Lifestyle

Why Do We Swim?

Why we choose to jump in the water everyday.

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Shark In The Pool: Your Worst Age Group Nightmare Brought To Life

Remember that worst case scenario you’d play over and over again in your head during age group practice?

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The Power Of Nutrient Dense Foods

When it comes to athletes and food, eating for increased energy, power, stamina and optimal recovery time is the goal. Nutrient dense foods, along with nutrient timing are the keys to making that happen.

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The Ultimate Swim: The 12,000 IM

The 12,000 IM. 3,000 yards of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Has it ever been done? Frankly, should it ever…

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The Ultimate #SharkWeek: Michael Phelps To Appear On Discovery Show

Will we finally find out if Michael Phelps can swim faster than a shark?

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Ollie Hynd has Eyes on Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (VIDEO)

2016 Paralympic Champion Ollie Hynd talks about Tokyo 2020

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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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