This weekend was our Pacific Masters Championships. It was a close battle between WCM and USF and I don't know who won at this very moment. I don't care.
You see, I left right before the 1000 today (the last event) right after the last relays. I watched some great swims today. Amazing swims. My friend Brendon swam a 2:03 200 fly and really hit his taper (as he's not going to Nationals)- we were teasing about how he does really well the week after a tapered meet. He seemed to finally figure it out this time.
My friend Stephen called me tonight and told me that Brendon also had a great 1000, was warming down, had a heart attack and died. He was 35. I was stunned. I've been crying since then trying to make sense of it all. It doesn't make sense.
I called some other friends and no one else can believe it either. Suddenly, the meet doesn't matter, swimming doesn't matter, what matters is that we lost a really great guy today. He was always so happy, funny, and loved to tell jokes. He was really good natured and fun to be around. I will miss him terribly.
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Actually my first thought when reading your first thread, Karen, was WOW a 2:03! That guy is fast. Then when I read on I couldn't believe it since anyone that can bust out a 2:03 200 fly is obviously in great shape.
I'm glad that you are a supportive team. At least your last memories of him are happy ones.
Great job getting back in the pool that must have been really tough. I'm sure Brendon was there with you in spirit.
Actually my first thought when reading your first thread, Karen, was WOW a 2:03! That guy is fast. Then when I read on I couldn't believe it since anyone that can bust out a 2:03 200 fly is obviously in great shape.
I'm glad that you are a supportive team. At least your last memories of him are happy ones.
Great job getting back in the pool that must have been really tough. I'm sure Brendon was there with you in spirit.
