Swimming

I came to Swimming for the fitness and stayed for the mental challenge. Everyone talks about the physical side — the butterfly timing, the conditioning, the swim cap. Nobody mentioned what happens to your mind. Learning drafting in open water demands a kind of focused presence that clears everythin…

I've been competing in Swimming for three years now, training five days a week. I want to give an honest picture of what the competitive path looks like. The technical demands compound. flip turns at beginner level and at competition level are almost different skills. Understanding stroke efficienc…