From the ocean to the pool – masters distance open water workout
This week a few of our team here in southern California hit the cool waters of the La Jolla Cove…
2 More Masters World Records for Townsend: Checking in with Darian
Darian Townsend has been on a quest this fall setting 7 FINA masters world records over the past month. Last…
50 Meter Butterfly Rewind – Video of Backwards Butterfly
Michael Phelps is fast, but could he swim butterfly backwards? He probably can, but until he does (with video proof), Walnut Creek Masters (WCM) Swim Team has taken on the challenge with impressive results.
New FINA Rules Changes Kick in Wednesday, September 25th
Backstrokers are no longer allowed to completely submerge at the finish of a race, under new FINA rules.
Whitney Hedgepeth of Longhorn Aquatics Named Masters Swimming Coach of the Year
Longhorn Aquatics’ Whitney Hedgepeth was named the 2013 United States Masters’ Swimming Coach of the Year.
What is Masters Swimming? Video Feature
Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
Dara Torres at USMS Summer Nationals – Day 2 Video Coverage
Misty Hyman and Rob Butcher bring us Day 2 highlights from the 2013 Marriott USMS Summer Nationals at Mission Viejo. Several Olympians made it to the event including 5-Time Olympian Dara Torres. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Wozny: First Meet Jitters…Or Not
Jessica Hardy has swum in many swim meets. Ashley Wozny has not. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
US World Trials GoPro Video Walk Through, Featuring Rowdy Gaines Masters Swim Practice
Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography
Wozny: A Shakespearean Take on Swimming
Ashley Wozny talks about how swimmers at every level of the sport need support to achieve their goals. (Photo, for no particular reason other than it being a great photo, of Molly Hannis at the Charlotte Grand Prix: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Team SwimSpray Had a Golden Debut at Masters Nationals
“SwimSpray’s 200 Freestyle relay (Kevin Gallagher, Tom Krajewski, Brendan Gallagher, Liam Gallagher) finished in 1:24.38 – 2nd in the 25+ age group and 3rd overall.”
The Greatest Masters Swimming Psych Up Video Ever Made
“I dare anyone to produce a better “psych up” video than this one, profiling DI, Detroit Interracial swimming program.” (Photo and Film Credit: Fares Ksebati)
Jason Lezak To Make Surprise Relay Appearance at Masters Nationals
(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Getting in the Open Water Swimming Groove: Workout
In this workout we’re focusing on the variable speeds executed at different poins of the race. As you may know,…
Dr. Shyong Leads Team SwimSpray to Colony Zone Swimming Championship
SwimSpray’s standout performer was Dr. Andrew “Andy” Shyong, of Bergen County, New Jersey, winning three events and contributing to several relays. Dr. Shyong won the 50 fly, 50 back, and 100 IM.
