03/12/2020
All distance and Open Water swimmers, a note from Coach Aaron:
"Distance swimmers,
I will be conducting an open water clinic at the UNM competition pool Thursday March 19th from 4-7pm. Lobo Aquatic Club will be on break, and not holding practice this day. There is no fee to attend this clinic other than standard UNM parking fees ($5 flat rate after 3:45 pm). The clinic will focus on open water techniques such as sighting, drafting, in-water starts, and buoy turns. We will also discuss subjects specific to open water swimming such as wetsuit selection, anti-chafing, and keeping caps and goggles attached to your head during a race. All NMS swimmers are welcome to attend this clinic. Swimmers who are members of a NMS Club other than Lobo Aquatic Club, please get your coach’s permission before attending.
Leading up to the 2020 Western Zone Open Water Championship, you can hone your open water skills at the 2020 Swim New Mexico Open Water Series (see attachment above, and link to first race below). This series is run by Zoe Fitness, and will be a three-race series held at Cochiti Lake and Abiquiu Lake in New Mexico.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/PenaBlanca/2020SwimNewMexicoOWSSeriesICochitiLake?fbclid=IwAR1kgca3AW3Q2-8terv9t_OH-Ge1bSOI4VO1Bfum3VY53gv1FYu2M8HPpWc
The 2020 Western Zone Open Water Championship is loosely scheduled for September 2020. The latest information has it taking place in Coronado Bay, CA (San Diego), and hosted by Coronado Swim Association. More information to follow.
I hope to see you all there!"
Aaron Threhane
The 2020 Swim New Mexico OWS Series I: Cochiti Lake is on Saturday April 25, 2020. It includes the following events: 1 Mile Swim, 5k Swim, and Open Water Swim Clinic.