﻿{"id":474968,"date":"2021-06-05T04:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=474968"},"modified":"2021-06-04T12:09:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T19:09:06","slug":"swimming-world-presents-mental-prep-before-the-beep-with-amy-bilquist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swimming-world-presents-mental-prep-before-the-beep-with-amy-bilquist\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming World Presents &#8211; Mental Prep: Before The Beep With Amy Bilquist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The latest issue of <em>Swimming World Magazine<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">is now available for download in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/vault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Swimming World Vault<\/span><\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/swimming-world-magazine-june-2021-issue-pdf-only\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Non-Subscribers Can Download This Issue Here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #e0ac0d;\"> Mental Prep: Before The Beep With Amy Bilquist<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #e0ac0d;\">By Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amy Bilquist is tough. She has had more than her fair share of struggles throughout her swimming career. Bouncing back from a single injury is enough to make an athlete question their resolve\u2014Bilquist has had to bounce back from multiple injuries.<\/p>\n<p>From three stress fractures to a broken hand to a broken foot to knee and shoulder surgeries, Bilquist gained useful insight into the importance of staying both mentally healthy and mentally prepared.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is fortunately more attention to (mental health) now because it\u2019s been overlooked for so long,\u201d says Bilquist. \u201cI used to overlook it myself, but once I made it a priority, it made me both a happier and faster swimmer. Focusing on the mental aspect of swimming adds another layer of potential you\u2019ll reach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After her broken foot, Bilquist had her most successful NCAA season as a senior at Cal. After recovering from her broken hand in 2019, Bilquist went on to win her first national title in the 100 backstroke. Perhaps this time she\u2019ll make the Olympic team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll of my injuries have made me a lot more intentional and grateful,\u201d says Bilquist. \u201cIt takes a few weeks or months to grasp that I\u2019m injured, but then I change my mental outlook to be: \u2018How can I make this help me in the long run?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a high schooler, Bilquist held Indiana high school records in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 medley relay and 200 and 400 free relays. At the 2016 Olympic Trials, she barely missed representing the United States in the 100 backstroke with a third-place finish. Now, as one of the pioneers of professional swimming in the International Swimming League (ISL), she\u2019s hoping that her tough mental attitude will enable her to represent the Red White and Blue in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p>Bilquist took the time to talk to Swimming World Magazine about all of the preparation, both physical and mental, that leads up to a successful race.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e0ac0d;\"><strong>Hotel<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe night before a big meet, Bilquist is all about fueling and keeping her nerves at bay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to make sure I have a really good dinner\u2014lots of protein and veggies,\u201d says Bilquist. \u201cI like to fuel my body, but also include something that makes me feel happy. If I\u2019m not getting any joy out of my food, that\u2019s not going to help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When she was younger, Bilquist would go straight for the red meat, but now she\u2019s a big fan of chicken with a nice side salad and some rice or pasta&#8230;then a little bit of \u201cjoy\u201d that comes from dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Back in her room, Bilquist is staying off her feet, watching TV and loading up on stretches and water. While many athletes spend the night before a big race visualizing, Bilquist conducts most of her visualization during weights and workouts. However, she does admit to having some \u201csuper vivid\u201d dreams the night before a big race.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy roommate at the 2016 Olympic Trials told me I made the Olympic team in my dreams the night before,\u201d says Bilquist. \u201cApparently, I talk a lot in my sleep!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/issues\/2021\/swimming-world-magazine-june-2021-issue-pdf-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To read more about how Amy Bilquist prepares for a big meet,<br \/>\nClick here to download the full June 2021 Issue of Swimming World, available now!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/issues\/2021\/swimming-world-magazine-june-2021-issue-pdf-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"474636\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swimming-world-june-2021-nathan-adrian-a-natural-leader-on-sale-now\/swimming-world-june-2021-nathan-adrian-a-natural-leader-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,1070\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Swimming World June 2021 &#8211; Nathan Adrian &#8211; A Natural Leader &#8211; COVER\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Swimming World June 2021 &#8211; Nathan Adrian &#8211; A Natural Leader &#8211; COVER&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-766x1024.