6 Questions Swim Parents Always Ask
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Olympic Champion Janet Evans on the Importance of Using a Logbook
Before Katie Ledecky it was Janet Evans who was the most dominant freestyler America had ever produced. The 3-time Olympian discusses the importance of logging your workouts in order to swim fast.
I Wish I Had Known These 7 Tips for Getting Up for Early Morning Practice
For some swimmers getting up well before the crack of dawn to go jump in a cold pool ranks right up with distance fly sets. And by “some” swimmers what I meant was “all” swimmers.
7 Reasons You Should Absolutely Date a Swimmer
Even with the smell of chlorine and the laser focus on something that isn’t you, you wouldn’t want to be…
12 Things You Learn Becoming a Swim Parent
The lifestyle of a swim parent and swimmer is no joke. Here are 12 things you learn on your way to becoming a swim mom or a swim dad.
Why You Should Go to Practice Today
Sure, it may seem like “one” missed practice isn’t a big deal, but here is why consistency and showing up matters more than you realize.
5 Reasons Swimming Volunteers are the Best Volunteers
Not all of our heroes and heroines get up on the block and crush world records. Many of them can…
Science: 5 Proven Reasons Tracking Your Workouts Will Make You Fast
Here are 5 proven ways that the simple act of tracking your workouts can make you a better and faster swimmer.
How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything
by Olivier Poirier-Leroy. The following is a sample email from his weekly motivational newsletter for swimmers. You can join for…
When It Is Time to Shake Up Your Swimming
No matter how much you love to swim there will be moments where you are feeling plateaued and frustrated. here is how to figure out if it is time to switch things up.
Make Your Swimming Goals Easier, Not Bigger (And Yet Still Do Big Things. What?)
Achieving your goals in the pool is tough work. Here is how to make it a little bit (okay, fine– a lot) easier.
The Vols’ Sprint and Power Workout
Tyler Fenwick, associate head coach of the Tenneessee men’s and women’s swimming and diving program, dropped in to share a…
9 Best Swim Fins for a Stronger Kick and Faster Swimming
Looking for the perfect swimming fins for training? Here are the best swim fins for every kind of swimmer and swim workout.
6 Excuse-Busting Tips for Swimmers
Elite swimmers recognize the value in having ultimate accountability with their swimming. Here are 6 tips for busting the excuse-making loop.
The Kansas Swimming Set: Take It Out Fast and Bring It Home
Clark Campbell, head coach of the University of Kansas Swimming & Diving program stopped by to share a versatile set…
