The weather conditions for the A Long Swim – Tower Road Beach – Lake Michigan – Winnetka Event on Sunday, August 5 were perfect. Air temps were 75-85, water temps in the low 70’s, zero rain. The wind was projected to be 5-10 knots from the southwest, which should lead to minimal waves. And the turnout was great!
We proudly introduce you to Bennett Blakeman, a sponsored A Long Swim athlete Bennett is the son of Ellen McConnell Blakeman, Co-Founder of A Long Swim. Read Bennett’s story and consider partnering with him as he takes on the Chicago
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A Letter From Swim Coach Don Sammons I got an email from my college swimming coach, Don Sammons, today, which follows. My answer to him is below. The best part of Don’s letters to me are the endings. Here
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Our dear friend, Meghan O’Doherty, 41, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Meg leaves behind an uncountable number of friends, but our hearts bleed for her family, and especially for her daughter Eileen, age 13. Our history
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