Welcome to The Third 50!
In this first Episode, Wayne and Glenn discuss how coaches can help and inspire their swimmers to realize their full potential and share their thoughts on swimming technique.
Three Takeaways:
- Every swimmer is unique: every technique is unique. How do you develop and enhance the technique and skills of individual swimmers?
- Some principles apply to all swimmers, e.g. head and hips positions, small head movements, soft hands, loose feet, but the name of the game is to develop "their" stroke - a stroke that works for the one specific, unique individual.
- There is no one "text-book perfect" swimming technique that applies to all swimmers. The only swimmer who is "text-book perfect" is the swimmer whose picture is in the textbook. For everyone else, it's about finding out what's efficient and effective in maximizing propulsion WHILE minimizing resistance.
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that really matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 is flowing because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
