Motivation

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — When you start any new fitness plan, it is always best to start slowly, and progressively ease into it to avoid injuries, quick burnout and quitting after a little while. However, most people I know are impatient and are looking for immediate results. It does not work that way. Improving […]

Progression, Progression, Progression = Improvement

24 Oct, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — This month, I am out of town travelling in Europe to visit family and friends, as well as swim at the European championship in Slovenia. So, I will do what I preach and take it easy, relax and not sweat about deadlines. This month’s article will be a rerun of […]

Time to try the monthly fitness challenge again!

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

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — There is a big misconception that the fit and healthy people are found in the fastest lane at the pool, or are gym rats; that they are all lean and tall and only eat vegetables and seeds; that they enjoy the perfect stress-free life. Let me correct you, those are […]

Where is Waldo? Or where are the fit persons ...

22 Aug, 2018 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

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