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

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

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