Author Archives: courtneypaulk

I finished my ninth Bay Swim on Sunday!  For me, it was brutally hot.  I have been training in water in the low-mid 60s in anticipation for MIMS.  Prior to the swim, the race officials said the water temp was … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim – 4.4 miles across the narrowest portion of the Bay near Annapolis. This is the 9th year in a row that I have done this swim (makes me feel VERY old). Next week … Continue reading →

I’ve been able to get a few open water swims in over the last few weeks.  During my Rappahannock River swim a few weeks ago, for my last feed, the crew thought it would be funny to send out some … Continue reading →

If this little kitty can make it across New York Harbor…I can make it around Manhattan! http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2011/04/21/2011-04-21_feisty_feline_washed_away_in_storms_swims_safely_across_new_york_harbor_lands_on.html

I am approaching the final push…MIMS is 8 weeks from today!  My training is going very well and my shoulders seem to be doing okay (knock on wood).   What has been particularly motivating is that I have raised over $5000 so far … Continue reading →

I swam 7500 meters in the pool yesterday. Two hours straight with three short stops (plus a little warm-down). I was hoping yesterday was going to be my first day in the open water this year. But, given the tornados in … Continue reading →

Yikes! Shoulder pain tonight doing sprints. It is difficult to balance the significant distance training and the need to increase speed without an injury. I have iced both shoulders and taken sufficient meds! Next swim will be long and easy … Continue reading →

In addition to Manhattan, I’ve also signed up for: The Ederle Swim on October 1st – a 17.5 mile swim from Sandy Hook, NJ to Manhattan. The Boston Light Swim on August 13th – an 8 mile swim from the Boston Lighthouse back to … Continue reading →