Friday, November 27, 2020
Swimming Additions for Your Bookshelf This Holiday Season
Utilize this holiday season to hear the stories and advice from some of swimming’s icons! With multiple books by swimmers being released in the past year and a half, you can hear the first-hand experiences and tips from those who have represented the red, white and blue on the international stage.
Here are a few books that swimmers should add to their gift lists:
Fundamentals of Fast Swimming: How to Improve Your Swim Technique
By: Gary Hall Jr. & Devin Murphy
In this book, three-time Olympian Gary Hall Jr. and Race Club Head Coach Devin Murphy break down the science behind swimming technique, and how knowing the science will help you became a better swimmer.
Each stroke is broken down in the book, complete with pictures and drills to help swimmers practice the lessons taught.
With both fundamental advice and more intricate breakdowns, this book can fine-tune your stroke in the water. For an autographed copy of Fundamentals of Fast Swimming, visit www.theraceclub.com/product/fundamentals-of-fast-swimming/.
Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck
By: Katie Hoff
Katie Hoff, a two-time Olympian, gives her candid thoughts and experiences from her time in the sport. Every swimmer goes through ups and downs, and Hoff shares both experiences from her career.
“I have so much respect and admiration for Katie Hoff as a person and an athlete. She helped push the progression of women’s swimming and now courageously shares her insights and challenges in and out of the pool in Blueprint. Through it all, Katie’s mettle is gold.” - Michael Phelps.
Read the prologue to Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck here!
Golden Glow
By: Kaitlin Sandeno
World Champion and Olympic gold medalist, Kaitlian Sandeno, shares the breakthrough moments from her decorated career, and the important lessons that she learned from them.
Though she broke onto the Olympic stage at just 17 years old, Sandeno details how she values the platform that swimming has given her just as much as her career itself.
Through her swimming experiences, her role with the Jessie Rees Foundation, being an International Swimming League general manager and more, Sandeno's career is highlighted just as much by what she has done outside of the pool as what she has done in the pool. Through all the trials and perseverance that she has gone through, Sandeno now uses her career to inspire and connect with others.
Silver Lining
By: Elizabeth Beisel
In her book, Silver Lining, two-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel sheds light on the trials and turbulences of becoming an elite level athlete.
Despite her huge success in the sport, Elizabeth struggled with doubts, failures, and injuries throughout her entire swimming career. After growing up in a small town, she quickly rose through the swimming ranks and made it onto the biggest stage.
Now, three years retired from the sport, Beisel carries with her many of the lessons learned from her illustrious career.
“Elizabeth wonderfully captures what it means to be an elite athlete. Her story opens up about the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with being an Olympic swimmer.” – Caeleb Dressel.
Here are a few books that swimmers should add to their gift lists:
Fundamentals of Fast Swimming: How to Improve Your Swim Technique
By: Gary Hall Jr. & Devin Murphy
In this book, three-time Olympian Gary Hall Jr. and Race Club Head Coach Devin Murphy break down the science behind swimming technique, and how knowing the science will help you became a better swimmer.
Each stroke is broken down in the book, complete with pictures and drills to help swimmers practice the lessons taught.
With both fundamental advice and more intricate breakdowns, this book can fine-tune your stroke in the water. For an autographed copy of Fundamentals of Fast Swimming, visit www.theraceclub.com/product/fundamentals-of-fast-swimming/.
Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck
By: Katie Hoff
Katie Hoff, a two-time Olympian, gives her candid thoughts and experiences from her time in the sport. Every swimmer goes through ups and downs, and Hoff shares both experiences from her career.
“I have so much respect and admiration for Katie Hoff as a person and an athlete. She helped push the progression of women’s swimming and now courageously shares her insights and challenges in and out of the pool in Blueprint. Through it all, Katie’s mettle is gold.” - Michael Phelps.
Read the prologue to Blueprint: An Olympian's Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the Suck here!
Golden Glow
By: Kaitlin Sandeno
World Champion and Olympic gold medalist, Kaitlian Sandeno, shares the breakthrough moments from her decorated career, and the important lessons that she learned from them.
Though she broke onto the Olympic stage at just 17 years old, Sandeno details how she values the platform that swimming has given her just as much as her career itself.
Through her swimming experiences, her role with the Jessie Rees Foundation, being an International Swimming League general manager and more, Sandeno's career is highlighted just as much by what she has done outside of the pool as what she has done in the pool. Through all the trials and perseverance that she has gone through, Sandeno now uses her career to inspire and connect with others.
Silver Lining
By: Elizabeth Beisel
In her book, Silver Lining, two-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel sheds light on the trials and turbulences of becoming an elite level athlete.
Despite her huge success in the sport, Elizabeth struggled with doubts, failures, and injuries throughout her entire swimming career. After growing up in a small town, she quickly rose through the swimming ranks and made it onto the biggest stage.
Now, three years retired from the sport, Beisel carries with her many of the lessons learned from her illustrious career.
“Elizabeth wonderfully captures what it means to be an elite athlete. Her story opens up about the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with being an Olympic swimmer.” – Caeleb Dressel.