3 Tips to Help You Enjoy Swim Practice and Conquer Swimming Dread
Everyone experiences the distinct, anxiety-inducing thoughts of the cold water and the long workout ahead, but the truth is, the feelings of reward and satisfaction after a swim are irreplaceable.
Things Are About to Get Crazy, Follow @SwimSwamLive on Twitter to Keep Up-to-the-Minute
Follow @SwimSwamLive on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute information on what’s happening at big meets.
6 Things to Do Before Swimming Your First College Championship Mile
Since the mile isn’t a part of the regular meet schedule but happens to be swum at most championships meets, the coming of the mile is something of an event.
9 unique swimming terms
“Top or bottom?” It’s so vague, it could mean a lot of different things, but this is a unique phrase used by swimmers in practice everyday. This phrase is used to indicate when to leave for a particular interval.
3 Ways to Recover Faster Between Prelims and Finals
Good recovery between prelims and finals sessions at a meet has a huge impact on how you race in finals. The second half of the day demands much more energy, excitement, and, most importantly, mental and physical preparedness.
Sportsmanship and Swimming
With the excessive celebrations of athletes in football and basketball, or the fights that take place during games, it seems playing clean and having respectful attitudes has disappeared. But what about swimming?
5 Valentine’s Day swimming pick up lines
5 Valentine’s Day swimming pick up lines from our friends at iSwim, Zach Kent.
Shouts from the Stands: Story of Two Champions Behind Cleveland State’s Fast Pool
Dave Guinther: Most people know why The Robert F. Busbey Natatorium was way ahead of its time when completed in 1972 (big gutters, bright lights, integrated diving well, no windows, etc.). Here’s “the rest of the story”.
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 3: LCHF and Aerobic Capacity
In part 3, the Viking talks about how a low-carb, high-fat LCHF diet matters to you, the swimmer or swim coach.
Swim to Music – MUST SEE Teaser Video
There is no denying that music is a vital part of our lives. We look for music to inspire us, motivate us and escape to another world. Many athletes vow that music is one of the most essential tools they have.
8 Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Swimmer in Your Life
It’s that time of year again! You may be thinking Conference Championship or secretly hoping March Madness might have somehow find a way to come early, but you would be mistaken. It is Hallmark’s favorite non-holiday, Valentine’s Day.
No swimmers nominated for Laureus Sportsman/Sportswoman of the Year Awards
Though several big swimming names were under consideration, none made the cut as a nominee for the 2014 Laureus World Sports Awards highest honors of Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year.
5 Other Sports Swimmers Might Try and What to Expect
“During down times of the day, we compare sports and talk about workability and cross-sport conversion. After a particularly spirited discussion about rowing and swimming, I decided to research the issues swimmers might face if they attempt to crossover and do their best Bo Jackson impersonation.”
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 2: Energy Systems and Swim Training 101
The Viking covers the three energy systems that contribute to the different intensities of athletic movement and how those relate to swim training.
