GoSwim GoldSports Science Topic - June 2, 2009
17 commentsMichael Phelps has opted to change his freestyle to a straight arm recovery based stroke. Why did he do that, and more importantly do you think it will work?
Sports Science Topic - May 24, 2009
This week's question is based off another topic for this week, and so is the reason it is being raised at this juncture.
Breaststroke 101
Breaststroke has a reputation for being one of the most difficult strokes to learn... and to teach. Here's a teaching sequence for the breaststroke kick.
Sports Science Topic - May 18, 2009
Since we've been discussing Race Specific Training and Speed Training, how do you apply the concept of RECOVERY into your training program, and how much does recovery impact your ability to achieve goal times?
Evan's World Record Attempt - UPDATE!!!
Today, Evan will be attempting to set a World Record to travel the farthest on a jetski in 6-hours. We'll be on the river with him for support and cheering him on.
Sports Science Topic - May 11, 2009
You hear the term training specificity or race pace training a lot, but what does it take to accomplish those training objectives? How do you know if what you're doing is the right thing?
Sports Science Topic
When doing high-end speed or velocity training, what should the work-to-rest ratio be? By high-end velocity I mean max cycle rate combined with max distance per cycle using your race technique.
Sports Science Topic - April 27, 2009
How do you recognize over training or overreaching in day-to-day training and so avoid digging yourself into a hole you can't come back from?
We Salute the Navy SEALs!
On April 13th, the US Navy rescued Captain Richard Phillips from the Somali pirates who had held him hostage for four days. The rescue was carried out by the Navy SEALs, a special-warfare group who take their name from the elements in and from which they operate (SEa, Air, Land).
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Voting
Vote for Gary Hall, Mary T, the 1976 Women's 400 Free Relay, and the rest of your favs... but lets get the swimmers in there! http://www.teamusa.org/halloffame
Swim Across America - CT 2008
Here's a video from the Greenwich, CT Swim Across America from last year. Start making plans as to which fun and meaningful open water swim you're going to participate in this year. Please visit swimacrossamerica.org for the schedule, and more information.
Great Turtle Race 2009
How can you not want to follow along with this one. It's racing in the water... without motors... fully tracked by satellite-tracking.
2009 Go Swim Calendar - Finally
OK... so sometimes I get bogged under... this is proof. WAY back in December, our good friend "Sprinter" sent me a 2009 Calendar that she created from some of the Pics from the past years. I had good intentions of posting it, but simply got, uh... busy.
The Swimmer and The Dad
Over the past 7 years of GoSwim's existence, we have relied on many swimmers to help us learn, experiment, and then demonstrate the drills that show up here on the site. By far, the swimmer who has graced these pages and videos far more than any other is, Evan Wollman.
The Pool
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Breaststroke - High Heels Progression
by Glenn Mills about 14 hours ago
Hamstrings. Don't forget, we've been working for a while on limiting the kick. Because of that, this drill isn't nearly as important as... more » -
Breaststroke - High Heels Progression
by oenery about 14 hours ago
Cant touch fingertips to heels. What needs stretching (please dont say arms), hamstrings or quads? more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by James Stuart about 21 hours ago
Are you saying that 50m pool is lot tougher than 25m pool? why that? I never swim that 50m pool :( more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by Juliette 1 day ago
just at the end of last season Juliette changed back to her old swim-club. After a discussion with her coach(...no not The Dad) it was de... more » -
Breaststroke - Narrow Kick with Roque Santos
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
Not me. Get as close as you can and that's a good start. more » -
Breaststroke - Narrow Kick with Roque Santos
by oenery 1 day ago
does any one else have a problem getting their heels to touch their fingers during the drill? more » -
Go Swim All-Strokes with Eric Shanteau - DVD
by Glenn Mills 1 day ago
Just like the other groups you belong to. When you click on Go Swim Gold, you'll see the groups you're a member of... any of the premium... more » -
Butterfly - Fast Fin Fly
by JORGE 2 days ago
A leitura do vídeo já nos dá a ideia de como a utilização desta técnica proporciona-nos maior velocidade neste estilo.Show de bola! more » -
Swimming Question of the Week - August 25, 2010
by Windrath 2 days ago
My parents gave me permission to swim with Phillips 66 (and Don Gambril) one summer which meant fley to CA from NY - a long hual for a hi... more » -
Go Swim All-Strokes with Eric Shanteau - DVD
by Josh 4 days ago
Glenn, how does the online version work? For example, after my purchase online, how am i able to access the video? Pls elaborate. more »
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