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-474636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming World June 2021 - Nathan Adrian - A Natural Leader - COVER\" width=\"800\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-300x401.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-450x602.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-673x900.jpg 673w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-245x327.jpg 245w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Swimming-World-June-2021-Nathan-Adrian-A-Natural-Leader-COVER-533x713.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n[PHOTO CREDIT: TAYLOR BRIEN]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nGet <em>Swimming World Magazine<\/em> and <em>Swimming World Biweekly<\/em> FREE When You<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product-category\/ishof-membership\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1522345712821000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGfwbLD2OaI21g28efcR0DZZlQSOQ\"><em>Become A Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/product\/30-day-digital-membership-to-ishof-with-swimming-world-subscription-download-current-swimming-world-biweekly-and-technique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New! 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If realized, they\u2019ll have the opportunity to perform next month on the world\u2019s grandest stage: the Olympic Games in Tokyo.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>22\u00a0 |\u00a0 A NATURAL LEADER<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by John Lohn<\/strong><br \/>\nStill producing elite-level performances, Nathan Adrian, now 32 and pursuing his fourth Olympic Games, has the opportunity to further his already lofty reputation. And whenever his days in the sport come to an end, Adrian will be viewed for his excellence in the sport as an athlete, teammate and ambassador.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>25\u00a0 |\u00a0 NJCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS: QUALITY &amp; QUANTITY<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Andy Ross<\/strong><br \/>\nThat\u2019s the same winning formula that Indian River\u2019s men\u2019s and women\u2019s swimming and diving teams have been using for nearly a half-century at the NJCAA Championships. The Pioneer men now have won 47 straight team titles; the women, 39\u2014and 43 of the past 47.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>26\u00a0 |\u00a0 TAKEOFF TO TOKYO: A FORGOTTEN STAR<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by John Lohn<\/strong><br \/>\nBy all measures, Don Schollander is a legend in the sport, a Hall of Fame talent who was unrivaled in his heyday. Yet, his impact has been lost to a combination of unfortunate timing and modern-day fascination.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>29\u00a0 |\u00a0 DOMINANCE AND PARITY ON DISPLAY IN TOKYO<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile the U.S. women have dominated international water polo since 2015\u2014winning their second straight Olympics in 2016 plus three World Championships in 2015-17-19\u2014a different men\u2019s champion has emerged at each of the last three major international competitions\u2014Serbia (2016 Olympics), Croatia (2017 Worlds) and Italy (2019 Worlds).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>30\u00a0 |\u00a0 ISHOF: REMEMBERING THE KALILI BROTHERS\u201490 YEARS AGO<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Bruce Wigo<\/strong><br \/>\nAs kids who preferred to dive for coins rather than race in a swimming pool, brothers Maiola and Manuella Kalili from Hawaii would eventually become national champions and Olympic silver medalists in 1932.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>33\u00a0 |\u00a0 NUTRITION: HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I EAT?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Dawn Weatherwax<\/strong><br \/>\nAs long course, Olympics and endurance events get underway, a common question is: \u201cHow much do I need to eat?\u201d This is a loaded question\u2014one in which the author will try to simplify.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>35\u00a0 |\u00a0 MENTAL PREP: BEFORE THE BEEP WITH AMY BILQUIST<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COACHING<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>38\u00a0 |\u00a0 SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: MAXIMIZING SWIMMING VELOCITY (Part 2)\u2014STROKE CYCLE PHASES<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Rod Havriluk<\/strong><br \/>\nSwimmers typically decrease non-propulsive time to decrease stroke time, increase stroke rate and swim faster. Research shows that a further decrease in the non-propulsive time is possible and should produce further performance improvement.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>40\u00a0 |\u00a0 A COACHES\u2019 GUIDE TO\u00a0 ENERGY SYSTEMS<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the first of two parts, Swimming World explores the concept of energy systems and how coaches can use them to maximize athlete development and performance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>42\u00a0 |\u00a0 SPECIAL SETS: KATIE LEDECKY\u2014RUN-UP TO RIO 2016<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><br \/>\nWith this month\u2019s Olympic Swimming Trials now upon us, Swimming World takes a back-to-the-future approach to revisit some training done by superstar Katie Ledecky prior to the 2016 U.S. team qualifying meet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>44\u00a0 |\u00a0 Q&amp;A WITH COACH\u00a0 CATHERINE KASE<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>45\u00a0 |\u00a0 HOW THEY TRAIN\u00a0 HALEY ANDERSON<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TRAINING<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f5c125;\"><strong>037\u00a0 |\u00a0 DRYSIDE TRAINING:\u00a0 TRAINING AMY BILQUIST<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>by J.R. 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