Yes, great perspective. I've never really swum an open water event over about 5K, so the thought of something like the English Channel is pretty daunting.Thanks for the details, Kurt. I did my first ever long swim with you back in 2012 when we swam the Saguaro lake 'test swim' for the SCAR (http://www.scarswim.com/). That was in nice, warm water and I remember thinking after that ~9 mile swim that the Channel could be in my future. When, the next day, I exited Canyon lake (about 63-64 degrees) after about 30 minutes due to the cold, I realized the Channel was struck off my bucket list. Watching you complete that day with ease also made me think you could handle the challenge. Congratulations again!
Yes, great perspective. I've never really swum an open water event over about 5K, so the thought of something like the English Channel is pretty daunting.Thanks for the details, Kurt. I did my first ever long swim with you back in 2012 when we swam the Saguaro lake 'test swim' for the SCAR (http://www.scarswim.com/). That was in nice, warm water and I remember thinking after that ~9 mile swim that the Channel could be in my future. When, the next day, I exited Canyon lake (about 63-64 degrees) after about 30 minutes due to the cold, I realized the Channel was struck off my bucket list. Watching you complete that day with ease also made me think you could handle the challenge. Congratulations again!
