The pandemic has been upon us for more than six months now. We have seen and participated in shut downs, lock downs, partial lock downs, quarantines, and various phases of re-opening. To say it has been a trying time for everyone is an understatement. Our individual health and well being is tested daily. I mean ALL parts of our existence: mental, physical, spiritual, social. These have been impacted in ways we may not see for some time. This means we...
Join Swim Strong in a conversation with Olympian Jhonny Jose Perez Peña as we discuss our lives in the pandemic. https://youtu.be/PyqbWgyd1SE
Meet Swim Strong’s intern Molly and see how she is helping us raise awareness about the importance of water safety and knowing how to swim. https://youtu.be/gaB9Gz-_P3E
July 17, 2020 As New Yorkers await the reopening of their pools, one may imagine getting right back into the water, sharing a lane with all of their friends, getting that two hour workout in… However, it is important to remember that before things go back to normal, there will be a transitional phase of reopening which may change the way an entire pool functions. Guards Tommy and Allison practicing social distancing when talking with one another. My name is Lauren Cortright, and...
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Image: India Education Careers Mass Media – Increasing Your Awareness Mass media platforms are a major source of information & they can be extremely beneficial. It is important to maintain an awareness of possible pitfalls e.g. Social Media can be addictive due to our quest for news, information, gossip, gaming etc, different sources on topics can have differing facts or views creating mixed messaging, inconsistency & issues around accuracy. However, the overarching key aspect to be aware of is the likelihood...
Every year, we loose loved ones to unintentional drowning because people don’t understand the conditions, nature and danger of the water they are getting into. We thank the NY Times for yet again shining the light on the dangers of our shore line and the need for water safety education. From The New York Times: How One Shoreline Took the Lives of 7 Young People: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/nyregion/rockaway-beach-drownings.html?smid=em-share “Do you see my friends?” A year of tragedy along a strip of New York City beaches. Education is the...
Did you know that every 70 seconds a person dies due to drowning? That for every death, 5 more people are suffering brain and spinal cord life changing injuries? Did you know that drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death globally??? But it doesn’t need to be this way. 95% of drowning and water based accidents are PREVENTABLE! Join Swim Strong Foundation for “A Conversation About Water Safety”. Contact Shawn.Slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org to discuss bringing this program and others to your school and community. Preview https://youtu.be/pAp3hGe7N_c
Greetings Educators, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to help you deliver critical water safety training to your school community. Why is this so important: Understanding the nature and danger of water is more critical than ever as our water levels are rising over an inch per year and our waterfronts are being developed as never before in our lifetimes. This is making access to open water so much easier for many people who don’t understand the...
Digging deep in the face of adversity – reflections by SwimQuest swimming Holidays Co-Founder John Coningham Rolls The English Channel swim is the “Mount Everest” of long-distance swims. At approximately 21 miles in distance, plus the huge effects of the tidal movements, there are no guarantees (however good you are at swimming) that you will make it across. Most crossings take around 12-16 hours, in sea water that is around 60 F. The English Channel is one of the world’s busiest...
Changes in our life are normal & we adjust. COVID-19 was not expected & crash tackled us! Daily life & our routines were changed with most areas affected, but the majority have been stopped or altered in some fashion. Humanity is in lockdown, the new normal is completely foreign & many are struggling to cope with the pressure, stress & unknowns. The major culprit are impositions around what we cannot do. Any action from your previous daily life will add...
Our thanks to Coach Paul for his research into the coronavirus world. You may be surprised how long this family of viruses has actually been around. The History Of Coronavirus The starting point from a historical perspective is understanding that Coronavirus is not new. Scientists have been aware of it for nearly 60 years, but it is in the last 50 years that it has accumulated wider recognition. Most people became aware of Coronavirus in 2003. That outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory...
