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.
Colleges? If I’m Good Enough, They Will Come
“Don’t count on just completing an online questionnaire to put you solidly in the recruiting pool. College coaches are very busy these days…” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
“Great Scott!”
“Great Scott” as defined by several different sources, is an exclamation of surprise, amazement or dismay. There are two possible…
Coach Shoulberg, Behind the Scenes
Shoulberg: 40+ years of coaching & still loving it. Katrina Radke is one of many Shoulberg Olympians.
Tyler McGill, US Olympic Preview
“McGill, 4th at Olympic Trials in 2008, is ready to make the US Olympic Team in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Feel the Speed
“One of the ways to boost your speed is to incorporate the Stationary Cord Long Hip Belt into your training.”
Positive Drive Fins: No Stroke Left Behind
In a workout, sometimes being a breaststroker feels like being the redheaded stepchild. Sometimes you feel so different from the…
Oozing Chlorine at a Law Firm
I spent last week at Cornell University, giving a series of lectures on chemical patent law. I also told SwimSpray’s…
Getting to the Bottom of Stroke Rate: Tempo Trainer Pro
What is the optimum “stoke rate” pace that guarantees faster swimming? The great news is that FINIS has created the Tempo Trainer Pro, a waterproof metronome, to help swimmers and coaches find this answer.
