Every so often cities such as Chicago, Evanston, and Wilmette will close down their beaches due to higher than normal bacterial counts. Have you everRead More
Author: Steve
Saturday’s swim started a bit late. I got out there at 6:30am to check out the sunrise, but our magnificent personal star was hidden behindRead More
This weekend the Alliance for the Great Lakes is coordinating its annual September Adopt-a-Beach at all of Chicago’s beaches. As luck/chance/fate would have it, Laura,Read More
The Chicago Shoreline Marathon takes place this Saturday, August 29. It is Chicago’s premier kayaking/paddling event, and it attracts competitors from around the world. ThereRead More
The Alliance for the Great Lakes just launched a new information/awareness campaign today called “This is My Water” complete with a new web site. BeRead More
Be sure to check this out over the weekend: Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave Friday, August 28Read More
Since we’ve got a marathon swimming theme going on, be sure to check out this piece in the Daily Mirror about Martin Strel. It talksRead More
It looks like the local media has taken notice of Paula’s accomplishment. I’ll continue to post their story links as I receive them. They areRead More
25 hours 38 minutes Wow…
Paula embarked her second attempt this afternoon: Below are the text messages I’m getting from Paula’s support crew (most recent ones at the top). KeepRead More