DC Area Pools

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Former Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:13:28 GMT

I just googled the menu at Videlia. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Oval Room looks very do-able.

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Former Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:40:34 GMT

I saw a health club on Crystal Ave which is very close to where I'm staying. A 50 degree pool! :bolt: Why!!

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Former Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:15:04 GMT

There's an excellent health club in crystal city that many DOD employees belong to, so you might be able to tag along as a guest with someone. It has a decent lap pool and a cold plunge pool (about 50°) next to the hot tub.

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Former Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:58:34 GMT

I heading back to DC this Sunday for a week. I'll definately give Videlia a try. Ten Phen sounds Thai. If so, I'll remember that for when my wife joins me. :wine: I just found out the the Pentagon has a lap pool so I'll try to hit it. Supposedly only a 10 minute walk from my Hotel.

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Former Member — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:11:40 GMT

Although it was always so gross in the lockerroom, I used to love to swim at Marie Reed when it was snowing outside. I think it happened about three times in ten years. The lights form the street lamps sparkling through that huge glass wimdow was trememdous.

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Former Member — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:47:43 GMT

Georgetown U. has a great pool - not that busy. Alexandria Y (not that far from CC) is a surprisingly nice and clean 4-lane pool with sunshine coming in through their windows - not busy from 7:00-9:00a.m. Vidalia is a great restaurant!!! Can you get to it from the Metro? The "Y" I was going to go to charges $20 per visit!

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Former Member — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:46:20 GMT

That is Univ of MD... (MA is Massachusetts) That one confused me too. Never made it out of the hotel (except a run the first evening). Worked pretty much 6am to 10pm. I should be back for the week of 30 July-3 August and will definitely try to expand my horizons and be less Ronaldus Maximus. If I am in town during Zones, I will definitely show up for support.

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Former Member — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:57:17 GMT

any of the county rec centers - wakefield, providence, oak marr, etc. there is one in alexandria, sort of close to crystal city i guess, i just don't remember the name (sorry, it was a long time ago).

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Rick — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:11:46 GMT

Alexandria y - www.ymcawashdc.com/YMCA-Alexandria.aspx - is between the Reagan National and Braddock Road stops (closer to Braddock). From CC, it may be easier to get a hotel shuttle (about 6 minute drive) or cab. Georgetown is not near any Metro - harder to get to from CC w/o a car (over Key Bridge - often backed up in the morning - and then up several blocks). Hope this helps......

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swimshark — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:44:15 GMT

That is Univ of MD... (MA is Massachusetts) Ack, major mistake in the eyes of the great MD backer. hee-hee Sorry, guess my home state (born in MA) came out of my fingers. Alison

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Rick — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:14:23 GMT

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Muppet — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:50:33 GMT

We can gather any time. Next big meet is zones Aug 18-19 at Univ of MA. Alison That is Univ of MD... (MA is Massachusetts)

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swimshark — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:42:16 GMT

Not this trip. When are the meets and/or gatherings?:party2: We can gather any time. Next big meet is zones Aug 18-19 at Univ of MA. Alison

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Former Member — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:43:18 GMT

DC has the cheapest taxis for a major city in the country. Take a taxi anywhere & try something different. Osters in martinis is so Ronald Reagon! Before Old Ebbet redid itself in the 80s, it was a fun place to go. Now it might as well be in any mall anywhere in any suburb. It has never been any good for anyhting but for brunch. Don't go to the Oval Room, ever. Equinox isn't bad. DC has one of the most diverse ethnic mix of people. That is what I miss so much.

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Former Member — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:07:28 GMT

If you're considering other restaurants in the vicinity of Old Ebbet, you might try the Oval Room or Equinox, both just northwest of Lafayette Square. A little further afield, Vidalia is excellent even when billed as home cooking (don't be fooled!). Internet search will give you an idea of menus and style. Hains Point is a good early morning workout, very quiet with fresh air and generally cool water. If you're a golfer, it makes a good warmup before a quick round on the surrounding links. Good Luck, DV

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The Fortress — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 12:17:02 GMT

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Former Member — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:57:27 GMT

Will you be able to stay for a meet or at least a meeting with some NoVA people? I'm about 30 miles west of DC. Alison Not this trip. When are the meets and/or gatherings?:party2:

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Former Member — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:56:17 GMT

My mom used to go there all the time when she worked at the Nixon White House. As a treat, when I was interning there 6yrs ago, I took her to lunch there on my last day. My best memory of that restaurant is that my Dad almost got in a fight with a drunk guy at the bar when we were little (like 5 yrs old). The cops had to take that dude out the door in handcuffs. My brother works in the White House so Its convenient to meet him too. No fights are planned, but you never know.

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Former Member — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:54:30 GMT

Old Ebbets grill is one of the most silly restaurants in DC. go on an adventure and try somehtinfg that isn't so WASPY. I love the variety of oysters with a martini, but I love new things. Any suggestions?

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Former Member — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:09:42 GMT

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Former Member — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:22:24 GMT

When I lived in DC I loved swimming in Marie Reed. It still is as lovely as it was in the 80s. Outdoors try Key. There you have the view of Rock Creek.

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Former Member — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:41:37 GMT

Thanx for your help. I think I found one, YWCA-NCA. Its not far from the Metro, White House, and my favorite restaurant (Old Ebbets Grill). That'll be convenient for a workout and dinner.:drink: :groovy: :wine: :banana: Old Ebbets grill is one of the most silly restaurants in DC. go on an adventure and try somehtinfg that isn't so WASPY.

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Muppet — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:06:48 GMT

Old Ebbets grill is one of the most silly restaurants in DC. go on an adventure and try somehtinfg that isn't so WASPY. My mom used to go there all the time when she worked at the Nixon White House. As a treat, when I was interning there 6yrs ago, I took her to lunch there on my last day. My best memory of that restaurant is that my Dad almost got in a fight with a drunk guy at the bar when we were little (like 5 yrs old). The cops had to take that dude out the door in handcuffs.

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swimshark — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:49:18 GMT

Thanx for your help. I think I found one, YWCA-NCA. Its not far from the Metro, White House, and my favorite restaurant (Old Ebbets Grill). That'll be convenient for a workout and dinner.:drink: :groovy: :wine: :banana: Will you be able to stay for a meet or at least a meeting with some NoVA people? I'm about 30 miles west of DC. Alison

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Former Member — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:26:05 GMT

Not far from Cystal City is Haines Point. That is a outdoor 50 meter pool. There is a masters team that practices in the morning there(mon-fri). There used to be a masters team that practiced there in the evenings as well. If you check www.ymca.net, you can find a number of Y's in the area as well. Some of the Y's have masters teams as well. Or check this site, www.swimmersguide.com