A Swimmer's life
Winter Training Trips – Things to Remember
It’s that time of year again. Winter Training camps are just around the corner. While training in a new (and hopefully warm) place seems dreamy, it comes with some painful …
A Swimmer's life
5 things not to do unless you want to be hated in the pool
Have you ever finished a training session and noticed you had some bruises without knowing how you got them? Swim lanes, particularly when they are packed, can be accidents waiting …
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
Race day and…everything that can go wrong!
Sooner or later everybody, beginners and more experienced swimmers alike, will inevitably have something go wrong on race day. Here is what might happen and how to deal with it …
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The art of losing … with a smile on our face
I like to win. I like it so much that when I find myself in at bookshop I am always attracted to the “motivational books” section that have taught me …
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You’re a sprinter if…
I am always startled to find myself swimming against athletes who manage to swim incredibly fast times in races even though they are always the slowest in the lane at …
A Swimmer's life
6 Pre & Post Race Intimidation Tactics
It is no doubt that the Rio Olympics of 2016 will go down as one of the most exciting Olympics in the history of the games. With Michael Phelps adding …
A Swimmer's life
Putting on your racing suit
Before even buying one, you will probably have heard all kinds of stories about them. Stories about just how difficult they are to put on, about the terrified look in …
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
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 …