Triathletes React: The Chicago Triathlon Swim Cancellation
The 37th annual Chicago Triathlon presented by Life Time took place in downtown Chicago along the lakefront this past weekend and nearly 10,000 athletes...
Winter Swimming
Don’t let Chicago’s bitter winter weather keep you out of the water. Whether you’re refining your triathlon skills or simply trying to stay in...
Swimming with Lake Monsters
Monsters ply the waters of Lake Michigan in the wee hours of the morning, fearing neither wind, nor rain nor crashing waves; only the...
Illinois Could Host Olympic Swimmers in Training
Westmont could be a new practice location for Olympic swim training, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday.
The proposed project would consist of building a natatorium...
Breathing and Athletic Performance
Athletes use a variety of tactics to improve their performance: increasing weekly mileage, incorporating strength training into training, cleaning up their diet. According to...
Mindfulness: Runners Gaining an Edge
What is mindfulness?
The practice of mindfulness comes from Buddhist mediation. Years of research shows mindfulness therapy has numerous uses, including reducing symptoms of depression...
A Successful Transition from the Pool to Open Water
Poor visibility. Waves. Inconsistent temperatures.
Make no mistake about it: the transition from pools to open water presents a seemingly endless supply of challenges, whether...
Boost in Chicago Gym, Swim Club Memberships Linked to Olympics
Apparently all it takes is two weeks of sport watching for Chicagoans to be motivated to hit the gym or pool.
According to a Chicago...
Chicago Athlete’s Top Stories in 2015
With a full year of racing, training and reporting behind us, Chicago Athlete looks back at our most-read stories of 2015.
10. Locals Shine at...
Organized Chicago River Swim Event May Happen Next Year
Two Barrington residents, who are avid swimmers, are currently working with city and state agencies to organize a swimming event for 100 plus swimmers...
