Author: LifeSwim

Wednesday we had a great sprint workout, with 23 swimmers in the water, but mixed emotions prevailed as our rock steady coach, Rebecca Westfall announced that this would be her final workout with us, as she's taken a new job as assistant swimming coach at Indiana State University! Yay for Coach Rebecca and hubby James! … Continue reading Wednesday Workout Surprise! →

The RATS in Chattanooga put on some great races, and they're just around the corner! Talk with Old Man Green or any of the triathletes if you want first hand experience info about this body of water! The events are part of the 11th Annual Chattanooga Rat Race, 4.5 mile or 2.4 mile open water downstream swimming … Continue reading Chattanooga Open Water Ops! →

Is a work out 'Balk Proof'...? It was tested early in the workout and passed. But later, someone did indeed BALK.   Tapped Out.  Just up and walked out. No More, thank you, kindly... Or, was that just work calling? Welcome new person who teaches Yoga and works downtown!  

This, from Knoxville... We have some great open water opportunities coming up in Knoxville, the first is a clinic at the University of Tennessee, followed by an open water swim, hosted by Rev3 Triathlon. Here is the link: https://tennesseesportcamps.com/swimming/open-water-clinic.php The 2nd is a multiple day camp that combines open water pool training, and open water … Continue reading University of Tennessee Open Water… →

What at a great workout with some old geezers, young bucks and lots of whuppin happening ... A couple more weeks and we'll head outside to the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte St  downtown...

Got to love the Benjamin's...

Although it was beautiful outside this morning, we had doors open and all that fresh air  to enjoy as Nancy N., Renee M., Greg P. and I all shared water time at AS.

Thanks Nancy C. for this shot from Thursday morning! And the workout this morning that gets the day rolling~~~~~~~~~~~  

We had head coach of swimming at UNCA, Elizabeth Lykins as GUEST COACH today, and visitor Dave Bright from Maine! What a great way to start the day🐬🌞 And, here is today's batch of well cooked 200's...thanks, Coach Lykins!!