Monthly Archives: June 2011

Entering the Mighty Hudson.  Behold the George Washington Bridge, our last bridge of the day.

How cool is this?!  Courtney just swam past the big C of Columbia University.  She’s over the GI issues, said she feels good and we’re about to enter the Hudson.  Home stretch!!!!!

Another bridge in the Harlem down.  2 miles or so from the turn toward the mighty Hudson and the home stretch.  Courtney has been in the water now for 5 hrs and 10 minutes.  Shoulders are a little sore and … Continue reading →

Courtney and Mike, two peas (or pees, whichever the case may be) in a pod.  Making our way toward the top of the Harlem River.

Sure beats a taxi!  We’re now in the Harlem River.  Much less current and much more narrow than the East River.  Courtney is right on time and looking strong.

Two hours in and Courtney is right where she needs to be.  Approaching the Ward’s Island foot bridge in the photo.

Keeping on keeping on.

In the mix……rubbin’ is racin’!

  Just passing the big one!!!

How’s that for a view??  For the swim dorks out there, Courtney’s current stroke rate is 64/minute