Motivation

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — One of the ways to get stronger and healthier is to challenge yourself. There are a myriad of ways to challenge yourself physically and mentally. You can train longer and/or harder, but nothing will compare to learning a new skill. It will challenge your brain, your coordination, different muscles and […]

Challenge Yourself with Butterfly

25 Jul, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Coaching / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Tim’s now-empty chair on the 14th floor of the hospital, looking out the window at the Willamette River. — by Tim Cespedes I entered the 2018 Bridge Swim because of a promise. I didn’t go into it with any expectations of winning or racing or “getting on the podium”. That was the farthest thing from my mind. I know that those things are not part of my world any […]

Why I Entered the Portland Bridge Swim

25 Jul, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Human Interest / Motivation / Special by OMS Webmaster

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Summer is here again. Kids are out of school. The schedule is getting crazy. But remember that fitness should remain a permanent goal. There is no finish line with fitness, it is just a beginning to your best life and health. I have seen plenty of very fit people, people […]

My Definition of a Fit Person

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Ralph Mohr — It’s an old adage: “Don’t Quit.” Easier said than done! However, an 80-year-old Ironman triathlete, John Holman, follows that notion. His story can be found here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2018/05/05/80-year-old-man-competing-ironman-dont-quit/583765002/ We have several older swimmers who fit that same notion, led, of course, by Willard Lamb and Dave Radcliff. They still get on […]

Swim Bits – Don’t Quit

21 Jun, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Human Interest / Long Distance / Motivation / Motivation / Open Water / Swim Bits by Ralph Mohr

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Summer is coming upon us and that means something different for each of. If you are a big fan of the open water circuit and/or an avid triathlete getting ready for your best season ever, summer means it is the time for you to be in your best level of […]

Tips to get in shape for the summer season

19 Apr, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — In less than a month, it will be our annual Association Championship meet. This year it is taking place in Corvallis, April 20 to 22. First of all, it is an excellent “middle of the state” location with a great pool and an outstanding organizing team. As you already know, […]

Get ready for the Association championship

20 Mar, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Ralph Mohr — Oregon Masters Swimming has a long history of hosting national championships, going back to 1982. This year we will have three, all in one week, and they will prove a daunting challenge. On Sunday, July 8, swimmers will go under the Portland Bridges down the Willamette River, eleven plus miles. […]

Planning to Swim a 10K at Applegate Lake – Part ...

20 Mar, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Coaching / Events / Long Distance / Motivation / Planning / Swim Bits by Ralph Mohr

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — February is dubbed the fitness month. It is the month in which you, hopefully, got into the habit of going to the pool on a regular basis. If you are completely new to swimming or have not been in the pool for a long time, you should at least have […]

Backstroke: Rock Your Boat

21 Feb, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Backstroke / Coaching / Fitness / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — January: Join a master swim team, a health club and/or your local pool. You still have time to do it. No excuses! February: Fitness challenges. Friends. During the month of February, there are a few events related to get in shape and fit: The Winter fitness challenge which just involves […]

First Part of 2018: Your Roadmap to Stay on Track ...

22 Jan, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Motivation by Matt Miller