6 Hard Truths of Swimming Success
Success in the pool isn’t always as smooth and painless as we’d like it to be. Here are 6 hard truths of swimming success to take into next season.
25 Coaches Share What They Think Is The Hardest Event
We all know swimming is one of the hardest sports out there, if not the hardest. But it is often debated what the hardest event in our sport is.
Swim This Beer-Chugging Relay in a Man-Made River in Germany (VIDEO)
Who says you can’t drink while on taper? Across the Atlantic, the Germans have melded two things that don’t usually…
8 Reasons to Love SwimSwam Magazine
SwimSwam Magazine was named one of the “30 Hottest Launches” of 2016.
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The Power Of Protein In Your Diet
Did you know that we can survive and thrive without carbohydrate, but not protein or fat? While I don’t recommend this, especially for athletes, it can be done.
Michael Phelps To Appear At Phoenix Open Golf Tourney
Michael Phelps is among the celebrities slated to play at the Phoenix Open golf tournament that kicks off today.
Viking Invades Practice at Columbia, MO High Schools
Occasionally, the Viking tries to survive a practice with the kids where ever he can find a good workout.
Shouts From The Stands: Building The Banks Of The River
SwimSwam welcomes reader submissions about all topics aquatic, and if it’s well-written and well-thought, we might just post it under…
4 Things Coaches Love To See From Their Swimmers
To many, it appears pretty straight forward what a swim coaches job is, what they like about it, and what they aren’t crazy about.
6 Positive Things To Help Your Kids Prepare For Meets
This past weekend, I was at my second swim meet where I was the swimmer. I made the plunge once before—a year ago.
Swim Mom Musing: What Is A Teammate
I’ve been around the sport of swimming for a decade and half including summer, High School and USA Meets at many levels. Next year I will be able to experience college meets as my daughter becomes an NCAA swimmer completing the circle.
Viking Says: Technology is Coming for Us
“I will be especially nice to you when you are in my people aquarium.”
3 Tips For Swim Parents about Personal Best Times
#2 – Don’t focus on the times or you may kill your swimmer’s enthusiasm for the sport.
How to Be a Better Swimmer In and Out of the Water
Swimming teaches us a lot. Besides how to excel at Sharks & Minnows (still my favorite as a fullyish grown adult), the sport gifts us patience, discipline, and the ability to eat like dump truck.
