Why Swimmers Feel Flat at Taper (and Why It's Normal)

Why Swimmers Feel Flat at Taper (and Why It's Normal)

Why Swimmers Feel Flat at Taper (and Why It's Normal)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Your swimmer feels slow and heavy right before the big meet? Feeling flat at taper is normal — and they can still swim fast. Here's the science, explained.

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Should Young Swimmers Specialize Early? What the Research Says

Should Young Swimmers Specialize Early? What the Research Says

Should Young Swimmers Specialize Early? What the Research SaysDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Should your young swimmer focus on one stroke or event early? The research says no. Here's why range beats early specialization — from an Olympic finalist.

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How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)

How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)

How to Break a Swimming Plateau (When the Times Stop Dropping)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Stuck at the same times? A swimming plateau is usually a technique ceiling, not a fitness problem. Here's how swimmers break through — from an Olympic finalist.

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Swim Goal Setting for Kids: Why 'Do Your Best' Backfires

Swim Goal Setting for Kids: Why 'Do Your Best' Backfires

Swim Goal Setting for Kids: Why 'Do Your Best' BackfiresDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

A specific goal beat 'do your best' by 72% in a swim study. How swim parents set goals that work, without crushing their kid with pressure.

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