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  • Water running with DragSox. Can it prepare me for San Francisco Marathon?

    I have said several times before that DragSox is a great training tool not only for swimmers but also for runners, triathletes and anyone who is interested in cross training. It’s especially good for water running. To put money where my mouth is, I decided to register for the San Francisco Marathon which takes place…

  • Skill Learning and Sleeping

    Learning a new skill requires a lot of repeating of particular movements: the more you practice, the better you get. When you do a new swimming drill, you are learning a new skill (or skills). I read recently about the association between these repetitions (or learning a new drill) and nighttime dreams. According to Richard…

  • Drills, Brain and Being Smart

    We all know that swimming drills help improve your technique and make you an efficient swimmer. But did you know that incorporating new drills into your swimming routine will also keep you mentally fit? When you start working on a new drill, your brain is presented with a non-routine experience which “stimulates patterns of neural…

  • Amazing Story from Japan

    I am sure this guy never thought that his swimming skills would safe his wife’s life, but they did. Here’s an amazing story that inspired me. It’s not about training, but it is about the human spirit and determination. I hope that none of us are ever faced with this situation but I hope that…

  • AquaVolo Will be Attending the Excel Weekend Clinic

    AquaVolo will be attending the Excel Weekend Clinic that takes place June 10-12, 2011 in San Mateo, CA: A clinic designed to challenge your mind with information & ideas while infusing new energy and excitement into your swimming and coaching. There are going to be many interesting presenters, including Rowdy Gaines and Dr Genadijus Sokolovas.…