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At the Threshold Happy August! Later this month, I’ll attempt a 50-mile swim from Newport, VT to Magog, Quebec and back. If I complete it, it will be the longest swim of my life. But this swim represents more than distance. It represents what becomes possible when you let the water hold you up—the same principle I teach every swimmer who steps into the pool with me. The distance changes, but the foundation remains: trust the water, trust your body, trust the process. This isn’t just a big…
Everybody Should Feel Comfortable in the Water Support Swimming in the Rogue Valley and Beyond… The lease is signed, and architectural drawings are stamped – the move of the backyard Endless pool is imminent! Welcome news, I’m sure, to the handful of you who have braved the cold weather to come by for a swim – thank you for swimming with me even during these dark, cold days! I’m thrilled for the opportunity to teach teens, kids and coach adults in a location where I can temperature control…
LESSONS FROM THE WATER READ PREVIOUS ARTICLES WEBSITE SCHEDULE SUBSTACK I was out for a bike ride with my family last weekend when some friends came up behind us. How’s your posture, Shannon? Did you set an intention for your bike ride? Are you going to journal about this later? Each of them had attended some form of my coaching. They were reflecting back to me exactly how I try to help swimmers get out of their ego mind — to learn, grow, and find fulfillment in their practice. I laughed….
Make it matter. Do you make resolutions? Do they stick? The energy of a new year- a clean slate – tempts us to resolve for the change that we’ve been meaning to make. But resolutions rarely stick. You need a new strategy with a clear vision of where to go and why! Make this the year that you support yourself in the progress you seek to make. Change is HARD – let’s do it together! What does swimming mean to you? Do you swim for fitness? Swim for fun? Swim your frustrations away? Make 2025 the…
The Long Game We’ve talked about awareness. We’ve talked about redirecting attention. But the real work—the work that changes us—lives in the long game. Because once you see a habit… and once you learn where to place your attention instead… you enter the part no one really likes to talk about: Repeating it. Over and over and over. Sometimes with ease. Sometimes with frustration. Sometimes with no visible change at all. This is exactly where most people assume something is wrong. They think if…
Hi there, If you’ve been curious about joining The Water’s Edge, this is a great moment to dip your toes in. Our community is growing stronger and more connected—and we’d love to have you with us! Here’s what’s happening this month inside the membership: Flow Prone Bonus Call – Tomorrow!Are you familiar with the state of presence, ease, and full engagement known as flow? In this special session we’ll review the flow cycle and explore the internal and external conditions that make the flow…