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Is it wierd that I want to be this dog?

This dog swims with dolphins. And I am jealous. It doesn’t get simpler than that, does it?

Spring at Swimcrest and the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom.

Spring! Of course, it’s time to start thinking about all of the swimming you want to be ready for when summer arrives, but for now, sit back and enjoy the gorgeous cherry blossoms at the Swimcrest pool.

Open Water helps me remember why I swim, especially, oh yeah, when I get to swim in Mexico.

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 →

Swim Lingo

Awesome search term that led people to this site? Swim Girl. Yup. That’s me. (With plenty of Mexico adventures to share soon!)

This week at Swimcrest.

UMAMA in the News. (You too can be a Masters swimmer!)

Remember that adult swim team I was writing about a few weeks ago? The one I am completely and totally addicted to and that you wanted to know more about? UMAMA? Now, find out even more from this fantastic coverage in the Amherst Bulletin. (Thanks to reporter Scott Merzbach and photographer Jerry Roberts for taking … Continue reading →

Seeing in the deep – Using underwater photos to relieve swim anxiety.

I have some reluctant swimmers. It’s true. The water makes them nervous, or brings out anxiety. The water feels intimidating, or surprising, or full of unknowns, even when I am right there with them. One way I remove the mystery of what is going on under that water is by, quite simply, showing themselves what … Continue reading →

Take time to remember what the water is really for.

This weekend, it was my birthday. That means a family swim, and time spent remembering that ultimately, swimming can’t just be about laps and technique and split times. Sometimes, and perhaps even more importantly, it’s about relaxing with friends and family, being silly, having fun, enjoying each other and being together.

UMAMA might be just right for you! (That’s UMASS Aquatic Masters of course!)

To anyone who knows me, it’s no secret that I have a bit of an addiction to my Masters swim team and a total swim crush on my coaches who have, quite literally, changed my life. For the past ten years, I have been a member of UMAMA, or UMASS Aquatic Masters, an adult swim … Continue reading →

My Superhero Dreams Made Real!

Thanks to 1 New Idea for the heads-up on this INCREDIBLE swimming Flight Suit, Oceanwings from Aqua Lung. There’s a video too. This movie shows how powerful are sub-aquatic activities feelings & emotions. Through out a neoprene wing suit called “Oceanwings”, the analogy between aerial and aquatic flight illustrates this intense tridimentionnal feeling met by … Continue reading →