Technique Technique Technique!
What an announcement earlier this year; a swimming champion comes out of retirement – Ian Thorpe to take on Phelps in the pool at the London Olympics 2012. At the moment Australian swimming comebacks seem to be growing in popularity. The most notable and successful in recent history is Geoff Huegill, a talented butterfly specialist who disappeared into the ether in 1996 after the Athens Olympics only to return with vengeance taking Gold at last year's Delhi Commonwealth Games. This year two more Australian Gold medallists have announced they will be getting their feet wet once again, 33 year old Michael Klim will be attempting to qualify for his fourth Olympics and the legendary Ian...
Learning to critique your swimming
Swimming can be one of the most beneficial and rewarding forms of exercise. It can also be one of the most challenging when it comes to learning the basics. One of the reasons it is so challenging to swim correctly is that it is particularly difficult to actually see what you are doing. So often the mental image of our arm recovery or breathing style varies greatly from the movement that is actually taking place. If you have the time and money to spend and have a coach that is willing to stand on pool side every time you swim then you will have access...
New to swim racing?
Nothing like taking advantage of the sunshine by swimming outside, yes it is only early May but the slight chill leaves you feeling so refreshed afterward and there are no crowds! I met a guy today who was training for his second ever triathlon. He had seen me swimming and had some questions which, by the way, I am more than happy to answer. If you do see me pool side feel free to approach me and ask away! I will share with you now the advice I gave to this chap. All three triathlon disciplines, swim, cycle and run have technical aspects that need to be...
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