. My arms are screaming. Matt stood over me twice this week and made sure I pulled those little torture paddles ALL the way back.
“Hang on! I think I see a tricep!” He taunted.
I like my arms just the way they are, thank you very much. I just wouldn’t mind them helping me out in the water a little more.
That’s where the Vasa Trainer comes in. And that’s why swimming REALLY hurts this week.
If you’re in town and ESPECIALLY if you’re a Sport Factory athlete, be sure to stop in and share the love (or pain) with the Vasa (to kick your ass-a). There’s also another contraption that’s good for you Adventure Racing athletes as well– really simulates the rowing.
With the help of the Vasa, I look forward to discovering my inner tricep at some point in the near future. Stay tuned as I document the (not so) exciting developments! 
Gangsta-love on the eve of Baja 70.3, Circa 2007. This will be the BEFORE shot.
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HAHA! Love the gangster pic! Your arms are looking tough!
Niiiiiice photo, Kloner. love it.
we have that torture device at our gym – I sometimes lean on it while chatting with friends.