Pasta has long been a staple in the diet of any athlete. For elite swimmers, the required calorie intake can soar to between 3,000 and 6,000 calories a day, just to replace the energy used up in intense training. Pasta is a complex carbohydrate and is high in vitamins and minerals, and the starch provides… Continue reading #WorldPastaDay: Six super pasta dishes for swimmers
Month: October 2017
Scottish diving team make it a super six at Celtic Tri-Nation Cup
The victorious Scotland team at the podium. Photo credit: Bob Thomson.
World Champions to spearhead Europeans team
Duncan Scott, Kathleen Dawson and Ross Murdoch are set to compete in Copenhagen in December
Deaf-Friendly swimming in Scotland set to continue
Shiona McClafferty, one of Scotland's most recent Deaflympic medal winners
12-hour days in a tent for Hannah Miley ahead of Gold Coast 2018
An example of an altitude tent, similar to the one Hannah Miley is using
Medley Success for Miley and Wallace on Final Night of Championships
A busy final evening for Hannah Miley at #ScotNSC17
Scottish Swimming and DW Fitness Swimming Week
From Monday 11 December to Sunday 17 December, Swim England, Swim Wales and Scottish Swimming are working in collaboration with DW Fitness First to challenge their swimmers to take on the Swim 400m challenge at one of their 120 health clubs across the UK. All those completing a 400m swim and logging their time through… Continue reading Scottish Swimming and DW Fitness Swimming Week
Parliamentary Reception highlights importance of Swimming
Children from Rigside Primary School were in attendance alongside Aileen Campbell, Minister for Public Health and Sport, Liz Smith MSP and World Champion and Olympic medallist, Duncan Scott
Ben Higson secures Swim Ireland National Coach position
Ben Higson
Swimmers Touch Down in La Loma
La Loma Altitude Training Center in central Mexico