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Thoughts are things: Saving a bad workout
posted on March 11, 2010 at 7:15am

The first problem was deciding what to eat for dinner. After a large bowl of fresh fruit salad over late afternoon coffee with a friend, my inclination was to eat something light what with my master’s swim practice starting at 8:30 p.m. What sounded goo...more

Using my power
posted on March 2, 2010 at 1:55pm

I had suspected what was in store for me at Monday night’s master’s swim workout. Sadly, I was correct. It was testing day. Time for Swim Master Greg to calculate my T-time. Part of me dreaded the workout because (a) it would be hard and (b) I alrea...more

My limiting factor in swimming
posted on February 17, 2010 at 9:38am

Ever since I started training for triathlon, my time in the pool has been cursed. Aside from my incessant hunger when I get out of the water (unless, of course, I end up drinking too much water to have room for food), I get these debilitating calf cramp...more

Seeing myself as a polar bear
posted on January 28, 2010 at 1:33pm

Two years ago, swim workouts were painful. Physically my body was just fine but mentally and emotionally, I was a wreck. Swim workouts quickly unraveled in my mind as doubt and fear would stop my stroke before I even completed one length of the pool. A...more

Dara Torres talks about her reclaimed knee
posted on December 17, 2009 at 9:29am

One gets an education in medical advances just by keeping up with Dara Torres. Recently, Torres underwent a new biotechnology procedure to repair a knee that had been giving her trouble. (Should we now call her Biotech Woman?) She talked about her experie...more

OCR to investigate whether University of Kansas Athletics discriminates against men
posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:18am

According to CollegeSwimming.com, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights will investigate a complaint filed against the University of Kansas last month, alleging that the University's failure to offer a men's swimming and diving team violat...more

Weekly Twitter Wrap
posted on October 23, 2009 at 2:07pm

Everyone seems to be utilizing twitpic and the like more and more these days. Last Friday (when the twitter wrap was on vacation in Vegas), I even felt compelled to send notice with just a picture and no words. A picture of the pool seemed explanation eno...more

Secrets of open-water swimming: Liz Fry on avoiding sharks, refueling, and making 55 degrees feel “balmy”
posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:36am

By Laura Pappano Elizabeth Fry, 50, is a powerhouse of an open-water swimmer who last month shattered by more than six hours (six hours!!) Kris Rutford’s record for the reverse Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. On September 18, she completed the 28.5 m...more

It’s just one meet – Making the decision to compete or not
posted on October 17, 2009 at 9:57am

In the world of youth sports it is so easy to get caught up in the emotion and get into the mindset that every competition, game, or match is the most important event. What if the athlete is injured, sick or physically unprepared for the competition? How ...more

Esther Williams: Princess Mermaid
posted on October 9, 2009 at 1:44pm

A common myth, one found in some variation all over the globe, is that of an enchanting, yet formidable, aquatic creature; two familiar terms for this mythical female being are siren and mermaid. The myth resonates, its origins become more easily apprehe...more

You can get fitter faster with friends
posted on September 24, 2009 at 4:33pm

Well, leave it to science to explain what most runners and triathletes already know: that you can get fitter faster if you train with your friends. "Exercising in a group can be more effective by making things easier" declared the subhead importantly in ...more

Natalie Coughlin makes her dancing debut on DWTS Season 9
posted on September 21, 2009 at 11:41am

We all know she can swim, but can Natalie Coughlin dance, too? We’ll find out tonight on the season 9 premier of Dancing With the Stars. Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin is paired with 5 season veteran and season 1 co-champ Alex Mazo. I am guessing t...more

Inaugural Weekly Twitter Wrap
posted on September 18, 2009 at 7:59am

Welcome to my first weekly Twitter Wrap. The following is a collection of my favorite tweets by Professional Athlete from all sports. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I welcome your comments and tips throughout the week, you can bring tweet tha...more

Natalie Coughlin in the limelight
posted on September 9, 2009 at 12:56pm

A dash of fame comes with winning eleven Olympic medals, but even that might not be enough to prepare an athlete for what happens when she is cast in a popular prime-time television show. I have argued that Natalie Coughlin deserves far greater recogniti...more

Natalie Coughlin will compete On Dancing With The Stars
posted on August 18, 2009 at 2:04pm

Season 9 of the popular ABC “Dancing with the Stars” reality show will feature another Olympic Gold Medalist – Natalie Coughlin. Season 8 was won by Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and other Olympic stars who have competed in past seasons include Apol...more

2009 Dancing with the Stars cast includes Natalie Coughlin
posted on August 18, 2009 at 1:39pm

Dancing with the Stars once again shows the good sense to include a female athlete in the cast. Natalie Coughlin deserves the spotlight, and I wouldn't be surprised one bit if she turns out to be a wonderful dancer. ...more

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin among new “Dancing with the Stars” cast
posted on August 17, 2009 at 1:48pm

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin on to appear on DWTS Natalie Coughlin can do the backstroke and the breastroke in world record time, but can she do the the paso doble or tango? Coughlin, who has made a big splash in the Olympics, will attempt to excel in th...more

The WSB Book Review: Young Woman And The Sea
posted on August 13, 2009 at 12:29pm

Veteran sports journalist Glenn Stout knows how to construct a compelling narrative.  He also sets out on an important mission in his new book, Young Woman and The Sea: to introduce contemporary readers to a forgotten pioneer of women's sports.  German-...more

Upcoming Book Review - Young Woman and the Sea
posted on August 11, 2009 at 4:00pm

In a few days the WSB Book Review will feature Young Woman And The Sea, which was graciously sent to me by Houghton Mifflin.  I believe the book is already available, so if you have read it please chime in and let WSB know what you thought via email.  ...more

FINA Says Swimsuit Ban Will Prevent Fatties From Winning, Or Something
posted on July 28, 2009 at 8:27am

I would be much less skeptical of FINA's decision to ban the high-tech suits if the major stated reasons weren't A. the old swimmers are pissed off that their records are being broken B. this will make the out-of-shape fatties even lazier Convincing ...more

Dara Torres v. Tom Watson: One for the Ages
posted on July 20, 2009 at 10:45pm

With the near win of Tom Watson at this year’s British Open, much talk arose around his age (59!) and his potential to win his 6th title at Turnberry. It reminded me of similar age x performance dialogue around then 41 year-old Dara Torres in the 200...more

Dara Torres does it again
posted on July 14, 2009 at 4:41pm

Dara Torres Dara Torres continues to defy age and expectations when it comes to her performance in the pool. In a world record time trial attempt in the women’s 50 fly, Torres raced to a 25.50. The performance gave her a third-straight progression o...more

Sequels
posted on July 10, 2009 at 8:47am

Back in May I told you about HP's "Moms for Simplicity" campaign starring Dara Torres. Well, the saga continues: "On the Road with HP Moms" is a new blog from HP covering the exciting travels of three digital moms and their interaction with Dara. The mo...more

Darien Board of Ed is cautious about accepting gift
posted on July 4, 2009 at 1:18pm

A foundation has offered to donate $50,000 to support athletics at Darien (Connecticut) High School, but the Board of Education is exercising caution about whether to accept the funds, which are earmarked for the support of football ($25,000), girls' swi...more

7 Days to CDA
posted on June 15, 2009 at 8:52am

I was battling a little cold late last week that had me panicking about months of training going down the tubes for a sick race day. I rested, drank a lot of tea and oj, took some vitamin C (perhaps too much, oops), took echinacea and started to feel bett...more
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