Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-06-05 1:16 PM

I am swimming with a group of triathletes this summer on Thursdays at 6pm at Madison Park Beach. Anyone is welcome to join us. I hope to see some of you there. I can't wait!!!

Edited by harmony 2006-06-05 1:16 PM

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: Swimmer3 on 2006-06-05 10:34 PM

how long do you guys practice for? i might be itnerested in going to a few of these for OW training but its a good 30-40 minute drive for me.

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-06-06 9:18 AM

Probably about a half hour to an hour. I usually like to get in at least a mile but it kind of depends on what the group wants to do. I think there are probably people in your area doing OW swims if you don't want to drive all the way to Seattle. Check the Seattle Triathlon Club website.

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: SenjaO on 2006-06-07 12:10 AM

Wish I could come and play!....  but it's more like a 4 1/2 hour drive for me.

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RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: skavoovie on 2006-06-19 12:19 AM

Harmony you don't swim at Seward anymore?
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RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: adameldridge on 2006-06-19 7:59 AM

Horshoe lake is a good lake for OWS if you are near Gig Harbor

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: swbkrun on 2006-06-26 6:16 PM



Where do you live?? There are some great swim lake's out there.
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RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-06-27 9:00 AM



Not this year. Although I would if there was a group there that met regularly but I haven't heard anything. Madison Park Beach is really nice. It doesn't have much plant life in the water and it is fairly protected so not many big waves. You should come out sometime. The water has been great!

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: stampinann on 2006-07-04 4:56 PM

Are you still meeting at Madison Park on Thursdays at 6?
I am interested...can't go for a mile because I am still a newbie. But can take care of myself
Would love to join in with others !

Thanks,
Ann

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-07-08 11:41 AM

Yes I am! Hope to see you there.

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: sebjamesm on 2006-07-17 11:26 AM

I'll be in town on Thurs the 20th; are you guys meeting still? Can a triathlete from Texas come crash your party?
-Seb

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: swbkrun on 2006-07-17 11:46 AM

Not sure about Texas! Anyone else would be great... But Texas? Just joking. I won't be there. Out of town, but good luck.
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RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-07-17 1:18 PM

Yes I am planning on being there this week. I usually wait at the southern (sandy) side of the beach for people rather than the north (stairs) side. Last week I was alone so it will be nice to have some company.

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: adameldridge on 2006-07-17 3:48 PM

bring your wetsuit seb. im a misplaced texan and the water is freaking cold around here.

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: sebjamesm on 2006-07-18 8:05 AM

Looks like the temp is just above 70, so hopefully I can do without. I don't feel like packing my wetsuit. But it's going to be cold!

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/waterres/swimbeach/BeachData.aspx?locato...

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: Novo on 2006-08-17 8:36 AM

Are folks still meeting at Madison Park on Thursdays?

I haven't done any OW swimming in a while so I need to get out there. I always feel better seeing other folks in wetsuits.
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RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: harmony on 2006-08-17 10:33 AM

I have been going and I see other triathlete there most of the time. I might not go today as I am in the process of moving right now. I am thinking about trying to get another group to swim at Idylwood. Anyone interested?

Edited by harmony 2006-08-17 10:33 AM

RE: Seattle Open Water Swim Practices 2006!!!
BY: kristyswanson on 2006-08-18 11:37 PM

I swim frequently at Idylwood and in the mornings, its great--usually several others there swimming between the bouys. Once the lifeguards get there around 11:00, it's a no-go as they don't want to come rescue anyone out of their area. BTW my friend got out there on a kayak and measured it with her GPS, and if you swim between the four bouys out there, one lap (not length) is .3 mile.