Posted by coachlisa on June 12, 2009
For the last 8 years, more than 250 Mermaids in the Austin area have participated in the Women First Swimming program, and have been encouraged to swim ‘like Mermaids’.
As the final class of the Spring Session winds down this Saturday June 13, I extend this invitation to all former mermaids to come an enjoy a workout at Balcones Neighborhood Pool from 8:30-9:30 am with Coach Sara on deck.
Current mermaids can also ‘bring a friend’, and friends will be eligible to win a free signed copy of my book Triathlon for Women that was recently featured in Pam LeBlanc’s Austin360 popular blog Fit City! It will be a great opportunity to share your Danskin event stories after the class too.
We have many Mermaids who have successfully completed Danskins, Half Ironman, or even Ironman events! I feel privileged that I’ve been able to touch so many lives, and even help some overcome fears of swimming.
If you have a story to share, or a testimonial to be added to the website, please contact me.
If you are interested in a future class, please contact Lisa or Sara.
Happy swimming,
Coach Lisa
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Posted by coachlisa on June 12, 2009
Check out the latest Mermaid Spotlight interview with Katherine Mathis here.
Katherine Mathis was unanimously selected by both Coach Sara and Lisa for her exceptional attendance record and positive attitude. She started swimming with the group for the Spring 2008 session, winning the rookie attendance award, and this year in the Spring 2009 session, had a flawless record again. Congrats for all your hard work at every practice Katherine!
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Posted by coachlisa on March 23, 2009
Welcome New Mermaids!
The Spring Swimming program welcomes 11 new mermaids to the class.
Special thanks to those of you who recruited new friends to join the program — Liz Stice, Lisa Stephens, Jean Hagood, Doise Miers, Alison Millard.
Please welcome our new mermaids-in-training:
Peggy Davis
Katherine Kroll
Sarah Obermiller
Ava White
Shannon Franks
Kristen Carey
Kelly McGary
Bev Barrett
Kristen Gibson
Colleen Cunningham
Susan Bage
Attendance awards are also continuing with this program so be there and earn yourself a new swim suit from Lane Four, or a personally signed copy of Lisa’s book Triathlon for Women.
Congrats to Joyce Labaw for her attendance record from the previous 2 sessions — she now has a gift certificate waiting for her at Lane Four!
Happy swimming!
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Posted by sara on February 28, 2009
Happy Mermaids on the last day of the Spring mini-session.
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Posted by coachlisa on February 27, 2009
Coach Sara welcomes all mermaids to join her in the Balcones Pool on Tuesday evenings for a mid-week Happy Hour swim to keep cool and refreshed as the warmer weather approaches. This is an additional optional uncoached swim session for any mermaid veteran. The pool is open from 5:30-7:30 so you can hit the deck any time during that window, but Sara plans to swim at 6:30 pm. The cost to get into the pool is $2. If you’d like to join in check in with Sara.
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