Rainbow River Swim, Aug 13

Another fabulous swim down the Rainbow River with OWS Leo's group. 3.6 miles!!! There were 83 of us this time. I wore a wetsuit (the spring fed river is 72 degrees year-round) and it felt like I was flying. I actually kept up with Mary Ellen, which is incredible, she has always been much faster than me (she was not wearing a wetsuit). I don't remember my time. I try not to stress about that and just enjoy the event. Saw lots of turtles and fish. No gators! I don't think there are any gators on this section of the river... people tube down it all the time and you never hear about gator sightings.  

Prepping before the event. That is Mary Ellen on the left and a lady she knows from her Sunday morning Pass-a-Grill swim group, Christie. This was Christie's first time. Hopefully she enjoyed it enough to try it a second time. It's always more fun to have people you know with you when you do these type of crazy outings!

Pre-swim. I'm always a little nervous and usually need the first quarter mile to catch my breathe and calm down to where I can enjoy myself.

At the finish line at Swampy's. Such a beautiful spot and a great place for lunch to consume all the calories you just burned off.

Made it and still smiling. The googles do nothing for my appearance I'm afraid... leave my eyes creased and puffy, but that's ok. Loving life!

The group picture Leo posted after the event. I'm right behind Leo, extending my left arm out to the side.


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