Thanks to Patty W., Dawn B., Michelle D., Wendy R., Lori D., Kim G., Bob D., Tyge P., Mary S., Kathy A., Jacquie L., Karen D., and three anonymous donors for my spa certificate to the Ballantyne Spa and Resort that Patty presented to me last week at practice to help me through my cancer recovery. I am so grateful to you all for your support and love. And I LOVE that place! I haven't been there for years so you all just nailed it! You guys so rock!

I am doing physical therapy now to get my strea… Continue

Posted below is information regarding the Thanksgiving practice schedules at both SwimMAC Master locations. Happy holiday for all. If you are traveling be safe and see you on your return.



2009 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WORKOUT SCHEDULE SWIMMAC MASTERS

HFFA Location
Wednesday Nov. 25-12:00pm-1:15pm
Thursday Nov. 26-7:30am-8:45am
No Noon Class
Friday Nov. 27-5:30am-6:45am
Saturday Nov. 28-No Practice
Sunday Nov. 29-Latin School 2:30pm-4:15pm

Latin School Location
Wednesday Nov. 25-12:15pm-1:30pm
T… Continue

Mr. Dudley and fellow teammates, according to the USMS Office, USMS swimmers may go to Nationals and swim three events without qualifying times.

I was under the impression that you did not need to qualify for certain events at Nationals next year in Atlanta. Then I saw a post on LInkedIn from a Masters Swimmer (Joel Rubenstein) who said there is a list of qualifying times updated in September (see http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats10/nqt.pdf).

Anyone know the real answer?

MAC DryLand (2).pdf

Here is an 8 week program developed by SwimMAC Dryland expert Chris Ritter. We thank you Chris for this program. Thanks also to Kirk Canterbury for the fine photos that accompany this program. Chris's program is designed for core stability and strength. Check this out! (Day 3 of week 8 is missing in action and we are trying… Continue

Lori, you are one awesome dudette!! You rock (and roll literally!!) girl!! hahaha! So, did ya wear a biker bandana and some fake tattoos?

Thank you Lori Dawson for sharing your experience competing in the Shut In Trail Run. You have done a lot of crazy things......this one sounds like a true chart topper. Here is Lori's account of the event in her own words. Thanks for sharing

Lori Dawson's Thoughts about the Shut In Trail Run in Pisgah............

Ok one word....INSANE :) and I laugh when I say this.

These ultra "people" runners are INSANE and at the sametime, awesome!!!

Headlines this morning from Asheville newspaper read: W… Continue

This year's Holiday Hoot takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at our own SwimMAC Swim Center on the campus of Charlotte Latin School. Warmups begin at 12:45 p.m. and the competition will start at 1:45 p.m. Here's a great opportunity for many of us to crank up the competitive meet season in our home pool. Come on out for a fun reality check to see how these last few months of practice are paying off! See you poolside! Click here for entry form and registration information:… Continue

Pictured left to right: Seth Terndrup, Michelle Dempsey, Carolina Atkinson, Vicky Montgomery, Morten Andersen, and Bill Davis

Not only is Columbia South Carolina the home of the Gamecocks, but it was the site of the 2009 Dixie Zone Short Course Meters Swimming Championship. The Dixie Zone is comprised of the… Continue

Mort, Seth, and Bill...Not only are you fast...you ROCK as team mates too! Encourgement from a 0 and/or 1 goes a long way any day of the week- but especially on one of your first race days.

Patty so many thanks for all you did to get there, coach there and be there ready to roll. It was a great experience!