Five of us met out at L1 at 5:40am, just in time to catch yet another amazing Spring sunrise. The lake was a bit moreRead More
Category: Swim Reports
I ushered in my fifth decade with two days of swimming, and they couldn’t have been any more different from each other! Friday morning upRead More
The 50F+ lake temp brought out some Lake Monsters that we haven’t seen since the fall. And we all sure had a vigorous swim inRead More
A short swim report as this is our first really awesome weekend and I want to spend as much time outside as possible… In sum,Read More
After a tempestuous beginning, Spring 2017 calmed down a bit on Saturday and finally gave us a great morning! Although the air was still aRead More
A very short swim report as there is not much to tell. Despite the rumors of a nice morning, L1 was an unholy mess. AndRead More
The transition to Spring is never a pretty process. Once the days lengthen beyond 12 hours and the lake temperature shatters the 40F ceiling, newlyRead More
The best thing about these late winter swims is when you first notice that the water on your exposed skin is no longer painful –Read More
I parked by Clark Street and was instantly facing a dilemma. On one hand, I needed my coffee after a restless night of sleep. OnRead More
Mid-winter mornings in Chicago are crisp, cold, and clear, and today was no exception… The air temperature out at L1 came in at a briskRead More