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Racism in the pool

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Black/Brown Olympians from around the globe.

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Swimmers are so nice. I am struck by how friendly everyone is in the locker room after I get out of the pool.I remembered how nice everyone was at the Y when I started swimming regularly. They met for breakfast on Saturdays. I didn’t even consider myself a real swimmer yet, and I was invited.The ladies in the locker room struck up a pleasant conversation this week when I went swimming. I had thought I don’t go often enough for anyone to notice, but no, that wasn’t true.I met a woman swimming…See More

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Disjointed Triathlon Part 2

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Triathlon Demystified

I remember driving across town and seeing the bike trails at the side of the road. I imagined the mystery awaiting me at the end of those trails…I couldn’t wait to take my bike out and explore them.But when I took my bike on the trail? I was just riding my bike. On the street.After a certain point, all this triathlon stuff is starting to look like a workout. An INTENSE workout, but a workout, nevertheless.I guess it had to happen sometime, that as I actually worked on the skills to do a…See More

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"Baby steps or in this case baby strokes. It will come back. Patience."

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I'm Swimming!

The hiatus has been too long. And my body knew it.No matter I’ve been working out 6 days a week. No matter that I completed the 100 pushup challenge, the 200 squat challenge, and have finished 4 weeks of couch to 5k training.When I hit the water, my body let me know it’s been a long time since I’d seriously swum. I managed 500 yards in 20 or so minutes. I think I swim too fast for me to be able to sustain my pace in freestyle. I did most of my laps on my back. I decided not to beat myself up…See More

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"If someone had a mommy blog where she wrote about getting in shape, she could put together an adult Happy Meal."

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International Swim Meeting Day 2

It took some searching, but Cullen finished 2nd again, this time in the 50 free. His time, 22.20 was slightly behind the leader, Marco Orsi of Italy, who had a time of 22.06.Natalie Coughlin had another great day as well.Here’s the day 2 scoreboard.cross posted at…See More

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The Rest of the Story

Cullen is tweeting again. First he said he was headed to Italy. Then he said he didn't know what he was swimming, except for 100 IM.I was on pins and needles to find out how he did. I found out that Jones and other American swimmers participated in an International Swim Meeting in Bolzano, Italy.Then I read this mysterious tweet: "It's coming around 48.9 after heavy lift yesterday ... I'll take it...#beatenup"Here's the rest of the story, as I found on…See More

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About Me:: I am passionate about swimming, and had my children swim competitively for 5 years before I got in the pool to train myself. I am interested in joining Masters swimming and competing in triathlons one day. I write a blog about swimming as well, called I'm swimming.

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Snatching Moments at the Pool

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Swimmers are so nice. I am struck by how friendly everyone is in the locker room after I get out of the pool.

I remembered how nice everyone was at the Y when I started swimming regularly. They met for breakfast on Saturdays. I didn’t even consider myself a real swimmer yet, and I was invited.

The ladies in the locker room struck up a pleasant conversation this week when I went swimming. I had thought I don’t go often enough for anyone to notice, but no, that wasn’t…

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Disjointed Triathlon Part 2

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Triathlon Demystified

Posted on April 5, 2012 at 3:28pm 0 Comments 1 Like

But when I took my bike on the trail? I was just riding my bike. On the street.

After a certain point, all this triathlon stuff is starting to look like a workout. An INTENSE workout, but a workout, nevertheless.

I guess it had to happen sometime, that as I actually worked on…

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I'm Swimming!

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:26pm 1 Comment 2 Likes

The hiatus has been too long. And my body knew it.

No matter I’ve been working out 6 days a week. No matter that I completed the 100 pushup challenge, the 200 squat challenge, and have finished 4 weeks of couch to 5k training.

When I hit the water, my body let me know it’s been a long time since I’d seriously swum. I managed 500 yards in 20 or so minutes. I think I swim too fast for me to be able to sustain my pace in freestyle. I did most of my laps on my back. I decided not…

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International Swim Meeting Day 2

Posted on November 7, 2011 at 10:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

It took some searching, but Cullen finished 2nd again, this time in the 50 free. His time, 22.20 was slightly behind the leader, Marco Orsi of Italy, who had a time of 22.06.

