Thursday evenings, we like to suit up and get the speed flowing! This week, we each had a round of 6 x 50s of our specialty stroke and had to hit a specific interval! With a twist… we had to do them with as little rest as possible and make the time, but there was no time limit. This data will all be used for testing in the future!
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Hong Kong Athlete Siobhan Haughey and Aia’s Alger Fung Discuss How to Keep a Strong Mind | South China Morning Post
As part of AIA’s “Rethink Healthy” campaign, world champion swimmer Siobhan Haughey and AIA Hong Kong and Macau CEO Alger Fung sit down together to delve into the significance of mental health, sharing how they stay resilient during challenging times.
Haughey reflects on how she has dealt with the mental toll of injury and the pressure of competition. With support from her coaches and loved ones, she has discovered patience and the value of self-care. Techniques like power poses and deep breathing have also helped her boost confidence and reduce anxiety.
Fung, who must navigate the demands of a high-pressure role, believes in the importance of taking time for personal relaxation and family. He shares how simple joys like washing his car or exercising can help him manage stress.
In the course of their conversation, both recognise that building a strong support network and maintaining a positive mindset are crucial to mental health.
Check out the video to hear their insights.
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Spring Forward Teaches QC Kids How to Swim | WQAD News 8
Officials say the lessons have been given to more than 350 kids.
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‘Forever Be My Hero’: Man Braves Icy River to Rescue Drowning Dog | FOX Weather
There was no hesitation, said Chris MacRitchie, who courageously jumped into the frigid Winooski River in a T-shirt to save a struggling canine from certain death.
The dramatic rescue began unexpectedly on Jan. 10 in Berlin, Vermont, along Stevens Branch. While enjoying a drive-thru snack at Dunkin’ Donuts, MacRitchie said his young son first noticed the dog in the nearby river.
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Athlete of the Week: Millard South Swimmer Mason Zadina | First Alert 6
Athlete of the Week: Millard South swimmer Mason Zadina
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NZ Records One of Its Lowest-Ever Drowning Tolls | Stuff.co.nz
Last year 72 people drowned in Aotearoa, that’s the fifth-lowest annual total since records began. While still a confronting number, Water Safety New Zealand now believes – for the first time – it’s a solvable problem.
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Former Brookline Lifeguard and Swim Coach Accused of Asking Children to Send Him Nude Photos | CBS Boston
A former lifeguard and swimming coach in Brookline, Massachusetts was arrested at his home on Thursday, accused of recruiting children as young as 10 years old to produce and send him child pornography. WBZ-TV’s Beth Germano reports.
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Sioux Falls Swim Team Ready to Make a Splash | Keloland News
Sioux Falls Swim Team ready to make a splash
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Pupils From Dolphin Swimming League To Represent Nigeria In Serbia | TVC News Nigeria