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Article – Dangerous When Wet

Posted on June 12, 2013 by courtneypaulk

Congratulations to Matt Bondurant for an excellent article and surviving Cork Distance Week! He truly captures what it means to be an open water marathon swimmer. http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/water-activities/swimming/Give-Us-Your-Tired-Your-Sore-Your-Shriveled-Masses.html?page=1

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Over the last few weeks, I have trained in a lake in Tennessee, the Chesapeake Bay and in my “home river” – the Rappahannock. Matt has accompanied me on nearly every training swim since the beginning of April and, as … Continue reading →

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Spring Training!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by courtneypaulk

I am officially entrenched in Spring Training and loving every minute of it! I started swimming in the Rappahannock River about four weeks ago. The water temp held at a steady 60 for three weeks and last weekend it spiked … Continue reading →

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My Own Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k…just not on Monument Avenue

Posted on April 14, 2013 by courtneypaulk

Yesterday, approximately 40,000 people participated in the annual Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. Sports Backers couldn’t have ordered better weather for it! Several years ago, I decided that, instead of running or walking in the 10k, I would swim a 10k … Continue reading →

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Boston Light Swim

Posted on March 1, 2013 by courtneypaulk

Today….I registered for my third Boston Light Swim! I’m so excited that it will be held on the one-year anniversary of my English Channel Swim. It was after my first BLS that I decided to tackle the triple crown…so it … Continue reading →

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English Channel Report #2

Posted on February 15, 2013 by courtneypaulk

Again…I recognize it has taken me a REALLY long time to post this. Matt has had some health issues over the last few months. In any event, I hope you enjoy the post! So, we had our own Groundhog Day. … Continue reading →

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English Channel Video

Posted on October 16, 2012 by courtneypaulk

Here’s a video showing the journey! Enjoy!

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Channel Report #1

Posted on October 10, 2012 by courtneypaulk

So…I recognize that this has taken me a long time to post. I hope that the substance of the post addresses that. And, I further recognize that I haven’t even posted a full report. I promise it will be finished … Continue reading →

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