Strong mental health begins with strong swimming.

I write a blog about the positive effects open water swimming has had on my mental health. Check it out at iamaswimmer.com and soundcloud.com/iamaswimmer.

For years I’ve experienced depression, anxiety, and intense feelings of self-doubt. Swimming, coupled with the unmatched support of my wife and appropriate medication, has allowed me to combat these symptoms and claim an identity that is empowering and more true to who I am:

I AM A SWIMMER.