Thirteen Years, 125 Races
by Adair Renning, parent
Asia Renning is a young woman with autism who is also an accomplished distance runner. With the exception of a brief injury time-out in 2003, she has run every day for 13 years. In that time, she has run 125 races, including 14 half-marathons and 2 full marathons. This does not include any races in high school cross country or Special Olympics. Her statistics are available here. [more]
Swimming 101 – “Taking the excuses off the table”
Coaches Mallory Mead & Kenneth Rippetoe
Excuse 1:
For many people, the idea of swimming with a Masters team is a bit daunting. One of the most common excuses for not joining a Master’s team is “Well I’m not a Master Swimmer!” I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to be an elite or “master” swimmer to do well and enjoy the masters swimming experience. However, there are at least a few items you should learn. [more]
Train 4 Autism Welcomes Newest Preferred Charity – One with the Water
Train 4 Autism is proud to welcome One with the Water to our Preferred Charity program! This Southern California-based organization provides swimming lessons to children and adults, including those with special needs including Autism, ADD, sensory integration issues, anxiety disorders, Down syndrome, and CHARGE syndrome. [more]
Running to Inspire Others
by Nimfa Rueda
(reprinted from Channels, an online publication of the Los Angeles County Office of Education)
Seven years ago, Nora Reyes was reeling from a divorce and battling weight gain.
“I was depressed,” said Reyes, a senior clerk at the Special Education Division’s Larson West PAU. “My emotional and weight issues were getting out of control.”
Worried for her two children, one of whom has autism, Reyes knew she had to make a change. She started to live a healthier lifestyle, eating right and exercising. [more]
Fall and Winter Open Water Training
by One with the Water
As the 2011 open water season wraps up, it is time to set sights on the 2012 season. Even though most of us will be confined to pool training for the months that lay ahead, it’s never too early to start preparing for the 2012 season. [more]
