As a former competitive swimmer, swimming instructor and lifeguard, I know how to do all the swimming strokes, plus some synchronized swimming moves and diving “#321 – Sidestroke and Back Stroke”
Category: Get in the Swim
#318 – An Unexpected Journey to Joy
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber Readers of this blog know that I have a profound love “#318 – An Unexpected Journey to Joy”
#287 – Wheel-y Easy
If I carry my swim bag over my shoulder, it puts a strain on the shoulder joint. Holding it in my hand isn’t much better. “#287 – Wheel-y Easy”
#278 – But the Chlorine Bothers Me
Recently, I’ve been dipping my toes in a few different pools. I’m amazed at how different the amount of chlorination is from facility to facility. “#278 – But the Chlorine Bothers Me”
#268 – New Life for an Old Bath Mat
What to do with all those frayed or bleached bath mats? Tuck them into your swim/gym bag and use them in the change room after “#268 – New Life for an Old Bath Mat”
#260 – Shakira Meets Flipper
You’ve heard it many times before. To improve your fitness, it is important to take part in different types of activities in order to work “#260 – Shakira Meets Flipper”
Fade Your Fear and Get in the Swim!
It’s a fact that fear triggers the stress response. It’s also a fact that you can learn to face your fear and finally follow your “Fade Your Fear and Get in the Swim!”
#248 – Grace in the Water
My husband, dog and I were at the beach. It was fun to watch our dog run back and forth in the shallows, then bite “#248 – Grace in the Water”
#240 – Benched: Height Matters
Once again, kudos go to The Corporation of Delta for the thought that was given to the benches in the women’s change room at the Sungod “#240 – Benched: Height Matters”
#221 – Swimming Pool: A Design to be Emulated and Celebrated
When the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta, BC was remodeled, they integrated a ramp into the beautiful and aptly named, Sunshine Pool. The design “#221 – Swimming Pool: A Design to be Emulated and Celebrated”
#220 – Giveaway: What Suits You
Lycra. Nylon. Striped. Print. Solids. Cross-Back. U-Back. Bra. Shelf-Bra. Two-Piece. As my aquatic years float by, I’ve had more than a gym bag full of “#220 – Giveaway: What Suits You”
#193 – Overcome Your Fear and Get in the Swim
I love water; looking at it, drinking it and playing in it! However, I do understand why some of you don’t yet use this very “#193 – Overcome Your Fear and Get in the Swim”