Yo! Both Wednesday and Friday at Asheville School will have leisurely start times: 6-7:30am, Marty M. writes both workouts~Thanks! Bonus swim on Thanksgiving at Asheville School, 7-8am with Sarah B.! Come earn your eats that day. Sunday regular time at JCC, 7:15am-ish to 8:45am Here's what the group has been up to, workout wise the … Continue reading Turkey Week 2018
Workouts & Events
Hardy Boys
Lake is 58° today, and these three guys did multiple loops. I, on the other hand fully immersed, swam half way to first buoy-turned around and got out. With no sun on my body 58°was too cold to me today. These guys are studs! All three did wear wetsuits and a neoprene cap seemed to … Continue reading Hardy Boys
October Swims
We Continue On! 8am tomorrow, Saturday, October 27th at Biltmore Lake! Expect water temps in mid to low 60s. Bring your wetsuit, warm clothing to get into and also a warm beverage of your choice. Bring a hat. Fleece is great! Looking for a volunteer to write and post a work out for Sunday morning … Continue reading October Swims
Lake swim on!
Bring your wetsuits! It's beautiful out here and we should not miss Saturday morning, 7:30 AM. Bring your thermos with hot coffee or tea, bring your favorite breakfast item and enjoy a mid October swim in Biltmore Lake, what could be finer on Saturday morning.? Water looks very clear, smells clean, water has dropped about … Continue reading Lake swim on!
Lake on Sat, JCC on Sun!
Many workouts below from the last three weeks! Come on out to Biltmore Lake tomorrow at 7:30am, (just a little later for the light), the water should be upper 70s still! If you want to bring a wetsuit to try it out come on out. We will swim as a late into the fall as … Continue reading Lake on Sat, JCC on Sun!
Gorgeous Jocassee !
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this wonderful swimming event this past weekend. I think we had 11 swimmers from Asheville Masters: Alice A., Adrienne K., Lisa K., Renee M., Jill H., Greg P., Holli D, BJ B., Andrew P., Geoffrey R., and Kathy R. and many of their family with us, it was GREAT! … Continue reading Gorgeous Jocassee !
Workouts and Jocassee Updates link
For those of you entered in Saturday's Lake Jocassee Upstate Splash 1.2 or 2.4 mile swim in South Carolina, please check that event's link regularly for that event's weather updates. Hurricane Florence may hold off affecting this race with it's slow moving mass, but please check~ even the morning of ~for new race info updates! … Continue reading Workouts and Jocassee Updates link
Weekend Full of Lake Fun!
Congratulations to all involved with That Dam Swim 2018! Jimbo C. swam well over 20 miles (!) on Saturday, and Marty M., Frank K., And Steve B. all swam at least 7.5 miles zigzagging through beautiful Lake Fontana. Ask them about it! Asheville Masters had another great Biltmore Lake swim on Saturday morning for the … Continue reading Weekend Full of Lake Fun!
Open Water Awesomeness, “That Dam Swim 2018” and Workout Records
Last Saturday we had our highest number at a Biltmore Lake open water workout ~ 20 swimmers enjoying the beautiful morning, perfect lake (79F) and air (67F and climbing) conditions! Saturday, Sept 8th is the 4th annual "That Dam Swim 2018" over on Lake Fontana. Jimbo Cottam and Chris Lechner devised this 20+ mile open … Continue reading Open Water Awesomeness, “That Dam Swim 2018” and Workout Records
🐬Labor Day, Lake Lure & Ocean Race Stuff🐠
Labor Day Monday, September 3, regular time at Asheville School. Our friend Holli has graciously invited us to her Lake Lure home next Sunday, September 9, noon to 5 PM-ish. If you'll please sign the sheet to rsvp this week at the pool for your attendance and potluck items🧜🏽♀️🧜🏽♂️ You may also send rsvp/ potluck … Continue reading 🐬Labor Day, Lake Lure & Ocean Race Stuff🐠
