Finishing strong at the Check for Change Triathlon

Congratulations to Swimcrest swimmers who excelled this past weekend as they competed in the Check for Change Sprint Triathlon. A fantastic job by Kevin Mepham, who took 3rd OVERALL! Lisa Chase had a great race, taking 1st in the women’s 45-49 age group. And Brian Haley continued a great season of racing, now considering his … Continue reading

Swimcrest swimmers rock the Greenfield Triathlon!

Swimcrest swimmers rock the Greenfield Triathlon!

It’s been a few weeks and this post is overdue, but I still haven’t forgotten how fantastic it was to see so many Swimcrest swimmers take to the water the Greenfield Triathlon. This race has a special place in my heart as I’ve raced it many times, the last of which was at least a … Continue reading

Swimcrest invades Canada! (Kingdom Swim 2015 Race Report)

Swimcrest invades Canada! (Kingdom Swim 2015 Race Report)

  A year ago this weekend, I took to the waters of Lake Zurich, swimming 16.4 miles in what was my longest swim to date. A wonderful event, and incredible time for my entire family, it’s felt hard to follow up. Switzerland. Beautiful water. Amazing fellow swimmers. Perfect conditions. Really, a perfect marathon swim event … Continue reading

Summer Swimming at Swimcrest is Simply Stupendous!

Summer Swimming at Swimcrest is Simply Stupendous!

While you wait for my overdue Kingdom Swim report. enjoy some photos of the fantastic Swimcrest folks I get to spend my days with. Because we have tons of fun. For real. It is an absolute joy to watch this grandparent and grandchild delight in one another’s successes as they learn. Bubbles!! And yes–the coolest … Continue reading

Happy Swimmers Make Me Happy

Happy Swimmers Make Me Happy

So much good swimming happening here lately. Thank you all for letting me be a part of it. Okay, and a little rain too. But that will NEVER keep us out of the water! Have I mentioned lately what a lucky woman I am? Thank you all.

Oh Turkey, how I long for your clear waters.

Oh Turkey, how I long for your clear waters.

Oh Turkey. I’ve been back for two weeks and I long for you. I miss the hours of swimming each day in the Mediterranean and the Aegean. Water so clear and deep and so brilliantly colored, it was magnificent. Sailing each day and resting each afternoon on the deck of our beautiful Kaya Mehmet. Eating … Continue reading