Monthly Archives: September 2013

Thank You!

Thanks so much to all of you who inspired and motivated me during the day yesterday!  I will do a more complete post later – but wanted to get a brief thank you out tonight.  We celebrated yesterday (crew and … Continue reading

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Finished

And this one is in the books. Courtney has achieved the Triple Crown of open water swimming. Official time was 11 hours, 50 mins and 36 seconds.

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Finish video!

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The finish is in sight!

Courtney will finish to the left of the cave. Stay tuned for video!

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So close…

Courtney has been swimming for over 11 hours, and is so close to the mainland. She has had some elbow pain throughout her swim, but continues to be in good spirits and swim strong despite it. She’s swimming 57 strokes/minute, … Continue reading

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The final feed!

7/10 of a mile to go. One final feed, and she’s off!

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Who is the kayaker?

Watch the first video to find out. The second video is a bonus video of dolphins!

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Video: getting closer!

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2 more miles to go

Courtney has a little over two miles and two quick feelings to go. Nate got in for 30 minutes as the temperature dropped from 65, to 64, to 63.5, where its holding steady. We can practically taste California!

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Stunningly beautiful here

Sun is breaking through. Glassy swells. Perfect temperature. Pushing through.

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