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...
Olympic Swimmers Featured in First of Fandango’s Movie Series
NBC Olympics, preparing to broadcast thousands of hours of coverage from this summer’s upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Fandango, the...
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...
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...
Three Local Swimmers Qualify for Rio
Four Chicago-area swimmers competed in the the U.S. Swimming trials this week, and three of them qualified to represent the United States at the...
Swimmers to Cross Lake Michigan This Weekend
UPDATE: After a weather-related delay earlier this summer, Swim Across Lake Michigan will take place this weekend.
Every year for more than two decades, swimmers...
Do What You’re Afraid of in 2016
When my brother-in-law called me out and signed me up for my first marathon five years ago, I immediately grabbed a hefty stout out...
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...
Mexico City to host 2017 Para swimming World Championships
IPC Swimming and IPC Powerlifting have announced that Mexico City will jointly host their 2017 World Championships.
Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries...
23rd Annual Swim Across America to be Held at Ohio Street Beach Saturday
On Saturday, Olympians, cancer survivors, family members and many other swimmers who simply want to get in a good swim for a great cause...
