Health | Mediterra Swim & Run

Choosing Safer Sunscreen

by Coach Mat | 2 Jun, 2018

Another good thing about being an open water swimmer is that we pay more attention to the environment we play in. We notice not only how the wild water affects our pleasure and safety, we notice how the humans affect that environment, unfortunately, often in negative...

Checklist For Staying Ahead Of Depression

by Coach Mat | 5 May, 2018

I realize there are many forms of depression, and each may have a mixture of roots in biology, psychology and sociology. One may not easily parse out the roots, but if we do certain things to care for our body and mind and connection to others, then we stand a much...

The Habit Of Exercise – Part 4

by Coach Mat | 18 Apr, 2018

This post is Part 4, the last of a 4-part series on The Habit Of Exercise. A cheat-sheet and stripped-down version of what I’ve done to develop a robust habit is provided at the bottom. Keep It Skill-Oriented Activities that don’t require much...

Beware Of Nutrition-Induced Depression

by Coach Mat | 7 Apr, 2018

[PS- After publishing this I realized using the word ‘malnutrition-induced’ in the title may have been more accurate – but it catches attention nonetheless. I think the point is clear below.] I imagine there are many among those reading this who feel...

The Habit Of Exercise – Part 2

by Coach Mat | 27 Mar, 2018

What has kept me exercising regularly for 30 years, and what will keep me going for another 30 and more? This post is part 2 of 4 in the series The Habit Of Exercise. and continues the discussion of what builds and strengthens our habit of exercise to contribute to...

The Habit Of Exercise – Part 1

by Coach Mat | 19 Mar, 2018

There may be a season of your life when it becomes important to you to get ready for a big athletic accomplishment, like a triathlon or a masters swim meet, or a swim holiday that has you training more than you have been used to. That event on a fast approaching date...