Well said Patrick. I did 2 mini-triathlons a couple years ago, and one required a 1/4 mile swim and one required a 1/2 mile swim, both in the ocean. I am not a good swimmer, and I was shocked how long it took me to get into good enough swimming shape in a pool to be able to swim those seemingly short distances without stopping for a rest. If you don't swim regularly, it is an EXHAUSTING endeavor. In a message dated 11/10/2007 7:45:11 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Captainkayak_at_earthlink.net writes: Ask yourself, when was the last time you swam a quarter mile? A quarter mile does not look like a long distance when you are sitting in your boat, but it can seem like infinity when you are in cold water and are out of breath. I want to thank the contributors to this forum for inspiring me. I had other plans this morning, but now I will be heading to the gym for another pool session. This will be the first of several pool sessions because I won't be able to regain my swimming skills in a day, or a week. Realistically, I'm looking at a long term commitment here. Soon to be humbled again, Patrick Martin Moorpark, CA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Nov 10 2007 - 09:58:29 PST
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