Summing up the second half of 2021, when I finally got to return to the pool
Wrapping up 2021
A Strange Year
A Strange Year - A recap on the year just gone and why I haven't been writing.
Closing out 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, Mike reflects on the season so far
Me, my tech suit, and I
My junior club swimming was all done in the 90s, and in Ireland back in those days it was hard to come by decent swimwear (and forget about apparel from the top brands). Most swim hats were latex and the fanciest swim suits were lycra. This typically meant you would have your “good” suit for... Continue Reading →
Tough to get going
There are a few times throughout a season when training can get tough for a swimmer. I don’t mean physically tough, training is generally tough if you are doing it right. I’m talking about those times when you get that “wonderful” combination of training being physically and mentally tough. These times are usually, in my... Continue Reading →
FINA World Masters – Recap of Day 2
I was still a little down on my second day of competing, but also eager to get back in the water. I was determined to leave nothing to chance and myself and Jia left for the pool very early. I should mention how lucky I was to have Jia with me for the trip. She... Continue Reading →
Wall of water
Blog post on training for the World Masters 2017
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