My inspiration was the 2009 New York Triathlon. All those people doing the unthinkable—specifically, jumping into the Hudson River. It just grossed me out. That water must be super toxic; I expected to find them glowing as they emerged from their swim.

Instead, I saw myself. Not then, not now, but soon. And I started thinking...

You see, I am not an athlete. Never have been. Most of my adult life I have been five or ten pounds away from the perfect weight. Two pregnancies sixteen months apart did not make matters any better. Hey, I love my little guys and treasure all the gifts they bestow upon me. Do I love what bringing them into the world did to my body? No, I do not!

So, I am keeping a journal of my adventure and sharing all that I learn along the way. Hey, I can even contribute some useful information. You see, I am a health coach. I already know some stuff...

Monday, March 1, 2010


What does a girl have to do to swim faster? It's all in the form, isn't it? Last week I tried moving my arms faster, but that compromised my form and ultimately slowed me down. In the end, my time suffered.

I am freaking out — I need to do two minutes per 100 yards by mid-April. Last night I ran into my swim coach, John Stewart, and he wants me to get there by the start of Level 2 class. Just for the record, my BEST time is 3:28/100yds.

For a while, I was hoping that there was some misunderstanding; after all, I was just out of my 90-minute cycling class and he had just finished coaching a swim class. Busy people get confused sometimes. These things happen, right? RIGHT?!
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  1. ChristineAugust 16, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    technique first and then speed.
    do intervals to get faster. (I personally kick WAY harder to go faster, but I have stellar technique since I'm a swimmer)

    good luck!

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