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Month: March 2022

Perfect Way to End the Week

Perfect Way to End the Week

Posted on March 25, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged lakeswimming
Swim Blah Blah Swim

Swim Blah Blah Swim

Posted on March 23, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged mental-strength, openwaterswimming, rain
So Tired But I Tried Anyway

So Tired But I Tried Anyway

Posted on March 21, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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.

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged exercise, glassy-water, openwaterswimming
Swim with Friend and Sunbeams

Swim with Friend and Sunbeams

Posted on March 16, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged beach, choppy-water, sand, swim-buddy
Sunbeam Tunnel Swim & Spooky Photos

Sunbeam Tunnel Swim & Spooky Photos

Posted on March 10, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged openwaterswimming, park-friends
Heaven is a Place on Earth

Heaven is a Place on Earth

Posted on March 7, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged openwaterswimming, park-friends
The Sun Draws Us Near

The Sun Draws Us Near

Posted on March 4, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Sacred Swims, Swimming Experiences Tagged ducks, openwaterswimming, sun
Just a Quickie

Just a Quickie

Posted on March 1, 2022April 27, 2026 by Eej S

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

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged choppy-water, cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming

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