The Body In Swimming: The Dogma Of Lactic Acid
While watching the recent Scottish National Championships, I couldn’t help but notice the continued use of ‘lactic acid’ testing inflicted on a large number of swimmers immediately after their race.
The Love Of Swim Parents
You’ll know how much I love you when you have your own kids. My mom used to say that.
Swim Parents: Take A Moment To Celebrate
When your swimmer is working towards a goal, sometimes it takes more than one season to achieve it. I remember when my child made her first Junior National cut she said, “The ninth time is the charm!”
Hang Up Those Question Marks
Questioning one’s beliefs and, debating the opinions of others, has transformed civilisation over the past 500-years; it remains our societies most important tool in progressing peace, social justice, and, science – although, this is not an exhaustive list.
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Michael Phelps Goes To Shark School, Races Great White
Fans of the GOAT will be treated by two appearances during this summer’s Shark Week on the Discovery network.
10 Reasons Why Swim Dads Are The Best Dads – Father’s Day
Swim dads are the unsung heroes of swimming and without them, teams would have a tough time staying afloat.
8 Swimming Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed In Your Life
We all know that swimming is hard. Arguably, one of the hardest sports there is. That’s why I put together this list of things that can make your life as an elite athlete easier!
Mental Health: Demons, Footprints and Warriors
Invisible monsters can still breathe underwater. The silent struggle that many swimmers of all ages and levels deal with, is…
Everything You Need to Master the Mental Side of Swimming
Ready to master the mental side of your swimming? Here are all of the resources you will need to swim tougher, smarter and faster this year.
Being Broken: An Educational Anecdote
If nothing else, I wish to remind all swimmers that they are a special breed of athlete. Whatever you do, try not to put yourself in a situation that renders you handicapped, incapable, or inferior to your regular self.
How To Keep Timers Awake During Swim Meets
Seriously, we’ve all heard it, we’ve all fought it. The dreaded “this is our first call for timers”.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Nathan Adrian Becomes Wal-Mart Category Expert
Beyond the Lane Lines this week reports Nathan Adrian is making waves in the retail world.
How Swimmers Tapered in 1968 – George Haines Training (Video)
Here’s a cool blast from the past: the International Swimming Hall of Fame has published a 1960’s-era documentary featuring some early training philosophies concerning the all-important concept of “taper.”
Freestyle Kicking Power Requires Plantar Flexibility
Having great plantar flexibility of the ankle is a prerequisite for developing a stronger, faster flutter kick.
