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Overcoming My Shy Bladder (Interview)

Earlier this year, I overcame a 50 year anxiety disorder called Paruresis. For all of my conscious life I have lived with what is also non-scientifically called a “shy bladder”. In this interview I talk about my recovery from this... Read More

Notice The Beauty

During my walk this morning I was continuously amazed at the beauty around me. But curiously I didn’t notice it during my entire walk. Sometimes I’d be thinking about my conversation with my wife. And at points I was lost... Read More

YES You Can Be a Masters Swimmer!

As a Masters Swimming Coach, one of the questions I usually get asked in some form or another is “Can I be a Masters Swimmer”? It doesn’t always get asked that way, and often it is not asked at all.... Read More

Sprint Workout w Rest

Warmup: 300 free, 200 stroke Main Set: 3 x 50’s sprint, 60 seconds rest. Fast, hold same pace, then 50 EZ 3 x 50’s sprint, 60 seconds rest. Fast, hold same pace, then 150 EZ Repeat set with different stroke... Read More

Sprint Swims – 100s >> 25s

Warmup 100 swim, 100 kick, 100 pull, 100 swim 4 x 100’s, drill/swim – 20 sec rest Main Set 4 x 100’s – Swim all moderate, AND #1; 1st length fast, #2; 2nd length fast, #3; 3rd length fast, #4;... Read More