By Wayne GoldsmithSWIMMING GOLD is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.One of the most common issues I get asked to comment on is Aerobic Base development in young swimmers. To be honest - I don’t remember ever meeting any coach or any sports scientist who’s got a definitive answer on how much to do at what age at what intensity for how long. Lots of people think they know but most of it is based on their own

She calls herself a swimming vagabond! The deck at Fort Lauderdale buzzes, and at 70-years old, Peggy McDonnell brings the kind of energy that makes you want to put on your goggles. She didn’t swim in high school or college. She found Masters after a move to Florida, chased a national title in the 200 IM, and shocked herself with an All-American time that arrived like lightning. Then life happened: knee surgery, a finicky neck, and an honest reckoning that made butterfly and breaststroke hard...

Почему сегодня только физической силы уже недостаточно для победы?Большинство спортивных школ отлично тренируют "мотор" спортсмена - силу и выносливость, но часто забывают о "фундаменте": балансе и обтекаемости, которые со временем теряются под нагрузкой. Классический подход часто превращает ребенка в "объект", который механически выполняет задания тренера, не понимая сути процесса, что ведет к скуке и потере мотивации.В то же время осознанное плавание (Total Immersion - Полное погружение) дает

Recently, at the Katie Ledecky Invite, a swim meet hosted by Nation's Capital Swim Club and named for their most notable alumna, history was made. Katie Ledecky herself participated in the last night of competition, swimming in the 1,650 freestyle. The 14x Olympic medalist wowed her hometown crowd as she threw down a monstrous 14:59.62, breaking her own American and US Open records in the event and making her the first woman in history to dip under the 15-minute barrier.This swim not only rippled

Основные различия между классическим спортивным плаванием и осознанным подходом.влияние осознанных навыков на продление спортивной карьеры атлетов и выгоды от синтеза двух подходов.Примеры атлетов, сохранивших пиковую форму благодаря контролю биомеханики.Роль внутреннего наблюдателя в управлении усталостью на длинных дистанциях.Переход атлета от объекта тренировки к субъекту - осознанному участнику.Способ предотвращения скуки во время тренировок для опытных спортсменов.Тренинг для

Miti e leggende del Triathlon - puntata n° 007Il Cuore Indistruttibile del 10 volte Campione del Mondo Javier GomezIn questo episodio di Miti e Leggende del Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone racconta l'odissea di Javier Gomez Noya. Dalla diagnosi medica che rischiò di stroncargli la carriera a soli 16 anni, alla conquista di ben 10 titoli mondiali, la storia dello spagnolo è un inno alla resilienza. Scopriremo la sua battaglia burocratica di sei anni contro le autorità sportive, l'epica rivalità con

🌊 Плавание, спасение или самоспасение? В чем разница?Часто занятия по методике "Вода - твой друг" путают с обычными секциями по плаванию или курсами первой помощи. На самом деле это три принципиально разных направления! Давайте разберемся:🏊‍♂️ 1. Классическое спортивное плавание.Главная цель здесь - скорость, идеальная техника и нормативы в комфортных условиях бассейна (с разделительными дорожками, в шапочке и очках). Однако такое плавание не гарантирует выживания на открытой воде - оно не готовит

A special episode to get you in the Christmas spirit! We meet Kirk Clear, a force in U.S. Masters Swimming, an Air Force Veteran and a legend in his Florida community for something entirely different: creating a jaw-dropping, music-synchronized Christmas light display that brings joy to thousands each year. Kirk calls himself a "Crazy Christmas Light Illuminator." Kirk approaches the holidays the same way he approaches Masters swimming—with discipline, creativity, and a deep commitment to com...

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Send us a text In this 2025 Year in Review, I reflect on the lessons swimming continues to teach me—about trust, awareness, and moving through uncertainty with more ease. Drawing from open water swims, coaching experiences, and everyday moments, this episode explores how the water becomes a teacher when we slow down enough to listen. Rather than focusing on outcomes or performance, it’s a reflection on process, patience, and what shifts beneath the surface over time. Whether you swim for fi...

It's on deck with Eddie Tiozzo—age 52, former water polo player, and PhD in exercise physiology—to unpack how smart training, strong shoulders, and a dynamic mindset can carry you through decades in the sport. Eddie’s story moves from Croatia and Italy to Florida pool decks as a member of Swim Ft. Lauderdale Masters, and along the way he shows how curiosity and consistency beat rigid formulas every time. We dig into his favorite events—the 100 back and 100 IM—and the weekly plan that keeps h...

