I am behind in writing my swim report about my recent adventure in St. John. Thankfully, Amy Roberts, of the St. John Source, wrote this lovely piece. Super thankful for the support and I’ll share my story soon.
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Help the Texas Civil Rights Project! (And in return, I’ll swim A LOT.)
In less than two weeks, I will enter the waters of Lake LBJ, in Texas. For 20 miles, I will swim, doing what I know how to do, all the while raising money for and honoring the work of the Texas Civil Rights Project. And for the first time in my swimming career, I am … Continue reading
Circumnavigation of Culebra – Puerto Rico
Route Description – Circumnavigation of Culebra, Puerto Rico. Start and finish at Mosquito Bay Beach. Start and Finish – Mosquito Bay Beach, Latitude 18.29708, Longitute -65.26535 Certified Route Distance – 31.3 km, 19.44 miles. Swim Data: Start: 29 August 2017, 5:50 am Finish: 29 August 2017, 5:54 pm Elapsed: 12:04 Summary of Conditions: Water Temp: … Continue reading
Lago d’Orta Marathon Swim – The Ridiculously Long Race Report
I am going to give you a warning before you read anymore: this post is going to be long, and a little bit gross. There. You have been warned. Now, read on to hear about my time at the Lago d’Orta Marathon Swim in Italy. Back in March, I happened to check that random message … Continue reading
The Swimmer and the Kayaker – Marathon swimming is a TEAM sport!
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
Lake Zurich Marathon Swim – All you ever wanted to know, Part Two
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