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Swimming Pic of the Week - July 1, 2010
This is an old shot of us working with Fran Crippen. Showing you the angles few people see of an open water national champion.
Swimming Question of the Week - June 30, 2010
This suggested question from one of our favorite GoSwimmers... Sprinter.
All-Strokes - Simple Streamline
This simple skill is quite possibly the MOST important skill in all of swimming. While I know we've covered this before, after spending the summer coaching young swimmers at swim camps, it can't be stressed enough.
Prep Open-Water Adventures
Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to do some fun events in the open water.
Swimming Set of the Week - June 25, 2010
Here's a short, quick set that combines stroke-counting and speed. It works well on the day before a meet, when you don't want to do too much, but want to know that your engines are firing and that you can generate easy speed.
Proposed Amendment to USMS Rules
I received the following document a couple days ago, and decided to post it here for discussion.
2010 Jimi Flowers Swim Classic
Want to see some of the best paralympic athletes in action? Check out this link to all the swimming starting tomorrow and the FIRST Jimi Flowers Swim Classic.
Swimming Picture of the Week - June 24, 2010
Here's a great shot of Eric Shanteau's dolphin kick. Think you don't need to work on your ankle flexibility? Watch the short video that accompanies this image.
Freestyle - Connection Variation
Here's a fun and challenging drill that can help you learn rhythm and develop power for your freestyle.
Swimming Set of the Week - June 18, 2010
This week's set can be used as an aerobic recovery set. For a more aggressive workout, pick one of the tracks (either the pulls or the IMs) and push those swims.
Swimming Picture of the Week - June 17, 2010
Hanging out with 150 swimmers each week at the Navy Swim Camp, the pool can be a very active place to be.
Swimming Question of the Week - June 16, 2010
After finishing the Chesapeake Bay Swim last weekend, a couple friends had commented that it was the longest swim they've ever done.
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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