Diary of a Swim Mom

Keeping swimmers healthy in the chilly winter months. 🏊🏿‍♂️🏊‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏿‍♀️🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏼‍♂️ #swim #swimmingcoach #swimteam #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimmer #masterswimming #triathlontraining #agegroupswimming #dryland #usaswimming #swimtraining #health #wellness #swimsmarter #wintersports #healthyliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CaaAGLjrzZf/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅 Better Recovery 🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅 #usaswimming #swimmers #swimmerlife #swimmom #swimtraining #swimmingcoach #instaswimming #instatips #coach #swimlife #swimseason #swim #swimmingnutrition #swimrecovery #swimteam #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimsmarter https://www.instagram.com/p/CaVTXoZuH4H/?utm_medium=tumblr

What to eat on race day! #swimming #eat #raceday #swimmeets #swimmernutrition #athletes #usaswimming #carbs #hydration #swim #eattoswim #swimmers #athletenutrition #swimmingcoach #swimseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CaSCr6dr3D4/?utm_medium=tumblr

♒♒♒ New Issue 🔅🔆🔅 THESWIMMIST.COM 🔅🔆🔅 Year In Review 🔅🔆🔅 -Age Group Training -Lemon Scone Recipe -Improve Your Catch -Swimming & Flexibility -Dryland Training And More... ♒♒♒♒♒♒ #swimmom #swimtraining #swimmingcoach #instaswimming #instatips #coach #swimlife #swimseason #swimmers #theswimmist #swimezine #swimtechnique #athletehealth #swimmernutrition #athletes #usaswimming #swimmers #swimmerlife #swimbetter #swim #swimsmarter #swim4life https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6iIUQAb8a/?utm_medium=tumblr

🔴⭕🔴 Let's Get Crafty! 🔴⭕🔴⭕🔴 Papier Mache Masks 🔴⭕🔴⭕🔴 You will need... 1/2 cup flour 1/2 Cup Elmer's Glue Balloons(according to size of mask you want) 1 cup of water A large bowl newspaper Vaseline or lotion Yarn, ribbon or string To Decorate... Paint Glitter Feathers Beads Ribbon 🔴🔴🔴⭕⭕⭕ In a large bowl Mix your glue, flour, and water together. Rip the newspaper into long strips. Inflate the balloon to the size you want and set it aside. Start covering half the balloon in even layers. Do not oversaturate the paper strips as you add them to the balloon. Let the first layer dry- then add another layer. Add about 7-8 layers to make sure your mask has structural strong. Leave the balloon to dry for a few hours. Once dry- pop the balloon. Cut out the eyes and mouth holes. Add two small holes at the sides for your string. Now paint and decorate your mask! 🔴⭕🔴⭕🔴⭕🔴 #craft #craftidea #art #instagood #instaswimming #instatips #coach #swimlife #swimseason #swimmers #swimmums #swimdads #swimmoms #swimteam #swimseason #swimming #usaswimming #swimtraining #health #wellness #agegroupswimming #swimmerlife #swimbetter #swim4life #swimsmarter https://www.instagram.com/diaryofaswimmom/p/CYjeED6gTDo/?utm_medium=tumblr

🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏻‍♂️ Why Women Coaches Matter 🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏿‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏼‍♀️ The most obvious reason is that girls and young women need leadership role models so that they can learn to lead. 🔅🔅🔆🔅🔅 Like many swimmers of my generation, I never had a female swim coach. According to Nicole M. LaVoi, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport, same sex role models provide emulation, aspiration, self-esteem, and valuation of abilities. Many girls grow up NEVER having had a female coach, whereas 100% of their male peers have had male coaches their entire sports career. 🔅🔅🔆🔅🔅 It doesn't just impact female athletes. Boys that see women as competent leaders are more likely to respect women, see women as equals, and are less likely to objectify women. And did you know... 🔅🔅🔆🔅🔅 Women coached by women are more likely to go into coaching! Girls and young women want and need female role models, like former female athletes who become coaches, they share experiences and many of the same issues in swimming. 🔅🔅🔆🔅🔅 Read More At THESWIMMIST.COM 🏊‍♀️🏊🏽‍♀️🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏿‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️ #womencoaches #coach #swimlife #swimseason #swim #swimming #agegroupswimming #swimteam #swimmingcoach #follow #usaswimming #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimmoms #poolside #theswimmist #swimspiration #swimswimmerswimmist #swimclusion https://www.instagram.com/p/CYb5pndr5TT/?utm_medium=tumblr

🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏿‍♀️ Read The Latest Issue 🔅🔆🔅🔆 Swim Gear Training Tips Technique Swimmer Nutrition Recipes 🔅🔆🔅🔆 THESWIMMIST.COM 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏿‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️ #swimmist #swimology #swimbetter #swimtraining #swimseason #swim #swimming #agegroupswimming #swimteam #openwaterswimming #masterswimming #triathlontraining #triathletes #swimmerlife #swim4life #recipes #athletenutrition #eat2swim #trainingtips #technique #swimmingcoach #follow #usaswimming #swimbetter #swimsmarter https://www.instagram.com/p/CYZq1C_LTRM/?utm_medium=tumblr

