Menlo Swim & Sport Blog

Team Sheeper Triathlon Team Goes to Ironman

Team Sheeper Triathlon Team Goes to Ironman

Tim Sheeper  /  February 27, 2020

The Team Sheeper Triathlon Team has just launched into its 26th year of training and competing, while most of those years being based out of Burgess Park in Menlo Park. […]

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Aqua Fit: A Journey of Commitment

Aqua Fit: A Journey of Commitment

anonymous  /  February 20, 2020

A young woman, Alissa joined the early morning Aqua Fit classes in the fall of 2018.  I noticed that her participation increased quickly to several mornings during the week.  I […]

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Menlo Fit: Taji 100

Menlo Fit: Taji 100

Patrick Marion  /  January 31, 2019

FREE COMMUNITY WALK/ RUN:  TAJI 100 CHALLENGE with MENLO FIT! Looking ahead for a new goal?  Come join Menlo Fit boot campers as we participate in the Taji 100 Challenge […]

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Taji 100 Challenge

Taji 100 Challenge

Kristen Brosamer  /  January 31, 2017

PARTICIPATE! For the past two years, a group of us from All-Terrain Runners have joined a non-profit challenge for February called the Taji 100. Started by a local group, the […]

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Find Your Resolve

Find Your Resolve

Kristen Brosamer  /  January 30, 2016

Many view January as the month to rev up new habits and routines, particularly those that are health and fitness related. But if you’re like me, after the holidays you […]

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Catalina Half & Full Marathon

Catalina Half & Full Marathon

anonymous  /  October 8, 2015

Experience the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the island’s wildlife. Sign up for either the 26.2 or the 13.1 miles and run some of the most beautiful, rugged and breathtaking trails you will ever experience! Check out the website for this race, and see how you can combine a weekend getaway with one of the most scenic races in CA.

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Busyness and Mindfulness

Busyness and Mindfulness

anonymous  /  August 25, 2015

People wear busyness as a badge of honor. Ask most Bay Area parents how they are, and they often reply “crazy busy.” Every profile I’ve ever read of top age groupers emphasizes the athlete’s time management skills: how they get up at 5 a.m. (or 4 a.m. or 3 a.m.) to train, how they are great at multi-tasking, and how to juggle a busy schedule.

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The Power of Will

The Power of Will

anonymous  /  August 25, 2015

For our 25th reunion, my alma mater sent out a survey to members of the class, asking about various aspects of their lives, work, health and habits. One question was the following: I need more (pick one only): love money recognition sleep responsibility sex time will power A good friend who is living the dream (or his dream, anyway)…

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Fearsome Tri

Fearsome Tri

Mike Osmond  /  May 30, 2015

Fearsome Tri. A return to the original format of this event with a 1 mile swim at Aquatic Park, 12 mile ride to Mill Valley, 15 mile trail run (Double Dipsea), 12 mile ride back to Aquatic Park…

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Injured Reserve List

Injured Reserve List

anonymous  /  April 9, 2015

Being a swim instructor and competing in endurance events, I’m around athletes and pretty well versed about injuries. Pick up almost any sport magazine and there will be an article about how to recover from an injury…

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