Coach Craig decided to share some pearls of wisdom on what you learn about yourself from taking on challenges. Challenges no matter how big or small will change you. That change is incredible and you learn the tools to succeed in the process. Challenges are what make life FUN! Be a success, take on BIG challenges!
Gary Hall Sr. talks about his teammate, roommate, and friend, Mark Spitz.
“He was the Michael Phelps of our generation.” – Dr. Gary Hall Sr.
Swim Across America is returning to St. Louis this summer for its 6th annual Open Water Swim event on August 28, 2021. Enjoy a beautiful summer day at Innsbrook Resort and take part in a 1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2 mile swim on pristine Alpine Lake. Not a swimmer? You can still participate as an individual or team member with the activity of your choice through SAA My Way.
All money raised stays local, at the Siteman Cancer Center, where it all goes straight to cutting-edge research projects.
Go to www.swimacrossamerica.org/stlouis to learn more. Help us make this year’s event even more successful and memorable!
Olympic Swimmer Dylan Carter from Trinidad and Tobago shows you how to master the undulation in the discipline of Butterfly. Undulation in Butterfly is so important because it saves your energy throughout the race rather than just powering throw with your upper body. Enjoy watching!
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We speak to Olympian Keri-anne Payne and our Swim Doctor, Tracy White who is based at Charlton Lido, about how to maintain your swimming fitness while we are in Lockdown.
The talk covers exercises linked to strengthening the key muscle group areas associated with breathing, body position, and propulsion, to ensure you are in good shape to be able to return to swimming when pools reopen.
I firmly believe that you don’t have to be resilient to be an open water swimmer or a cold water swimmer. I have learned that through swimming outdoors, I have become a much more resilient person.
I used to dream about flying like a bird, soaring in the sky. Now my dreams are of swimming in the North Sea.
I just open the window and fly.
For me, Swimming is a connection; with my body, with the elements. A natural return to the source of all life. I control my breath and let the water support me, holding me up, moving across my skin. Do I slide through it, or does it slip past me?
There is no better feeling. I love this dream.
Made it to San Antonio for my first Pro Series of 2021! It’s been one whole year since my last Pro Series! Feels good to be creating again, I missed you guys!
