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This is Week-9 of the Guppy Challenge, in partnership with FORM goggles, and we're nearing the clubhouse turn!

Every Swim Workout is a Race... Not!

You can get fast in the water without burning matches every workout.

Debunked Swim Mythology

Some swim wisdom from your youth turns out not to have been that wise.

Swimming Isn't Intuitive

It's Guppy Week-6. After this week we'll commence the second half of this Challenge.

Swim Paraphernalia for Guppies

Some people bring truckloads of implements to their pool session; others bring goggles and call it good.

The High Elbows of Good Swimmers (Guppy Week 4)

Our swim video analysis forum thread is up. Let's break down your mechanics and fix your stroke.

Guppy Challenge Week 3

Many or most elite swim coaches don't understand, and aren't equipped to teach, adult onset swimmers.

Guppy Challenge Week 2

We're now hard into fixing technical problems that turn you from a tugboat to a speedboat.

Guppy Challenge: Week 1

The workouts are up for the first week, which starts Monday, June 6th.

The Leave Interval

It's a curious training quirk, not ideal, and only found in swimming.

Guppy Challenge Returns!

Begins June 6th, with changes in this swim challenge from past editions.

Getting Started with FORM Goggles

Introducing a new series on making your swims faster, and being able to analyze your data.

The Swim Goggles You Choose

In 2013 half of you chose TYR or Aqua Sphere. Today, not so much. There are new kids on the block.

On Swimming: Practice Fast to Race Fast

Add a little intensity to your swims.

Surviving and Prevailing in Open Water

Does the open water make you anxious/fearful? Or confident/excited? It's trainable.

Consecutive Breaths for Comfort and Confidence

Slowman leaves the reservation for a primer on swim technique.

ROKA Wetsuit On

My dog and I made a video showing you how to properly put on your ROKA Maverick (or any!) wetsuit.

Sam Gyde and His VASA: Shut My Mouth

Swimming 1:05 for an Ironman? Without pool swimming? I wouldn't have thought it possible. But Sam Gyde does it.

A closer look at a Daniela Ryf swim workout

The 3-time IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf is best known for her bike prowess, but she usually puts herself in a great position with a strong swim. Here now is a look at one of her recent swim ...

ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 10

This is the final week of the Guppy Challenge, week-10 of 10.

ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 9

Two weeks to go! Who has made it this far? Have you had to take a week off? More? No problem. The end will be there when you get there.

ROKA Guppy Challenge: Week 8

We finally have something here we’ve never gotten before: a bunch of people posting swim videos of themselves, looking for instruction.

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Final Week! Guppy Week-12

Lift, as a Relevant Force in Swimming

What is Body Rotation in Freestyle?

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