09/16/2026
Meet our Swimmer of the Month, Ruth! 🏆
Ruth is an extraordinary long-distance and open-water swimmer whose dedication, endurance, and positive attitude inspire swimmers of all levels. She has completed numerous open-water races from 4.4 to 15.5 miles, along with two remarkable solo swims.
In 2023, Ruth completed the 20.1-mile Catalina Channel swim in 10 hours and 54 minutes. In 2024, she completed the 28.5-mile 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan in just 8 hours and 7 minutes. Altogether, Ruth has covered more than 175 miles of open water across rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans.
She’s also an accomplished ice-water swimmer, braving water temperatures as cold as 32°F and swimming through the last six winters at the Jersey Shore—always without a wetsuit. 🏊♀️
What makes Ruth truly special is her consistency, determination, and willingness to keep challenging herself. We’re incredibly proud to have her as part of our Aquatics Center family!
‼️ Ruth’s most important lesson for long-distance swimming is: "One stroke at a time."
Congratulations, Ruth! We’re so proud to have you as part of the RWJ Fitness & Wellness - Hamilton family. Keep inspiring us!
