With the season drawing to a close........

I don't swim in pools, actually; I don't like the chlorine. Plus I do like the cold water; it's just been a little challenging lately. Today, however, was AWESOME! After Thursday's really cold swim, I was actually scared to get in the water with the wetsuit today, but it went really well. An extra cap and I never even felt cold (of course it helps that the air temp is above 60 F). Tomorrow I'm thinking about swimming first with the wetsuit and then going back in with just a bathing suit. Like Daniel Slosberg, I also like the feel of the cold water against my skin, I find that I get an awesome workout in the cold water (though I often have to nap afterwards; I'm exhausted after coming out) and there is something about the bragging rights...if I come out and there's no amazed walkers on the beach, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Also, I go for the same swim wetsuit or bathing suit (a little more than half an hour now). RTodd: I totally agree; cold air, wind and chop are the kind of things that break my spirit this time of year (especially the chop).

I don't swim in pools, actually; I don't like the chlorine. Plus I do like the cold water; it's just been a little challenging lately. Today, however, was AWESOME! After Thursday's really cold swim, I was actually scared to get in the water with the wetsuit today, but it went really well. An extra cap and I never even felt cold (of course it helps that the air temp is above 60 F). Tomorrow I'm thinking about swimming first with the wetsuit and then going back in with just a bathing suit. Like Daniel Slosberg, I also like the feel of the cold water against my skin, I find that I get an awesome workout in the cold water (though I often have to nap afterwards; I'm exhausted after coming out) and there is something about the bragging rights...if I come out and there's no amazed walkers on the beach, I have to say I'm a little disappointed. Also, I go for the same swim wetsuit or bathing suit (a little more than half an hour now). RTodd: I totally agree; cold air, wind and chop are the kind of things that break my spirit this time of year (especially the chop).