John, you may have already seen this. Just discovered this interesting article from last summer comparing the “s” stroke vs. the deep catch stroke. As a new swimmer I know I’ve been taught both by 5 different coaches over the years, and mostly recently the “sculling” or “s” stroke was reinforced at a basic free […]

Running drills prepare and improve the body for running in many different ways, not limited to: 1) Warms key muscles, increases heart rate, opens capillaries 2) Improves reaction time off the ground 3) Mirrors running motion 4) Provides an active stretch I thoroughly enjoy the build-up to running, moving from leg swings, to drills, to […]

TNT by John Stewart, Summer 2012   We lie down in the shadows of oaks Stretch in the sun’s Cool fingerprints And imagine, if only for a moment Fleeting as bird on branch That we’re immortal – The honored know better To erase cancer Is like a parent trying To take back their child’s name […]

Body Position At Extension There are a number of ways to enter the water and then set up for the next pull. A swimmer may or may not fully extend their arm, and body rotation will vary greatly. The KEY POINT  is that every great swimmer moves to the position that creates the least frontal […]