Category: Training
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Ian Thorpe still believes he has a future in the pool
The 30-year-old Australian has cited his short preparation time as the reason for his failed comeback last year and is confident he could still swim at the elite level. “I still have a life in the pool,” Thorpe told the BBC. But Australian coach Leigh Nugent has poured cold water on the return, admitting it…
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Minnesota State Women’s Swimming Hawaii Training Trip Day 3
Day 3 of the The Minnesota State women’s swimming and diving Hawaii Training Trip
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Whittier Aquatics train with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
The Whittier College aquatics program joined with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department this week to help them strengthen their relationship with the City of Whittier, while also helping build camaraderie within the aquatics program. The training session occurred at Huntington Beach and allowed both the swimming & diving and water polo teams to work…
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Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer and others tackle pararescue training
RYAN Lochte, Conor Dwyer and the University of Florida men’s team tested themselves this morning against the strength and endurance of members of the Elite Special Forces at the Patrick Air Force Base. Read more here on SwimmingWorld Magazine. That was officially my hardest work out i have ever done. Thank u @usairforce #nopain —…
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10 swimmer goals for 2013
Nice list here on USA Swimming: (read the details there) Embrace cold water Listen to your coach, especially during taper. Understand every practice Stop comparing yourself to others Work on your weakest part Jump into the pool with enthusiasm Stop the before-bed iPhone/Facebook/Twitter/Email usage Compliment yourself Smile Make one small goal a day
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Tyler McGill visits Maine South High School
“On December 29, 2012 the Maine South Hawks Swimming Parents Association brought in Olympic Gold winner Tyler McGill to speak to their young swimmers. Tyler spent the day with the group sharing his inspirational story, life lessons, and training techniques.” – And he is darn good at it ! :-) Tyler McGill visits Maine South…
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Nathan Adrian and Nick Folker – Training Day Part 1 and 2
See what a day of training is like for 2012 gold medal swimmer Nathan Adrian and learn how his coach Nick Folker helps him prepare for his biggest races. Part 1 Part 2
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The Swimming Coach Who Changed Lives
South African swimming coach Sthembiso Madiya kept his township pool open through years of violence and influenced a generation of local youngsters. He’s joined on Outlook by one of the boys he taught, lifeguard-turned-actor Sihle Xaba; and film-maker Sara Blecher, who used Sthembiso’s story as the starting point for her award-winning film Otelo Burning. Listen…
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How to build your own Streamline Sticks
“Develop devastating underwater kicks using these simple tools. More info at www.streamlinesticks.weebly.com and swimmingwizard.blogspot.com”