Lessons From Legends: Jim Montrella’s Modern Swimming Concepts
Chuck Warner, the author and coach, is an old friend. Thoughtful and passionate about the sport, he has studied the…
Don’t Live Life the Chlorinated Way, Use SwimSpray
“All jokes aside, the phenomenon reported by Ryan Lochte is nothing new to the swimming world. Swimmers have been “smelling like the pool” since chlorine was first added to pools.”
In’s and Out’s – Open Water Swimming Tips
For many open water races there’s more to just swimming. Having strong entry and exit skills can influence your final finish position. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
The 2013 Nike Swim Photo Vault
” Even Nature’s Laws Were Meant to be Broken”
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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,…
Kick Set: Ricky Berens vs Matt Grevers
In this workout video, Ricky and Matt get down to :54 and :57 in a 100 kick battle. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Aussie Open Water Swimming Great Trent Grimsey’s Swim Tips for Triathletes
Professional triathletes on the swim leg at the 2013 ITU stop in San Diego last weekend. Many of the top athletes were in the 16 minute range for the 1500 swim (yeah they’ve got the buoyancy of the wetsuits but that’s still fast). Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
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.
Speeding up to the finish in open water swimming
2012 ITU San Diego Triathlon start. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Swimming Through Medical School – Abby Nunn
Abby is about two months away from finishing her first year of medical school at UVA. When she’s not studying, Abby is either coaching the Charlottesville YMCA Aquatic Club (CYAC) or training on her own, for long distance open water swims.
FINIS Agility Paddles Receive 2013 Red Dot Award for High-Quality Product Design
Jason Dunford, FINIS Athlete, using Agility Paddles. (Photo Credit: FSI)
Upping the speed open water swimming workout
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A3 Performance Spotlight
Darian Townsend, Olympic Champion, A3 performance athlete (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2013 YMCA Nationals Walk Around with Olympian Josh Davis
5-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis guides us on a 2013 YMCA Swimming Nationals walk around for swimswim coverage of the…
