Hello friends! 4 days down 3 to go!!! Logging in about 66.3 miles in the Hudson River thus far! Tomorrow, June 30th is a rest day, but I will be back on Friday for Stage 5! (I am so excited because one of my favorite people/twin, incredibly decorated marathon swimmer, inspiration, and Smithie 2020, Charlotte […]
Month: June 2016
Track My Progress
TOMORROW: STAGE 1: SPLASH TIME 8:20-8:42 I wanted to make sure you all have the available tracker link so you can see the day-to-day progress as I make my way down the 120 miles of the Hudson River! You can access the tracker at the link below (it will show all the swimmers in the […]
Final Preparations
As we round the final 3 days before GO TIME, final preparations have been put in place. -Checking the weather and water temps for the 7-days of the swim -Figuring out logistics- where to meet for the start, where to meet for the finish -Solidifying my week nutritional plan (what works for breakfast, pre swim, […]
Locally Featured in The Eagle Tribune!
Full interview, photos, and video clips! Article and photos: http://www.eagletribune.com/news/new-challenge-for-local-long-distance-swimmer/article_230f1cec-50c3-5a81-8921-6fb32e076f29.html Video: http://videos.eagletribune.com/eagletribune/pqem7r?v=autoplay_postroll&e=e0018&opn=right_rail_embed read more
Live Feed Tracking!
I recently found out that there will be a way to get live feed tracking during the swim! I will be sure to post the links once they are made available! Now you all can be in the Hudson River with me! Thank you for the support! read more
The Sound of Silence
Fads sweep through the “wellness” industry like nobody’s business. If you paid attention to all the spruikers, you’d be drinking your shake while squirting water up your bum, popping some pills, sweating it out in a sauna, wrapping yourself in plastic…oh no wait, plastic’s toxic, let’s try clay instead, juice fasting (or if you’re really […]
The Similarities Between Pregnancy and Marathon Swimming
Disclaimer: I am NOT nor have I ever been pregnant. I figured this was an important clarification. I’ve been asked many times what preparing, training, doing, and recovering from a marathon swim is like? As I began to think about it, my best analogy was a pregnancy…. or what I imagine a pregnancy to be […]
How’s The Grind Going?…and other FAQ’s
Is the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim the longest swim in the world? Yes, at 120 miles it is the worlds longest marathon swim. (Florida to Cuba was 110 miles) How is the 8 Bridges 120 miles of the Hudson different then the English Channel swim? First: the distance. The English Channel was 20-30 miles […]
