Training

Practice + Pancakes: Virginia Tech Suits Up for 8×100 Off the Blocks

The hokies were coming off of a tri-meet with Queens and Pitt Friday afternoon, but head coach Sergio Lopez wasn’t letting the racing stop there

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Rowdy Gaines and the Importance of Swimming Regret-Free

The greatest pain comes not in the water. It’s wondering if we could have pushed ourselves a little further. Dealing with the elusive “what if?”

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Prepping for Omaha: Emily Escobedo

The “Prepping for Omaha” series looks at Fike Swim ambassadors in the run up to Trials as they strive to earn a coveted spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Underwater Kicking Set

This set from Kyle Coan, FINIS team sales representative, was inspired by underwater kicking (5th stroke) sets at the University of California.

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Coaches: Workout Logging Software you will Actually Enjoy

For swim coaches with busy schedules, Commit Swimming is the workout management software that helps you save time, stay organized, and reach your goals.

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Practice + Pancakes: Columbia Swim Club goes OTB in Suits

They went 5 rounds of 4×100, with the first 2 100’s a mix of fast/easy, the 3rd 100 all fast kick, then they do 5 push ups and go a fast 100 off the blocks.

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Virtual Coaching is a Big Hit

In order to become the fastest swimmer possible, you will need help. A lot of it. Swimming fast is no longer about simply having a good swimming program.

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How To Develop Your Swimming Power Off The Walls

There are not a lot of ways to improve your wall power, but you must addressed it in every practice to ensure you don’t get lazy and create bad habits. 

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Beyond the Pancakes: Can we find Kinetic Energy that’s already there?

before the arrival of Usain Bolt in the 100m and 200m dash, running had hit sort of a wall where sprinters weren’t getting much faster

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How Custom Team Towels Create Unity

Team Towels: “There is no better way to show off team spirit than with a custom printed towel displaying your logo or mascot.”

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Swimming Power Harness – Drive with your Shoulders

The Power Harness forces the swimmer’s upper body to drive to the other wall in a straight line rather than let it bob up and down aimlessly.

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