Should You Take Time Off From Swimming? One of the questions I’ve often asked myself is “Should I take some time off” from swimming. Well this spring I did just that. Over the winter I had felt a little run... Read More

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 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. 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 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