When the mercury read 67F at 5:30am, I knew that this would turn out to be a perfect late summer morning. And the foggy ride through the park out to Ladder #1 just added to the overall anticipation (suspense?) of the impending swim.
Carol and I watched the sunrise as it crested over the fog bank, and Ann showed up shortly thereafter to catch the show. I took the official water temperature which came back at an incendiary 71F!
The swim was a straightforward out-and-back in just my jammers, and I wasn’t cold at all. Although I say this a lot, you really should have been out there this morning. It was one for the ages!
Late summer splendor
Self-portrait at water level
Carol in action
What a great day to swim!! That was the day of my race. I didn’t even need a wetsuit because it was so warm!
In the 2.5k I placed 1st in my age group, 2nd in the non wetsuit division and 3rd in the overall combined wetsuit & non wetsuit.
Not too bad after being cleared by the Dr.’s to swim a month ago and taking chemotherapy everyday!
Thanks for the support! I appreciate it!
Great Job!!!! Congratulations
Thanks Carol!! Very nice of you…