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- Competitive Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Lifeguarding, Swim Lessons, Surfing, Rowing
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- Devoted open water endurance swimmer who wants to share the beauty of this world to low income African American and Latino youth. It would be nice to see kids go beyond the pool and dream of swimming the Channel or other marathon swims.
Although, I am excited when I see Black folks learning to swim in the pool it occurs to me that many accomplished pool swimmers find open water a place that is far out of their comfort zone. I feel it is essential that one be able to be around a natural body of water (i.e. lake, Bay or ocean) and feel just as comfortable as they would in the pool.
For many the main issues of not swimming in open water are; the cold, salty taste, not being able to touch the bottom, and aquatic life. But all of these hesitations can be overcome. I am hoping to bring a diverse group of men and women together to show the beauty of swimming in nature and enjoying the wonders of two-thirds of this world.
I'm happy that more and more people of color are taking up scuba diving and the like, but I'm hoping to connect with others on this site about introducing kids and adults of color to long-distance swimming.
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Hi Naji! Thanks for supporting The Josh Project! Take Care!
Hello Naji,
Any interest in getting a few black open water swimmer together to organize an open water swim in Ghana? Such an event would certainly raise the profile of the sport in the country and garner a ton of media attention around the issue of water safety.
Best Regards,
Kofi
Hey Naji,
Appreciate the friend invite :)
And to answer your question about water aerobics, YES, I've had quite a few folks cross train with me when I was working at Sports Club LA-DC and Vida Fitness. Although those 2 clubs had shallow water pools, we were able to work on full body strength & toning with bands, weighted balls, ankle cuffs & bells. The class I teach on Saturdays from 9-10a @ Waterside Swim & Fitness Club in South West DC is a shallow deep pool where we have more room to do cardio, plyometric training, strength & toning, plus, incorporate fins (if you have a pair) in the deep water segments of class. You're welcome to join us on on that day or Erica on Tues/Thurs from 7-8p (although I will be subbing her class this Thurs.)
You'll be able to enjoy a fun, challenging class with great music :)
Look forward to seeing you one of these days.
The club is @ 901 6th & M Streets, SW, WDC. If you need subway or driving directions just Google them or shoot me a note so I can help ya' get there, OK.
Peace, Prosperity, Health & Harmony,
"Aqua Power to the People!"
Jeannie Brown Johnson
Hi Naji - thanks for making your friend here on Diversity in Aquatics. I look forward to learning from you and everyone here, more about the aquatic culture.
Blessings
Naimah
Board MemberShaun Anderson said…
Naji, Will you be doing any long OW practice swims during your trip?
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