Kaitlyn Crouthamel - (Author)

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Motivational Monday: No Reason to Wait - Put in the Work Now!

Motivational Monday: No Reason to Wait - Put in the Work Now! “I’ll start it in the New Year.” “Sounds like a great New Year’s resolution.” “I’ll worry about it when the New Year comes along.” ‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions! We have arrived at the time of year where many people establish...

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Motivational Monday: Don't Overlook the Little Things That Matter

Motivational Monday: Don't Overlook the Little Things That Matter It’s that time of year again. Early November has a tendency to be dreaded by swimmers. Training is ramped up, and meets are out in full force. The holidays are approaching, and for swimmers, this means painful sets. You’re sore, tired...

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Motivational Monday: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Benefit Swimmers

Motivational Monday: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Benefit Swimmers In today’s society, more and more athletes are willing to speak out against the stigma surrounding their mental health. From gymnast Simone Biles to swimmer Caeleb Dressel, the topic is becoming more widely spoken about. In a sport...

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The Benefits of Adding Running to Your Training Program

The Benefits of Adding Running to Your Training Program Swimmers, you won’t want to hear this. What if I told you that running could actually benefit your swimming? Yes, you read that correctly. Running, the dreaded activity that most swimmers avoid at all costs, can help you swim fast...

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Friday FunDay: 5 of the Best Pump-Up Jams for Swimmers

Friday FunDay: 5 of the Best Pump-Up Jams for Swimmers Music can work wonders for athletes. From inspirational lyrics to adrenaline-pumping beats, a good song can put you in the right mindset for swimming. It can get you through the toughest of workouts, as well as get you ready for your championshi...

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Motivational Monday: Try These Movies as a Source of Inspiration

Motivational Monday: Try These Movies as a Source of Inspiration Sometimes, finding the motivation to go to practice each day can be difficult. Picture this: It’s the middle of the winter, your next competition is weeks away, and the last thing you feel like doing is going to practice. In times like...

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Motivational Monday: Positive Affirmations for Swimmers

Motivational Monday: Positive Affirmations for Swimmers Breathe in, breathe out. The moment has arrived. All swimmers know the feeling of having a big race in front of them. You stand behind the blocks, anxiously adjusting your cap and goggles. You count down the heats in front of you until it’s fin...

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Fueling for Success: What and When to Eat For Optimal Performance

Fueling for Success: What and When to Eat For Optimal Performance As swimmers, we require a significant amount of calories to fuel ourselves properly for many hours of training. It’s easy to come home from practice and scarf down the entire kitchen’s junk-food supply. But, in reality, these foods si...