Lifestyle

What Happens When You Stop Getting Faster

When you just can’t get any faster, here are some strategies to try.

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When Should Your Child And Age Group Swimmer Wear A Tech Suit?

One coach, who lives in an area without tech suit rules, said families leave teams over suit rules. Plus, he doesn’t like playing the “suit cop” at meets. He lets parents and swimmers make the decision, but puts his ideals and preferences out there for everyone to know.

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Guys! Wearing Compression Shorts Helps With Blood Flow

Keeping up with fish isn’t easy and a long day on the water can easily turn to muscle fatigue. Working out and staying in peak physical condition is a necessity for watermen.

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Raising A Champion – Tori Trees Smith and John Smith

Author Eney Jones takes us up-close and personal with Tori Trees Smith and John Smith, parents of Olympic athlete Clark…

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Shouts From The Stands: Why Feminists Should Be Excited About Stanford

Stanford Women’s Swimming just accomplished their most successful season to date. They claimed this year’s D1 National Championship Title along with an undefeated season, coach of the year award, academic all American status, and a handful of American Records.

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Aussie Coach Appealing ‘Tickle Torture’ & Assault Charges

Former Melbourne, Australia coach Anthony Ronald O’Donnell appeared before the Victorian County Court on Monday, March 27th to appeal his…

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45 Thoughts All Swimmers Have During Practice

Thoughts every swimmer has during practice.

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How To Start The New Season Strong

When starting out a new season, it is important that the past is not forgotten.

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Looking Back at the Last Three Years

As senior year approaches, I say “Lets go!”.

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Energy Drinks From Swimmers: The Good And The Bad

If you walk into any gym, training center or vitamin shops, you’re likely to see energy drinks being marketed to athletes of all ages.

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Advice to All Incoming Freshmen

What all incoming freshmen should know.

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British Swimming Investigates Alleged Bullying of Paralympic Swimmers

Following multiple claims of bullying by members of the British Paralympic swim team, British Swimming has launched an independent fact-finding investigation.

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9 Satisfying Things in Swimming

Freshly shaved legs in bed sheets
Shaving is a different experience for in-season swimmers than regular people. For them, it’s a daily occurrence, or at least something they can do when they please. For us, it’s a privilege we haven’t had in 3-5 months. An award, you might say, for making it through the season.

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4 Nutrition Tips To Get You Ready For You Swimming Workouts

When you’re heading to your next swimming workout, from work or class, nutrition may be the last thing on your mind. However, the right nutrition can be the difference between you crashing mid-workout out having a great session.

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FINIS Set Of The Week: Hitting Your Taper Perfectly

The key during taper is to remember everyone is DIFFERENT! No two swimmers are the same, therefore need rest a specific way and manner.

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