A Swimmer's life
You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer: coaching children!
As is the case with many of my fellow swimmers, during my teenage years I developed an interest in coaching. Apparently training nine times a week just wasn’t enough pool …
A Swimmer's life
Living underwater
Every sport is unique. They each have their own rules, point systems and terrains which mark their individuality from one another. Each athlete, no matter their sport, faces different daily …
A Swimmer's life
Watching Rio from the sofa
All of us swim enthusiasts have watched countless interviews of our idols as, a huge grin on their faces, they explain to everyone how much their success means. We have …
A Swimmer's life
Swim practice described in 5 song titles
Music is an instrumental part of most swimmers’ lives. Sometimes it’s your favourite song pumping you up before a race. Other times it may be a catchy rhythm that gets …
A Swimmer's life
The Secret Diary of a Training Camp!
Along with the holidays comes a new season for swimmers across the globe – training camp season. Unlike our classmates or coworkers who head to tropical destinations to sit back, …
A Swimmer's life
The constant Battle to stay awake in class – The Student Athlete!
Swimmers have an abundant amount of everyday issues to face. That much is clear. How about when we combine the constant struggles of lactic acid buildup, annoying lane mates or …
A Swimmer's life
7 signs you’ve been a swimmer for most of your life
Swimming is a sport which takes years of practice to even begin to understand concepts like technique and racing strategies. That is why a large portion of swimmers have started …
A Swimmer's life
You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Choose your Weapon Wisely!
The other day I had one of the nine year old girls that I coach tell me that she had bought a navy blue Arena training suit just like the …
A Swimmer's life
YOU WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND UNLESS YOU’RE A SWIMMER – tis’ the season for crazy training camps!
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, let’s just say that for swimmers it’s debatable because winter can only mean one thing: training camps. …
A Swimmer's life
You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – The bonds that unite us!
I have come to realize that swimming is very much a community sport. You could meet a complete stranger, but as soon as you learn that they are a fellow …