From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale Welcome to soup season! In my opinion, nothing beats a hearty, warming soup in the fall. However, it can be a challenge to find soups that are packed with enough protein to keep you fueled as an athlete. This Tuscan Chicken Soup has two protein sources (chicken and cannellini beans), plus plenty of vitamins, minerals and fiber from other fruits and vegetables. If you’re looking for a vegan-friendly adaptation, simply use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock, and swap out the chicken breast...

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer Every swimmer has their irks, the things that bother them most at practice. We all dread certain things whether it is a challenging set in the pool, or a basic everyday task as simple as putting lane lines in the water. Read on to see the five things that swimmers dread practice! Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By Kristen Ziesmer, TrueSport Expert Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day, especially for busy athletes balancing sport, school, extracurriculars, and social activities. And unfortunately, breakfast is also an easy meal for athletes to skip, especially when the day starts with before-school practice or an early conditioning session. In other cases, your athlete may not have a large appetite in the morning, or won’t wake up early to make time for a seated breakfast. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Elise Devlin, Swimming World Intern There’s nothing worse than getting a wide eyed, worrisome expression from your friend after you answered their question, “So, what event do you have next?” We’ve all been there. Lurking somewhere in your meet lineup is only the worst event to exist. But which event is that? Maybe the 400 IM, with its strict demand of endurance in every stroke, all packed into one race. Or is it the 200 cry…I mean fly? C’mon, who really thinks eight whole...

From the Swim Swam website... By Ari Meyer Nothing gets me into the fall mood more than a hearty bowl of butternut squash soup. This classic dish incorporates all of the cozy fall flavors to warm the soul and the body on a chilly day. Dive in and let this nourishing bowl be your seasonal vitamin and energy boost! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By KAITLYN CROUTHAMEL Breathe in, breathe out. The moment has arrived. All swimmers know the feeling of having a big race in front of them. You stand behind the blocks, anxiously adjusting your cap and goggles. You count down the heats in front of you until it’s finally your turn to dive in. These few minutes of last-minute preparations are often filled with a boatload of thoughts. These can be a swimmer’s saving grace or their method of self-destruction. Read more >>

USA Swimming today announced the 200 clubs that will be recognized as Gold, Silver or Bronze medal clubs in the 2024-2025 Club Excellence Program. Congratulations King Aquatic Club (KING) swimmers & coaches for for earning Silver Medal status in being named one of the top 100 teams in the United States and one of three teams in Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS) to make the list. Read nore >> Now in its 25th year, the Club Excellence program recognizes USA Swimming’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes ages 18 years...

From the Swim Swam website... By Sophia Vale There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of spaghetti after a long swim, especially as the weather gets colder. I like to enjoy this grain-free version of the classic dish because it’s packed with fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C, pantothenic acid and more. Spaghetti squash is aptly named because, when roasted, its yellow insides flake into long noodle-like strands. Spaghetti squash has a mild, nutty flavor that makes it a terrific base for hearty toppings and flavors. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Emma Pritchet As the NCAA dual-meet season continues to ramp up, and we approach midseason, we are also heading into cold and flu season. While it is important to stay on top of our training program, it is also equally important to take care of our health. The last thing anyone wants is to come down with a bad cold right before a big competition, or get taken out of practice by the flu for a couple weeks. Whether it is missing training or...

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer Sports present athletes with many challenging situations that demand decisions. Difficult tasks not only help us grow as athletes and individuals, but they also teach us how to problem solve and move forward when faced with failure. Imagine having to choose between two tough circumstances related to swimming. What would you choose? Read along to decide! Read more >>