How many yards did you swim last season?
How many drill sets did you do? What percent of your training was IM? Most competitive swimmers couldn’t tell you basic statistics about their training, but that’s not because they don’t care.
SwimCapz.com Takes Customization Beyond Swimming Caps
“Now you can put your logo on everything swimming.” — Founder and CEO Alan Hofmeister SwimCapz.com launches new website with more options…
Josh Davis National Record Celey Time Lapse Video
Davis captured two national records at USMS Springs Nationals. Mike Lewis, SwimSwam Photographer, put together a great “celey” time lapse video. See it here.
11 Reasons To Love Swimming Outside
Now that spring is in the air… it’s time to pull off those pool covers, find that sunblock, and polish up that old pair of mirrored Swedish goggles. Here is a list from our staff on why we love to swim outside.
Josh Davis Breaks USMS Record, Interviews USMS Star Matt Grevers, Hosts Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic
Josh, 42 years old, dropped a 1:38.23 breaking the 200 yard free USMS Record for the 40-44 age group. (Michael Ross held the record at 1:38.94.)
Why You Should Listen to your Swim Coach
Listening to your coach is something that every swimmer needs to learn to do. Athletes that have a coach that they can rely on and have confidence in will become greater swimmers in the long run.
Shouts from the Stands: From a swim mom to a swimmer
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
10 Open Water Swim Tips & Etiquette
As the sport of Open Water Swimming becomes more and more popular, here are some helpful safety and etiquette tips…
Shouts from the Stands: Upper Case ‘M’ – Manatee or Masters?
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
Let’s Not Wait Until Someone Dies
Dr. Keith Bell and Bridger Bell: “Swimming at Western Kentucky University died this week. The cause of death was hazing…”
DII College Recruiting Rules in Plain English
Nearly every school in the country has a compliance department to help coaches stay compliant with NCAA rules. The NCAA rule book is inches thick and seems to be written by attorneys. Here are the DII Recruiting Rules in plain English.
6 Olympic Stars Headline Charity Concert to benefit Swim to Win Foundation
The benefit concert kicks off the Swim to Win Clinic featuring internationally acclaimed Olympians including: Janet Evans, Rowdy Gaines, Jason Lezak, Aaron Peirsol, Chloe Sutton, Amanda Beard and many more.
Shouts From The Stands: Why The NCAA Shouldn’t Pay Athletes
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
