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5 Things You Will Take Away From Swimming

Olivier Poirier-Leroy is a former National level swimmer from the beautiful west coast of BC. In feeding his passion for…

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Rethink Your Pulling Equipment

Swimmers? Maybe it’s time to rethink your pulling equipment.

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How to Choose a Hand Paddle

There are many different styles of paddles to choose from. So how do you know which ones are right for you?

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SPIRE Institute designated U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site

“SPIRE Swimming, under the direction of Head Coach Jim Bocci, a highly respected developer of talent, is on a mission to set a new standard in the world of swim training and competition.”

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Keeping up your pace in the open water

Photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Why Do YOU Swim?

We all make the trip to the pool for a slightly different reason. What is yours? #whyswim

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Open Water Swimming Workout, Focus on Your Pacing

photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Wozny: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The time is melting off for Ashley Wozny as she digs further into Masters’ Swimming. (©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Open Water Swimming Workout for masters and triathletes

photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography

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Training for Long Course Breaststroke

There are a few differences between racing long course and short course events. The short axis strokes experience the largest shift between seasons.

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Jason Lezak Decides to Retire at 37; Will Be Remembered for “The Anchor”

American Jason Lezak, who is nothing short of a swimming-hero, has made his retirement official at 37-years old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Ashley Wozny: The Honeymoon is Over

The Honeymoon period is the best part of any relationship. Ashley Wozny just had her first fight with swimming. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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How to Tackle A Taper

Taper can be an extremely stressful time for swimmers, so here are a few tips to help you perform your best!

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