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While we are all missing our pools and our morning swims together we sincerely hope that Buncombe County will allow pools to open as early as May 22 – separate from gyms – which will not likely open until June. Final say for access during ‘Phase 2’ to our home pool rests with The Asheville … Continue reading Quietly & Hopefully Awaiting Good News + Open Water Update →

Although it’s early, this Saturday, May 2nd I will be down at Lake Summit from 9am-5pm at a private residence, and you are welcome to come swim in the 60°F water. I strongly recommend a wetsuit and an orange visibility buoy... I have 3 buoys to lend. Also, a partner to either swim with you … Continue reading Open Water Anyone? →

Hello, Happy Spring and I hope this finds you exceptionally well! As we cautiously navigate towards the end date of our current North Carolina stay-at-home measures (tentatively set to be lifted April 29th) we hope to return to our beloved water world at The Asheville School. All decisions regarding our swim club's status there will … Continue reading Swimmer Check~In →

Our lanemate and friend Larisa Barclay -and her husband Nate welcomed baby David James (they are calling him “DJ” for short) on Tuesday April 7 at 7pm. DJ is early at 36 weeks+ so labor was induced -long and difficult! DJ is in the NICU but has been doing well overall. 20 inches long and … Continue reading New Birth This Spring! →

Here are a few more videos to get your weekend started right! BJ doing a quick run through... and with spouse Renee, who just happened to published a book on people dealing with COVID-19 issues! Here’s a link! Congratulations and thank you! Here’s Ricky Poo taking a break from his electrical business staying fit at … Continue reading Spring Means Outside! →

If you’re viewing this on your phone and all you see is a play button and no picture where video should be, please press it! It can be as simple and pleasurable as walking the dog, here are Jocelyn and Mike doing just that even if you need to ice the knees at the end! … Continue reading More Movement Clips From Mostly Humans →

Hey Asheville Masters, Hope everyone has enjoyed this beautiful weather this weekend before our more formal North Carolina shelter guidelines go into place! We’ll start posting short takes of y’all working out with most any video you send me showing you doing something to stay/get fit! Get creative and send to my text 828768.24one7 or … Continue reading Workout Videos, Interesting Articles, A Wedding! And Stuff… →

Asheville Masters! I love you and I miss you. Being without a pool for a full week, and not by choice is very difficult. I’m sure many of you are feeling very similar. Coaching this awesome group the last 11 years- and now away from it this past week-(it’s very different than a vacation!), has … Continue reading Miss Y’all!!! →

Kathleen Moore swam at the Jewish Community Center today, she paid $75 for an annual membership good for the calendar year, and paid $75 for a 10 punch pass and that doesn’t expire. The Jewish Community Center pool remains closed to outside groups but lap swim was active as of this afternoon. Water was 82F, … Continue reading Pool info and swim instructor need at Jewish Community Center →

With Buncombe County schools closing for at least the next two weeks, the pool at TCRoberson will also be closed, Therefore no swimming there tomorrow or the next two weeks. We are still exploring options with the JCC and UNCA, more news when we have it. Many of you belong to YMCA’s or other gyms. … Continue reading No swimming Monday →