First event of the season for me – a round trip across Seattle’s Green Lake with Jessica.
The course before the start.
The water was around 64 degrees, “bracing and refreshing” to quote Jessica. The swim went off without a hitch, despite my having forgotten my contact lenses and so swimming without much of an ability to see where I was going. Not that I ever have much of an idea where I’m going, but it is nice to be able to see the buoys occasionally. Approx 33:12 for our finishing time.
This is an annual event sponsored by the City of Seattle Parks & Recreation.
Highlights included:
My mom swimming the event! She signed up for the 1/2 mile, and though she hopped into the boat partway across due to the water temperature, she is already talking about getting a wetsuit so that she can try it again.
Biking to the lake! This was a first for me, as I usually resist exercising before exercising.
Being told that we were crazy for not wearing wetsuits. I get this a lot. Perhaps I am crazy? All I know is that the water felt great once I started moving.
Verdict: a fun swim and a good way to kick off the summer.
Awesome – especially the part about your mom joining in the fun!
By: talesofmy30s on June 27, 2010
at 10:55 pm