Category: Competitive Swimming
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Three swimming events to look forward to in 2016
This year is an important year for the swimming community. While swimming fans know the annual major international competitions, none of these events draws the attention of the general public and the acclaim of the Olympic Games. 2016 Olympic Trials Would you like to experience, in person, the intensity of the Olympic Games without…
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Top gifts for pool owners and swimmers
Are you looking for a gift for a pool owner or swimmer? We’ve got you covered! Below are gift ideas for the tech savvy pool owner, the eco-conscious pool owner, and the swimmer. Pool Gifts for the Techie: Smart technology has come to the pool industry, and if you’re looking for a gift for a…
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Three after-swim essentials
It’s no secret that chlorine is not good for your health and that after swimming in a chlorinated pool, you will reek of chlorine for hours afterwards. Anyone who swims regularly has two choices: fight the chlorine smell and harsh effects or just let those around you deal with the chlorine smell. For those who…
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Six life lessons I learned swimming competitively
Last week I shared a story about a day in my life when I was a competitive swimmer for the top division I program in the United States. The rigorous training, packed schedule, long hours, and competition taught me many lessons that today help me every day. Here are several of the most important. Time Management…
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Why poor pool air quality is a big deal
Last weekend, I walked into an aquatics facility with an indoor pool and was greeted by the heavy smell of chlorine in the air. This facility uses a salt pool system, and the chlorine smell (yes, salt pools are chlorinated) permeated beyond the pool room to the offices and shop attached. Chlorine has been the…
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A day in the life of an elite swimmer
The alarm goes off at 4:42 am for the fifth day in a row, and I wonder if anyone would notice if I wasn’t at practice. It’s Friday morning, and I was up late last night studying for an exam. I press snooze and seven minutes later the alarm screeches again. I must be in…
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ADHD and swimming: It worked for Michael Phelps
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at age nine. He says his mother helped him manage his ADHD with routines and structure, but he also credits swimming.