Thanks for all the kind words. I was in a funk for about 24 hours, but then, as usual, I just decided that it was time to look for the next thing to do. I also thought that I was the only one who pulled out, but several people did as well as at least one relay team.
Turns out that NO ONE finished the (unofficial) race. Apparently a lightning storm blew in after 5 or so hours and everyone was pulled from the water anyway. Hopefully, no one will get ill as a result of their participation.
Speaking to several points:
1) Yes, the same thing happened two years ago and some people did swim it. Apparently one person (at least) became quite ill.
2) I am considering doing it next year - the only issue is the money, since it costs about $2000 to enter, hotel room, etc and you don't get any sort of refund in a case like this year. If my wife's health holds out and we don't have any nasty medical expenses between now and then, and I don't have to run her all over the east coast to doctors, well, maybe....
3) Guv - Yeah, it's a bit weird, but I swear that the water is remarkably clean MOST OF THE TIME for being so close to NYC. It's a real trip to be swimming in the Hudson and watch the Empire State building off in the distance, etc.
Also, I mentioned your posts to Deb and she said to say thanks, but also to "Tell your Internet 'girlfriends' that I sometimes catch you drinking straight out of the orange juice carton and you snore when you're very tired. Maybe that will take some of the lustre off."
Ah, love....
Thanks again to all,
LBJ
Thanks for all the kind words. I was in a funk for about 24 hours, but then, as usual, I just decided that it was time to look for the next thing to do. I also thought that I was the only one who pulled out, but several people did as well as at least one relay team.
Turns out that NO ONE finished the (unofficial) race. Apparently a lightning storm blew in after 5 or so hours and everyone was pulled from the water anyway. Hopefully, no one will get ill as a result of their participation.
Speaking to several points:
1) Yes, the same thing happened two years ago and some people did swim it. Apparently one person (at least) became quite ill.
2) I am considering doing it next year - the only issue is the money, since it costs about $2000 to enter, hotel room, etc and you don't get any sort of refund in a case like this year. If my wife's health holds out and we don't have any nasty medical expenses between now and then, and I don't have to run her all over the east coast to doctors, well, maybe....
3) Guv - Yeah, it's a bit weird, but I swear that the water is remarkably clean MOST OF THE TIME for being so close to NYC. It's a real trip to be swimming in the Hudson and watch the Empire State building off in the distance, etc.
Also, I mentioned your posts to Deb and she said to say thanks, but also to "Tell your Internet 'girlfriends' that I sometimes catch you drinking straight out of the orange juice carton and you snore when you're very tired. Maybe that will take some of the lustre off."
Ah, love....
Thanks again to all,
LBJ
