What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't Talent

What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't Talent

What Actually Makes a Champion Swimmer? Bob Bowman Says It Isn't TalentDavid Karasek
Published on: 27/07/2026

Bob Bowman coached Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic golds. He says champions aren't built on talent or wingspan, but on a handful of mental habits any swimmer can learn.

Confidence Tips
Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim Parents

Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim Parents

Is My Swimmer Eating Enough? Under-Fuelling and RED-S, Explained for Swim ParentsDavid Karasek
Published on: 26/07/2026

Is your swimmer eating enough? A parent's guide to under-fuelling and RED-S in teenage swimmers: the warning signs, the real risks, and the numbers.

Nutrition
How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)

How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)

How to Fuel Your Swimmer Between Races at an All-Day Meet (The Cooler-Bag Plan)David Karasek
Published on: 24/07/2026

How to fuel a swimmer between races at an all-day meet: graze on quick carbs, pack the right cooler bag, and beat the afternoon energy crash.

Nutrition
What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)

What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)

What to Eat the Night Before a Swim Meet (Do Age-Group Swimmers Really Need to Carb-Load?)David Karasek
Published on: 23/07/2026

What to eat the night before a swim meet: a normal, balanced, familiar dinner. Why classic carb-loading is unnecessary for most teenage swimmers.

Nutrition