*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ Coach To Coach *️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ BETTER COMMUNICATION BETTER TEAM *️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ Communicate early and often. Start each season by sending critical information to swimmers and parents, especially new ones. Set expectations for how (and when) to reach coaches, what to expect at practices and meets, and the philosophy of your club. Try to foresee questions and answer them before they are asked. Send regular updates (I recommend a weekly email newsletter) to keep parents and swimmers updated throughout the season. Give them info on upcoming meets and events. Cover your practices, what you’re working on, and how your team is progressing. Train your swimmers and parents to look to your newsletter first when they have questions or concerns. This will save you untold time answering the same questions over and over again. Set office hours when swimmers and parents can expect you to be “available” to speak with them and answer questions. *️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣*️⃣ #coach2coach #swimmingcoach #swimcoach #swimming #swimteam #openwaterswimming #swimming #masterswimming #triathlontraining #agegroupswimming #swimseason #swim #swimbetter #usaswimming #swimmers #swimtraining #theswimmist https://www.instagram.com/p/CYUSC43rFv8/?utm_medium=tumblr

❄❄❄ Keeping Swimmers Healthy In The Chilly Winter Months ❄❄❄❄❄❄ Sleep and Nutrition- Although important at any time of year, Nutrition and Sleep become critical for staying healthy when busy schedules and cold weather put extra strain on your body. Teen swimmers need 8+ hours of sleep and preteens need at least 9. ❄❄❄❄❄❄ Dress Appropriately- Swimmers should wear weather-appropriate coats, pants, socks and shoes to and from practice. They should take extra care to cover up with dry clothes and consider wearing a stocking cap when leaving practice and going out into the cold. ❄❄❄❄❄❄ Hydrate and Moisturize- Cold weather (like swimming) is tough on hair and skin, and exertion in the pool makes you sweat, even if you don’t feel hot. Drink plenty of water in cold weather just like when it’s hot outside, and preserve healthy hair and skin with conditioners and moisturizers. ❄❄❄❄❄❄ Add some cold-weather gear to your swim bag-Keep an extra jacket and hat in your swim bag in case you forget. A dry pair of socks is a good idea too, and don’t forget your Chapstick! READ MORE~ THESWIMMIST.COM ❄❄❄❄❄❄ #usaswimming #swimmingtips #instaswimming #instatips #coach #swimlife #swimseason #swimmers #swimseason #swimtraining #winterswimming #hatseason #swimteam #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimming #swimsmarter #health #wellness #agegroupswimming #masterswimming #triathlontraining #openwaterswimming https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRuGNcLP2E/?utm_medium=tumblr

🍧🍧🍧 Winter Pudding 🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧 gredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice A dash of salt 4 cups milk 2/3 cup sugar, divided 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧 Cherry Sauce 1 1/2 cups canned cherries- half the syrup 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp sugar whole fresh lime juice-to taste 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧 In small saucepan cook cherries and the syrup. Stir in sugar, butter and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. In a heavy saucepan, combine the water, rice and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Add milk and ⅓ cup sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk together eggs and remaining sugar. Gradually stir 2 cups hot rice mixture into the egg mixture; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into serving bowls. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Serve pudding cold with warm cherry sauce. 🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧🍧 #recipes #winterpudding #swedish #swimmerfood #eat2win #eattoswim #nutrition #athletenutrition #swimmom #swimmum #swimmingcoach #swimteam #foodisyourmood #swimsmarter #swimbetter #swimmerlife #swim4life #swimsmarter https://www.instagram.com/diaryofaswimmom/p/CYPuHndgPAo/?utm_medium=tumblr

🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅 Let's Get Crafty 🖼🖼🖼🖼🖼 Papier Mache Masks 🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅 You will need... 1/2 cup flour 1/2 Cup Elmer's Glue Balloons(according to size of mask you want) 1 cup of water A large bowl newspaper Vaseline or lotion Yarn, ribbon or string To Decorate... Paint Glitter Feathers Beads Ribbon In a large bowl Mix your Glue, flour, and water together. RIp the newspaper into long strips. Inflate the balloon to the size you want and set it aside. Start covering half the balloon in even layers. Do Not oversaturate the paper strips as you add them to the balloon. Let The first layer dry- then add another layer. Add about 7-8 layers to make sure your mask has structural strong. Leave the balloon to dry for a few hours. Once dry pop the balloon. cut out the eyes and mouth holes. Add two small holes at the sides for your string. Now Get Paint and Decorate Your mask! READ MORE AT THESWIMMIST.COM 🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅🔆🔅 #swim #theswimmist #swimmingcoach #swimteam #craftproject #papiermache #swimming #swimmerslife #swimseason #kidscraft #artproject #art #swim4life https://www.instagram.com/p/CYO1PL1ggz0/?utm_medium=tumblr