Taking on, and recovering from, my first SwimRun
Whew! That was a long race (3km of swimming and 18.4km of running to be exact). As I sit here 36 hours post-race nursing my sore muscles, I figured I…
A digital meetup and interview with Brandon Warren
We met Brandon Warren for a chat over the interwebs to talk about moving East to West, physiotherapy, and getting outside. Thank you for your time, warmth, and generosity, Brandon! …
Coffee with Susan Simmons, long distance swimmer
We were lucky enough to join Susan Simmons for coffee this week. We talked about 30 hour swims, being an athlete with MS, community, and conservation…
Susan Simmons dives into the water to start her historic attempt at a double cross
On August 18th at 1pm Susan Simmons took off from Ogden Point on a 24 hour swim to Port Angeles, and back. With MS, for MS. Have a great swim…
Chilly Salt Spring Training
October morning swim ✔️ Burning skin from the cold ✔️ Feeling awesome ✔️ Beautiful gulf island experience at St. Mary’s Lake Resort. ✔️ Time for a hot shower!
Nine golden rules for swimming injury prevention
Swimming is awesome. Compared to other sports, swimming has a relatively low risk of injury.
However, the most common body part injured while swimming
Getting comfortable with swimming can be a journey
Swimming is a fantastic exercise but if you’re doing it for the first time as an exercise, it can feel awkward and unnatural and might take some persistence…
Preparing for the Whistler Ironman
Having a relaxing afternoon at the Whistler 70.3 pre-race meeting!
Humans are extraordinary
We swim. We know swimmers. We work with athletes. We know marathon swimmers …
Choose to Move: Swimming at Ogden Point
Get in the water.
Choose to Move: Flippers Throwback
Flippers! So much fun!