USMS Record book, look out: Anthony Ervin to compete at Masters Nationals
Olympian Anthony Ervin will swim at the U.S. Masters National Championships, aiming at national records in the sprint events.
SwimSwam Interview With Dan Stephenson, Author & Masters Swimmer
SwimSwam’s Dean Ottati caught up with author and Masters’ swimmer Dan Stephenson to talk about his book: The Under Water Window
No Joke – April is Adult Learn to Swim Month
USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher is traveling around the country in support of their Swimming Saves Lives foundation’s “Adult Learn…
Open Water Swimming this Spring? Keep it safe!
Open water swimming can be a truly liberating experience. For some it’s a great break from the perceived monotony of…
Video Interview: Michael Andrew Explains His 2nd Endorsement Deal
14-year old professional swimmer Michael Andrew has signed his second major endorsement deal in June of 2013, inking a contract for sponsorship with Mutual of Omaha, a mutual insurance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.
Getting ready for warmer water – Open Water Swimming Pool Workout
Lots of folks here in Southern California are getting geared up for the open water swimming season ahead. The days…
Weekend Get Away: Darian Townsend Chillin’ and Swimming in San Diego
Three time Olympian and Olympic Champion Darian Townsend hit the road west from Arizona for a long weekend in San…
Streamline Challenge: 2005 World Champion Korzeniowski Conquers 25m (Video)
Thanks to Jan Konarzewski, former Michigan Wolverine and Polish National Team Athlete, for sending SwimSwam this streamline challenge video. The March…
Exercise To Improve Your Catch
To find variety in the weight room is sometimes difficult. Here is an exercise that one of the most important phases in swimming: the catch.
CAN I GET A STREAMLINE? Ande Rasmussen Streamlines 25 Yards With No Kick
Masters World Record holder Ande Rasmussen has an impressive streamline.
Swimming Saves Lives Foundation Launches ‘Adult Learn-to-Swim Month’
The folks at US Masters Swimming obviously have a passion for adult swimming, and through their foundation they are launching big…
SwimOutlet.com & U.S. Masters Swimming Renew Partnership
SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, and U.S. Masters Swimming, the national governing body for adult swimming with more…
How to Deal with the Taper Blues
Every swimmer gets the taper blues at some point. How you handle that part of your taper can help or hurt your mental game leading into a big meet.
The Winning Team’s Mindset
When you’re competing for a team championship, each event contributes points to the team total. Conference meets pack all the events into three-and-a-half days while NCAA’s squeeze everything into three days. (Featured Image: University of Michigan 2013 NCAA Team Title)
4 things Open water swimming cures
Well maybe it’s a reach to say open water swimming has curative benefits but there’s a whole lot of swimmers…