The Swimmer's Edge
A few weeks back I was able to spend time working the Dave Denniston & Friends Breaststroke camp in Auburn, AL.
A few weeks back I was able to spend time working the Dave Denniston & Friends Breaststroke camp in Auburn, AL.
September seems to be the month when many teams begin a new season. What do you hope to accomplish during the first two weeks of the season? (Please tell us if you're answering as a coach or swimmer.)
While some swimmers are racing in open water this week, others are getting ready for championship meets. This set is for those racing with a black line down below.
Got championships? This week's set can help you taper, but can also be a good anaerobic set at any point in the season.
Here's how you can support Glenn & Barbara in their open-water adventure.
Even though most swimmers have been training a month now, it's still very early in the season...
Which makes a more successful swimmer: the will to win or the will to prepare to win?
What process does a swimmer need to follow to make a meaningful change in his or her stroke? What's the expected timeframe for change, and is the timeframe different depending on what aspect you're trying to change, e.g., does it take longer to change something involving the head... or the body... or the arms... or the feet?
In honor of D-Day this week (June 6th), we're honoring the greatest of all Double Ds... Dave Denniston, AKA Davo, who posted this Test Set several years ago. It's become a favorite test set for us, especially around taper time when we're trying to get a feel for what race pace feels like.
You'll have to look closely to find out why this picture means so much. Give a guess and I'll let you in on the motivating aspect behind this picture in a few days.
September means the start of a new season for many swimmers. What's your goal for the year? Here's your chance to declare!
We are a group of swimmers who swim really fast, and like to help others learn how to reach their competitive potential in the area of professional swimming.