Today at the lake there were two sail boats, two kayakers, and two other swimmers. One of the swimmers was K, who I have been swimming with before. She was helping a new swimmer get acclimated, so they were just in and out of the lake. I was really happy to run into them. After READ MORE
Month: March 2022
Swim Blah Blah Swim
Really tough swim today. I was flat out when my alarm went off. I hit snooze 4 times. Decided to skip it and go for a walk at night. I felt so tired and sore throaty. But I got up and chugged an Yerba mate drink to wake up, threw my gear in the bag, READ MORE
So Tired But I Tried Anyway
Finally got to exercise today. Have not moved since my WEDS swim. The water was so flat. I just splashed around until my 20 min were up. Now so tired. I get extra points for rinsing off all my gear when I got home.
Swim with Friend and Sunbeams
Today at the lake I went to another beach. It’s one of my favorites. The water is clear, I get a different view, and the beach is right at the end of a busy street of small neighborhood shops. There’s also a big apartment complex sticking out into/over the water. Even better, the bottom is READ MORE
Sunbeam Tunnel Swim & Spooky Photos
Today at the lake it was cold. Sunny but cold. The air was cold. The water was cold. I had to put my face in and out about five times to acclimate. But I was in a rush because it was after 5pm when I started, so I got on with it and swam south READ MORE
Heaven is a Place on Earth
Monday, March 7, 2022 Sunny | water temp 45 degrees F Today at the lake. So tired. I didn’t even write anything today. But it was sunny. And I swam. Tried out a new wetsuit. OMG. So much more room and stretchy through the shoulders. When I was on the beach getting ready to enter READ MORE
The Sun Draws Us Near
March 3, 6:30pm Sunny | water temp 40 F Today at the lake, the water was flat, the sun was out, and I finally got my tiny video camera to work. And then I dropped it, and it floated away. I got to the lake and was happy to see lots of cars in the READ MORE
Just a Quickie
Feb 28, 2022 Today at the lake it was cold and windy. The water was really choppy, and my body felt like lead trying to swim. I meet two new swim pals, K and E. They mostly soaked. E is a soaker. K is acclimating and sort of new to this cold water thing. I READ MORE