“At age 31, I started attending swim practices coached by John Kenny at the Upper Merion Middle School and Upper Merion Township Swimming Pool in March and June of 2012, respectively. My level of athletic activity at the time was minimal and consisted of lifting weights 3 to 4 times per week. My swimming background consisted of swimming from age 11 to 18, including summer swim league, USS swim team, and high school swimming, but not having swum in 13 years I was severely out of shape. It was difficult for me to get through more than 1,000 yards during my first few practices, my stroke had flaws, and my speed was lacking. However, under John’s coaching, I have progressed dramatically. During a USMS swim meet held in November 2012, my times were almost as fast as when I was 18 years old. Additionally, completing practices of 4,000 plus yards with greater and greater speed is my current level of performance. As of December 2012, I am having my best workouts to date. I could not have achieved such progress without John’s help. His workouts are challenging, but achievable. Every workout is different; alternating between short distance speed-based workouts to longer distance endurance-building workouts. He is an effective motivator and has an impressive ability to understand everyone’s progress and their current abilities. I look forward to continuing to work with John.”

Alex C.

“I am grateful to have met John Kenny in June 2012 after the Philly Tri. He has helped me progress in the sport of triathlon to a point I didn’t know was possible in such a short time. Before meeting John, I had just gone to the swimming pool swam a few laps and called it a day, thinking that’s what swim workout was. I was introduced to John after my 2nd Olympic triathlon where my 1.5k swim time was hovering around 27-29 minutes. With hopes of going pro, John worked with me and pushed me beyond my limits and in a short time for my last race, the AC Tri in September; I swam a 23 minute 1 mile swim. In 3 months John coached me and got me to drop my swim time by 4 minutes. With the 2013 race season on the horizon I’m excited to continue to work with John and to see the times I will produce as I chase my dream of becoming the first African American pro triathlete. (Note: In late 2014, Max achieved his goal! He has become the first African American male, Pro Triathlete. Congratulations, Max!) MAXFENNELL.NET

Max F.

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Ambassador Team Program

French Creek Racing’s 2024 Ambassadors Ana Little-Sana My first FCR event was River Day in 2021 where I completed the 5k, 1 mile, and 1/2 mile. In 2022 I raced all three events and was touched by all the people who remembered me. I have felt very connected to this community and regularly make the…

Calendar

French Creek Racing March 2024 Calendar Download HereLearn- Open Water Clinics – Stroke Clinics – Semi-Private Clinics – Underwater Swim Analysis – Private LessonsTrain- Bike/Run Training – Open Water Clinics – Open Water Training – Group Pool Swim Coaching – Triathlon CampsRace- Delaware State Championships – Open Water Series – Westtown Triathlon – Indoor Tri…

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Race

2023-2024 Events Open Water Series French Creek Racing presents the first race of our series of 6 open water swimming races throughout the summer. Each race will be scheduled on Tuesday afternoon/evening with Thursday as a rain date.  For all dates, we are offering both a 800m and 1600m series option. Swimmers should be confident…

Train

Group Pool Swim Coaching Train for fitness, for a triathlon, an open water swim, or any other competition.  Pool workouts are held on an ongoing year-round basis.  Location times and schedule may vary by season, but click the button below for our most updated schedule.  Our participants come in all ages, abilities, and experience levels. …