Frustrated by my decision to drop out of Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, today HAD to be a swim day. And an outdoor one. We decided to head North because if it was cold in the Hudson, surely it would be warmer across the border in Vermont at the gorgeous Harriman … Continue reading
As many of you know, I have been training for Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim. It’s been a dream for the last few years, both this particular swim and the distance of Stage 4, the one I have signed up to do. 15.2 miles will be my longest swim to date. … Continue reading
Swimcrest swimmers took to the open water today, and tore up the course at the Westfield Wave Triathlon. Swimmer Kevin Mepham won the Men’s 50-54 age group, and took nearly a minute off of his swim time from last year! Swimmer Rick Keating took 5th in the same age group. Swimmer Stephanie Woods also took … Continue reading
Yesterday was an open water day for Swimcrest. As triathlon season gets underway here in New England, many Swimcrest swimmers are getting ready for race time. When you are a triathlete, it’s always helpful to get outside and swim, to refine your open water skills, and discuss the techniques you might use to swim the … Continue reading
This dog swims with dolphins. And I am jealous. It doesn’t get simpler than that, does it?
Sometimes, I think it’s important to remember that this swimming thing is not just about competition, workouts, and endurance. Sometimes, it’s simply about the freedom of being in the water, feeling comfortable enough with your skills to explore, to have fun, to experience new places. And of course, work on your goggle face. I have … Continue reading
Another reason to get yourself in the open water? According to Travel & Leisure, Turtle Beach on Buck Island, in St. Croix, is one of the world’s top beaches. Best for Seclusion: The offshore reefs on Buck Island, less than two miles north of St. Croix, get most of the attention, which means that the … Continue reading
The winter doldrums have finally hit New England. Personally, I can’t think of a better time to reminisce about my October trip to St. Croix for the Coral Reef Swim. This was our 6th trip to St. Croix for the swim since our first time in 2003. And every year the experience has included the … Continue reading
Just back from my most recent swim competition, the St. Croix Coral Reef Swim, I am always looking for ways to improve my practice. Perhaps I should take a lesson from traditional Japanese swimming techniques. (Thanks to Japan Probe.)
Sometimes, it’s hard for even me to stay motivated. It’s a cold day, or I’m tired, or feeling lazy. To encourage myself, I think about the rewards I can get for training on those days when I’d rather do anything but. Next week, here’s where I’ll be – leaving the beach on Buck Island, St. … Continue reading
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