Would anyone like to share goals for 2011 too? My bucket swims this season include the Boston Light Swim (August) and the Great Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim (June)... might try swimming the ASA Lake Travis Relay (October) as a solo...
The new season is nearly upon us, and I imagine we do have a few southern hemisphere visitors to this board.
Where and when does your 2011 season kick off?
I am waiting to see the date and details set for Rice Women's Twin Lakes Open Water Festival - mid- to late April, and definitely the Cap 2k sponsored by Sandy and Keith Bell and their American Swimming Association at Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX.
I am debating on the Cap 2K in Austin. It is right up the road. Just not sure if I will be ready for 2K that early (it is downhill though :)). After that I am doing a quick 500M in a tri relay in the Woodlands. Then June 18 I am in the Caymans for the Flowers Sea Swim. That is my total season, unless I can convince the Irish to let me participate in the Liffey Swim in September (I will be in Ireland then) without having swam the prerequisite number of season races.
I've been swimming at Ala Moana beach since January. In April, I'll head to Kona, do a Total Immersion open water camp, then hopefully swim the swim portion of the Kona Ironman course. Later in the summer, a couple of Alcatraz races.
thanks evan.
its a swim that has been on my mind for a long time. rondi has been a great help assisting with the planning... tide modeling etc.
This swim really captures the imagination -- as all great open water swims should.
I'd imagine the tide modeling could inspire at least a thesis or two. I can't wait to read about the logistics of such an undertaking. Will you camp under each bridge? Will the swimmers go at their own pace or will Rondi wear ankle weights? :bolt:
I look forward to hearing more as things develop.
That is... what's the word I'm looking for? Oh, right. Awesome.
thanks evan.
its a swim that has been on my mind for a long time. rondi has been a great help assisting with the planning... tide modeling etc. we have a grad student working on the tide prediction / swim modeling as part of her thesis project... again, rondi made that connection... and put together the website too!
i know you have a busy year planned, but after MIMS i hope you will be hooked on NY open water possibilities and might consider the 8 bridges some time in the future!
This swim really captures the imagination -- as all great open water swims should.
I'd imagine the tide modeling could inspire at least a thesis or two. I can't wait to read about the logistics of such an undertaking. Will you camp under each bridge? Will the swimmers go at their own pace or will Rondi wear ankle weights? :bolt:
I look forward to hearing more as things develop.
yes, we will swim at our own paces... this requires 2 different models and i may have to start earlier than rondi on a couple of stages.... or rondi can wear ankle weights and a drag chute.
guest stage swimmers will be required to swim with one of us as support will be limited.
David
This looks like a phenomenal swim. I am sorry I won't be able to make it this year. Unfortunately I'll be in Santa Barbara for racing & training. Moreover, my family & I have already planned our trip east for 7/14 to 7/20. Best of luck.
Bob
