Katherine Breed, a Bay Area endurance swimmer, is preparing for what she says has never been done before: swimming the entire length of California’s coastline, an expedition that she estimates to be about 900 miles. We spoke with her about her “Swim California” initiative and how she is prepping for the big event.
Authorities say a lifeguard may have been distracted when their truck ran over a 20-year-old woman lying down at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police were forced to intervene after swimmers invaded the wildlife pond at Hampstead Heath on Friday afternoon.
The Hampstead Heath Constabulary and ParkGuard were alerted to more than a dozen swimmers bathing at the nature pond, among swans and other protected wildlife.
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A Newburgh, New York man is dead after diving head-first off a cliff into Fishkill Creek in Beacon, according to police. Witnesses say 34-year-old Vincent Javinett did not resurface, and his body was later recovered by a state police dive team. Residents say they often warn people about the danger, but many still jump. The incident marks the third reported death at the creek since 2013.
In this vlog, I take you through a full day of eating while training as a professional swimmer. You’ll see everything I eat—from breakfast before practice to snacks, recovery meals, lunch, dinner, and everything in between—as I prepare for multiple swim sessions and strength training.
I also talk through why I choose certain foods, how I fuel around workouts, and what my nutrition looks like during a typical high-volume training day.
As kids across Central Florida are looking to beat the heat this summer, Walt Disney World hosted the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Typhoon Lagoon.
Nearly 600 children from five nonprofits across Central Florida took part in the annual event, which Disney has participated in since 2011.
Koa Smith explains how to survive the struggle of the wave impact zone. Wether you’re a beginner or experienced surfer who’s had a gnarly wipeout, or just a swimmer out of your depth, this tutorial will help you handle yourself in big waves.
As the brutal heatwave continues to grip Western Europe, Paris has begun deploying emergency cooling baths for people with sunstroke. It comes as the death toll across Europe continues to climb, including in Spain where nearly 500 deaths are being attributed to the heat, according to an estimate by public health experts. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
What separates great coaches from good coaches? According to legendary coach David Marsh, it’s understanding that everything matters.
Throughout the session, Marsh breaks down how he structures training, individualizes workouts, develops confidence in athletes, creates meaningful challenges, and builds a culture where swimmers learn to choose the harder path. Coaches will gain practical ideas they can immediately apply to their own programs, from practice organization and race-pace training to long-term athlete development and team culture.
Whether you coach age group swimmers, high school athletes, collegiate competitors, or elite performers, this presentation offers valuable insights into what it takes to help athletes reach their full potential.
