From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke As we begin a New Year, Swimming World is re-running this terrific piece by regular contributor Summer Finke, an Olympic Trials qualifier and standout during her collegiate days at North Carolina State. Summer’s reflections on her career in the pool are deep and provide a wonderful perspective, especially at the start of 2025. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Adam Denn After 12 months of hard work in the pool, 2024 has finally come to a close. Whether it’s been a successful year or not, the end of the year often represents a time to reflect. Research from the University of Oregon suggests that setting “specific and challenging” goals over the new year leads to “reduced attention lapses and improved performance.” But what qualifies as a “specific and challenging” goal in the swimming world? And how can they be pursued effectively? Here are...

From the Swimming World website... By ISABELLE ROBUCK It takes a special breed of human to do what we do everyday. Swimming for as long as we have, it’s fair to say we’ve seen a lot of interesting things in our career. Staring at a black line on the bottom of the pool is fun, right? With goggles and a cap as our weapon of choice, we course through the chlorinated water, striving to improve our skills daily. Although everyone’s journey in the water is different, some things we can...

From the Swimming World website.... By Jennifer Yoo, Swimming World College Intern. Decisions, Decisions! Life is full of difficult decisions. There is an inexplicable pressure to make the right one, and each decision determines a different outcome that ultimately leads to even more choices. However, whether the choice was right or wrong, the decisions that we make help to shape us into the person we are today. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Kelsey Mitchell With many swimmers set to take part in a training trip, Swimming World hopes the following article can be useful. Packing for your team’s training trip can be difficult, especially if you are going directly from winter break to your training destination. Fear not, though! This helpful guide will help you to remain packed and prepared during the most difficult yet rewarding training periods of your season. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer There are some things that just scream, “you’re a swimmer!” If swimmers had a starter pack, what do you think would be in it? Read along to see what critical items swimmers can’t live without, and what common looks identify a typical competitive swimmer. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By CARLY MCADAM When it comes time to race, many swimmers, especially those racing in high-level competitions, wear specialized knee-length swimsuits known as tech suits. They’re everywhere in the swimming world. But how do tech suits work? And do they actually make you faster? Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By Kristen Ziesmer, TrueSport Expert Fueling during training as a young athlete can be difficult. Often, practices are short and intense, and don’t include much time for snack breaks. However, your athlete will play their best if they are properly fueled for the work required of them, and that often means being able to sip a sports drink or take a quick bite of a banana between drills in practice or on game day. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Chandler Brandes There is no such thing as a perfect swimmer. As swimmers, we sometimes (although rarely) make mistakes. We may DQ, forget our heat and lane, or even accidentally-on-purpose rip our cap at the exact moment a hard set is about to begin. Mistakes are inevitable and they happen to the best of us. However, there are seven so-called “mistakes” that should never be made, no matter the circumstances. These mistakes can only be referred to as the Seven Sins of Swimming. Read...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Oatmeal is one of my favorite satiating breakfasts to eat after a long taxing swim. This powerhouse breakfast choice has complex carbs to ensure energy is replenished post swim and fiber to aid in muscle function and digestion. The peanut butter and jelly toppings not only add a sweet, nostalgic flavor, but are a great source of protein, fats, and fruit! This meal will have you ready to tackle even the toughest of sets! Read more >>