helloWorld — and hello water
Why this post exists
There’s a photo from study abroad where my roommate Rei shows up. Seeing it reminded me how much a good environment pushes me forward.
So this “first project” post is now about swimming: where I started, what changed, and what I’m trying next.
The quick timeline (50 m freestyle)
- 2022-07-11 — 36.96
- 2023-03-06 — 28.91
That was an 8.05 s drop (about 21.8% faster). Then I drifted away from swimming for a while.
Clips (embedded)
Why I’m back now
I’ve got access to facilities that make it easy to just go:
- WRC – a place I naturally want to move my body
- Duke Complex – lanes, clocks, and everything that removes excuses
The goal is simple: beat my previous best, enjoy the process, and see what consistent, friendly training does. No drama—just reps.
Small plan, big consistency
- 2–3 swims/week, short sessions are fine
- Technique first: easy drills, relaxed breathing, clean turns
- Light log: time, RPE, and one thing that felt better
I’ll keep it playful—like mini side quests. If I PB, great. If not, I still get a stronger, calmer body out of it.
After-swim, just for fun
