I got back into the water right after Christmas, so it’s been about six weeks that I’ve been at it. As expected, I jumped in with a ton of enthusiasm but […]
Pros and Cons
Getting ready for the swim is going to be difficult, no question. But as I think about, there are a number of factors working in my favor. For what it’s worth, […]
Weight, weight…don’t tell me!
One of the things about swimming the English Channel is that it’s cold. From everything I can gather, not unbearably, Lynne Cox “Swimming to Antarctica” cold, but cold enough that […]
What’s with “Don’t give up the swim”?
It’s part inspiration– which I’m sure I’ll need during the swim– and part play on words. As the story goes, in the War of 1812, a naval battle took place off the coast […]
Testing the waters
It was really about New Year’s Day 2015 when I started to think seriously about swimming the Channel. I’m not sure why the idea planted itself in my head– or […]