Monthly Archives: June 2011

Swimming Is Boring And That’s A Good Thing

Photo credit: http://sharkbait.shark.nu/ People often say, “Don’t you get bored swimming? It’s so monotonous: you swim back and forth and back and forth, and its always the same!”  And they are correct. And that’s why I love it. Why? Because … Continue reading

Reasons To Drink Gatorade Hot

At lunch yesterday, one of my swimmer colleagues was describing his workouts that take place in an outdoor pool come rain, hail, or 20 MPH winds. Another coworker asked him if he frequently gets sick from being in the cold … Continue reading

Swimming Is Better Than Other Sports For Personal Development

This weekend, I was hanging out with the Jewish Scientist’s older sister and discussing whether or not she was going to put her son in swimming lessons. I’m a huge advocate and when I have kids Photo Credit: thinkineverydirection.tumblr.com someday, … Continue reading

The Martini Treatment for Swimmer’s Hair

One of my fave swimming blogs, The Swim Brief, is written by three funny dudes and they are looking for a fourth blogger to join them via a guest blogging contest. I decided to join the contest because, duh – … Continue reading

Sunburnt in the City: When the Sun Stops Loving You

The sun and I used to be very close lovers.  All the time I spent baking in its rays during my outdoor swims gave me tan, sun-kissed skin. So much so, that people didn’t used to believe me when I … Continue reading

“Home Is Where I Swim” – My Story in Speedo’s Unforgettable Swim

I’m featured in Speedo’s Unforgettable Swim campaign!!  The campaign is about people’s most inspiring swims: “An unforgettable swim stays with you forever. It’s a swim that changes you. A feeling you try to re-create again and again.” Watch the promo … Continue reading

So Dreamy! Floating Swimming Pool in NY’s East River

Photo Source: Wired Magazine This is brilliant and beautiful: Plus Pool (or “+ Pool”) is an initiative by a design trio to bring a cross-shaped floating swimming pool to New York’s East River. The proposed pool would be filled with … Continue reading