Yes, I am basking in the afterglow. 3 years after I initially signed up for it, Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim has been completed! I swam from the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson River. When I signed up for Stage 4 in 2013, I had yet … Continue reading
Three years ago, I had a swim disappointment. A few days before Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Swim in New York, I had to drop out. (See my post about it HERE.) At the time, it was to be my first swim of at least 15-miles, but with water temperatures in the low-60s, I … Continue reading
As many of you know, I have been training for Stage 4 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim. It’s been a dream for the last few years, both this particular swim and the distance of Stage 4, the one I have signed up to do. 15.2 miles will be my longest swim to date. … Continue reading
Sometimes, I think it’s important to remember that this swimming thing is not just about competition, workouts, and endurance. Sometimes, it’s simply about the freedom of being in the water, feeling comfortable enough with your skills to explore, to have fun, to experience new places. And of course, work on your goggle face. I have … Continue reading
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