Etymology & Historical Origin - Ishmael. Ishmael comes from the Hebrew name Yishma'el meaning âGod will hearâ. In the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and half-brother to Isaac. His story is told in Genesis chapter 16. Abraham and his wife Sarah (Sarai) cannot conceive a child, so Sarah gives her Egyptian handmaiden, Hagar, to Abraham.
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular on 63-acre Trillium Lake. A small boat ramp is available within the campground and a larger ramp is available in the nearby day-use area. An accessible fishing pier is also available. Anglers cast for a variety of trout.
With our key tips on triathlon swimming training and technique you will soon feel confident in the water and improve your times. The swim is generally the shortest section of the triathlon in both time and distance. Typically it takes up about 15 to 20% of the race duration, depending upon ability and event length. However the majority of triathletes spend far more then 20% of their training time on the swim.