How Do I
Swimming
Selected Books
Busch, Akiko
Nine Ways to Cross a River: Midstream Reflections on Swimming and Getting There from Here
GV838.53.P75 B87 2007
After a transformative swim across the Hudson just before September 11, Busch undertook to explore eight of America’s great waterways: the Hudson (twice), the Delaware, the Connecticut, the Susquehanna, the Monongahela, the Mississippi, the Ohio, and the Current. She observes each river’s goings-on and reflects on its history (human and natural) and possible futures.
Nine Ways to Cross a River: Midstream Reflections on Swimming and Getting There from Here
GV838.53.P75 B87 2007
After a transformative swim across the Hudson just before September 11, Busch undertook to explore eight of America’s great waterways: the Hudson (twice), the Delaware, the Connecticut, the Susquehanna, the Monongahela, the Mississippi, the Ohio, and the Current. She observes each river’s goings-on and reflects on its history (human and natural) and possible futures.
Cox, Lynne
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
GV838.C69 A3 2004
Lynne Cox swam the 26 miles from Santa Catalina to Long Beach when she was 14 and broke the English Channel record when she was 15. For those slow but steady long distance swimmers, this is an inspiring book to read!
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
GV838.C69 A3 2004
Lynne Cox swam the 26 miles from Santa Catalina to Long Beach when she was 14 and broke the English Channel record when she was 15. For those slow but steady long distance swimmers, this is an inspiring book to read!
Jendrick, Megan Quann
Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to Getting a Swimmer's Body
GV837.7.J46 2008
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann Jendrick and her husband and personal trainer offer a complete training regimen -- including a diet program -- to get that wonderful swimmer's body through, not surprisingly, swimming.
Get Wet, Get Fit: The Complete Guide to Getting a Swimmer's Body
GV837.7.J46 2008
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann Jendrick and her husband and personal trainer offer a complete training regimen -- including a diet program -- to get that wonderful swimmer's body through, not surprisingly, swimming.
Lucero, Blythe
The 100 Best Swimming Drills
GV837.L83 2008
Whether you are a coach or a swimmer trying to improve your technique, this guide offers drills for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
The 100 Best Swimming Drills
GV837.L83 2008
Whether you are a coach or a swimmer trying to improve your technique, this guide offers drills for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Montgomery, Jim
Mastering Swimming
GV837.M63 2009
Trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts with Mastering Swimming.
Mastering Swimming
GV837.M63 2009
Trim seconds off your time, train more efficiently, or simply maximize your fitness workouts with Mastering Swimming.
Mortimer, Gavin
The Great Swim
GV837.9.M67 2008
During the summer of 1926, the story that enthralled the public revolved around four young American swimmers —- Gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, and Clarabelle Barrett —- who battled the weather, each other, and considerable odds to become the first woman to conquer the brutal waters of the English Channel.
The Great Swim
GV837.9.M67 2008
During the summer of 1926, the story that enthralled the public revolved around four young American swimmers —- Gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, and Clarabelle Barrett —- who battled the weather, each other, and considerable odds to become the first woman to conquer the brutal waters of the English Channel.
Baun, MaryBeth Pappas
Fantastic Water Workouts
GV838.53.E94 G35 2008
Water exercises and routines for toning, fitness, and health.
Fantastic Water Workouts
GV838.53.E94 G35 2008
Water exercises and routines for toning, fitness, and health.
Salo, Dave
Complete Conditioning for Swimming
GV837.7.S25 2008
This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Includes an 80-minute DVD.
Complete Conditioning for Swimming
GV837.7.S25 2008
This multidimensional training program uses fitness assessments to tailor strength, endurance, and flexibility exercises to each swimmer's individual needs. Includes an 80-minute DVD.
Stout, Glenn
Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World
GV838.E34 S76 2009
In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel.
Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World
GV838.E34 S76 2009
In 1926, a plucky American teenager named Trudy Ederle captured the imagination of the world when she became the first woman to swim the English Channel.
Watson, Kathy
The Crossing: The Curious Story of the First Man to Swim the English Channel
GV838.W42 W38 2001
Matthew Webb's gallant 22 hour endeavor popularized the sport of swimming and was the highlight of his life, but it was also the beginning of his ruin. Wearing a ten-pound bathing suit and fueled by eggs and bacon washed down with beer, brandy, and claret, he accomplished the aquatic equivalent of summiting Mount Everest - then succumbed to an addiction to applause that led to the final act in his tragedy: a crazed attempt to swim the Niagara River below the Falls.
The Crossing: The Curious Story of the First Man to Swim the English Channel
GV838.W42 W38 2001
Matthew Webb's gallant 22 hour endeavor popularized the sport of swimming and was the highlight of his life, but it was also the beginning of his ruin. Wearing a ten-pound bathing suit and fueled by eggs and bacon washed down with beer, brandy, and claret, he accomplished the aquatic equivalent of summiting Mount Everest - then succumbed to an addiction to applause that led to the final act in his tragedy: a crazed attempt to swim the Niagara River below the Falls.
