The Power of Journaling for Swimmers
Want better workouts? A bullet-proof race plan? Less anxiety behind the blocks? Yup—the simple act of journaling can help. Big time. Here’s how.
10 Things That Have Nothing to Do With Talent
Much is made about having lots of talent. But talent alone doesn’t make champion swimmers. Here’s what to focus on instead.
Why Swimmers Should Peer Mentor Younger Teammates
We’ve all heard of the buddy system and mentoring. Here’s how peer mentoring can boost team culture, increase sense of belonging, and help swimmers improve.
3 Things Swimmers Can Do Daily to Build Self-Confidence
Struggling to consistently be confident? Here are three things you can do each day at the pool to keep your self-confidence high.
7 Misconceptions About Mental Training for Swimmers
There’s a lot of confusion around mental training for swimmers. Here’s what it can and can’t do for you and your swimming.
5 Things to Track in Your Logbook (Besides Your Swim Practices)
A logbook is much more than workouts and intervals. The pages of your logbook contain the story of your journey in the pool.
You’re Never So Good That You Can’t Help with the Lane Ropes
You can tell a lot about swimmers during the last ten minutes of practice. Here’s what helping with the equipment says about you.
21 Things You Can Learn from the Best Swimmers on the Planet
Want to take things to the next level in the water this season? Learn from the best swimmers in the sport past and present.
5 Lessons in Excellence for Swimmers from MMA Champion Georges St-Pierre
Staying present with your thoughts, chasing small victories for motivation, and a devotion to your goals are things all swimmers could use more of right now.
How Swimmers Can Keep a Positive Mindset During Covid
Struggling to stay positive during Covid? Here are some things to focus on while your chlorinated world is turned upside down.
6 Things Competitive Swimmers Can Learn from Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is the best basketball player of all-time (and Michael Phelps’ longtime idol). Here are just six things swimmers can learn from His Airness.
Ryan Murphy: The Power of Routines (and Being Able to Roll with the Punches)
Despite our best intentions, things don’t always go according to plan. Here’s a champion’s take on rolling with the punches at the biggest meet of his life.
17 Things That Mental Training Will Do for Your Swimming
Not sure about how mental training can help benefit your swimming? Here are 17 ways that a better mindset will help you swim faster this season.
Caeleb Dressel: Carry a Big Kick and Bigger Goals
How absurd and ambitious are your goals? Here’s a lesson from Caeleb Dressel’s epic performance at NCAA’s to reinforce why you should always be reaching.
Jason Lezak and the Power of Competing
At the Beijing Olympics Jason Lezak swam one of the most unreal races in swimming history. Here’s how he unleashed the power of competing to make it happen.
