Author: Rebecca Gillis

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
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – My top three most embarrassing moments!

 Like a lot of my fellow swimmers, I tend to be very clumsy both on land, and even sometimes in the water. It’s for this reason that I have to …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 25 July '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Behind-the-block behavior!

Over my years as a competitive swimmer, I have come to notice that people react to the stress of competitions in very distinctive ways. A swimmer’s pre-race preparation says a …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 4 June '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Every second counts!

It’s hard for a lot of people who are outside of the swimming world to grasp certain elements of the sport. Perhaps one of the most trickiest aspects to explain …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 7 May '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Teammates!

It bothers me when people refer to competitive swimming as an individual sport. I understand that when it all comes down to it, it’s up to you whether you have …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 7 April '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer

We are really happy to welcome the lovely Rebecca Gillis to our team of bloggers. Rebecca has been swimming competitively since she was eight years old and has a wonderful …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 17 March '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Is competitive swimming a contact sport?

Is competitive swimming a physical contact sport? Most people wouldn’t even hesitate to say no. You swim individually, and don’t generally have to come into contact with other people, right? …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 24 June '13 0