ShomeSwim

Finally getting to the promotion / scheduling stage for the SHOMESwim (www.shomeswim.com). Can anyone in Okanagan Valley help? # light workout … my shoulder was a little tight, so it was good to do some decompression exercises. # @BreadcoKelowna Thanks for the thoughts and support! I look forward to the swim (and bread) in reply [...]

Gabbi (our Master’s class instructor) organized an open water swim this morning at Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock, Ontario. The water was a little crisp, but didn’t take much to get used to. I think the temperature was around 17C (65F). We swam roughly 3k, although it was hard to guage the distance with the [...]

suit, check. mp3 player, check. temp, oops. first open water swim planned for this morning at pittock (woodstock). # Powered by Twitter Tools

I’m in the process of organizing my media for the swim.  These are MP3 books, music, podcasts and other materials that I’ll listen to while doing the swim. So far, I’ve compiled a list that includes the following: Alan Cross, The ongoing history of rock and roll TED Talks Dan Brown Batman Lord of the [...]

Yesterday’s workout was a good way to end a long weekend that was filled with celebrations. The weekend started with a weight ‘milestone’, so what did we do?  We had poutine.  There’s a new ‘Smokie’s Poutinerie’ on Richmond Row in London and we put off going there until I hit a personal target with weight [...]

Maude Barlow, water advocate for the Council of Canadians, was in Penticton last night presenting some views on international water issues.  Maude Barlow has been a lead advocate for the public protection of water rights and has been encouraging the UN to declare that water is a human right.  More about these efforts can be [...]

It looks like my wetsuits and MP3 player should have arrived this morning – I may even be able to test them Monday # @TheOgopogo @proudcanuckeh $2MM, eh? Maybe we can organize a compromise? How about some Perch from Lake Erie? in reply to TheOgopogo # @treeworkers Thank you! Happy Friday to you as well [...]

Boat booked – many thanks to Summerland/Peachland Boat Rentals! # I just had a very pleasant conversation with Karen at Fraser River Waterkeeper: http://www.fraserriverkeeper.ca/ about the shomeswim. # Powered by Twitter Tools

After a long and painful process of researching boat options, I’ve finally booked what is essentially a barge for the swim. This barge is not just any ordinary boat.  It’s owned and operated by Randy Gallagher of Summerland / Peachland Boat Rentals and it’s quite a vessel. Some of the key features that will make [...]

Monday is a holiday in Canada, so we’re only going to have two more swims with the Master’s class:  tonight and next Wednesday. It’s been a great 6 months or so and Gabbi has been an awesome coach! It’s astounding how quickly the time has passed. I leave for BC in just a little less [...]