Lane Mates

Great Swim Coaches Are Worth Their Weight In Fins/Goggles/Speedos/Snorkles

Posted by tracyb on July 26, 2009 at 9:14 pm

After my first attempt at a triathlon a couple of years ago, I realized I could use a little help with my swimming skills. I found the nearest swimming pool and signed up for a Masters Swimming 101 course. I was fortunate enough to have found great coaches at the Tuolumne County Aquatics Center. My 101 coach [...]

Swimming Warm Ups

Posted by tracyb on July 24, 2009 at 6:04 pm

Here we are, awaiting instructions from our USMS coach… Today’s Masters Swimming warm up? Fins on… 400 yards, 50 kick/50 swim – your choice… Go!

Buon Giorno d’Italia

Posted by tracyb on July 21, 2009 at 6:04 pm

Lane mates… love ‘em, curse ‘em, pass ‘em, compete against ‘em – they undoubtedly make you a better swimmer, enhance your day, and make for entertaining chat around the dinner table. One of my favorite lane mates, a woman I met when I first started the U.S. Masters Swimming program here in Northern California, is [...]