5 Great Goal Setting Hacks for Swimmers
With the year comeing to an end, it’s time to set some new goals. Here are 5 tips for making this year’s goals your best yet.
7 Ways to Prepare for a Marathon Open Water Swim
Marathon swimmer John Humenik has been conquering the open water for the past ten years, participating in events ranging from the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim to the Three Rivers Marathon Swim, to the Ocean Games.
What to Get Coach For Christmas: A Few Ideas from Around the World
Santa SwimSwam has been on a whirlwind world tour to ask a few coaches about some of their more memorable…
“Undeniable” Recap – Meet the Real Michael Phelps
“I think, for the first time, people are seeing the real me. This is the real Michael Phelps.”
Australian Athletes Told To “Tweet Or Compete” At Olympics
Australian Olympic hopefuls are told to think long and hard about utilizing social media when in the midst of competition.
12/17/15 In Briefs: Paralympics NZ Funding, Steenbergen Awarded
Today’s dose of swimming news includes an award for Marrit Steenbergen, commemorative Rio stamps, a Paris 2024 funding defeat, and a Paralympics NZ funding update.
Bridge Athletic Building Block #3 – Power Circuit for Christmas/Winter Training Trips
The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck. This building block is designed as a power circuit to add to Christmas/Winter training sessions.
Michael Phelps To Appear On “Undeniable W/ Joe Buck” Show
Michael Phelps is set to appear on the “Undeniable with Joe Buck” show this Wednesday night.
Illinois High School Swim Coach Resigns Amid Accusations
A high school swim coach in Illinois has resigned as allegations surface about potential inappropriate conduct with a student, Patch.com reports.
Royal Commission Criticizes QAS, Swimming Australia’s Handling of Volkers Scandal
Australia’s Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse issued a scathing report Monday, criticizing both the Queensland Academy of Sport and Swimming Australia for their handling of the Scott Volkers scandal, which surfaced in 2014.
Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff Announces Retirement
Three-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder Katie Hoff has officially announced her retirement via social media.
Support Remains For Public Referendum Of Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid
As Hamburg, Germany’s 2024 Olympic bid was defeated, opposition is still present in the city of Budapest, Hungary.
Taking Control Of Your Mental Health & Understanding Your Triggers
Reacting to our triggers is normal, but if we don’t recognize them and respond to them appropriately, they may actually cause a downward spiral, making us feel worse and worse.
Shouts from the Stands: You’re the Only Thing in Your Way
As an age group swimmer, I have gotten many injuries. Just when I aged up into the 13-14 age group, I managed to injure my shoulder at a not too severe level, but it got in the way of my swimming.