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06 May 2021

The Epic Return of Disaster Magnet (or "How to turn lemons into a whirlwind tour of Arizona")

Sit down and pour yourself a drink (or just stop reading now) because this is a long one. I haven't written anything in a while because, obviously, while hiding out during a pandemic, there was very little to write about. Like everyone, the coronavirus shut down my organized activities, and I was forced to step back and reevaluate my entire existence.

31 December 2020

Can Hard Work be Fun? Ask Our Youngest Swimmers

It's been especially difficult in 2020 because of the social distancing guidelines. We can't play like we used to. We can't do partner drills or relays. So I scour the internet and ask other coaches for ideas and unique drills that will challenge our youngest swimmers, hone their skills, AND make them laugh.

02 September 2018

Define "Fun": Charles Bender Memorial 8-Mile Swim Report

It's been a while. I haven't felt the urge to write a race report in a long time. Not because I haven't been racing but because I‘ve been crazy-busy working, coaching swimmers, and swimming. But on Friday I did something so outrageously fun that I felt compelled to write about it.

26 September 2017

Open Water Revelations in Seneca Lake: Finger Lakes Open Water Fest 10.5-miler

Review of 10.5-mile open-water swim event in Seneca Lake on September 23. I had to fight some demons in this one, but I learned a lot about myself. The event is incredibly well-run, and I had the fortune to meet some very inspirational swimmers.

17 September 2017

Lake Erie, Colder Water, and Current Study

I went for a long swim in Lake Erie this weekend. The weather was awesome and I learned more about Lake Erie's changing conditions, how to spending more time in colder water, and the interesting effect of swimming in a current that showed up on video.

17 July 2017

Ocean Games 2017: Finding My Tribe

Race report from Ocean Games Nine-mile open water swim that I promised to finish this year after having dropped out with hypothermia last year.

29 June 2017

Geeking Out: Obligatory Map and Stats from my SAKW

Because I'm a nerd, I proceeded with plotting points on maps and charts to describe my swim around Key West. With Google Map of my specific course and Excel spreadsheet charts of my pace and averages.

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