Big congratulations to all those who raced at the Greenfield Triathlon today. What terrific performances! In the Sprint distance, Megan Bilodeau kicked some booty and came in 17th overall, and 1st in the women’s 45-49 age group. Owen Zaret completed his 2nd ever triathlon! And came in 2nd in the Clydesdale division. And Eddie Romero … Continue reading
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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
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
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
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
Watching this man swim with dolphins made me exceedingly happy.
Swimming with dolphins. Having done it, I know how magical it is. (Yes, I used the word magical!) Watch as Adam Walker swims the Cook Strait with some special company joining him.
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
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 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!
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