Looks like I'm not the only U.S. Master Swimmer with an affection for Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Race! Angie Taggart is a Masters Swimmer who began mushing in 2001 when she worked for veteran dog musher and cancer survivor DeeDee Jonrowe. Both Angie and DeeDee are currently on the Iditarod trail. This is Angie's [...]
May your year be filled with great lane mates, swim coaches that push your limits, new breakthroughs in and out of the pool, playful swimsuits and an abundance of good health. I'm including one of my favorite swim photos from 2010 in this post. Not simply because it's a decent underwater photo (if [...]
September/October = Breaking Down Our Swim Strokes, One Stroke At A Time Our Masters Swim program just wrapped up a swim stroke clinic month. We spent one week on each stroke, breaking down butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle. Just when we were convinced we had perfect form… the coach let us know otherwise. It’s a [...]
Temperatures hovering in the high 90s – low 100s + Diving into Masters Swim practice where the pool water is approximately 80-82 degrees + Seeing smiley fish cap coming at you underwater… Priceless!
Johnny Depp a U.S. Masters Swimmer? No such luck. What I did find at a recent Marin Pirates swim practice was dedicated, enthusiastic, passionate and accessible Head Coach Cokie Lepinski and an extremely demonstrative and nice Assistant Coach Susie Powell. Both women are certified ASCA and USA Swimming coaches. Cokie is a fierce competitor who [...]
U.S. Masters swimmer, Becca, a member of the Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters program.
The last time I dipped my toe into the pool was March 8th. Knowing I’d be out of the water for at least a month or two, I can honestly say I never enjoyed a coached U.S. Masters swim as much. For anyone out there with a shoulder injury facing surgery, get it in your [...]
Just about three weeks post shoulder surgery and I’m seriously missing the view from the pool… One of the many benefits of being a U.S. Masters swimmer is being a part of a network of wonderful folks. I was given a ride to the pool recently and visited with my lane mates. Their [...]
This image of a young swimmer was taken at the Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters annual 1650-yard (66 laps/1 mile) event. I wanted to play around with blurring the images and practice panning techniques. This is one of my favorites from the day. Hope you like it.
U.S. Masters Swimmers at Tuolumne County Aquatics Masters (TCAM) are wrapping up their timed 1650-yard event this weekend. That’s ONE MILE folks! I’ve been at the pool with my camera, and I can’t begin to express to you in words just how inspiring it is to witness this annual event. Maybe this photo of 79-year-old Floyd [...]
Any other @PacMastersSwim coaches & swimmers still feeling the buzz from the EXCEL Weekend clinic? - posted on 13/06/2011 07:13:17There is a room full of inspiration here at the @PacMastersSwim EXCEL clinic. - posted on 11/06/2011 08:20:42
@MastersSwimmers @PacMastersSwim I am missing it both literally and emotionally... Wish I was there, have a double good time for both of us - posted on 11/06/2011 07:21:17Wish you were here @lcolette! I'm at the @PacMastersSwim EXCEL weekend. - posted on 11/06/2011 00:28:24I second that! RT @PacMastersSwim WooHoo! The EXCEL Weekend Swim Clinic has begun! Great energy and great ideas are flowing... - posted on 10/06/2011 19:04:36