Maximizing what you get from your pool timeWhether you swim fourteen practices a week or two; 3 hours or 30 minutes. I want you to get the most out of the time you have to put in. I…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Going around Buoys in Open Water RacesIf you are an open water competitor or triathlete, please read this about swimming around buoys during races.Jul 5, 2021Jul 5, 2021
Kickboards, why I never use oneKickboards have been around the sport of swimming for a very long time. They are a staple in most competitive team workouts. In my…Jun 28, 2021Jun 28, 2021
Swimming language: Lap Vs. LengthAround the pool, I often hear things like, “how many laps in a mile? Or, how many laps did you swim? I am regularly asked is a lap down or…Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Top 10 things I want you to know about warm downsYour warm down needs to be long enough to burn off the lactic acid your swim createdJun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
The Ever-Elusive Feel of the WaterI know you have heard some coach say or read it in an article, and you know you don’t have it. The ever-elusive “feel” for the water. You…Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
Cold Water PanicRecently a Tri-athlete friend told me of her bad experience that now has her a bit panicked when swimming in cold water. Water in the 50s…Jun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
How to Make your Training Last Throughout the Triathlon SeasonI’ve worked with many triathletes who constantly work on balancing where they spend their time on the three disciplines. In that balance…May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Control your backstroke breathingBackstroke is the only one of the four competitive strokes that do not automatically force some level of control on your breathing. The…May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
Health Benefits of Swimming.Here are some benefits of swimming I bet you have never heard.May 13, 2021May 13, 2021