Wiltse, Jeff
Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools in America
GV838.53.S85 W55 2007
"Historian Wiltse offers a detailed study of the history of municipal swimming pools from the late 19th century through the present, tracing their development from bare-bones baths for the working classes to elegant, "sylvan" recreational spaces for the middle and upper classes. Wiltse makes a strong case that the history of these swimming pools embodies the painful challenges that class, gender and race presented America in the 20th century." -- Publishers Weekly
Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools in America
GV838.53.S85 W55 2007
"Historian Wiltse offers a detailed study of the history of municipal swimming pools from the late 19th century through the present, tracing their development from bare-bones baths for the working classes to elegant, "sylvan" recreational spaces for the middle and upper classes. Wiltse makes a strong case that the history of these swimming pools embodies the painful challenges that class, gender and race presented America in the 20th century." -- Publishers Weekly
Return to the topVideos
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Vol I Freestyle
Becoming a Faster Swimmer. Vol. II, Backstroke
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Vol III Breaststroke
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Volume IV Butterfly
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Vol V Starts Turns And Finishes For All Strokes
Olympic gold medalist Tom Jager presents a group of young swimmers with essential techniques for competitive swimming in the major strokes.
Becoming a Faster Swimmer. Vol. II, Backstroke
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Vol III Breaststroke
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Volume IV Butterfly
Becoming A Faster Swimmer Vol V Starts Turns And Finishes For All Strokes
Olympic gold medalist Tom Jager presents a group of young swimmers with essential techniques for competitive swimming in the major strokes.
Pride
Based on true events, this 2007 feature film tells the inspiring story of inner city Philadelphia's swim coach Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of it's roughest neighborhoods in the 1970s. Ultimately, Ellis leads the swimmers to the state championships.
Based on true events, this 2007 feature film tells the inspiring story of inner city Philadelphia's swim coach Jim Ellis, a charismatic schoolteacher who changed lives forever when he founded an African-American swim team in one of it's roughest neighborhoods in the 1970s. Ultimately, Ellis leads the swimmers to the state championships.
Synchronized Swimming: The Pursuit of Excellence
(DVD) GV838.53.S95 S963 2007x
This PBS video follows two teams of synchronized swimmers as they prepare to compete in the U.S. Open, U.S. synchronized swimming's championship event.
(DVD) GV838.53.S95 S963 2007x
This PBS video follows two teams of synchronized swimmers as they prepare to compete in the U.S. Open, U.S. synchronized swimming's championship event.
Web Sites
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Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA)
Governing body for the World Championships in Swimming. -
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Fort Lauderdale, Florida -
Manhattan Island Foundation: Swim NYC
Manhattan Island Foundation, an internationally renowned organization, yearly produces open water swimming events (Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Great Hudson River Swim) whose proceeds benefit New York City's Learn to Swim program and the continual cleaning and restoration of New York City’s rivers. And their website is really nice. -
Ocean Swims: Open Water Marathon Swimming
An Australian site with information on long distance swims around the world. -
SwimInfo / Swimming World Magazine
"Your place for swimming information"; News, Calendar, Articles, Training & Technique, Results & Records, Hall of Fame, Swim Shop -
SwimNews Online
Swimnews Magazine was originally called Swim Canada Magazine when it began in Toronto, Canada in 1974. It took the name Swimnews in 1997 and shifted its focus from strictly Canadian content to more of an international focus. Today Swimnews Magazine is one of the most respected publications in Swimming. The magazine is published approximately 10 times a year. -
United States Masters Swimming
An organization of over 37,000 men and women from age 19 to over 100 that offers a variety of programs for the swimming enthusiast through local clubs. -
USA Swimming
USA Swimming Member Services staff works closely with the 59 Local Swimming Committees (LSCs) that oversee the over 2,800 clubs and thousands of volunteers across the country.
Pittsburgh Region
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Polar Bear Plunge
Each winter Polar Bear Plunge participants take a quick dip in the river to raise funds for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, the state's largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. -
Allegheny Mountain Masters
The local chapter of U.S. Masters Swimming, an organization of amateur but serious adult swimmers. -
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA): Swimming & Diving
High school swimming and diving -
Team Pittsburgh Aquatic Program
a recreational and competitive swimming program for masters swimmers of all abilities. -
City of Pittsburgh Swimming Pools
Facilities of the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Parks and Recreation available to city residents. -
Smokey City Beach
Check out this First public swimming pool in City of Pittsburgh, South Side, on the banks of the Monongahela River, in back of Painters' Mills. -
YMCA of Pittsburgh Aquatics Programs
The YMCA offers Adult Group Lessons, Stroke Clinics, Water Exercise, Master's Swim Team, Scuba Certification, Private & Semi-Private Lessons, Lifeguarding Course, and Preschool and Youth Lessons -
Allegheny North Swim Club
Allegheny North Swim Club is a developmental swim club affiliated with USA Swimming whose mission is to help children and young adults (ages 6 to 18) develop good swimming technique and learn to swim competitively. -
Allegheny Mountain Swimming
A US Swimming league of clubs throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. -
Mt Lebanon Aquatic Club
a USS competitive swimming club located in Mt. Lebanon, PA. -
Pine-Richland Aquatics
Pine-Richland Aquatics Club, located in Gibsonia, is a year-round swim team associated with (LSC) Allegheny Mountain Swimming and USA Swimming, offering competitive instruction for swimmers ages 5 and older.
