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Child in critical condition after Oklahoma City swimming pool accident (The Oklahoman)
A 2-year-old child was taken to the hospital this afternoon after nearly drowning about 4 p.m. in a backyard pool, police said.The child was in critical condition at 5:30 p.m., an Oklahoma City police spokesman said.The accident happened at a house near Britton Road and N Air Depot Boulevard.
Indoor Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung University (Korean Central News Agency)
Pyongyang, October 21 (KCNA) -- The well-arranged Indoor Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung University is crowded with teachers, staff members and students building up their physical strength and enjoying a cultural rest.
You MUST Learn To Bounce Back From a Disappointing Swim You MUST Learn To Bounce Back From a Disappointing Swim originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 00:36:18.
One of the toughest times in swimming is when you physically and mentally prepare yourself for a big meet, only to find that you don't achieve your goals there. (Or even worse, having a meet where you didn't even go close to achieving your dreams). Don't fall into the self-pity trap or begin to mentally torture yourself like most swimmers do - get on with it and DO something about it.
A Swim Training Workout Plan for Novice Swimmers
Maybe you are a swimmer stuck in a workout rut, always doing the same workout, week after week, and want to try something different? Here's a swimming workout plan to help you get fitter (and maybe faster) through a progressive swimming training plan. A Swim Training Workout Plan for Novice Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 00:50:01.
You are a swimmer, and have the basics of a swimming workout figured out and want to be a better, but once you get in the pool to get the workout started, you feel a little lost? No coach to write a workout for you?
Swimming Games Swimming Games originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 01:25:09.
Swimming is not supposed to be just an exercise - it should be fun, too. One way to add more fun to the water is to play an organized game. Many games that can be played on land adapt well to the water, too. Volleyball, football, and even simple games like tag all work at the pool or beach.
Eating Tips for Swimmers Eating Tips for Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 00:31:00.
Avoid fat; fat is OK, eat it up. Avoid carbohydrates; carbohydrates should be the major portion of your diet. Consume a high amount protein; eat balanced portions of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. There is a lot of conflicting advice out there. What to do, what to do....
FAST Paddles from Tropical Penguin - The FAST Paddle is "For Sprinters Only"
(Photo by Tropical Penguin)
FAST Paddles from Tropical Penguin - The FAST Paddle is "For Sprinters Only" originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 20:31:19.
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Craig briefs: High school pool open for swimming (Craig Daily Press)
The Moffat County High School swimming pool is now open for public swimming, according to a news release issued Wednesday.
Marshfield swimming: Girls own the pool (Marshfield Mariner)
The Marshfield High School swim team has made a lot of waves this fall. After a mediocre season a year ago, this year group of girls has proven that it can hang with some of the areas top teams.
USA Swimming Foundation Announces Nominees for the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards The USA Swimming Foundation has released the nominations for the Golden Goggle Awards, a star-studded awards gala celebrating the accomplishments of top American swimmers in 2009. The event will take place Sunday, November 22 at the Beverly Hilton and will feature the 2009 U.S. World Championships swim team, including Michael Phelps, Rebecca Soni, Ryan Lochte, Dara Torres, Ariana Kukors and Dana Vollmer. USA Swimming Foundation Announces Nominees for the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 00:14:59.
Swimming pool or splash pad? (The Post & Mail)
When lifetime Churubusco resident Paul Muller left more than $300,000 to Smith-Green Community Schools in his will, he wanted the money to be used to build a pool in his hometown.
Measuring and Setting Targets for a Swimmer's Progress - Baseline Training for Swimmers Measuring and Setting Targets for a Swimmer's Progress - Baseline Training for Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 00:35:04.
Baseline swim training (BT), the foundation of an effective competitive athletics program, should be standardized and used at all levels to encourage development and progress of individual athletes. A data driven strategy, BT uses the collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative information to evaluate and adjust training methods.
Swimmers Goggles - More to Consider... Goggle Fit is Important Swimmers Goggles - More to Consider... Goggle Fit is Important originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 02:16:16.
Swimming goggles are, like any other product, always changing; maybe for cosmetic reasons or sometimes to function better. There are hundreds of brands and models around the world. Sized for children or adults, designed for oval or round eye sockets, tinted, clear, hypoallergenic, prescription, or anti-fog, these little things make opening your eyes underwater much more comfortable, and actually let you see where you are going.
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