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  • Strengthening exercises for swimmers

    Jun 30, 2020

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    rokur
    in Dryland

  • Dangers of swimming in canals

    Jun 30, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Officials are warning of the dangers of swimming in canals.

  • ISL Sarah Sjostrom

    Jun 30, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

  • How to Swim in a Straight Line in Open Water | Spotting Tips | MySwimPro

    Jun 30, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Stick to your route in open water with proper spotting technique! Follow along with Fares’s workout for his top spotting tips!

  • Outdoor swimming in Loch Ness

    Jun 30, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    A little insight into a swim in Loch Ness. Dark, deep, atmospheric and amazingly refreshing! Wild swimming has been proven to have health benefits both physical and mental and you really don’t need to swim far at all. Just dipping is enough to feel amazing!

  • Swimming bear rescued from Wisconsin lake

    Jun 29, 2020

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    rokur
    in Nature

    A family of boaters spotted the swimming bear with a large plastic jar on it’s head, and swooped to the rescue.

     

  • Tides with Ocean breakers

    Jun 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Before swim, check the tide times.
    Swim 1-2hrs before high tide.
    Look at other swimmers and see what direction they are being pulled to.
    Always be aware how strong the tide pull and undercurrents are.
    Note which direction you are being pulled to by looking at a fixed landmark or buoy.

  • Youth swimmers excited to be back in the pool

    Jun 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization

    As the state moves into Phase 4 of Gov. Pritzker’s ‘Restore Illinois’ plan on Friday, youth swimmers at the Stephens Family YMCA are already back in the pool. And that puts a smile on Will Barker’s face, the Director of Aquatics at the Champaign nonprofit.

  • How NCAA Swimmer Schuyler Bailar Is Celebrating Pride In 2020 | Proud Virtually

    Jun 27, 2020

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Schuyler Bailar is the first openly trans NCAA Division I swimmer, competing on Harvard University’s swim team, and inspiring the next generation of trans athletes. He chats with our Donnovan Bennett to discuss how Pride in 2020 is taking on a whole new meaning, virtually.

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