As most of my students know, I am an Adult-Onset-Swimmer. When I was 27 years old, I decided to master this whole swimming thing, and despite my fears and anxieties, I signed up for a Beginning Swimming class at Portland State University where I was attending graduate school. I have never looked back, and over … Continue reading
As the seasons and shadows change at Swimcrest, there’s still some wonderful swimming happening. Wait–how did that get in there? Hmmmmmm. Happy Autumn/Almost Winter everyone.
I saw this New York Times story today and was completely inspired. It speaks so much to the feelings so many of my adult learners have as they are conquering their fears and learning to relax in the water and ultimately, learning to swim. Congratulations to Attis Clopton for bravely taking this step and changing … Continue reading
So much quality swimming these past two weeks. Open water training, blowing bubble learning, triathlon prepping, friend hanging, Grandma time fun having, and a whole lot more. It’s been a good one. Hope you are having some great water time too!
At his second lesson, a previously fearful 11-year-old (as in the day before kind of fearful)did this. And it was awesome. And I can’t wait to see what he does next.
In all honesty, it’s the last few weeks at Swimcrest. Good things are happening. Some learned to be buoyant and let go of their fears about the water. An 8-year-old swam across the 25-yard pool for the very first time. So did this incredible 47-year-old. This swimmer took 8 strokes off of her 25-yard freestyle. … Continue reading
Today requires a special appreciation of one of my fantastic students. Just over one year ago, Kyle came to me for the first time. 11-years-old, he was at the point where it felt REALLY important to learn to swim. And yet at that age, it’s a hard thing to do. Your friends can swim, your … Continue reading
Last night, after 4 hours of lessons in a row and seeing a new student for the first time, I got an email that absolutely made my day. It was my first time with a student who has been on a local swim team for the last two seasons and who has been feeling a … Continue reading
Some good swimming here this week. The photos speak for themselves.
In my non-swimming life, amongst the many other things I try to squeeze into my day, I write. Today, Role/Reboot published a piece that combines both of my worlds, a reflection on what I see my students grapple with when it comes to body image. I’d love to hear your thoughts. How do allow yourself … Continue reading
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