YMCA Reciprocal Program is a Great Asset for Masters Swimmers One of the tools I have in my pocket that makes it easy to be a Masters swimmer with my busy schedule is the YMCA reciprocal program. Staying in top swimming... Read More

How I Handle Pre Race Jitters I always get nervous before a race. In fact, I often get nervous before a group practice. I think it’s because I’m highly competitive. I am competitive with myself, always wanting to beat my... Read More

How to Swim 40 Miles (Or Reach Other Goals) I looked at my swim log the other day and learned some great lessons. This blog post will share what I learned and give you some tips with your own goals.... Read More

Masters Swimming Changed My Life Five years ago I was overweight and hadn’t competed in Masters swimming for over 20 years. I was traveling a lot, so wasn’t sure I had time to swim competitively, but wanted to. I had... Read More

How I Improved My Underwater Dolphin Kick The other day at practice a friend was saying how bad his underwater dolphin kick is. A couple of months ago I thought mine was too. I told myself over and over “There’s... Read More