Last night, I couldn’t swim. Okay, technically that’s not true. My arms moved. I rotated. I did something with my legs, maybe, and I managed to breathe. I knew before going in that it was going to be “that kind” of swim day. My nerves were as engaged as my core even before I got … Continue reading
I’m not sure I’ve ever written about my most painful swim memory. It was a blip, really, but something that impacted me for longer than I’d like to admit, and it’s a lesson I remember as I teach. It’s a lesson I remember as I support my teammates. And it’s a lesson I remember as … Continue reading
I don’t love every swim. Yesterday, my swim felt terrible. I was mentally absent. Physically uncomfortable, or maybe just tired. Every stroke felt like a chore and I dragged my body through the water like a leaden lump, none of that glide I’ve come to cherish in my swimming. I beat myself up as I … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I have posted here. Mostly because when I haven’t been teaching or swimming, I’ve been doing a lot of this: I am no ski expert. In fact, far from it. This year, however, I’ve skied more than in any previous season. Aspen, Beaver Creek, Vermont, Massachusetts. I’ve skied deep power … Continue reading
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