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Water Warming Up

Water Warming Up

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 78.  Water temp 66 F. Today at the lake it felt blazing hot in my wetsuit. I was very eager to get in the water.  We had a new swimmer today, so I was very excited to welcome her into our little group. We chatted a bit before we got into the water, and READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddies
Don't Let the Sun Fool You

Don’t Let the Sun Fool You

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 51 F Water Temp 55 F. Drizzly, grey day. It’s been raining all day.  Today at the lake, it was grey and raining. I should say “still raining” because it’s been raining all day. I decided to change up my gear because I felt too warm the other day, but it ended up being READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged big-waves, challenge, choppy-water, grey-skies, todays-lesson
Sweet Spring Sunshine

Sweet Spring Sunshine

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 70 Water Temp 55.  Today at the lake it was gloriously sunny and warm. The water was fairly glassy, except for occasional small wakes from boats. We were five today, a record! D, K4, K6, I, and me! A combo of swimmers, some in wetsuits some in just swimsuits.  The park was buzzing with READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged challenge, openwaterswimming, swim-buddies
Thank You, Lake

Thank You, Lake

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Eej S

Air Temp 54, Water Temp 54 Today at the lake it was drizzly and grey. The water was glassy. It hardly made a sound when it touched the beach.  There were cars in the parking lot, but I couldn’t see people. Maybe one or two walkers.  I didn’t swim yesterday, which is my usual day, READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, Swimming Experiences Tagged letting-go, risk, todays-lesson
I Earned This Swim

I Earned This Swim

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 77 Water Temp 53  Today at the lake it was hot and sunny. The parking lot at the park was packed, and as we pulled in I could see people everywhere, playing frisbee, sitting on towels, strolling on the paths. I love seeing everyone enjoying themselves, and it really struck me that I have READ MORE

Posted in Sacred Swims, The Journey Tagged consciousness, openwaterswimming, spiritual
Floaty McBloaty

Floaty McBloaty

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Eej S

65 F temp. 51 F water temp. Today at the lake it was gloriously warm and sunny. I got to swim with L, who I have not seen in almost a year!  There were tons of black ducks in the swim area and a few tots on the beach with their parents. I love how READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Sacred Swims Tagged floating, glassy-water, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddy
Good Gear = Good Swim

Good Gear = Good Swim

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Eej S

April 5. Temp 51 F. Water temp 47 F. Today at the lake…a different beach. I was too tired to drive to my usual beach so I swam at the park near my house. It is a lovely park with lots of gigantic trees, benches, picnic tables, a basketball court, children’s playground. And a sand READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged challenge, openwaterswimming
Onward!

Onward!

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Eej S

Today at the lake it was windy and c-c-cold.  I met with K5, who I haven’t seen in two weeks. Always nice to swim with her. She just started this winter, and was smart to buy thermal gear. I’m always impressed with how she is in the water and unafraid, just figuring it out as READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, Swimming Experiences Tagged depression, insights, openwaterswimming, PTSD, swim-buddy
Slipped But Didn't Fall

Slipped But Didn’t Fall

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Eej S

March 10, 2023. Water temp 44. Today at the lake, it was dark. We got there late, but I wanted to get a quick swim in cause it’s been a hard week. On the way to the beach I slipped in the mud but remained standing. The terror that would usually have sent me into READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming, progress
Creature from the Black Lake

Creature from the Black Lake

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Eej S

Feb 20, 2023

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