GoSwim GoldSwimming Set of the Week - February 12, 2010
3 commentsIn honor of Valentine's Day on Sunday, this week's set is a cardio challenge. It's not a lot of yardage, but it will test your heart in more ways than one.
Swim Quick - Swim Across America Event
Valentine's Day Weekend, 2010 - Join "Swim Quick" in 2010 - Our long time friend and world renowned swim coach, Richard Quick, passed away from a malignant brain tumor last year.
Welcome to the Open Water - Part 2
In conjunction with our friends from Swim Across America, Go Swim is putting together a short series of videos covering the basic things you need to know to get started in open water.
Welcome to the Open Water - Part 1
In conjunction with our friends from Swim Across America, Go Swim is putting together a short series of videos covering the basic things you need to know to get started in open water.
Swim Across America - CT 2009
This weekend I'm heading to Greenwich, CT to take part in the 2nd annual Swim Across America Greenwich / Stamford Swim.
Free Beginner Open Water Clinic
Join world class triathlete Karen Newman, and Olympians Janel Jorgensen, Craig Beardsley, and Glenn Mills for a free open water swim clinic prior to the Greenwich / Stamford, CT Swim Across America event on June 26, 2009.
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.
Swimming Question of the Week - February 10, 2009
Are you doing a swim on Saturday to raise money for Richard Quick/Swim Across America, what will you do/how have your organized your swim?
Swim Quick - Swim for Richard Quick and Cancer Research
On February 14, Swim Across America is hosting a national fundraising event to raise money for cancer research.
San Francisco Swim Across America and Alcatraz Crossing
This past weekend I participated in two separate events, both of which served a great cause, and were incredibly memorable experiences.
Swimming Question of the Week - October 14, 2008
What temperature of water is too cold to swim in? Or... too hot?
Inspiration Train
For the past few weeks, I’ve been on what I’d refer to as an inspiration tour. Each event was a bit different, yet each one carried its own incredible meaning.
US Olympic Swim Trials & Swim Across America
For this week's Drill, I'm foregoing the usual drill, and including a video I made last weekend at the Greenwich, CT Swim Across America. If you want to make this a drill, you can call it "Miscounting Buoys".
The Pool
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Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
Haha, GW, I also see all this tactics in the squad. It is very typical for young swimmers. :) My coach gives those swimmers nasty kick/ p... more » -
Getting In!
by sprinter about 14 hours ago
I am more the standing-"forever"-on-deck-type. I look around how the others swim and if there is any sign of uncomfortableness,... more » -
Breaststroke - Band Kick
by jhravatic 1 day ago
I have used a band with a 12 yr girl I have been coaching. It has kept her legs moving backwards and also has helped in finishing her kic... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by camy 1 day ago
At first sight, I thought Barbara had just copy/pasted without changing a word, only adding a break. Then I saw SCY : that's THE differen... more » -
Backstroke - "Wave" Recovery
by camy 1 day ago
Should the recovering hand get out of water thumb or pinkie first ? I'd like to know what is generally teached, what great swimmers do, w... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by steve 1 day ago
What's the difference in conditioning when compared to 100's on twice the interval (same net distance and rest)? I ask because I always ... more » -
Getting In!
by Al Kubeluis 1 day ago
Head/brain loses more heat more quickly than any other body organ. Cap is great for initial plunge and warmup. Doing a long race (>200... more » -
Getting In!
by Charlotte Reisch 2 days ago
As I like the cold water it is any which way getting in and enjoying it. Apologies to all who like warm water. :} more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 12, 2010
by Tomás 2 days ago
No wonder you don't think you can't make it. I am going to try it tomorrow Barbara and I'll let you know. more » -
Bubble Bottle Cap
by Glenn Mills 2 days ago
Alright... there's more... check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuVgXJ55G6Y more »
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