10 Lessons Learned During My First Collegiate Season
# 3 – You have to be willing to try new things in order to see new results.
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 7: How Do I Get Started on the LCHF Diet?
This week, the Swim Viking dives into the specifics of how to put a low-carb, high-fat diet into action.
Behind the Scenes with A3 Performance Kids
Let’s face it – our sport is fun. Sure, as we get older we may loose touch with early days of…
Swimming’s close tie to the Ed Sullivan Show – VIDEO FEATURE
Ed Sullivan, who was once engaged to swim star Sybil Bauer, hosted a delegation from the International Swimming Hall of Fame on his iconic television show.
Adam Peaty Arena Athlete – Photo Vault
Many thanks to Arena International for these swimming photos.
When you are a swim coach and your child swims do you buy the expensive kneeskin suit for your kid?
A Division I head swimming coach struggles over whether or not to buy the expensive kneeskin suits for his kids, only 7 and 10 years old. What would you do?
Arena Athlete Mie Nielsen – Photo Vault
Mie Nielsen, Danish swim star, daughter of 1988 Olympic silver medalist, Benny Nielsen.
4 Things to Do to Get Your Mind Right Pre-Race
Mental noise, internal and external pressure, and the environment can greatly determine any race’s success.
#TBT: Sprint Free vs Underwater Dolphin Kick (Swimming Science in 1997)
Mel Stewart underwater versus Rowdy Gaines above water.
Before Michael Phelps Was Famous – Feature Video
If you are Michael Phelps fan, you will appreciate seeing Mr. Swimming at the beginning, when his star was rising rapidly.
Hold Your Tempo, Your Pace – Swim To Music
We’ve treated you with a teaser, wowed you by the full-length version and now we get a brand new view of the journey.
Zombies to Swim English Channel in 2015
The Zombie Patrol swim team is a group students with special challenges who attend the Arch Academy in San Diego….
THE VIKING MANIFESTO Part 6: USRPT. Duh…
In part 6, the Viking forays into training styles and tackles the ever-popular and ever-contentious Ultra-Short Race Pace Training, or USRPT.
10 Swim Coaches Share Their Wisdom on Mental Toughness
From NCAA Division I coaches to age group coaches guiding 8 and unders, here are their 10 thoughts on mental toughness.
On the Outside Looking In: Race in Swimming
This opinion piece is courtesy of Franco Pacheco. There is a moment when an athlete or coach walks onto a…