Resources

You must be able to swim at least 750 yards in open water to complete the swimming leg of the Tri for the Cure – A Women’s Triathlon.  The very best way to get comfortable is to practice. Beyond the monthly training plans, Coach Melissa's classes and the free Tri Talks, there are additional  openwater swimming resources in metro Denver.

Open Water Swimming at Grant Ranch

For many, open water swimming can be one of the most challenging legs of a triathlon. Practice your swim with Mile High Multisport at Bowles Reservoir.  They offer options for one day drop in, 5- and 10-punch options, as well as season passes.   You must have a swim buddy, so bring a friend or rent a swim aide onsite.

Location and Contact:
Bowles Reservoir in the Grant Ranch Community
7255 West Grant Ranch Boulevard, Littleton, CO  80123
720.291.4938 direct
milehighmultisport.com

Chatfield Reservoir

The open water swim season begins in May at Chatfield Reservoir at the Gravel pond, separate from the main reservoir. Anyone can swim on specific days and times that are reserved for swimmers to train in open water. You can swim on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 7:00 pm and Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 10:00 am.

You do need to be a COMSA member (Colorado Masters Swim Association)  at a cost of $35 for the season. If you drive into Chatfield, you will also have to pay the park entry fee. Carpooling or riding your bike will save money. This fee is well worth the money to cover liability and swim privileges at the reservoir. Even more importantly to give you experience and confidence swimming in open water as this is a very different experience from pool training! Keep your eyes on the website and your email for swim clinics in the near future. Here is the website link for COMSA.