Meet… Site Director Melanie Grimes!! Foss Swim School-Lakeville

October 28th, 2009 § 7

melanieFOSS: How many races did you do this summer? How much gas did you save by biking to work?

Melanie: I competed in one full tri this summer and cut about 5 minutes off my time from last year. Then 3 of us from Lakeville did the Lakeville Triathlon as a relay (I biked) and we came in 3rd place. That was a fun event!

I’ve never really calculated how much I save in gas by biking, too much math:) but I probably put in at least 600 miles on the bike this summer. My goal is to keep biking until the end of October, if not into November. Last year my last day of biking was November 16th!

FOSS: How’s Yoga Instruction?

Melanie: With all the activities I do, Yoga is still my favorite! I teach at 2 different fitness clubs, and typically have the same folks come each week. It’s fun to see them try new poses, get stronger, and leave feeling amazing. There’s nothing quite like a “yoga high.” It’s very nice to make a little extra cash doing something I love! I feel extremely lucky to have found jobs that suit me and that I enjoy (FOSS included of course!).

FOSS: How long does it take for the layman to achieve reasonable balance?

Melanie: Whenever you’re trying to balance, focus on one unmoving object. This helps to quiet the mind, its called “drishti.” Most of the balance comes from the core, so try and tighten your stomach and keep length in your spine.

Some days I could balance forever, others I completely suck. I balance better on my left side than my right; there are all sorts of weird things that affect it.

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