Category: A Swimmer’s life

A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – The bonds that unite us!

I have come to realize that swimming is very much a community sport. You could meet a complete stranger, but as soon as you learn that they are a fellow …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 2 September '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – My top three most embarrassing moments!

 Like a lot of my fellow swimmers, I tend to be very clumsy both on land, and even sometimes in the water. It’s for this reason that I have to …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 25 July '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Behind-the-block behavior!

Over my years as a competitive swimmer, I have come to notice that people react to the stress of competitions in very distinctive ways. A swimmer’s pre-race preparation says a …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 4 June '14 0
A Swimmer's life

Pat Gallant-Charette – A Working Class Athlete

  When Pat Gallant-Charette  lost her brother Robbie at only 34 years old to a heart attack, her 16 year old son Tom told her that he would like to …

Written by: Pat Gallant 16 May '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Every second counts!

It’s hard for a lot of people who are outside of the swimming world to grasp certain elements of the sport. Perhaps one of the most trickiest aspects to explain …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 7 May '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer – Teammates!

It bothers me when people refer to competitive swimming as an individual sport. I understand that when it all comes down to it, it’s up to you whether you have …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 7 April '14 0
A Swimmer's life

Does water have feelings?

On a road trip through Norway a couple of summers ago the sheer number of lakes we drove past, over, under and through was breathtaking. An endless succession of limpid …

Written by: Eleonora Kihlberg 22 March '14 0
A Swimmer's life

You wouldn’t understand unless you’re a swimmer

We are really happy to welcome the lovely Rebecca Gillis to our team of bloggers. Rebecca has been swimming competitively since she was eight years old and has a wonderful …

Written by: Rebecca Gillis 17 March '14 0
A Swimmer's life

Why you should find a swimming hole and dive straight in!

26 metres below you, the emerald water sparkles in the sunlight. Vine tendrils pitch themselves over the edge of the hole, reaching down to touch the water, and waterfalls tumble …

Written by: Emily 23 February '14 0
A Swimmer's life

It’s never too late! Learning to swim as an adult

It all started in front of the mirror. I was 27 years old and out of shape and I did not do any physical activity. I had been unaware until …

Written by: Antonio Loglisci 8 January '14 0