Natalie Coughlin had another great day as well.Here’s the day 2 scoreboard.

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At 2:28pm on May 2, 2010, Darrick Linton said…: Hi Angela,
Boy, did I miss alot or what? Very interesting and profound discussion you have engaged others in, and I do miss it. Racism has been a part of our whole existence, even from the beginning. So when it comes to the pool, there is nothing different that we are going to experience, that we haven't experienced already. Sadly enough, you would think this mind set would change, as the generations changes, but unfortunately, in a lot of cases, this is not so. Very interesting question you asked regarding Black Swim Teachers being good for Black Children, but what about all others. I am sure there are Blakc cCoachcer and Teachers, paarticularly in the State of Florida that ccould better answer your inquiry than most.

At 10:45am on March 18, 2010, Jayson Jackson said…: Great Black History Series Angela. Keep it rolling.

At 7:26pm on February 28, 2010, Darrick Linton said…: Hi Angela,
My Bad. Thanks for the clarity. Keep on writing My Sister, and I will keep on reading your blogs, enjoying, and learning. God Bless You.

At 11:53am on February 28, 2010, Darrick Linton said…: Hi Angela,
You did a wonderful job in presenting some facts about African Americans in swimming. However, I am a bit confused. The article stated 20 first, and I didn't count but only a handful, of which I read all. Am I missing something??/ By the way, great info.

At 3:44am on February 28, 2010, Jenny Levison said…: hi Angela -- we are still working on it. We anticipate being done this summer. I will DEFINITELY let everyone on DIA know when it is done. Thanks! Jenny

At 10:34pm on February 3, 2010, Naji said…: Thanks Angela. Yes that is the way I swim and I enjoy it very much. Terry Laughlin calls it mindful swimming where your not thinking about a mile or the whole swim, but rather the next stroke. It really has made me a better marathon swimmer as a result.

At 9:16pm on February 3, 2010, Naji said…: Angela, thanks for posting the video of Total Immersion. The man in the video is a good friend of mine Shinji Taghuchi who lives in San Jose and has been instrumental in teaching the TI method. Your right in what you say it is a smooth, perpetual stroke that emphasizes hip drive rather than legs and arms. Anyway, I'm excited that others will get the chance to see TI freestyle stroke in action. Thanks again!

At 12:13pm on January 25, 2010, ERROL DUPLESSIS said…: Hi Angela, I responded to your conern regarding my discussion forum: "Can African-Americans Swim Well Engugh to Save Themselves?" Hope it helps, take care. Errol Duplessis

At 10:16pm on September 5, 2009, Darrick Linton said…: Hi Angela,
Welcome to the site and hope you find it as interesting and informative as we have. Way to go Mom, by involving your chidren actively in sound swim programs. It is my desire that more DAP Members take the time and read through some of your blog, which I found very informative and interesting. I can see that your passion for swimming is what's needed by more of us as African American Parents, who did not have opportunities afforeded to us, in order that we not only decrease the statistics in drowning by African American Children, but to excel as well in the sport of swimming, like we do more naturally in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Your Blog is "The Bomb", as I perused the articles, before going back to read more details. My favorite one was about MJ Amin, who swan the 100 yard Fly in 50.06 seconds. Damn, that Brother was Olympic quality. I personally worked with some of Morehouse Phenominal Swimmers from Chicago during the summers of 1976-79. These brothers use to swim across the entire Jackson Park Beach just practicing and preparing thenselves for the upcoming season. Angela, Keep up the good work, because I will personally read your Blogs on a continuos basis. I enjoyed the blog about your 6 year old, "I Can;t Beleive". Take Care and May God Continue To Find Favor In All That You Put Your Talents and Gifts To Sharing With The Rest Of Us who are just as concerned. Keep swimming My Sister. You will surely succeed in the Masters Program. Darrick