Cady Dorrian - (Author)

The Costly Nature of Swimming: From Suits to Food, the Dollars Add Up In the eyes of a non-swimmer, swimming is a seemingly inexpensive sport. Sure, swimming may not have all the bells and whistles as many other sports (for instance, you don't need to own a Formula One race car, or horse.) However, ...

I Want to Swim in College. Where Do I Begin? Many swimmers would like to continue their careers at the college level, but many of them just don't know where to start. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you begin the search for the next step. Is It Cool? Or, Is It Cool and Functional...

The Benefits Of Attending a Swim Camp One opportunity that many swimmers can take advantage of is attending a swim camp. Participating in a camp can be a positive experience in a number of ways. Here are a few reasons to consider this option for your swimming. Make Connections With Swimmers Across t...

The Different Approaches to Eating at Swim Meets It’s a little-known fact that swimmers love food (no really… they do!) and it plays an integral part in their daily lives, but how do swimmers approach eating at meets when the stakes are heightened?  I’ve taken the liberty of categorizing the differe...

Dream Races: The Swimming Events That Would Provide Some Uniqueness When I competed in summer-league meets, one of the most difficult transitions I had to make was switching from 25-yard races to 50 yards. One lap seemed doable, two was completely out of the question. I didn’t understand how I could...

The Ultimate Swimming Bucket List One of my favorite parts of the Olympic Trials is watching lifelong dreams come true. The difficult training and numerous sacrifices finally pay off in the best way possible. Achieving an Olympic berth is one of the most notable accomplishments in the world of swimm...