Training

FINIS Set of the Week: The Iron Man

“Sometimes you have to run, before you can walk.”

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The 1976 Summer Olympic Games of Montreal

Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder. Part I:…

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Ray Looze, Indiana

Though May has been marked by major staff turnover in Bloomington (with assistant coaches Coley Stickels and Caitlin Hamilton both leaving for head coaching gigs and Kirk Grand moving to a different state), the month was also a banner one for IU-trained athletes, particularly the breaststroke group.

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6 Reasons You Are Struggling with Motivation at Practice

Frustrated with not feeling motivated consistently enough? Have big goals, but have a hard time sticking to them because of wobbly motivation? Then read on.

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Ray Looze Explains How Cory Chitwood Will Integrate into IU Coaching (Video)

While in Bloomington, SwimSwam sat down with IU head coach Ray Looze to ask about how IU would integrate their new coaches into the already successful culture.

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See 1507 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

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2021 Bolles Swim Camp Registration Is Now Open

In 42 years of existence, the Bolles Sharks has proven itself as the top team in the state of Florida by winning State, Regional, and National competitions

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The Two Words Keeping You From Faster Swimming: “I Can’t”

At some point we have all stood on the brink of a tough workout or big-time race and found ourselves thinking, “I can’t.” Here is what you need to know about these two little words that are keeping you from swimming to your potential.

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The Parent’s Survival Guide for Dealing with a Taper

The taper is a confusing, frustrating and hilariously joyous time. Here is a quick guide for parents on how to deal with the various stages of a tapering swimmer.

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See 1506 New Swim Jobs You Might Love

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Big Blue Swim School Celebrates Successful Start to 2019

In late 2018, Big Blue Swim School, a Chicago-based children’s swim school announced its plans to reach 150 units by 2021 by partnering with growth-minded franchise partners across the U.S.

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Training for Long Course

As many of you already know, training for long course is fundamentally different from training for short course races. When we breakdown the differences, we can tailor our training more specifically towards our goals.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Drag Race

Give your stroke an extra power boost by swimming with a parachute!

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Want Goggle Comfort? Try Smack Swim Strap

Goggles are an essential part of all competitive swimmers equipment but often if the straps are too tight or after an extended period of wearing them they can cause “swim goggle headache”.  

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In Pursuit of Coaching Excellence

Good coaches seek constant improvement in their search for personal excellence. They have an open mind and an insatiable thirst for knowledge.

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