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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
What a great weekend for Swimcrest swimmers! On Saturday, the 21st, swimmer Kyle Mayer competed in his FIRST SWIM COMPETITION OF ANY KIND, and turned in a fantastic performance at this year’s Mashpee Superswim. You might remember Kyle from a post I did in December when he swam his first continuous mile. This time, Kyle … Continue reading
One of my favorite movies when I was younger, and truth be told, really of all time, is an Australian classic from 1982 called Starstruck. Directed by Gillian Armstrong, it had a synchronized swimming scene that has stayed with me always. Perhaps it’s this that sparked my love of swimming? And I think that all … Continue reading
Once again, I am in awe of my students. Today, several of them showed their stuff at the Westfield Wave Triathlon, sprint and super sprint distances. First, Congratulations to Owen Zaret on completing his FIRST triathlon, EVER, today. First. Ever. That is no small milestone, as I remember well. So happy for you, proud of … Continue reading
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
Triathlon season is starting and Swimcrest swimmers gave a great showing at today’s Sheriff’s Sprint Triathlon in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Super big congratulations to Kevin Mepham, 3rd PLACE MALE OVERALL!! Not to mention 1st place in the 50-54 age group. W.O.W.!! And congratulations to Swimcrest swimmer Stephanie Woods, 4th woman overall in the 55-59 age group. … Continue reading
It’s clear to anyone who reads this blog that I love pushing myself. Open water distance? Yup. Running long distances? Yup. My son has loved pushing himself too, but his interest in extremes has always been directed at survival and outdoor adventures. (He was the only preschooler who insisted on wearing his rock climbing harness … Continue reading
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
Swimming with dolphins. Having done it, I know how magical it is. (Yes, I used the word magical!) Watch as Adam Walker swims the Cook Strait with some special company joining him.
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
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