As open water season approaches and as I prepare for my next big swims, my lovely husband and I have put together a list of basic instructions for acting as kayak support for an open water swim. Please feel free to comment, add suggestions, disagree, and to share with whoever might benefit. I know I’ve … Continue reading
Two weeks ago, the family and I took our annual trip to visit the in-laws in Texas. I admit that before I married a Texan, I had some stereotypes in my head. One was that Texas was a bit of a dry wasteland, hot and hot and then, maybe even hotter. Really, really hot, with … Continue reading
I’ve just come back from a week of camping on the beautiful island of St. John in the USVI. Swimming. A lot. Even when it said not to. (Shhhhh!) Snorkeling with my son. Beach walks. Critters. In the water. And in our tent. 3-inch beetles. Turtles. Crabs. Millipedes of insane size! Vistas. Sunsets. Fishies! And … Continue reading
The itching is fading, and I can sit still long enough to write my overdue race report. Yup–that’s the big story of my time at the Annual Swim for Alligator Light. Jellies, Jellies, and more Jellies! And yes, more jellies. But let me back up. Last week, we headed down to Islamorada, Florida for the … Continue reading
One morning in Switzerland, I woke up early and decided to go for a little dip. Ha. The big day had come, and after almost a year, I was ready to swim in Switzerland. The Lake Zurich Marathon Schwimmen had arrived. The swim start was a short walk from our hotel and after trying to … Continue reading
We are home! After two incredible weeks in Europe, I am back at my computer and ready to put into words some of my thoughts about the Lake Zurich Marathon Swim. Or, as we now call it in our house “The Schwimmen.” As cliche as this is to say, it’s hard to believe that it’s … Continue reading
It’s clear to anyone who reads this blog that I love pushing myself. Open water distance? Yup. Running long distances? Yup. My son has loved pushing himself too, but his interest in extremes has always been directed at survival and outdoor adventures. (He was the only preschooler who insisted on wearing his rock climbing harness … Continue reading
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