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It Isn’t Always About the World Records

Posted by tracyb under Photo of the Day, Short Course Swim Meets

It's also about proper rest and recovery... right?

This photo was taken at the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course Meters Championships in Walnut Creek this past fall. These properly rested swimmers, I believe, are from Tamalpais Aquatic Masters. (Note to self, next swim meet... take better notes!)

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It’s Mornings Like These…

Posted by tracyb under Photo of the Day

It's mornings like these when one realizes, somehow, all will be okay.

Sierra Sunrise, December 26, 2009

 

This photo was taken early this morning with my Canon G10 camera. The view from my back deck has never been more spectacular.

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Is It 2010 Yet?

Posted by tracyb under Swimming News, Swimming Photos

November and December have been a blur of deadlines, mishaps, broken body parts, doctors’ appointments, the flu, snow, loss of electrical power, satellite internet outtages ... and sadly, very little swimming. Many of my fellow swimmers at Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters (TCAM) are now enjoying their 2010 TCAM calendar... a gift created as a small token of my appreciation of what the program brings to my life. I'm including an abbreviated version of the calendar here, but if you want the full version, you'll just have to order one. Or… you may also view the calendar in its entirety on my website, www.TracyBarbutes.com.

 

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Dear Santa, I Changed My Mind

Posted by tracyb under Swimming Miscellanea, Swimming News

I had an entire list of fun swimming-related toys, books, paraphernalia to text at you for my 2009 Christmas wish list, such as…

a lap counter  Hello! I've been known to lose count after 3 laps. a copy of “Swimming Anatomy” by Ian McLeod. USMS Marin Pirates swim coach, Cokie Lepinski, recommended this incredible book to me – but I couldn’t wait. My copy is sitting right here on my desk. a gift certificate to my favorite online swim store, SwimOutlet.com

But, I’ve changed my mind. All I really want for Christmas is world peace and for my torn biceps tendon ...

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