Miti e leggende del Triathlon - puntata 006Pagina ufficiale: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/mitiChrissie Wellington Vita Senza LimitiIn questo episodio di Miti e Leggende del Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone racconta la straordinaria vita di Chrissie Wellington. Da consulente politica e operatrice umanitaria in Nepal a dominatrice assoluta del triathlon mondiale, la storia di Chrissie è un lampo di pura potenza. Imbattuta in tutte le 13 gare su distanza Ironman a cui ha partecipato, Chrissie ha

Want to know what it takes to get faster with less time and more life on your plate? We sit with AGUA Masters swimmer Eve Maidenberg at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center to unpack how a New York Youth Centered team culture, smart training, and relentless curiosity turned a once-retired age-grouper into a 49-year-old dropping times she never touched at 18. Eve opens up about AGUA’s unique mix of recent grads and seasoned pros, where mentorship flows both ways and great coaching keeps athlete...

Miti e leggende del Triathlon - puntata n° 005Due Ori Olimpici e un cuore immenso: La vera storia di Alistair BrownleeIn questo appuntamento con Miti e Leggende del Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone racconta l'epopea di Alistair Brownlee, il rivoluzionario che ha trasformato il triathlon da gara di resistenza in un assalto tattico totale. Dalle colline dello Yorkshire ai due ori olimpici consecutivi (Londra 2012 e Rio 2016), scopriamo la scalata metodica dell'unico atleta capace di vincere il "Grande

A pool deck can feel like a second home, and today’s conversation proves why. In this brand New episode we chat with attorney and masters swimmer William Robinson at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center to trace a life shaped by laps: early lessons in New Haven, Connecticut with Olympic great Don Schollander, a joyful return sparked by his daughters, and a training rhythm that blends endurance heart with sprint ambitions. William shares the open water feat that tested his grit—a nine-mile light...

This week we dive into early season from action from across Europe and America!Who is looking good, who is looking not so good and we discuss who Team GB's biggest prospect could be this year. Finally we have some swimming to talk about :)

On deck in Fort Lauderdale at the 2025 Fall Classic Meet, Host Kelly Palace interviews International Swimming Hall of Famer and Masters Swimming Icon, Tim Shead as we explore how a missed shot at the 1976 Olympic Trials became the spark for a lifetime of learning, longevity, and dozens of world records. Tim’s story is a lesson in patience, training culture, and the quiet power of choosing meaningful swims over hollow wins. We trace his path from Florida age-group lanes to the University of P...

"Тренерский круг" - закрытое сопричастное сообщество для тренеров по плаванию, триатлону и бегу. В этом видео мы подробно рассказываем, как оно устроено и почему мы отказались от привычной иерархии "учитель-ученик" в пользу горизонтальных связей и равенства.👇 Присоединяйтесь к новому сезону https://totalimmersion.ru/trn_coachПодписывайтесь на "Тренерский круг" в соцсетях🔘 Телеграм https://t.me/coachescircle🔘 ВКонтакте https://vk.com/coachescircle 🔘 MAX

Miti e leggende del Triathlon - puntata 004Pagina ufficiale: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/mitiPaula Newby-Fraser: La Regina di KonaIn questo appuntamento con Miti e Leggende del Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone racconta l'epopea di Paula Newby-Fraser, l'indiscussa Regina di Kona. Dalle sue radici in Zimbabwe e Sudafrica alla conquista di 8 titoli mondiali Ironman, il video esplora la mente geniale di un'atleta che ha rivoluzionato l'endurance. Scopriremo la sua filosofia dell'effortlessness, la

Miti e leggende del Triathlon - puntata 003Pagina ufficiale: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/mitiMITI E LEGGENDE DEL TRIATHLON, in prima visione la nuova puntata sul canale youtube @DaddoSport ogni venerdì alle 19.00!Mark "The Grip" Allen: il triatleta perfetto che ha dovuto cambiare anima per vincereL'incredibile odissea sportiva di Mark Allen, eletto da ESPN come il più grande atleta di endurance di tutti i tempi. Dopo sei anni di sconfitte brucianti contro il rivale Dave Scott all'Ironman di Kona,