Leonard - I am so proud of you! What a sacrifice to make for your wife, and you did the right thing. The right thing is never the easiest thing, though, and congratulations on your decision.
I am sorry to hear they canceled the event. I have a friend who did it a number of years ago, and he is encouraging me to start preparing for it and to try it in about 3 or 4 years. I may do that.
I wish you and your wife all the best, and will you try again next year? You said it was expensive - I am sure it's not just the registration, right? You also have to do the qualifying swim and all. Will they give any of the money back for the registration at least? How many people actually went ahead and risked the illness?
Take care and I hope you keep on swimming!
Diana
Leonard - I am so proud of you! What a sacrifice to make for your wife, and you did the right thing. The right thing is never the easiest thing, though, and congratulations on your decision.
I am sorry to hear they canceled the event. I have a friend who did it a number of years ago, and he is encouraging me to start preparing for it and to try it in about 3 or 4 years. I may do that.
I wish you and your wife all the best, and will you try again next year? You said it was expensive - I am sure it's not just the registration, right? You also have to do the qualifying swim and all. Will they give any of the money back for the registration at least? How many people actually went ahead and risked the illness?
Take care and I hope you keep on swimming!
Diana
