GoSwim GoldAll Strokes - Math
5 commentsIn a world where we calculate most things (like money) on a 100-based scale, athletics brings the need for a new type of math, the 60-based scale.
Breaststroke - Timing Your Breath
When swimmers are learning breaststroke, they generally follow their instinct when it's time to breathe. This focal point can help you determine if you're going to air at the most efficient spot in your stroke.
Swimming Picture of the Week - August 5, 2010
In honor of Eric Shanteau and all the swimmers competing at the US Championships this week, check out a shot of Eric's breaststroke.
Turns - Late-Hands Flip
When first learning how to do an effective flip turn, many people try to use the hands to help them get the turn started. But then they get caught, and are unable to finish the rotation.
Freestyle - Timing the Kick
The other day, one of our regular posters had a question about "Front crawl kick timing". In reading it, and reading it, I certainly began to understand how certain things in swimming can be overthought, and overtaught.
Swimming Set of the Week - February 3, 2009
This set of 225 IMs will help you focus on how fast you FEEL rather than on how fast the clock says you're going.
Freestyle - Synchro Swim
Swimming stroke for stroke with other swimmers is not so easy as it looks. Try it for a fun and challenging set.
Swimming Question of the Week - October 7, 2008
Do you know how many days are left until your championship meet begins? If so, how many and does that seem like a long way away or short?
Swimming Picture of the Week (2) - June 3, 2008
Comment on the freestyle swimmer in this image... THEN watch the short video.
Swimming Question of the Week - May 27, 2008
Did you swim outdoors yesterday, the traditional opening day for outdoor community pools and backyard pools? If you did, what was the water temp and how was your swim?
Swimming Picture of the Week - May 6, 2008
This week's picture is of a Masters breaststroker. What do you think about the timing of his stroke?
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Taking Pride in the Agony
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I think I can understand this kind of feeling and even if I'm not yet a competitive swimmer (I hope I'll make it to be a master swimmer i... more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - Jessica Again & Someone Special
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Backstroke - Pulling on the Lane Line Again
by Windrath 4 days ago
I like this drill, but, as Glenn, says, you really do need to watch the swimmers do it. There is a huge tendency, in the attempt to be... more » -
Taking Pride in the Agony
by Glenn Mills 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days 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 5 days ago
Permission to pull on the rope? My kids will love this! more » -
Backstroke - Pulling on the Lane Line Again
by RomainR 5 days 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 »
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