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.

Competitive Swimming
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.

Swimming ParentingCompetitive Swimming
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.

Competitive Swimming
Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)

Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)

Why Your Swimmer Loses Confidence Mid-Season (and the Fix)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

Your swimmer's confidence tanks mid-season, even while they're getting faster. The science of why, and 3 things swim parents can do about it.

Confidence TipsSwimming Parenting