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By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming since 1999

Swim Faster with Swimming Words

Wednesday February 16, 2005
Swimmers, can saying a few words to yourself while you are in the ocean or swimming pool make a difference in how you swim? Can what you think or say to yourself while you swim in a race change what happens? Swimmers could benefit - and swim faster - by applying a little sports psychology. Use positive, powerful words and affirmations to build a strong self-image and achieve swimming success. Swim Faster with Swimming Words

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