We are competitive swimmers. We are athletes. We are a rare breed of people who set 4:30AM alarms, who sweat while most people are asleep, who push our bodies to …
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Yesterday I succumbed to an Internet pop-up advertising information about astrological signs. Aside from the computer virus that I no doubt downloaded, I learnt about some of the characteristics associated …
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Find out how to make remote group training more fun In a sport where water is a non-negotiable, one can imagine how difficult pool closures have been to the swim …
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Valentine’s day is quickly approaching, so naturally love is in the air! More specifically for swimmers, love is in the chlorine-scented, stuffy, often poorly-ventilated air of the pool deck. Whether …
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Over the years as a competitive swimmer, you tend to amass a close circle of friends on the pool deck. Because they are your team mates and fellow athletes, they …
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Over the years as an athlete, you develop a skill set that is unique to your sport. Fast transitions from one stroke to another, precise flip turns, and efficient stroke …
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In the vocabulary of real-everyday-normal-people lingo, a ‘facepalm’ refers to those moments in life where the only plausible reaction you have is to bring the palm of your hand to …
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It’s official – we have welcomed in the new year, and with it the next portion of the swim season: the *dramatic pause* long course season. For some athletes, those …
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Every culture has its own unique language and shorthand. Swimming is no different, but the terms that we use on an everyday basis become so second nature to us that …
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The brand new line of competitive swimming two-pieces launched by arena is geared towards our more edgy female athletes, as the collection’s name ‘RuleBreaker’ suggests. Its’ playful and colourful style …
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