I recently read a funny article by a USMS swimmer who did a couple of open water swims in the UK.
I'm orginally from Berkeley, CA, but have been living in Italy for 21+ years. This year I participated in 3KM in Riccione, 3KM and 5KM in Baratti, did a crossing of the Strait of Messina, and will participate in a 1 mile and a 2KM this weekend near Lerici (Cinque Terre area).
I've gotten so used to the Italian system (the races are usually organized by the National Swimming Federation "FIN", or "UISP" which would be more like the YMCA) that I fear I have no perspective left on the differences from the USA.
I'm looking forward to reading any of your stories. If you're coming to Italy for a race, let me know!
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Mary Lokken... My name is David McIntyre a 72 year old master swimmer from Gold Coast of Florida. my wife and I will be arriving in Firenze on Saturday, May 29,2010 for a two week visit staying at a rented "villa" two blocks for the Palazza Vecchio. I am an artist and this will be my third visit and am looking for a pool to work-out in ( hopefully with weights ). Would you please respond as I am not sure this e-mail will get through to you. My web-site is davidmcintyre.us and my e-mail address is david@davidmcintyre.us. Thank you in advance for your help.... David
Mary Lokken... My name is David McIntyre a 72 year old master swimmer from Gold Coast of Florida. my wife and I will be arriving in Firenze on Saturday, May 29,2010 for a two week visit staying at a rented "villa" two blocks for the Palazza Vecchio. I am an artist and this will be my third visit and am looking for a pool to work-out in ( hopefully with weights ). Would you please respond as I am not sure this e-mail will get through to you. My web-site is davidmcintyre.us and my e-mail address is david@davidmcintyre.us. Thank you in advance for your help.... David
