Swim Champs 2013!

Last weekend we headed to Eindhoven in NL, for the EFSL Swim Championships.  Competing against 19 teams from all over Europe (DODDS and International Schools), the NATO Marlins were hopeful considering that we are a medium sized team in the league.  Thila had been working hard over the season, on technique and speed, and had … Continue reading

Day 250 – Back to the ‘pool routine’..

I was not looking forward to the return of the ‘pool runs’. School runs are one thing.  It’s a straight forward drop off or pick up without too much hanging around in-between.   Pool runs are another matter.  They involve huge commitment and endurance, dedication and skill, and careful forward planning.  And I’m just talking about … Continue reading