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I use motivation techniques...

All the time
Once in a while
Seldomly
Tried it once - didn't do anything for me
There are techniques to help me get motivated?


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Ever had a swimming injury? What part of your body?

No!
Shoulder
Knee
Ankle
Back
Hip
Foot
Other...


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The Best Swimmer of 2000 (Total # of LC/SC world records held - # medals in Sydney)

Inge de Bruijn (4/0 - 4)
Lenny Krayzelburg (3/1 - 3)
Pieter van den Hoogenband (2/0 - 4)
Ian Thorpe (1/1 - 4)
Susie O'Neill (1/1 - 4)
Jenny Thompson (0/2 - 4)
Dara Torres (0/0 - 5)
Michael Klim (0/0 - 4)


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What do you think about stretching? Swimmers should...

stretch reqularly, as parts of workouts and meet warm-up, and cool-downs.
stretch a few times each week, but not every day - that often is too often.
stretch to help prevent injuries and/or to increase their speed.
stretch when they feel like it, maybe once a week, maybe more, maybe less.
not worry about stretching; just get in there and swim!
not stretch unless they are well trained; poor stretching habits will result in more injuries.


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Weight training programs are

valuable to all race distances
only good for sprint distance swimmers
only good for middle distance swimmers
only good for distance swimmers
only good for certain body types of swimmers
are a waste of time
other types of dryland work are much better for swimmers


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I think flipturns

are an obvious thing to do when swimming.
Are necessary to have a good workout in the pool.
make me a better swimmer.
help me (I already know how to do them).
would be good to learn, but I have not tried yet.
are bad, bad, bad - I tried to learn them, but no way!
are stupid. I don't need them.
none of these; tell me at swimming.guide@about.com


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Ever spit in someone else's lane?

Yup! Every chance I get.
Once in a while.
Once, but I missed and hit my foot.
No, Never. Why would I do that?
Huh? What? Spit?


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Those full body suits -

should not be in the Olympics.
have no real influence on the outcome of a race.
look might silly.
are the best thing available to help the athletes.
are a part of the sport - get over it already.


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The triathlon question - who make the best triathletes?

Swimmers
Cyclists
Runners


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Do you use music to help you perform better?

Always - I need my tunes.
Once in a while.
Almost never.
Why would I do that?


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Did USA Swimming make the Olympic Trials cuts too easy

Yes
No


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Compare swimmer's academic success - Swimmers are:

better than the average student.
no different from the average student.
worse than the average student.
better than the average ATHLETE.
no different from the average ATHLETE.
worse than the average ATHLETE.
I have no opinion on this one!


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Viewer Survey - What is your tie to swimming? You may check more than one box.

Competitive Pool Swimmer
Competitive Open Water Swimmer
Triathlete, Aquathon-ete (swim/run)
Fitness Swimmer
Lifeguard, Pool Staff, Beach Staff
Coach
Swimmer's Parent
Other - let me know what it is - swimming.guide@about.com


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Swimming has helped me:

become fitter
lose weight
learn self-discipline
make new friends
gain self-confidence
do things I never thought I could
relax
develop bloodshot eyes & green hair


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Should FINA allow advanced technology, like suit design, to be used in competition by anyone that can afford it?

Yes - there should be no limits - you have the $$, you get to use the goods.
Yes - but only if it is priced at a reasonable cost, and is available to anyone.
No - a line must be drawn at some point that puts the swimmer's ability ahead of technology.


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What are some of your open water swimming experiences?

Triathlons.
Aquathons (Swim/Run).
Open Water Races.
Training in open water.
Recreational only. Like racing my kids to the raft. I don't want to workout in the stuff.
Open water swimming? Only if I fall out of the boat. Too many things I can't see in the water!


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The USA Swimming Team's Olympic Trials should be held:

April - RIGHT NOW!!!
May, just like Australia
June or July, earlier than currently scheduled.
August, as scheduled.
Never - a different selection process should be used.


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What country will win the most swimming medals at the Sydney Olympics?

Australia
USA
Japan
Germany
GBR
Canada
RSA
Another country - tell us on the About Swimming Forum


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The Spring 2000 Junior Championships - which was the best?

Northeast - Buffalo, NY
Southeast - Orlando, FL
West - Anchorage, AK
Huh? What's a Juniors???
We shouldn't compare one to the other, they were all great.


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Do you hydrate during training sessions?

Yes - I drink water (but not out of the pool)
Yes - I drink a sports beverage
Yes - But I drink something other than water or a sports beverage
No
No, not on purpose - just all the pool water I swallow


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What are some of the things you always do in a workout?

Warm-up and (or) Cool-down
Pull (with or without paddles)
Kick (with or without flippers)
Technique (and drill) work
Try to stall the start of practice by talking with everyone


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What is your favorite Olympic Aquatic Sport?

Swimming
Diving
Water Polo
Syncrhonized Swimming
Triathlon or Modern Pentathlon (I've put these two together - after all, they are not totally aquatic)


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What country has the best swimming team?

Australia
United States of America
China
Japan
Other - let me know what it is - swimming.guide@about.com


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