Now that the FINA World Championships are over and our National Team is getting ready for the Pan American Games I need to get something off my chest. Ever since I retired after the 2016 Rio Olympics every time I watch a synchro competition I’m reeeeeally feeling the FOMO, except it’s not just the fear of missing out, it’s actually missing out!
Read MoreI really enjoy reading and tend to go back and forth between fiction and creative nonfiction. There are many books that I barely remember anything about, and then there are those that stick in my mind for years. These five books are the latter kind. You don’t even need to be an athlete to learn something from each of these books. If you have big goals and dreams in any area of your life, I would highly recommend putting these on your reading list!
Read MoreLet’s talk about NUTRITION! I’ve asked former synchro swimmer and Registered Dietitian Katie Spada to provide a basic overview of nutrition. We cover macronutrients, what you should eat before, during, and after practice, portion sizes, and hydration.
Read MoreMary Killman and I competed together at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. We grew up competing at rival clubs (Santa Clara and Walnut Creek) and first swam together on the 2008 Junior National Team. After the 2012 Olympics Mary went on to swim in college at Lindenwood University.
Read MoreIn recent years the topic of sport-related concussions has been amplified with the increase of research and media coverage, especially in football. People who don’t know synchro don’t think that it’s much of a contact sport, but we all know that it definitely is, and we’ve had our fair share of concussion incidents. I have had two - each one happening during my two Olympic seasons. I do want to shed some light about my experience and hopefully help someone who may find themselves in a similar situation.
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