Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special
Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.
How to Get Into the Flow State With Your Swimming
Those moments where we enter a state of flow with our swimming is hard to describe. The ease and power seems almost mystical. Here is how to more readily enter that magical state of flow in the pool.
The Swimmer’s Guide to Developing Unstoppable Momentum
Finding yourself getting stuck with your training? Want to build momentum like a locomotive so that you enter each practice ready to knock the main set right off the whiteboard? Start here.
5 Great Goal Setting Hacks for Swimmers
With the year comeing to an end, it’s time to set some new goals. Here are 5 tips for making this year’s goals your best yet.
7 Ways to Prepare for a Marathon Open Water Swim
Marathon swimmer John Humenik has been conquering the open water for the past ten years, participating in events ranging from the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim to the Three Rivers Marathon Swim, to the Ocean Games.
What to Get Coach For Christmas: A Few Ideas from Around the World
Santa SwimSwam has been on a whirlwind world tour to ask a few coaches about some of their more memorable…
“Undeniable” Recap – Meet the Real Michael Phelps
“I think, for the first time, people are seeing the real me. This is the real Michael Phelps.”
Australian Athletes Told To “Tweet Or Compete” At Olympics
Australian Olympic hopefuls are told to think long and hard about utilizing social media when in the midst of competition.
12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded
Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.
Bridge Athletic Building Block #3 – Power Circuit for Christmas/Winter Training Trips
The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck. This building block is designed as a power circuit to add to Christmas/Winter training sessions.
Michael Phelps To Appear On “Undeniable W/ Joe Buck” Show
Michael Phelps is set to appear on the “Undeniable with Joe Buck” show this Wednesday night.
Illinois High School Swim Coach Resigns Amid Accusations
A high school swim coach in Illinois has resigned as allegations surface about potential inappropriate conduct with a student, Patch.com reports.
Royal Commission Criticizes QAS, Swimming Australia’s Handling of Volkers Scandal
Australia’s Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse issued a scathing report Monday, criticizing both the Queensland Academy of Sport and Swimming Australia for their handling of the Scott Volkers scandal, which surfaced in 2014.
Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff Announces Retirement
Three-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder Katie Hoff has officially announced her retirement via social media.
