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The Bridge

Courtney’s been in the water just over 4 hours and she’s hanging strong.  She’s about 10 miles in, coming up on the Verrazano Bridge.

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Approaching the Verrazano Bridge

According to Matt, “Water has calmed a good bit, thank God.  Courtney’s tummy has been upset, but she’s motoring on.”   

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The Fish….

Despite very choppy waters, Courtney swims strong.

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Courtney’s In the Water…The Ederle Swim Adventure Begins…

The Ederle Swim between Sandy Hook, NJ, and Manhattan was postponed from yesterday until today due to heavy winds and water conditions. Under beautiful skies, Courtney began her 17.5 mile swim adventure this morning at 8:05 a.m. in very rough … Continue reading

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Swim Postponed Until Sunday

If you are wondering why there are no posts yet regarding my swim that is because the swim has been postponed until Sunday, October 2 due to weather!!!

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Ederle Swim Saturday

So, it has been a while since I posted…I have had a crazy summer (and it isn’t even summer any more)! Boston Light Swim was awesome, again, in August. And, I’m headed to NYC for my last big swim of … Continue reading

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MIMS Race Report!

Yippee . . . I made it!  8 hours 59 Minutes 19 Seconds! I had thought it would take me around 9 hours and I was right on target. I have to say, it was nice to finish under 9 … Continue reading

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6:32 p.m. – Finished!!!!!

Our swimmer is on land.  Approximate finish time 9 hours.

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Finish

The crew is done.  Court goes the last 800 meters alone.  Hell of a day.

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Almost There

One mile to go.  Call it 15-20 minutes

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