Met Lisa at 0500 at JN. The air was in the low 40's and the water was noticeably cold when we got in. The plan was the big loop to get to 4 miles then go from there. I have not slept well the past 2 days or slept much at all for that matter because of things going on at home. Just been a stressful few days. I told Lisa that depending on how I feel, we might just do dam and back.
We headed out and what seemed like forever, we hit the dam. I asked how she was doing and she said she was ready to head back in. This immediately got my attention. I asked what was going on and she said she was a bit cold. Looking back, I believe that this is the first time that Lisa has ever uttered a word that even remotely sounded like a complaint. She is one of the toughest and strongest willed people I have ever met. Her admitting that something is bothering her means something. She said she needed to swim fast so she could warm up.
Off she went and by the time I got to the boat ramp, she was fully dressed and looking...."less than comfortable". This is our last swim together for the summer. School is back and we will both be busy with it and won't be able to swim anymore at the reservoir.
I told her how much I appreciate her coming to swim with me over the summer and help me but words will never express how much I respect her for what she has done for me these past months. I am ready for the UTC24 because of her.
I was feeling warm and energetic so I headed out to get myself to 4 miles. I hit 4 miles and took another feed. Might was well do one more! I did one more mile then headed in. I was glad I did the 5th mile and felt good the last 2 miles. I was warm, comfortable and was keeping a good pace.
I will probably do a swim Monday but not sure yet.
5 miles OW
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