Well, we trained hard and we felt ready. The water was 57 degrees, the swells and chop were stronger than the crowd expected...and still, WE JUMPED OFF THE BARGE HOLDING HANDS. Chip was brave and strong and quietly began about the task of swimming; Diana treaded water and carried on very loudly about how cold the water was. The good news is: after about 15 minutes, our hands and feet were numb and didn't hurt anymore.
Then we never saw each other again until it was over. We both made it about half way....and while our dreams of bounding out of the water at the finish line were not realized THIS YEAR...we had great fun. Truly, preparing for this event was an experience unto itself. As for me, I've never had a bib # at all, let alone one on both hands, and the microchip strapped to my ankle was kind of cool looking. I almost forgot that it's there so they can find your body if you don't return to shore....oh, and to mark your swim time (so they say). Take a look at our web page to see the story unfold: http://www.stevers.org
2 comments:
Chip & Diana, Congratulations on swimming in your first Sharkfest event! You are brave for trying. And, we're all glad you survived. Should we plan the next Herbert gathering at Sharkfest next year?
Swimming with sharks in cold, choppy seas -- I think I'd rather go to Kathmandu -- can Aaron fly us all over in one of the C-17's????
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