A Swimmer's life
Tough times don’t last, but tough people do!
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 …
Written by:
Rebecca Gillis
27 May '22
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A Swimmer's life
You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – What does your stroke say about you?
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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Rebecca Gillis
20 May '21
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A Swimmer's life
Goal setting during lockdown
Lockdown has required a lot of swimmers to press ‘Pause’ on their athletic ambitions. While training and competitions continue to be cancelled in many areas, setting realistic personal goals during …
Written by:
Bradley Crocker
24 March '21
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A Swimmer's life
4 activities to make remote group training more fun
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 …
Written by:
Rebecca Gillis
24 February '21
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A Swimmer's life
12 catchy pick up lines that will make a swimmer crazy for you!
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 …
Written by:
Rebecca Gillis
10 February '21
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A Swimmer's life
The mantra for becoming a stronger swimmer!
I have often entered races because I needed a new goal. I needed the motivation to get off the sofa and plunge into the cold water. The idea of competing …
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Valeria Molfino
26 November '20
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A Swimmer's life
6 signs you’ve met your swim BFF
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 …
Written by:
Rebecca Gillis
29 May '19
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