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 2010-01-06 4:54 PM |
 2 |  Subject: indoor pools in ArlingtonI'd like to start trianing for my first triathalon (probably a sprint) and would like to know if anyone knows of a place that has an indoor pool available. I belong to a Gold's Gym (no pool) and am hoping I can find somewhere I can pay a fee for just using the pool, or that people can tell me what they do to trian in cold weather when they don't belong to a gym with a pool. Thanks! |
| 2010-01-06 5:49 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Champion 9060    Charlottesville, Virginia Gold member | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington Bob A. - 2010-01-06 5:54 PM I'd like to start trianing for my first triathalon (probably a sprint) and would like to know if anyone knows of a place that has an indoor pool available. I belong to a Gold's Gym (no pool) and am hoping I can find somewhere I can pay a fee for just using the pool, or that people can tell me what they do to trian in cold weather when they don't belong to a gym with a pool. Thanks! All of the Arlington county High Schools have pools (except H.B. Woodlawn). If you are an Arlington County resident it's 4.75 per visit if not it's 10.00 per visit. Best bet is to buy a punch card it's 3.75 per visit then. If you go to the Arlington County website they list all the pool hours there. |
| 2010-01-07 6:26 AM in reply to: #2598898 |
| 2 | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington Perfect, thanks! |
| 2010-01-07 12:24 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Veteran 196 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington Arlington's pools are great. The hours are good (open at 5:30 am during the week until 8:30 or 9:30 depending on the pool and the day). Washington-Lee's pool just opened in July, and it's a great facility. 9 or 10 25-yard lanes, etc. |
| 2010-01-07 12:36 PM in reply to: #2600599 |
| Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington kcb203 - 2010-01-07 1:24 PM Arlington's pools are great. The hours are good (open at 5:30 am during the week until 8:30 or 9:30 depending on the pool and the day). Washington-Lee's pool just opened in July, and it's a great facility. 9 or 10 25-yard lanes, etc. I wish I still lived in Arlington - I'm in Fairfax County now. $10 a visit is way too much for me, but I hear that pool is beautiful! |
| 2010-01-07 1:16 PM in reply to: #2600632 |
Veteran 196 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington wurkit_gurl - 2010-01-07 1:36 PM kcb203 - 2010-01-07 1:24 PM Arlington's pools are great. The hours are good (open at 5:30 am during the week until 8:30 or 9:30 depending on the pool and the day). Washington-Lee's pool just opened in July, and it's a great facility. 9 or 10 25-yard lanes, etc. I wish I still lived in Arlington - I'm in Fairfax County now. $10 a visit is way too much for me, but I hear that pool is beautiful! But Spring Hill Rec Center has a hot tub. (I guess the county gov't couldn't justify a hot tub at a high school pool . . .) |
| 2010-01-07 1:25 PM in reply to: #2600752 |
| Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington kcb203 - 2010-01-07 2:16 PM wurkit_gurl - 2010-01-07 1:36 PM kcb203 - 2010-01-07 1:24 PM Arlington's pools are great. The hours are good (open at 5:30 am during the week until 8:30 or 9:30 depending on the pool and the day). Washington-Lee's pool just opened in July, and it's a great facility. 9 or 10 25-yard lanes, etc. I wish I still lived in Arlington - I'm in Fairfax County now. $10 a visit is way too much for me, but I hear that pool is beautiful! But Spring Hill Rec Center has a hot tub. (I guess the county gov't couldn't justify a hot tub at a high school pool . . .) Haha, so does Providence. But they're still more expensive even if you're a county resident! $6.85 per visit (and like $9ish if you're non-county) compared to the $4.25 in Arlington. And to be honest, I'm not sure I'd go in the hot tub at either...the pools are fine, but the hot tub...errmmm... |
| 2010-01-07 2:07 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Veteran 223 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington Yorktown feels like an antique compared to W-L. Dimly lit early in the mornings. But the water's fine. Come on in. |
| 2010-01-07 2:23 PM in reply to: #2600895 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia Gold member | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington BTW, I forgot to add I know there is also a masters group that swims at Marymount in North Arlington. Good coach there.
Yeah |
| 2010-01-07 5:50 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Veteran 119 Oakland, CA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington I was just meaning to ask if there are any BTers who frequent Washington-Lee pool. I've seen a fair amount of triathlon swim caps in my last few swims there. It is a GORGEOUS facility with lots of lanes--much better than before the upgrade. I spent $74 as an Arlington resident to get my 20 swim punch card. Anyone tend to find themselves there Wednesdays or Sundays?? (Those are my planned swim days for now) |
| 2010-01-07 7:54 PM in reply to: #2600895 |
Veteran 196 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington KarmannGhia - 2010-01-07 3:07 PM Yorktown feels like an antique compared to W-L. Dimly lit early in the mornings. But the water's fine. Come on in. Yorktown gets a new pool in a couple years. I think it's supposed to be only six lanes, but it will at least replace that dank cesspool that is Yorktown. There's something about the water at Yorktown--it takes about eight shampoos to get the chlorine out. |
| 2010-01-07 10:16 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Veteran 251 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington You might consider http://www.sportandhealth.com/. They have pools all over the area also, but might be a bit more pricey. I have an indoor pool at my apartment complex or I would probably join that one myself. Edited by jwbrandon 2010-01-07 10:16 PM |
| 2010-01-08 7:36 AM in reply to: #2601464 |
Champion 9060 Charlottesville, Virginia Gold member | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington starfsh106 - 2010-01-07 6:50 PM I was just meaning to ask if there are any BTers who frequent Washington-Lee pool. I've seen a fair amount of triathlon swim caps in my last few swims there. It is a GORGEOUS facility with lots of lanes--much better than before the upgrade. I spent $74 as an Arlington resident to get my 20 swim punch card. Anyone tend to find themselves there Wednesdays or Sundays?? (Those are my planned swim days for now) My wife (sdalessio) swims there all the time. We live basically on the same road as W&L, Quincy becomes Military when it crosses 29. I swim there from time to time, but not since they opened up the new pool (pool at work so I swim there normally). She told me it is great. |
| 2010-01-09 7:59 PM in reply to: #2601702 |
Veteran 223 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington kcb203 - 2010-01-07 7:54 PM KarmannGhia - 2010-01-07 3:07 PM Yorktown feels like an antique compared to W-L. Dimly lit early in the mornings. But the water's fine. Come on in. Yorktown gets a new pool in a couple years. I think it's supposed to be only six lanes, but it will at least replace that dank cesspool that is Yorktown. There's something about the water at Yorktown--it takes about eight shampoos to get the chlorine out. Now that you mention it, my hands still smell of chlorine and I last swam there Wednesday. |
| 2010-01-12 10:45 PM in reply to: #2598815 |
Extreme Veteran 454 Denver CO | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington I am staying in Fairfax for the next 2 months and am looking for a pool that is nearby and cheap! Any suggestions? On a seperate note, what about decent gyms in the Fairfax area? My hotel's gym is smaller than my room.... (as a point of information I'm at Waples Mill Road and 50) Would like to have some place open EARLY in the mornings |
| 2010-01-13 5:54 AM in reply to: #2598815 |
Extreme Veteran 349 Burke, VA | Subject: RE: indoor pools in Arlington If you find Jermantown Road, which is right there, go down Jermantown, and you will find Oak Marr. It is a typical Fairfax County Rec Center. I haven't been there in years, but you can expect a nice pool, decent gym, but very limited weights if thats what you like. Much much better than any hotel. Not sure on prices, probably $6.75. |
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