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Gratitude on this New Year’s Eve.

Gratitude on this New Year’s Eve.

I have few words to truly capture how grateful I am to you, the students I am lucky enough to work with, and for all you bring to my life. But you know me by now. Even when I say there are few words, I always manage to find a whole heck of a lot … Continue reading

Swimcrest Swimmers Swimming Swimmingly.

Swimcrest Swimmers Swimming Swimmingly.

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.

Mid-Summer Swimcrest Swimming Fun

Mid-Summer Swimcrest Swimming Fun

  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!  

This happened yesterday

This happened yesterday

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.

This week at Swimcrest

This week at Swimcrest

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

Mashpee Superswim 2014

Mashpee Superswim 2014

I’ve already given you some reporting on this year’s Mashpee Superswim but it’s clear a more detailed race report is necessary. For my family, the Mashpee Superswim has always been a bit of a gamble, and questions arise each and every year. What will the weather hold? Would the swim be postponed, or cancelled? Would … Continue reading

This past few weeks at Swimcrest

This past few weeks at Swimcrest

A lot of activity this past few weeks. First, Swimcrest took it on the road, with a field trip to Lake LBJ in Texas, AKA where my in-laws live. Open water swimming at 75 degrees? Sure. I’ll take it! Because as we New Englanders know, that is NOT happening here for a good long while. … Continue reading

Just a typical Swimcrest Tuesday.

Just a typical Swimcrest Tuesday.

Just your typical Swimcrest Tuesday. 7:30 to 8:30 – Client #1 who makes me giggle like crazy and who was sporting THIS fabulous swim cap this morning and who swam more than she ever has before. (Clearly, the cap makes ALL the difference.) 10:00 to 11:00 – Client #2 – Breaststroke, freestyle, and his longest … Continue reading