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  • Rough, Rough Waters in the 1993 Swim Across The Sound

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    The top professional marathon swimmers in the world including Shelley Taylor-Smith, Diego Degano, Greg Streppel, Claudio Plit, Chad Hundeby, Karen Burton, David Alleva, Annie Granison, Marianne Cassidy, and Silvia Dalotto compete in the 1993 Swim Across The Sound, starting in Port Jefferson across the rough water conditions across the Sound, a race won by Hundeby in 5 hours 56 minutes followed by Streppel and Taylor-Smith.

  • Coaches Corner: Building a Winning Staff & Incorporating Your Family with Team Success: Amy Albiero

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization

    Join Mike Murray and the Head Coach of Cardinal Aquatics & General Chair of Kentucky Swimming LSC, Amy Albiero, as they discuss strategies and tips for building a coaching staff and implementing a winning team culture. Mike & Amy will also speak about their unique family involvement with their teams and the challenges of coaching your own children.

    Coach Albiero also talks about her unique beginnings in the swim-business world and tips for young coaches building their career. Young coaches and new coaches can’t afford to miss this episode.

  • Fiji swimmers on alert for sharks, vibrant celebration ends on Vanuatu’s Tanna island

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Nature, Safety

    1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has the latest from the Pacific, including an update on Covid-19.

  • Ryan Lochte on Tokyo: I want to prove everyone wrong

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Swimmer and Olympian Ryan Lochte says the Tokyo Olympics will be his most important games yet, because it is his opportunity to show that age is just a number, and he can still compete. Lochte struggled with finding joy in swimming following the 2012 Olympic games. It was the birth of his children that helped him reclaim his happiness. Lochte talks about why he keeps his goals secret, but confirms one that might have been leaked. Plus Lochte explains why the Olympics are important to him. And Lochte’s father, Steve, talks about a goal his son has been keeping close to the chest.

    This show was recorded in accordance with CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines. All crew tested negative before the production.

  • Swimmer Strength Tech Tip: Self-Myofascial Release

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    Coach Deniz describes the benefits, precautions and solutions of self-myofascial release. He also explains three underestimated ares for where the fascia is tight. For each of these areas, Deniz demonstrates exercises with equipment to show exactly how to improve tightness.

    By Swimmer Strength Coach Deniz Hekmati, MS, CSCS

  • French swimming pool rental platform surfs the heat wave | AFP

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    With the balmy summer temperatures continuing well into September in the Paris region, some of those lucky enough to own a swimming pool are renting them out on a daily or half-day basis. Founded in July 2017, the Swimmy platform has more than 2,000 users and offers around 500 swimming pools.

  • With no State Championships, Ma makes difficult decision to opt-out of junior season

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Uni High swimmer Sally Ma opted to not compete with the Illineks this year, due in part to the State Tournament being canceled amidst the current pandemic. FOX Illinois’ Nico Haeflinger has the story.

  • Pre Swim Dryland Stretching with Superbands | Swimmer Strength

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

    Warm up before your swim with this great routine!

    Feel lighter.

    Swim smoother.

    Be in less pain.

  • Chocolate Milk vs. Sports Drinks: Which Is Better After a Workout?

    Sep 17, 2020

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    rokur
    in Nutrition

    The next time you finish a tough workout, many experts are now suggesting that you reach for a glass of chocolate milk instead of Gatorade or Powerade.

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