Category Archive: Swimming

Stumbled & Humbled: The Pride of Last Place | An underdog’s perseverance to reach the finish line

Published in Namaste Now. This is a story about my perseverance and resilience as an underdog when it comes to swim racing. I did this race six days after I finished the 2024… Continue reading

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Swimming is My Happy Place | November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Happiness”

Cold or tropical — this is joy. We’re open for submissions and invite you to submit to the current November Challenge “Happiness” this month, led by the vibrant Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles. Can you tell a story… Continue reading

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What’s Canyoning? Summer Thrill Seekers Cliff Jump, Rappel Down Waterfalls & Swim Through Tunnels Mission IS Possible: No experience required. And you don’t need to be a stuntman.

Do you have a summer bucket list? This could be your next adventure! Read the full article here.

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The Underdog Races Again

My fitness journey continues. It’s been almost four years since I incorporated daily exercise, personal fitness challenges, and races into my lifestyle. This story is about my first-ever ocean swim triathlon (my second… Continue reading

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How Underdogs Shine!

Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!” Body parts featured in “Human Parts.” Since I launched and created the Six Word Photo Story Challenge publication in September 2021, I haven’t written as many long-form… Continue reading

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The “Click” Moment of Cold Open Water Swimming: The click is shocking — but I’m hooked. Facing my fear of drowning & how I became a superhero with goggles

This is a story that may inspire you to try wild water swimming or understand why the hell people get addicted to this crazy, bone-chilling fitness activity. It’s written by someone ordinary (me)… Continue reading

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Reaching The Other Side: Braving cold waters, one swim at a time.

Published in “Modern Parent” on Medium. My writing journey on Medium continues. Looking back at my stories so far on the platform since November, there seems to be a theme developing with the… Continue reading

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