Open Water Swims 2025
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 March 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. All proceeds from open water swims will go to the Ride to End Alzheimers. If you wish to donate directly to that cause please let me know. That will count as a charitable donation.
DATES:
The Dates for 2025
*Watch Facebook for updates regarding weather or schedule changes. I will post at 5:00 PM if weather is storming. Please know that I don’t have cell service when I am on the lake so if you try to call me to see if the swim is on, you will probably not be able to get me after 5:00 PM.
*I do have loaner wetsuits if you need one please reach out to me at least a day ahead of time.
March 31st Swim #1 6:30 PM -Wetsuit Required
April 7th Swim #2 6:30 PM - Wetsuit Required
April 21st Swim #3 6:30 PM
May 12th Swim #4 6:30 PM
June 2nd Swim #5 6:30 PM
June 23rd Swim #6 6:30 PM
July 7th Swim #7 6:30 PM
July 14th Swim #8 6:30 PM
August 11th Swim #9 6:30 PM
August 25th Swim #10 6:30 PM
September 8th Swim #11 6:30 PM
September 22nd #12 6:30 PM
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 62 degrees as of March 26th so wetsuits are 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.