Addressing the demands of the aquatic environment must start with the most basic of understanding and acceptance of a simple fact: we don’t belong. The far-reaching implications of this basic fact are being explored all of the time and this ever-growing research of experiences by athletes and coaches is critical to achieving our aquatic potential.

It’s time to question what you value, while you try to improve your swimming performance. When you think about what activities you are doing to elicit positive change what are they? And while physical activities and movements are important, we are talking more about what you think, as the critical component. These articles are hoping to challenge a few common paradigms that shape our thoughts and activities.

Addressing the demands of the aquatic environment must start with the most basic of understanding and acceptance of a simple fact: we don’t belong. The far-reaching implications of this basic fact are being explored all of the time and this ever-growing research of experiences by athletes and coaches is critical to achieving our aquatic potential.

What: 3000 mile bike race from Oceanside CA to Annapolis MD Utilizing 4 riders, 12crew, 3 minivans and 34 ft RV. When: June 16th til you finish – We did in 5 days, 21 Hours. Why: Too many reasons to mention but we raised money for TEAM DONATE LIFE—a charity focused on raising awareness for organ transplant and donation. Total Raised: 42000 dollars

This challenge has been loosely organized by a website I like to visit regularly, called slowtwitch.com This is a triathlon/Multisport news feed that covers all things triathlon from beginner to the elite. One of the more popular web destinations is the ‘Forums’ section of slowtwich where readers log in to have conversations, fights and laughs over a range of topics in the ‘forums’ section w labeled discussions such as; Tri, Jobs, Women and Coaching to name a few.

Recent blog posts have discussed my time doing silly events and also a peek into my coaching experience at the Olympic Training Center. This has inspired me to write a few articles over the next month. So, register for the site to get updates when I release articles like the ones coming about my time at the OTC as a coach, 100 runs in 100days, everesting (if you know, you know.