We often do that before we make any other changes to a new home, because as a basic human need, we are comforted by the insurance of safety. Did you know, our bodies have a set of alarm systems that different parts of our body use to keep us safe and healthy? 

This can be hard for a lot of people, just because it's difficult to predict what you will want or even where you'll be in the coming days, weeks, or years from now. But I encourage you to look below to start thinking about how goals should help to shape not only your training, but your life in general. 

It's easy to think, "Oh, I have a lot more time to focus on getting stronger or faster in the pool BUT maybe I will start that tomorrow." Why put off what you're able to start today! 

This month's topic is CROSS TRAINING - which can mean different things to different people. I would like to define that here. In my definition of the phrase, I am hoping to outline the benefits of training outside of the pool, starting with the importance of dryland conditioning training in this post, and following up with other ways to improve training in the post later this month. Let's dive in:

So many people ask me -- "When do I know it is time to get something looked at?" or "This has been hurting for a while, what do you think I should do?". Here's the best answer I can give - IT DEPENDS. READ MORE

While thinking about Race Preparation, I often find it intriguing that swimmers work so hard to train and be diligent at practice, and then are leaving race day up to chance. Although there is no way to perfectly create a "one size fits all" template for preparing yourself for a day full of racing…

Our habits are what make our races the most successful. Now, I am sure that you've been told this before, but it really is true. In asking what a swimmer has been doing at practice, I am trying to figure out what will be what comes out in the race.