Category Archives: Training
Off the deck – 60 days until trials
Courtesy of Swim Ontario
Keri-Anne Payne reveals setback in Olympic preparation
Two-time world 10K open water champion Keri-Anne Payne has revealed that the triumphs of 2011 have left her struggling for fitness in this crucial Olympic year. Via SkySports “I’ve not had as good a start to the season as I … Continue reading
Jack Conger sets Olympic goals
According to The Washington Post, Good Counsel swimmer Jack Conger is often referred to as “the next Michael Phelps,” breaking national records and everything. In this video he talks about his background and goals.
Andrew Lauterstein – It’s Time
Ehh, I guess a plug for maybe Engine Swim Australia ? Andrew Lauterstein – It’s Time from Julian Lucas on Vimeo.
Magnussen targets 3 medals in London, skips high-carb food
According to The Daily Telegraph, James Magnussen is predicting not only gold-medal success for himself in the 100 meter freestyle, but also for Australia in the men’s 4×100 relay, and then a medal in the medley relay as icing on … Continue reading
Water aerobics is now a proper U.S. Marine sanctioned exercise
Water aerobics is not just for retirees and injured anymore, the Marine Crops is promoting low-impact pool running – rebranded as “water cadence” – to help even the fittest Marines up their game. (Couldn’t find a Marine Corps water cadence … Continue reading
Syed says world-class athletes are made, not born
Matthew Syed, author of “Bounce: How Champions Are Made” and a former Olympic table tennis player, believes that an individual’s ability is secondary to the level of coaching they receive and the facilities to which they have access. Via Public … Continue reading
The Race Club: George Bovell – Drills
One of the fastest men on the planet, George Bovell from Trinidad and Tobago shares some of his favorite drills for improving freestyle, courtesy of The Race Club.
Speedo Sponsored Rebecca Adlington Q&A session
Via the17thman
Michelle Obama vs Ellen DeGeneres in push-up contest
No spoilers here, you have to watch the video (or look it up)
