Monthly Archives: June 2012

Guess Where We Are? 2:49

Go Yankees!!

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South Bronx 2:14

The beautiful South Bronx, overlooking the more beautiful Harlem River.  Nice place to pass by, but I wouldn’t wanna live there.  

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In The Harlem 1:36

Working our way through Harlem now.  Water is calm, as is the current.  Wind is nice, so we’re not getting that smell we got last year.

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Truckin’ – 12:55:24

Heading out of Hell’s Gate toward the Harlem River.  Courtney continues to stretch her back periodically.  So far so good.  For all you swim geeks out there, her current strokerate is 63/min.  

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Making Our Way 11:35:14

Headin’ up the East River!  Current is shweeet!

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On Our Way

Just did first feed.  Mayhem at the start, everyone trying to find their kayakers and swimmers.  We were a little late on the first feed and Courtney had to change out her goggles, as hers were leaking, but we’re under … Continue reading

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Swimmers are arriving at our position. We’re about to make contact! 10:46:19 a.m.

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Waiting for the Start!!!!! 9:54:31 a.m.

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Waiting for the Start!!!!! 9:54:31 a.m.

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Scary Weekend…Back Pain one week before MIMS

On Friday night, Matt and I took some friends and a few of the summer clerks out on the boat. I’m not quite sure what I did – but my low back started to hurt right before we got on … Continue reading

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