Swimmer's Daily

  • I was hoping this woman swimming along the beach yesterday would see the Manatee but she never did. It’s probably just as well because even if she knew what it was, for most people there is a moment of panic before their brain processes the information when a manatee startles them. The 3 people at the end of the video set a Perfect example for how to conduct yourself during a manatee encounter. They didn’t try to touch it or follow it and just passively observed.

  • Casual swimmers and swim racers aren’t the only ones who’ve had to adjust their schedules the past few weeks. Elite swimmers and Olympians across the globe have had to adjust to new dryland workout schedules and search for private pools while mapping out an entirely new training calendar with the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to summer 2021.

    So in this time of uncertainty and unease for many, SwimOutlet has collaborated with elite athletes along with personalized mobile messaging company Attentive® to offer customers and social media followers some “Swimspiration” to keep them motivated and inspired with audio messages from top swimmers and Olympians straight to their mobile phones.

    By texting SWIMSPIRATION to 48423, SwimOutlet will offer a collection of heartfelt audio messages from select Olympians which anyone can listen into. Those Olympians include:

    • Cammile Adams, 2x Olympian, Swimming

    • Missy Franklin, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

    • Jason Lezak, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

    • Ryan Murphy, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

    • Lia Neal, 2x Olympic Medalist, Swimming

    • Jacob Pebley, 2016 Rio Olympian, Swimming

    • Maggie Steffens, 2x Gold Medalist, Water Polo

    The inspiring messages focus on staying home, staying active, being balanced and healthy.

    “In these unprecedented times, small motivational and inspiring moments like this can make a difference on our overall psyche and daily attitudes,” said Jaime Benes, VP of Customer Service at SwimOutlet. “Especially for young swimmers who were laser-focused on meets that were cancelled or whose morning group workouts normally etched in their routines are no longer there for the time being. We think these athlete messages give anyone a lift who listens to them, especially the swim community, and the initial positive feedback from fans when we first introduced this on social media has been terrific to see.”

    The technology to deliver these mobile messages is courtesy of Attentive, a New York City-based mobile marketing company that focuses on real-time and personalized business-to-consumer interaction via text messaging.

    “We’re always impressed by how our customers think up innovative ways to utilize our technology,” said Eric Miao, SVP of Client Strategy at Attentive. “Mobile messaging is a direct, engaging, and interactive communications channel. We’re proud to partner with SwimOutlet to help offer some much-needed inspiration during this time.”

    For more information on SwimOutlet, visit http://www.swimoutlet.com or visit @swimoutlet 

    For more information on Attentive, visit http://www.attentivemobile.com

    Press release from SwimOutlet

  • Coach Milorad (“Milo”) Cavic interviews swimming legend and Olympic medalist, Duje Draganja, about what swimming was like during a war; how kickboxing made him a better swimmer; and his mental approach to racing.

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic our Swimming Club has been thinking of ways to stay connected. As well as a Strength & Conditioning programme delivered through Zoom to Norwich Swan squad swimmers we have also set up a weekly Vlog with various challenges as well as features such as coaches corner where the swimmers can see what their coaches have been doing during the week. Its been a lot of fun!

    Coach Nikki has long been a fan of US Olympic medalist Cody Miller, himself a keen vlogger, so she contacted him to tell him about our vlogging attempts! Shock of her life when he not only replied but recorded a special message for our club and its swimmers! What a guy!

  • In this 8th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses the benefits of side kicking and how getting this simple drill right will really improve your efficiency in the water.

  • In this 7th episode, Swim Smooth Head Coach, Paul Newsome, discusses how the torpedo kick drill is excellent for working on both posture/alignment and kicking efficiency.

  • https://youtu.be/Xtx31A1XfDg

  • Earlier this month it was confirmed the Olympics would be held from July 23 to August 8 next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this week announced much of the country will enter a state of emergency as it struggles to contain the outbreak.

    “I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Muto said. “We’re certainly are not in a position to give you a clear answer.

    “I think rather than thinking about alternative plans … mankind should bring together all of its technology and wisdom to work hard, so they can develop treatments, medicines, and vaccines.”

    See CNN