Why Are There No Old(er) Distance Swimmers?
Every Olympic cycle brings more stories of aged sprinters, but where are they in the long races?
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 & #1 MP Takes Basketball
Phelps was still wearing a speedo, but he wasn’t in the pool this time.
Watch Michael Phelps’ Curtain Of Distraction – Video
The greatest Olympian of all-time, Michael Phelps, took Arizona State’s “Curtain Of Distraction” to a new level.
Funkita’s Top Models are Top Performers at Victorian Open Swimming Championship
Australian National Swimmer Koti Ngawati wears Pastel Party from the new Funkita collection.
10 Struggles Distance Swimmers Know All Too Well
We didn’t choose the distance life, the distance life chose us; by which I mean you probably became a distance swimmer when you finished a long set, your coach looked at you funny, and the next thing you knew, you were entered in the 500 at your next meet.
6 Things You Can Learn From An Age Group Swimmer
Maturing as a swimmer is great. As you get older, you figure out your best events, make your best friends in the sport, develop your race strategies, and discover which type of coaching style works best for you. But that doesn’t mean you won’t ever feel wistful for your days as an age group swimmer.
How To Handle Conversations When A Friend Opens Up About Mental Health
Research shows that those struggling with a mental health concern are more likely to come to peers and friends before seeking professional help.
9 Reasons Why Mental Singing Can Enhance Swim Performance
We know many swimmers listen to music to get motivated before hitting the water, but how many sing to themselves to enhance performance in actual training or a race?
How Long Before Practice or Competition Should You Eat?
As you get closer to exercise, the meals and snacks you eat should get smaller, and more liquid, to prevent an upset stomach.
Never too Old to Dream: Getting Back in Shape
It’s now been four months since I started getting back into shape, and I feel like I can swim farther and stronger. Not far and strong, mind you, but farther and stronger.
6 Reasons You Will Learn to Love Your Early AM Practices
Early AM swim practices, while nearly universally loathed, are also a proving ground that separates the elite from the rest. Here are 6 reasons to learn to love early AM practices.
6 Swim Parent Tips to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Competition
Why do we get so emotionally involved in how fast our children swim across the pool? Have you ever stopped to watch parents faces at meets? You’ll see extreme pain, elation, frustration and everything in between.
British Swimming Championships Not Televised, Will Be Live-Streamed
Adam Peaty’s face won’t be gracing any television screens in the United Kingdom in April, as the British Swimming Olympic Trials will not be broadcast.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Daughter Max Takes Her First Swim Lesson
The elder Zuckerberg shared a picture of the experience on Facebook this past Sunday.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #5 Sierra Schmidt’s Snow Dance
Sierra Schmidt took her dancing to a whole new level this week.
