You Can Usually Find Me At a Pool OR Near a Pool

What is Normal?

Is It Normal? It was the end of the day on day 1 of the New England Masters Swimming Championships. I like to socialize, and had been talking a little with the woman in front of me throughout the day.... Read More

Breaking Out of a Swim Slump

Breaking Out of a Swim Slump I’ve been in a swim slump. It started approximately the 2nd week of January. My times were off in practice, I was feeling tired all of the time and run down. The following week... Read More

Want to Get Faster In the Pool? Just Decide.

Want to Get Faster In the Pool? Just Decide. The other day in practice we did a set of 4 x (200IM, 4 50’s alternate back, breast). I descended the 200IM’s. The last 200IM I swam a 2:27, which was... Read More

My Masters Swimming New Year’s Resolutions

My Masters Swimming New Year’s Resolutions I like to set personal goals and track my results. It has always been an effective method of personal growth for me. Year end is always a fun time for me to reflect on my year’s... Read More

24 Reasons Why I Love Masters Swimming

24 Reasons Why I Love Masters Swimming (in no particular order) It makes me feel really good The feeling I get when I am working hard in practice The feeling I get after I’ve worked hard in practice Meeting new... Read More