Importance of a Taper Phase in Dryland Training
During the crucial weeks and days leading up to swim meets, swimmers should properly implement a taper phase in their dryland training to optimize performance on race day.
SwimSwam Pulse: Voters Narrowly Pick Sjostrom’s WR Over Peaty’s
SwimSwam voters narrowly picked Sarah Sjostrom’s 100 free world record as more impressive than Adam Peaty’s 50 breast world record.
Michael Phelps’ Unforgettable Under Armour Ad Earns Webby Award
Think back to pre-Rio 2016 and there was one unforgettable ad featuring an Olympic legend – a moving, visual piece of art which still brings on chills when watching it to this day.
Pain Is The Essence Of Swimming
The ocean water in Kiawah, South Carolina yesterday was as warm and soft as a kitten’s stomach. On a lime green toy noodle I floated around in this delicious drink, not really feeling the desire to get out.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Hannah Miley Gets Engaged
If the ‘Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.’ routine sounds like you, you may like one of the new released in this week’s Beyond the Lane Lines.
4 Tips For Swim Parents About Visiting Other Teams
If you’re going out of town, ask your coach for a recommendation of a team to train with. If your coach doesn’t have a connection, look up teams on USA Swimming’s website.
Ryan Lochte TYR Sport Photo Vault
Ryan Lochte is back in action, and he’s all TYR Sport. See the TYR Athlete photo vault featuring the 12-time Olympic medalist.
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Strait Of Gibraltar Crossing
On 7th July 2017, Liz Denyer, Matt Duggan, Elliot Newsome and Claire Wilson swam across the Strait of Gibraltar from Europe to Africa.
Matthew Josa: “I feel like I’ve grown up a lot at Cal” (Video)
With his first year as a California Bear coming to a close, Josa reflected on his transition from North Carolina
Freestyle Flip Turn: Why The Breakout Matters
A bad breakout can easily transform a good turn into a….not-so-good one. There are several important elements to performing a great freestyle breakout.
5 Tips For Swim Parents About The Journey
Swim parents share in the excitement and disappointments of our children’s journey in swimming.
SwimMom Musings: Take Your Mark
For as long as I can remember, I have been a swim mom. Summer League, high school, USA Swimming: they have filled my family’s lives with such profound joy, cherished friendships, and life lessons about laughter and loss.
10 Things People Say at Swim Meets
The roar of the crowd, the thunderous swimming in the pool and the whistles coaches unleash at their swimmers can make it hard to notice much else but what is happening in the water.
Get The SwimSwam 2017 College Preview Magazine
With over 85 pages of features covering DI, DII and DIII data you need to know, this issue covers it all for the college swimmer, high school swimmer, fan and swim parent.
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