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Mid-Summer Swimcrest Swimming Fun

Mid-Summer Swimcrest Swimming Fun

  So much quality swimming these past two weeks. Open water training, blowing bubble learning, triathlon prepping, friend hanging, Grandma time fun having, and a whole lot more. It’s been a good one. Hope you are having some great water time too!  

Mashpee Superswim 2014

Mashpee Superswim 2014

I’ve already given you some reporting on this year’s Mashpee Superswim but it’s clear a more detailed race report is necessary. For my family, the Mashpee Superswim has always been a bit of a gamble, and questions arise each and every year. What will the weather hold? Would the swim be postponed, or cancelled? Would … Continue reading

Swimcrest athletes show their stuff this past weekend

Swimcrest athletes show their stuff this past weekend

What a great weekend for Swimcrest swimmers! On Saturday, the 21st, swimmer Kyle Mayer competed in his FIRST SWIM COMPETITION OF ANY KIND, and turned in a fantastic performance at this year’s Mashpee Superswim. You might remember Kyle from a post I did in December when he swam his first continuous mile. This time, Kyle … Continue reading

Swimcrest swimmers rock the 2014 Westfield Wave Triathlon

Swimcrest swimmers rock the 2014 Westfield Wave Triathlon

Once again, I am in awe of my students. Today, several of them showed their stuff at the Westfield Wave Triathlon, sprint and super sprint distances. First, Congratulations to Owen Zaret on completing his FIRST triathlon, EVER, today. First. Ever. That is no small milestone, as I remember well. So happy for you, proud of … Continue reading

C3 – Cape Circumnavigation Challenge​ Race Report

C3 – Cape Circumnavigation Challenge​ Race Report

The water has settled, and I finally have time to write my C3 – Cape Circumnavigation Challenge race report. And there is PLENTY to say! 15.1 miles, and my first time ever swimming that distance. I don’t think I could have asked for a better beginning. First let me say that it was fantastic weekend … Continue reading

East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Red Devil Swim

East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Red Devil Swim

Ever since I was a little girl, my family and I have been venturing to Montauk, on the East end of Long Island. It’s a beautiful place, with admittedly frigid water, and this past weekend was gorgeous. And what’s even better than a weekend with friends and family playing on the beach? Finding out about … Continue reading

Swimcrest Swimmers racing strong this hot, hot summer!

Swimcrest Swimmers racing strong this hot, hot summer!

Swimcrest swimmers are continuing their summer of great racing. Tom Fusari raced his FIRST EVER triathlon at the HITS Triathlon Series Sprint in Hague, NY. Tom took FIRST in the Men’s 40-44 age group! That’s a tough group to beat, and Tom started his race off right with a 16:09.447 swim leg. And, oh yeah, … Continue reading

Mashpee Super Swim 2013 – It’s a Family Affair!

Mashpee Super Swim 2013 – It’s a Family Affair!

Last weekend, my husband, son and I all went to Mashpee, Massachusetts for the Mashpee Cape Cod Super swim. I’ve done the event several times but this was the first time for my husband and son. I’m learning something about myself as my son enters the open water world. I love competing, and love swimming, … Continue reading