The miles don’t matter, do they?

The miles don’t matter, do they?

This week, in a swim group I follow, someone asked the inevitable question. How many miles did you swim this year? Quickly, the numbers started rolling in as swimmers posted their totals. 487 and 204 and 849 and 103 and 1312. Some swimmers were proud of miles completed after returning to the water post-injury or … Continue reading

I swam around St. John!

I am behind in writing my swim report about my recent adventure in St. John. Thankfully, Amy Roberts, of the St. John Source, wrote this lovely piece. Super thankful for the support and I’ll share my story soon.

Summer!

Summer!

Hi Friends! How are you?? I miss those of you who I haven’t gotten the chance to see, and for those of you I have seen, thank you for your patience with my crazy schedule. It’s been a difficult year in many ways, and swimming can seem inconsequential when compared to the challenges and losses … Continue reading

Swimcrest News – January 2021

Swimcrest News – January 2021

Hi friends!Wow. It’s been ages and feels a bit like an eternity since we all began to live this new reality last March. I hope that all of you are well and healthy and surviving isolation as best you can. I know that many of you are trying and embracing new sports. Rowing, Hiking, Running, … Continue reading

BLACK LIVES MATTER

As I was thinking about to write regarding Black Lives Matter, I wondered what questions would arise. Why is it even important that a swim coach state that Black Lives Matter? What could swimming possibly have to do with the fight to end continued police brutality against black and brown bodies? Can’t swimming just be … Continue reading

Covid-19 Protocols for Sessions at Swimcrest – 20 May 2020

Covid-19 Protocols for Sessions at Swimcrest – 20 May 2020

Covid-19 Protocols for Sessions at Swimcrest: (Please note that the following is subject to change dependent upon the Covid-19 situation at any given time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.)  On the day of your scheduled session, please assess your overall health. Do you feel okay? Have you been sick within the last week? … Continue reading

Swimcrest Update, 4 May 2020.

Swimcrest Update, 4 May 2020.

Hello again, my friends! I hope you all are healthy and well, and making it through this time as best you can. I miss you. Has it really been almost 2 months that we have been living in our new reality? If you feel like our family, the time has simultaneously flown and crawled by, … Continue reading

Swimcrest Coronavirus Update – 15 March 2020

Swimcrest Coronavirus Update – 15 March 2020

Hello my lovely swimmers! As of today, Sunday, the 15th of March, Swimcrest will be closed for one week, through, at least, Sunday the 22nd. It has been determined that pools are relatively safe environments in terms of the water itself, but the concern is with locker room and changing areas, as well as the … Continue reading

Swimcrest Coronavirus Policy – as of 9 March 2020

Swimcrest Coronavirus Policy – as of 9 March 2020

Since I’m already fielding questions, I thought it might be useful to let folks know what I’m thinking about the current Coronavirus issue and how it will impact lessons at Swimcrest. As most of you know, Swimcrest is a bit different than your average public pool. The benefit of having a private facility is that … Continue reading