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meclavea

2008-01-18 1:58 PM

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Alpharetta, GA

Subject: Where do you practice your open water swims?

Hey all,

I'm a newbie in Alpharetta and have registered for my first sprint at the Tri the Parks event at Tanner State Park in April.

I'm just curious, when the temperature picks up a bit, where do you practice your open water swims? Are there any places that have distances marked off year round? Don't get me wrong. I certainly love the warmth and clarity of my gym pool. From what I have read so far, it would behoove me to practice in open water regularly if I can.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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ADollar79

2008-01-18 2:25 PM

in reply to: #1164462

Champion

5529

Nashville, TN

Subject: RE: Where do you practice your open water swims?

IF the lake has water...

Mary Alice Park is right up the road from you (google it)

Otherwise we go to Eagles Landing (?) at Lake Allatoona

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meclavea

2008-01-18 3:00 PM

in reply to: #1164523

Regular

Alpharetta, GA

Subject: RE: Where do you practice your open water swims?

Fair enough. Thanks for the suggestions!

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brown_dog_us

2008-01-19 2:43 PM

in reply to: #1164462

Elite

3658

Roswell, GA

Subject: RE: Where do you practice your open water swims?

I think practicing the OWS prior to your first race is cheating!

You should do like I did and freak out...

btw, my wife and I are doing this race. Hopefully we'll see you there.

Doug

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CourtneyM

2008-01-19 3:07 PM

in reply to: #1164523

Master

1249

Atlanta, GA

Subject: RE: Where do you practice your open water swims?

ADollar79 - 2008-01-18 3:25 PM

IF the lake has water...

Mary Alice Park is right up the road from you (google it)

Otherwise we go to ~~Eagles~~ Dallas Landing (?) at Lake Allatoona

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meclavea

2008-01-19 5:15 PM

in reply to: #1165649

Regular

Alpharetta, GA

Subject: RE: Where do you practice your open water swims?

Hey Doug,

Yes, I'm prone to freaking out and would hate to slow everyone down by drowning. Just kidding. Hope to see you there as well, but imagine I'll be a bit behind you guys. You're one of those Veteran types.