Training

How Swimmers Can Stay Focused When Things Get Tough

A way to get through tough moments in training and competition is using “what ifs.” Here’s how to use them to steel yourself for adversity under pressure.

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Olivia Smoliga on Big Meet Mentality: “The hype comes from within”

The 2x Olympian discusses the 6-week block of training that she has put in with the sun devil pro team.

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Kasia Wasick’s Sprinter Recovery: “Go to the beach, have some coconut water”

The world champs medalist raced in back-to-back meets, swimming in Poland one weekend before flying back to the USA for the Pro Swim Seris at Ft. Lauderdale

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World Jr Champ Diogo Ribeiro Analyzes 1st Time Competing in USA

Ribiero gives his take on why he was excited at the opportunity to race in the States and what it’s like training with WR Cesar Cielos’ former coach.

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Kaii Winkler Optimistic About New Generation of US Male 200 Freestylers

Kaii Winkler swam numerous best times in Ft Lauderdale, including his favorite, the 100 freestyle, where he clocked a new 15-16 NAG Record at 48.81

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Izzy Ivey Going LCM Bests for First Time Since 2016 After Move to Florida

Izzy Ivey is already seeing her move to Florida pay off, finishing her meet with a PB in the 200m IM. That was her first PB in the event since 2016.

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Regan Smith Misses Swimming 2Back Internationally: “I’ve been working my butt off all year”

Regan Smith concluded her meet in Ft. Lauderdale in dominant fashion, throwing down a dirty double of 57.9 in the 100 back and 56.6 in the 100 fly.

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Less Is More: 22 Years Older and Six Seconds Faster

At 41 years old I’m approaching times I never dreamed of.

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Sarasota Sharks End Practice with “The Duck Set”

At the end of a Monday afternoon workout, the Sarasota Sharks concluded things with 5×200 backstroke, aka “The Duck Set”.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Kick, Swim, Switch

Simple cardio workout with a mix of kick and full stroke.

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Kibler on Getting More Race Reps In, Reacts to Teammate Aaron Shackell’s Nat’l HS Record

Kibler wants to put an emphasis on getting race reps in this spring, not matter how he’s feeling or where he’s at in training

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Introducing The HydroX™

“The HydroX suit is absolutely fantastic, I love the compression around my legs,” notes Olympic gold medalist James Guy.

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Cody Miller on 1:00 100 Breast in Florida: “I’m as surprised as you”

Miller notes that the key for him in swimming right now is to have fun and keep enjoying it. With that swim, Miller also qualified for his 5th Olympic trials

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After Forced Reset, Abbey Weitzeil is Swimming Better Than Ever

After a forced reset in the fall, the Cal postgrad is swimming better than ever, hitting season bests of 53.3 and 24.4 in Florida this past weekend.

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