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Arrived in California
Matt and I arrived in California yesterday! Our friend, Amy, arrived today. We spent the day getting supplies, exploring the area and going for a swim. I felt good in the water today – but, mostly, I just had a … Continue reading
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Thank You
Two weeks from now, I will be in the Pacific Ocean swimming from Catalina Island to the California mainland. It is mind-blowing to me that the last leg of the Triple Crown is almost here. Over the last 11 years, … Continue reading
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Bridge in our Rearview
Past the bridge and approaching Thompson Island. Once we pass that, it’s toward home……and a cold beer for Ms. Courtney. This is Thompson Island just off our port side, against the Boston skyline.
Posted in Boston Light Swim, Uncategorized
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The Bridge
Coming up to the bridge. Boston skyline in the distance. Beautifully Boston Strong.
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Coming Up on the Bridge
Approaching the Long Island Bridge. We’ve been swimming just shy of 2 hours at this point and Courtney looks strong. She gives a big shout out to her buddies, Mo and Eileen, who are swimming up in Cape Cod today.
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Trucking Along
Hour and fifteen in. Beautiful day above water. In the water, it’s rough. 15 knot block headwind, going opposite the current. All you swimmers out there will appreciate; choppy, to say the least. Next feed will require some ginger ale … Continue reading
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First Feed In
Just had our first feed. Tasty little Perpetuam Gatorade mix. Knocked it out in a good time; about 40 seconds. Stroke rate about 56, about 6 strokes slower than normal, due to the chop.
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Up and Running
Well, we’re up and running. Courtney’s been in the water now for about 11 minutes. Beautiful day on the water. Wind a little gusty and right in our face, but other than that, great morning for a little swim.
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WRIC Story – Catalina Channel Swim
Thanks so much to AJ and Ben for a great story! http://www.wric.com/story/23073922/richmond-woman-attempts-triple-crown-of-open-water-swimming
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