Night Swim Podcast
Night Swim Podcast
Dax and Elvis
Taper Is a MYTH in 2026? Why Swimmers Go 18-Mid Year-Round Now – Dax vs Elvis Debate
30 minutes Posted Jan 15, 2026 at 12:33 pm.
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Is the magical "taper unicorn" dead? Dax (Eddie Reese purist) defends the psychological edge of big end-of-season rest, while Elvis argues modern training + recovery cycles mean fast swimming all year (Nathan Adrian style). Heated debate on over/under tapering, adaptation tracking, and why today's swimmers are faster in October than ever. Must-watch for coaches & swimmers! New episode daily – subscribe now!

🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming