These safety tips could save the life of a loved one. DId you know that more than 90% of drowning injuries and deaths are preventable? Take a look at these stats and share them with someone you love. Here are some highlights: • 10 people drown EACH DAY in the US • Boys are almost TWICE as likey as grils to drown • Drowning is the #1 preventable cause of death in children age 1-4 Learning water safety and swimming skills can save your...
BUTTERFLY BOOTCAMP Saturday June 27th 8:30-10:30am; Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Cameron Hood, Meg Hutchinson and Athena Liao, New York Athletic Club Swim Team Fee: $75 per participant; $10 per spectator So, you think you know everything about a winning butterfly stroke? Yes, fly is a tough stroke to master, but our guest coaches will help you break it down and build it back up! Elite swimmers Cameron Hood (Captain of University of Pennsylvania 2012; 8 time Ivy League Championship finalist; Division 1...
“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer Motivation What motivates us to take on a large physical challenge? It probably starts with personal desire, that little voice inside that tells us to try something new, something difficult. Your challenge could be climbing K2, it could be climbing the stairs. It doesn’t matter. The thoughts processes are the same. For me it was to swim the English Channel. I had already swam it twice as part of...
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“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer Fear of failure Hi everyone, this is my third blog about the motivating factors behind my English Channel swim, and in the last ten months I have had the privilege of telling my tale to many interested people. Two of the questions I’m always asked was “what would you have done if you failed” or “did you think about stopping”. (more…)
Get Ready Get Wet Build comfort and confidence in preparation for actual swim instruction. (30 Minutes) The class introduces new swimmers to the water. Children as young as 3 years old can participate if an adult family member joins them in the water. Learn to Swim Learn proper breathing and streamlining techniques. (1 Hour) For individuals who haven’t had swim lessons but are comfortable in the water. Swimmers must...
“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer On 25th August 1875, Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel. Completing the swim he uttered the words “Nothing great is easy”. In July 2014 I swam the English Channel to raise money for two small children’s charities in the UK, Harrison’s Fund and the Demelza House Children’s Hospice. Riding the wave (!) of euphoria that follows such an undertaking, I’ve had many...
