Virginia Masters Swimming
Chris Greene Lake Swim
Chris Greene Entries Open
Registration is now open for the 2013 Chris Greene Lake cable swims! This year there will be two races (1-mile and 2-mile), held on July 13. Hope to see you there!
Overcoming Open Water Jitters
Coach Jay Peluso of Peluso Open Water Masters (POWM) has written a nice article about the value and practice of acclimation in reducing the anxiety associated with OW swims.
Chris Greene Lake Gets Some Love
USMS recently compiled a list of 10 great OW swims, and we were pleased that they included our very own Chris Greene Lake cable swims among them. This year’s event has been scheduled for July 13, so circle that date on your calendar now!
Queen of the Lake
For the second straight year, swimming phenom Shirley Loftus-Charley set two open water national records. This year’s achivement caps 31 consecutive years (and counting!) of competing at Chris Greene Lake.
Chris Greene Lake Swim Results
On July 14, 125 swimmers participated in the 36th Annual Chris Greene Lake open water cable swims, and the results have been uploaded to our website. Director Dave Holland has written a press release describing this year’s race.
Chris Greene Psych Sheets
The Chris Greene Lake Cable Swim psych sheets are ready!
Dealing with Fear of Open Water
USA Swimming recently published an excellent article on their website outlining strategies to tame feelings of open water panic.
Sharper Turns in Open Water Swims
An overlooked aspect of open water swimming is turns. “Turns,” you say? “But there are no walls in the open water!” Well, keep reading….!
Jack King and Chris Greene are Coming!
Entry deadlines for the two premiere open water swims in our LMSC — the Jack King 1-mile Ocean Swim and the Chris Greene Cable Swims — are approaching. Enter both today!
Open Water Season Kicks Off
With warmer weather upon us, it is time to think about leaving the confines of the pool behind and venturing out into the open water. There are plenty of open water events within driving distance on our calendar.
CGL T-Shirt Design Contest
Here’s a unique way to get psyched for this year’s race: design the official Chris Greene Lake Swim t-shirt! Send designs to race director Dave Holland. The winner will receive a $50 licensing fee and a free shirt. The deadline is May 1.
Chris Greene and Jack King Open Water Swims
Entry forms for the 2012 Chris Greene Lake Cable Swim and the Jack King Ocean Swim are now available.