Open Water Swims 2024
What you can expect at an open water swim:
We do a warm-up, and we do an actual open-water swim workout.
I also give athletes feedback on technique while we are out there. These workouts are for ALL LEVELS of swimmers.
Our open-water swims are like no other and will make you stronger and more confident in open water!
Many people have asked me about swimming at the lake this year. I have always generously shared my place with the triathlon community. Please understand that I am sharing this with you. Please read the rules below so we do not upset the neighbors, as this is a private lake.
Remember that this will be a series of progressive open-water swim workouts, meaning we will start with the basics and work into partner drills, drafting formations, and some mock racing. Each week will be something different.
Between the end of April and the end of September, I will host 12 open-water swims.
You do NOT need to pay if you are a currently coached athlete.
If you wish to pay for the season, you can register for all 12 swims for $100 or as you go for $12 per swim.
DATES:
The Dates for 2024
*Watch Facebook for Updates Regarding Weather.
April 8th Swim #1 6:30 PM -Wetsuit Required
April 29th Swim #2 6:30 PM
May 6th Swim #3 6:30 PM
May 13th Swim #4 6:30 PM
June 3rd Swim #5 6:30 PM
June 17th Swim #6 6:30 PM
July 8th Swim #7 6:30 PM
July 22nd Swim #8 6:30 PM
August 5th Swim #9 6:30 PM
August 19th Swim #10 6:30 PM
August 26th Swim #11 6:30 PM
September - TBD
October - TBD
Open water swims will start at 6:30 PM sharp…in the water! You must arrive a few minutes earlier to allow time to squeeze into your wetsuit.
*These are the planned dates. They might have to shift due to weather or other unexpected life challenges, all of which will be published on Facebook and Malonecoaching.com.
**In case of inclement weather, I will post the plan on Facebook 90 minutes before the start of the swim. Please do not try to contact me directly as I will be busy setting up and often can not reply.
LOCATION:
2004 West Lakeshore Drive, Landrum, SC 29356
Parking: PLEASE park off the side of the road. If available, we can use the gravel parking lot past my house (2002 West Lakeshore Dr.). Please DO NOT park in the paved driveway across the street from the gravel lot (we don’t have permission to use that area). Please be respectful of where you park! Thank you!
WHAT TO BRING:
The water is 65 degrees as of April 24th so wetsuits are not necessary.
Changing: Please bring warm/dry clothes to change into immediately afterward. Women will be changing UPSTAIRS and men Downstairs – this will help us all change into warm clothes faster! Please do NOT wear wetsuits into the boathouse upstairs!
*We have NO RESTROOMS! There are restrooms at the Hot Spot gas station or El Sureno restaurant on your way to the lake off Hwy 176.
**You may not be able to get cell phone coverage at the lake. Please plan accordingly.
RULES:
Due to changes in coverage, we are now considered a “club” and must change procedures to maintain insurance, which means every swimmer needs to check in and sign a waiver.
For non-Malone Coaching athletes, the cost is $12 per swim session to be paid via Venmo @tricoach20, or cash. $100 for the season. *ALL SWIMMERS MUST SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER
DO NOT USE THE WOODEN STAIRS TO ENTER THE WATER!!! These are very slippery, and they are meant for DOGS ONLY!
IMPORTANT! My place at the lake is ONLY OPEN during these swim sessions. At no time, under any circumstances, are you allowed to use this boathouse otherwise.
SUPPORT:
As always, we will have kayak support. If you know someone who would like to be kayak support, please let me know – as we get larger groups in the warmer months, I need help. They must be able to paddle well enough to keep up with swimmers!
LET’S EAT!
We usually get dinner at El Sureno (near the entrance to the lake) around 8 pm. This year we will also have some evenings when we order dinner from Lean Kitchen in Spartanburg and eat together at the lake!