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

I’m back in the pool. I’ve tried many times in the past couple of years to get back into the rhythm of swimming. However, a crazy work/travel schedule combined with a diagnosis of chronic Lyme and, well, things haven’t gone... Read More

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

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

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