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Swimming

Swimming Isn’t Intuitive

It's Guppy Week-6. After this week we'll commence the second half of this Challenge.

by Slowman, July 11, 2022
Swimming

Swim Paraphernalia for Guppies

Some people bring truckloads of implements to their pool session; others bring goggles and call it good.
Swimming

The High Elbows of Good Swimmers (Guppy Week 4)

Our swim video analysis forum thread is up. Let's break down your mechanics and fix your stroke.
Swimming

Guppy Challenge Week 3

Many or most elite swim coaches don't understand, and aren't equipped to teach, adult onset swimmers.
Swimming

Guppy Challenge Week 2

We're now hard into fixing technical problems that turn you from a tugboat to a speedboat.
Swimming

Guppy Challenge: Week 1

The workouts are up for the first week, which starts Monday, June 6th.
Swimming

The Leave Interval

It's a curious training quirk, not ideal, and only found in swimming.
Swimming

Guppy Challenge Returns!

Begins June 6th, with changes in this swim challenge from past editions.
Swimming

Getting Started with FORM Goggles

Introducing a new series on making your swims faster, and being able to analyze your data.
Swimming

The Swim Goggles You Choose

In 2013 half of you chose TYR or Aqua Sphere. Today, not so much. There are new kids on the block.
Swimming

On Swimming: Practice Fast to Race Fast

Add a little intensity to your swims.
Swimming

Surviving and Prevailing in Open Water

Does the open water make you anxious/fearful? Or confident/excited? It's trainable.
Swimming

Consecutive Breaths for Comfort and Confidence

Slowman leaves the reservation for a primer on swim technique.
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