Mat's Swimming Blog June 2007 Archive

So, you want to improve your swimming ability or swim competitively, but aren't sure about the next step - or you have taken time off and want to "get back ... Read More

Five-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin won two individual events, including a record-breaking performance in the 100m butterfly, and world record-holders Michael Phelps and Brendan Hansen each easily won their respective ... Read More

The optimum time to run your swimming pool pump would be that which keeps your pool blue, clean, and sanitized. This can be as little as one or two hours ... Read More

School's out, the temperature is rising, and, at least for those in the more northern areas, outdoor pools are open for business. Summer often means a change to workout schedules, ... Read More

The 2007 Summer Universiade (International University Games) will be in Bangkok, Thailand 8-18 August. Aquatic sports will be swimming, water polo, and diving.

It's going to take more than an hour to get to the pool, change, shower, and change again unless your workplace includes a swimming hole, these lunchtime swim workouts may ... Read More

"SOAP (Strategies to Overcoming Aquatic Phobias) and Water" for those afraid to go near or in water offers dry-land counseling and teaches strategies to overcome aquatic phobias for all ages ... Read More

The World record-holding trio of Michael Phelps, Brendan Hansen and Ryan Lochte headline the swimming talent slated to compete at the George Haines International Swim Center in Santa Clara CA, ... Read More

While there are some chemical conditions that can cause a vinyl swimming pool liner to wrinkle, wrinkles most often occur in a previously unwrinkled swimming pool liners during the winter, ... Read More

Most swimmers have seen a lot of slogans or sayings on team or meet t-shirts. What do you think of these?. Have some to share? Please add them! Here are ... Read More

A refreshing swimming hole or warming hot spring in a river, creek, spring or waterfall is the perfect complement to your favorite outdoor activity - be it hiking, camping, canoeing, ... Read More

USA Swimming has joined with the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to launch the first local manifestation of its national Make A ... Read More

Unfortunately, there comes a time in your life as a swimming pool owner when you are faced with replacing your swimming pool water pump motor. This may be due to ... Read More

Frequently athletes react to injuries with wide range of emotions including denial, anger, and even depression. Although your feelings are real, it’s important to move beyond the negative and find ... Read More

The Syracuse University Swimming and Diving Program is being cut from the school to be replaced with Women's Hockey. The Athletic Dept. Head Dr. Daryl Gross has put reason behind ... Read More

Swimming pools are fun. They are also dangerous. Most localities require some form of fence around pools to prevent unauthorized or inadvertent entry and drownings. A few states, like California ... Read More

Every father has his own physical battles. Whether the enemy is a spare tire around the midsection, a golf swing gone aloof, continual back pain, knee surgery, lack of cardiovascular ... Read More

Going to the beach is a favorite pastime on both coasts. Sunning, swimming, and partying are all fun, but each comes with its own unique set of dangers. Make sure ... Read More

Do I have to drain the swimming pool to fix my pool's lights? No, you shouldn't need to empty the swim pool. There is a series of steps to follow ... Read More

The Transpersonal Swimming Institute is an adult swim school, teaching afraid students to be confident in water and to swim with year-round classes in 3 US-cities and 1-week classes in ... Read More

Most of the team didn't arrive until 1:05 a.m. Friday; competition at the 2007 Comunidad de Madrid Grand Prix Diving Meet in Spain started at 9:30 a.m., but the Team ... Read More

Mare Nostrum, the annual European swimming series held in three cities around the Mediterranean Sea, will be available live and on-demand at WCSN.com from June 9 - June 17 2007. ... Read More

The website for Saturday's stop on FINA's Open Water series of 10K races, the Sevilla 10K is up. Sevilla is also hosting 2008's Open Water World Championships, the 10K race ... Read More

When warm weather is approaching, it's time to think about opening your swimming pool for the season. These steps should help you get your swim pool open the right way ... Read More

USA Diving has announced the eight divers it has nominated to participate in the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Leading the team is two-time Olympian Troy ... Read More

Three-time Olympian and owner of 10 Olympic medals Gary Hall, Jr. will join Olympians Amanda Weir and Mark Gangloff in a deep field of swimmers set to compete at the ... Read More

What is the Vibes and Scribes Lee Swim? A swim of approx 2,000m (1,700m downstream and 300m upstream) in the Lee River, through Cork, Ireland on 28 July 2007. Originally ... Read More

After an athletic competition or a hard workout, it would seem that complete rest would be the best way to encourage recovery. However, research is finding advantages to engaging in ... Read More

AT&T and USA Diving bring you a way to keep track of the latest diving news and results - the AT&T USA Diving Communicator and Screen Saver. This down-loadable tool ... Read More

The book [i]The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance[/i] is about as complete a guide to swimming pool maintenance as I have seen written, in plain English. Every home swim pool ... Read More