Kelsi Worrell: I Was Hoping to Just Hit My Walls and Learn Something From This Meet”
Kelsi Worrell swam a 50.17 in the 100 yard butterfly on day 3 of the 2015 ACC Championships in Atlanta,…
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10 Great Swimming Pools In Action This College Conference Season
This is one of the most exciting times of the year for swimming, especially if you are a college swimmer. If you’re fortunate enough to be attending a college conference swim meet this season, there is a good chance you will be at one of our pools.
Mental Health For Athletes: Open Door Policy is a Crucial First Step, But What’s Next?
Having an open door policy with your athletes is a good first step, but as a coach, what should you do when someone shows up wanting to talk about mental health?
3 Sleep Habits to Boost Your Performance
Swimmers see 3 to 4 sunrises per week, often warming up in the dark before dawn. It is difficult to get up early and work your tail off in the pool at 5 a.m., but it is even harder if you aren’t getting your proper shut-eye.
5 Ways to Prepare for your First College Swimming Championships
#4 – Expect the unexpected as you prepare for your first college swimming championships.
PHOTO VAULT: Happy Birthday to Rowdy Gaines!
Today marks the birthday of Olympic gold medalist and swim commentator Rowdy Gaines. So in celebration, we’ve got a Rowdy-centric photo vault to highlight the coach, swimmer and TV personality in all of his various roles.
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 4: LCHF and Energy Metabolism Within the Muscle
In part 4, the Viking looks to show that the implications for adaptation to the low-carb, high-fat diet go beyond long-distance swimming at low intensity levels.
6 Reasons to Push Through Championship Swimming Season
If you’ve been feeling burnt out lately, it’s ok. It’s been a long season, and even though we’re on the home stretch, it can be hard to motivate yourself.
3 Tips to Help You Enjoy Swim Practice and Conquer Swimming Dread
Everyone experiences the distinct, anxiety-inducing thoughts of the cold water and the long workout ahead, but the truth is, the feelings of reward and satisfaction after a swim are irreplaceable.
Things Are About to Get Crazy, Follow @SwimSwamLive on Twitter to Keep Up-to-the-Minute
Follow @SwimSwamLive on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute information on what’s happening at big meets.
6 Things to Do Before Swimming Your First College Championship Mile
Since the mile isn’t a part of the regular meet schedule but happens to be swum at most championships meets, the coming of the mile is something of an event.
9 unique swimming terms
“Top or bottom?” It’s so vague, it could mean a lot of different things, but this is a unique phrase used by swimmers in practice everyday. This phrase is used to indicate when to leave for a particular interval.
3 Ways to Recover Faster Between Prelims and Finals
Good recovery between prelims and finals sessions at a meet has a huge impact on how you race in finals. The second half of the day demands much more energy, excitement, and, most importantly, mental and physical preparedness.