6 Ways Swimming Will Change Your Child
If you are a young swimmer or a parent who wonders sometimes if there are better ways to spend your weekends, evenings and money, the answer is absolutely not. Not only will Swimming change your child, it will also profoundly impact you.
Why Do They Swim? (Part V – End Of A Series)
By Robert Sullivan, fifth and final in a series They swim for food. That’s a bit of a joke, and…
3 Secrets To Smart Eating For Swimmers On Race Day
Swimmers know how critical timing is, and timing your meals on race day is just as important in helping you reach your competitive best.
Keeping up with Siphiwe: Truck Driver turned Masters Champion (Video)
At 45 years of age, Siphiwe Baleka was the oldest male swimmer at the Arena Pro Swim in Indianapolis by ten years.
When It Comes To Swimming, Be Selfish
I was always taught to treat others like how I wanted others to treat me. While this is true, in the sport of swimming and in life, you have to be selfish if you want to survive the grind.
WATCH: Micah Lawrence and Austin Sumrall Wedding Video
2012 U.S. Olympian Micah Lawrence and Austin Sumrall were married on January 27th, 2017, and videographer Gina Palombit of Lemon Light Productions has…
‘Plumbing Leak’ Remains At Texas, Affecting Nearby Creek
As reported, the American Short Course Championships set March 2nd-4th were forced to change venues unexpectedly due to a leak, one which remains now several days removed.
Swimswam Yearbook with Madison Kennedy (Video)
In an effort to give you a little more insight on what your fellow swimmers’ lives are like, we present Swimswam Yearbook.
A Thank You Letter To My Coaches
Written and courtesy of Katie Lafferty Dear Coaches, I want to take some time to just say thank you. I…
Shouts From The Stands: My Friend Bill Krumm, A Message To All
My wife, Cindy, and I had Bill Krum visit us on Saturday February 25th. We talked a lot of swimming and then enjoyed sushi at a local restaurant.
Life Without Swimming: Reflections after Week 1 of Retirement
The biggest lesson that swimming didn’t teach me is that life goes on. I didn’t about life once I was done with swimming. Nobody prepared me for when I would be done.
Finding Success In Failure
Can failure be a good influence on our lives? Sure, success is important, but failure can be just as or even more important than success.
Burkinis Now Allowed in Competition by British ASA
Britain’s Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) has announced a progressive new rule allowing women to compete wearing burkinis, a swimsuit style wore by women seeking full-body coverage.
5 Amazing Things Michael Phelps Said About His Mom
I was fortunate to hear Michael Phelps speak last week, sitting with my fellow swim moms and Masters swimmers.