13 Tips for Seeking and Securing Sponsorship
Sponsorship is not just for Olympians anymore. You may be the perfect brand ambassador for your favorite swimwear or sports brand.
Garrett Weber-Gale’s Top 10 Healthy Treats
It’s only human to want a treat or two. See Olympic Champion and AthleticFoodieTM founder Garrett Weber-Gale’s top ten favorites. #7 is dark chocolate!
The 18th Annual Euro Meet: European Tradition, Global Swimming Impact
This year’s event, the 29th-31st of January, 2016, has already garnered entries from international superstars such as Laszlo Cseh, Mireia Belmonte, Hannah Miley and Marco Koch, with more big names on the way.
Michael Phelps defeats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM at the Arena Pro Swim (Race Video)
Phelps got to the wall first, going 1:58.00. Lochte, swimming in an outside lane, was 1:58.43 to take silver.
SwimMom Musings: Six Ways to Embrace Your Destiny
If you wanna love the sport your whole life, it is important to embrace your own destiny. Even if you are not Rio bound, here’s how you can enjoy an amazing ride one stroke at a time.
Physiological Proof: Promoting a Long Glide in Breaststroke Decreases Performance
How often have we seen swimmers practicing drills that promote a long glide? 1 pull, 3 second glide? 1 pull, 5 second glide?
Gold Medalists Krayzelburg and Lezak Launch Champions Swim & Travel Experience
4-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg and 8-time Olympic Medalist Jason Lezak will lead a camp and cultural experience in ‘The land of Creation’ Israel June 15-24, 2016.
Career opportunities at one of swimming’s most popular companies
The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour, one of swimming’s fastest growing and most popular businesses is looking for experienced professionals to fill three full-time positions and several part-time Event Manager positions.
I Have Known Pain
I have known pain. The pain that comes from something physical but causes mental pain as well. Which is worse? Undoubtedly the mental pain.
Shouts From The Stands: 5 Reasons To Look Forward To Dry Season
I’m not here to argue the science of alcohol’s affects on athletes, so before we go down that road I want to turn our attention to my top five reasons why swimmers should look forward to dry season.
Dear Swimming, I Fell in Love with You.
Dear Swimming: From the moment, I started peeling off the new goggle stickers, diving off blocks, racing 25s, imagining touching out for the gold in the Great Forum which is NJ swimming, I knew one thing was real. I fell in love with you.
Glycogen: The key to unlocking your performance
Glycogen is another name for carbohydrates. It is really just stored carbohydrates in the liver, and in your muscles. Your body only has a set amount of glycogen in storage, and when it’s depleted, you’ll feel like you’ve “hit the wall.”
Orca hires Ty Stevens as new brand manager for US
Ty Stevens, U.S. Orca Brand Manager: “I have been familiar with the Orca brand since my early days as a triathlete. Orca has always maintained a high level of respect within the triathlon community, and I look forward to carrying on its great heritage”
A Conversation with Adham Abdelmegid, Pan Arab Games Champion
Adham has been swimming since the age of 4, is an accomplished world class athlete, with international victories at competitions such as the Pan Arab Games or the Islamic Solidarity Games, and national records under his belt.
