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

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

Thoughts That Went Through My Head During My 400m Freestyle Race Heat 9, lane 7. Heat 9, lane 7. “Are you Michael?”, asks the backup timer. “Yes, that’s me”, I reply. I wonder if swimming the 400m feels the same as a... Read More

Put Your Health First Those are four words that are hard to do for a lot of people. Put your health first. There are so many other things that are a priority, right? Our family. Parents. Children. Pets. Our work. Deadlines.... Read More