I realized the other day that Lisa Gordon, Executive Vice President at HJMT Public Relations has been with me to experience all my first swimming experiences. She was with me the first day I went to Open Water Swim LI in Islip. It was the first time I was in...
Do You Find Swimming Meditative?
Do you find swimming meditative? I started swimming in June. I remember getting into the pool at the Long Beach Recreation Center with my tri partner, Marti DiPaola, and not being able to swim 25 yards! I couldn't put my head in the water. I couldn't figure out how to...
First few weeks in the pool
The other day, I was at the municipal pool in our town doing laps. I looked up and saw two women standing in the next lane chatting. I recognized them both. I went to High School with both of them and they were on the swim team. I pulled off...