Author: Rebecca Gillis

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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 25 May '17 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 1 August '16 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 25 July '16 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 26 April '16 0
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, …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 1 February '16 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 30 October '15 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 16 June '15 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 16 March '15 0
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. …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 20 December '14 0
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 …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 2 September '14 0