How to Do Something Impossible World-class marathon swimmers achieve the seemingly impossible by reverse-engineering immense goals, managing risks, and building mental resilience through intentional preparation. By breaking down daunting distances, embracing fear as courage, and focusing on immediate actions, anyone can overcome self-doubt and accomplish extraordinary feats. By Marty Munson
Coach in the Machine Preparing for an English Channel swim, David McGlynn turned to ChatGPT for coaching support. While AI offered tailored nutrition and stroke mechanics feedback, seasoned channel swimmer Marcia Cleveland warned that AI's high-yardage workouts and static pacing advice lacked crucial tactical adaptability and accountability. By David McGlynn
How to Do the Breaststroke Pull While the kick often dominates breaststroke instruction, a powerful pull is essential for generating forward momentum and elevating the upper body. Refining catch mechanics, maintaining high elbows, and completing a smooth recovery enable swimmers to maximize propulsion and reduce drag throughout the stroke cycle. By Andrew Sheaff
Can You Really Eat Your Way to a Better Metabolism? Metabolic eating aligns nutrient intake with exercise intensity and biological demand to optimize performance, accelerate muscle recovery, and support metabolic health. Swimmers must focus on strategic carbohydrate timing before workouts, targeted protein intake for muscle repair, and consistent daily fuel to sustain energy. By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC
