Question about Chelsea Piers

Sydne If you'd like to swim with us let me know--we'd love to have you Thanks Claudia!! Patrick

I would LOVE to swim at Asphalt Green. Everything I've heard has been amazing. Unfortunately, I have 8 a.m. meetings at the Javits Center every day, and am staying on the West Side. Somehow, it seems unrealistic to make it to an upper east side workout, even at 6 a.m., and then make it to the Javits for an 8 o'clock. If I seem wrong about that, please, please correct me. One of these days, however, I will gladly take you up on the offer Patrick. My mom lives on 136th street, between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell, and when we go down to see her, swimming with you would definitely be an option. Crazy though this is, I'm actually going to swim tomorrow at 4 a.m., before I leave for New York. And then, when I get there, if Chelsea Piers doesn't work, I guess I'll be running. (There is a JCC right near my hotel, and I've been trying for years to figure a way in there! I even pulled out the, embarrassingly enough, competitive athlete in training and can bring a note from my coaches thing--but to no avail. Perhaps that should be on the you know you're a swimmer when---you're willing to misrepresent yourself if it means the chance at a good workout in a nice pool!) Thanks for the feedback! And yes, I long for the day I can swim in what I've heard is the best pool in the city! Have a great weekend, Sydne

If you are going to NYC this weekend, go to the pool at Asphalt Green up on Easrt 92nd street. Both Saturday and Sunday morning, it is 50 meters and at one end about 13 feet deep. You can pay a guest fee and use the gym as well. It is by far, the best pool in NYC. Masters practices from 6:00 am to 8:00 am on Saturday. You can try and contact Patrick Cantrell about joining the practice on Saturday. PCantrell@asphaltgreen.org I heard that the pool at Chelsea gets very crowded. Get their schedule too--they have something going on that shuts down some lanes. Asphalt Green is a true Aquatic Center and seriously the most amazing pool in the city. Enjoy, Claudia

Try http://www.redtidenyc.org/ They swim at John Jay which is an easy subway ride.

If you are going to NYC this weekend, go to the pool at Asphalt Green up on Easrt 92nd street. Both Saturday and Sunday morning, it is 50 meters and at one end about 13 feet deep. You can pay a guest fee and use the gym as well. It is by far, the best pool in NYC. Masters practices from 6:00 am to 8:00 am on Saturday. You can try and contact Patrick Cantrell about joining the practice on Saturday. PCantrell@asphaltgreen.org I heard that the pool at Chelsea gets very crowded. Get their schedule too--they have something going on that shuts down some lanes. Asphalt Green is a true Aquatic Center and seriously the most amazing pool in the city. Enjoy, Claudia Agreed. I am a member at Asphalt Green (until this weekend when I am back in Texas!). Absolutely fantastic facility and they have just renovated it.