GoSwim GoldAll Strokes - Warm Up!
4 commentsSo it's not a drill, or even a focal point... but without this common occurance in swimming, you're just not ready to swim.
Swimming Pictures of the Week - July 21, 2011
A typical training session at Pine Crest Swim Camp. There is something in each of these pictures that plays a part in competitive swimming.
Brendan Hansen - Meet Warm-Up
While in Santa Clara, we had the opportunity to talk to our friend Brendan Hansen about how to warm up at a crowded meet.
Roque Santos - Thoughts During Racing?
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app and website users: What do you think about during your race?
Roque Santos - Calm Before Races?
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app and website users. How do you stay calm before a race?
Roque Santos - How Do I Get Faster in Breaststroke?
Olympian Roque Santos answers questions from our app users and website. A simple question from an app user... "How do I get faster?"
All Strokes - Race Day
Getting your swimmers to REALLY perform in practice sometimes requires a combination of surprise and excitement.
Freestyle - Flutter Kick Focus
To really sprint in freestyle, you're going to have to develop a strong kick. Focusing on how much you use your legs can really help this.
Turns - "Practice" Turns
To swim your fastest, one thing you always have to keep in mind is how FAR you swim. Swimming straight in a race means you're swimming the shortest route possible to the finish.
Swimming Set of the Week - February 25, 2011
This seems to be the week for stroke and IM. Here's a stroke set that will help you build strength and endurance for the final length of your stroke races.
Butterfly - Underwater Weapon
Ultimately, the sport of competitive swimming is about racing. Finding what skills, or weapons, work best for you in those races is key to winning.
Swimming Pics of the Week - December 9, 2010
This week we have photos from last week's trip to US Senior Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.
Swimming Pic of the Week - GRAND PRIX! - November 11, 2010
If you're interested in following some fast swimming this weekend, tune in to the 2010 Minneapolis Grand Prix.
Veterans Day Swim Practice
In remembrance of Armistice Day (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) and in honor of those who serve or have served their country, here's a practice that combines something for each branch of the military. Coaches are the Coast Guard!
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Taking Pride in the Agony
by Glenn Mills about 17 hours ago
Sorry Al. We'll have to agree to disagree. Training for greatness unfortunately isn't fun. Competitive swimmers training to reach thei... more » -
Taking Pride in the Agony
by Al Kubeluis about 18 hours ago
Hi Glenn ... Agony means intense physical pain or mental anguish. If this is what you mean, then I disagree with you. "Living in ago... more » -
Charlotte UltraSwim 2012 Highlight
by Lucas Ferreira about 18 hours ago
What a great swim! And getting her hand in the wall first in that close of a race! She's definitely put her in the mix for a spot in Lond... more » -
Backstroke - Pulling on the Lane Line Again
by Chris about 19 hours ago
Permission to pull on the rope? My kids will love this! more » -
Backstroke - Pulling on the Lane Line Again
by RomainR about 20 hours ago
That's would be great to have two lane lines near one of the other and pull on both...just for the drill...or maybe for every time I swim... more » -
Taking Pride in the Agony
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Great article. Thanks for linking back to it again. more » -
Backstroke - Pulling on the Lane Line Again
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Never knew that you could use it as a drill. Good to know! more » -
Charlotte UltraSwim 2012 Highlight
by Sheila 2 days ago
It was thrilling to watch this in FB this morning and I enjoyed watching it again just now. So exciting! more » -
Charlotte UltraSwim 2012 Highlight
by swmgrl 2 days ago
I love how she's in lane 5 and they're not even talking about her. Kinda like a Trojan Horse girl. How great for her to win and be so inn... more » -
Main Set Thursday - May 3, 2012
by James Stuart 5 days ago
Mmm perhaps you are correct, GW more »
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