Yesterday I successfully completed the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim in 8:11:05. Pictures from the swim (taken by Scott on the boat) are in the previous post. I’m very happy with the swim, my time, and my effort, but I did learn a lot about how to swim this particular race, and have a few things I would change in the future, would I come back to race again. But overall I am very happy with my swim and had a great time out there. Swimming through those rivers was just incredible, and to go that far with the current in that amount of time, while seeing the great NY landmarks I got the chance to see as I swam, was amazing and something few get to experience. My mom in the kayak, along with Mike Matty (assigned by MIMS), also enjoyed the sights. The Hudson got quite choppy in the afternoon, but still provided a great assisting current that swept us home to South Cove for a close race finish.

Thank you everyone who was following my swim and encouraging me from wherever they were. I really appreciate your thoughts, messages, and support!