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Alexandra's words of thanks to Asheville Masters, "Can you send out a message to everyone telling them that I am so thankful for financial and emotional support throughout this whole fire situation and that I super really appreciate everyone who donated any amount to the reconstruction of my apartment/wardrobe.  The masters community is something else, … Continue reading A Giant Thank You from Coach Alexandra…! →

Happy weekend swimmers! Remember, Sunday, July 30, we'll have  a masters party from 5 PM to 9 PM at Coach Andrew's house. You'll have to come to work out or email me at Lifeswim@gmail.com for address.  If you would like to bring something small to share, please do. And of course, your favorite beverage, essentially, … Continue reading PaRtY. Weekend. Swim Records. →

Saturday evening, after just moving in, Coach Alexandra had her apartment burn! If you'd like to make a donation to help her out with clothing and furniture expenses, please bring it and give to one of the Jeffs or Craik at any workout this week. Earlier that day we had a gorgeous morning for our … Continue reading Coach Alexandra, Lake Swim and Sunday Monday record… →

Please mark your calendars! The date has been set. The 12th annual Steve Barden Memorial Swimming Meet will be held Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the Asheville School Pool, a 25-yard course. Saturday afternoon social at tbd. Sunday morning lake swim for fun. We have the officials. We are getting the timing system folks lined … Continue reading 12th Annual Steve Barden Memorial Swimming Meet Date is set for Saturday, September 9th, 2017 →

This Friday, Asheville School Pool will be closed. We will swim our normal coached practice with Alexandra at the Jewish Community Center, regular time of 5:45am. Please remember at the JCC there are only three small bathrooms with correspondingly small showers, not likely enough to accommodate our entire group heading off to work. If you … Continue reading Friday @ JCC! →

Each Tue-Wed-Thu all summer we need to either be OUT of pool at 7am, or  consolidating the few remaining swimmers into one or two lanes  to accommodate the club team that begins at 7 AM.   Please move to the last two lanes closer to the windows for the remaining 15 minutes, on your own, … Continue reading Reminders! →

Tomorrow, July 8th is open water at Biltmore Lake. Please sign in AND out. Bring a brightly colored swim cap. Enjoy the open water experience. If that seems foreign to you, well, that's were I can help😀🐠👌🐬🌴🕺🏼 SUP's are always welcome! Sunday is regular swim at the JCC! Both weekend days at 7am-8:30am! Here are Alexandra's … Continue reading Saturday, July 8th at Biltmore Lake and Sunday, July 9th at JCC →

Alexandra will be coaching this Friday, June 30th and next Wednesday and Friday, July 5th & 7th. No lake swim this weekend, but regular session on Sunday at 7 AM at JCC. Kathleen will be there to open up. Monday July 3 will be regular time but with no coach. Have a great weekend and … Continue reading The last three workout sessions… →

The buoys are set! We had a handful of delightful folks enjoying perfect conditions...79F water, clear skies... just look! Thank you to Nancy C. and Craik D. for their help with setting the buoys with their SUP's! JCC's new pool will not be ready till Labor Day. Please begin discussions amongst yourself about how we … Continue reading Gorgeous Biltmore Lake! →

Saturday at 7 AM, I will be setting the three orange swim buoys at Biltmore Lake. If you would like to come join me for our first open water swim of the summer, please do. If you have a friend with a paddleboard, have them come, too. Please make sure you sign in with an … Continue reading Saturday at Biltmore Lake, Sunday at JCC! →