Lessons From Legends, Mary T. Meagher
Chuck Warner, the author, is a coach and an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the details behind what it takes to achieve swimming excellence.
Oprah and Diana Nyad: The Power of the Human Spirit – airs Sunday Oct 6
Diana Nyad (from the show): “There’s a Henry David Thoreau quote that really grips me hard and it says when you achieve your goals in life, it’s not what that gets you. But it’s who I am.”
Lessons from Legends: Under The Shade of a Freeway
“People say they love the music they grow up with, especially through their transitional years of high school and college.”
Lessons From Legends: Tough Stuff, The Response
“I’m not a fan of sequels…but given the thoughtful feedback to the article “Tis The Season For…Tough Stuff” a response and an expanded view seems called for.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
The Most Enduring USA National Age Group Records and Why
Swim News: “During the USA Nationals in Austin, and other meets over the last two weeks numerous USA National Age-Group Records (NAG) have been ripped from the books.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)
New Novel Feature Swimmers Chasing the Olympic Dream
Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Certainty Of Outcome, Lessons from Legends
“Swimmers and their coaches long for reaching a level of precise preparation that reduces chance and, as much as humanly possible, guarantees success.” (Photo credit: Anne R. Warner)
4-time Olympian on boycott, title nine, and pro athletes
Jill Sterkel, four-time Olympian shares what it was like to deal with the Olympic boycott, competing against steroid-users, and changes…
Superstitions and beliefs – Olympic rituals
This is part two of my interview with Olympic Gold Medalist, Nelson Diebel. He shares how he had to change…
3 Olympic backstrokers – friends and competitors?
Dear Katrina, What is it like when you have to race your friends and main competitors in practice? To partially…
After a big meet
Dear Katrina, I just finished my biggest meet of the season, the Olympic Trials. I didn’t do what I wanted….
US Olympic Trials Lore
“In 2012 earning a spot on the greatest Olympic Swim Team on earth – Team USA – is as an objective a process as there is in sports.”
Germantown Dryland with Dick Shoulberg
Brian Draganosky stars in this video. He’s a 4:28 500 yard freestyler with Olympic Trials cuts.
Arthur Frayler, Ready for US Olympic Trials
“Frayler swimming 400 & 1500 freestyle in Omaha!” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
How can I change how I feel before I race?
Dear Katrina, How can I change how I feel before I race? GET IN YOUR BODY AND FEEL GREAT. BOOST…
