Hey guys. Just checking in... Did another swim today. I'm fighting some mental demons. Once I settle myself down I'm fine. Now I know why atheletes always talk about the mental componet. It's huge. I just have to remind myself "I'm a strong swimmer" and "I can do this. I belong here". and "keep moving forward"!! wheeewwww. Adn really concentrate on my stroke. I think if I keep in the moment and concentrate on my stroke, and not how far I have to go, how I'm a little speck in this huge lake, etc... I will be ok.
Also having goggle fogging issues and I'm not happy. These are brand new goggles. I'm having trouble w/ them fitting as well, so I may go back to my old stand bys. I got new ones because I wanted mirrored lenses sinse we are swimming into the sunrise on the outbound leg.. sigh...
UGH!
Water is suppose to be 68. Feels colder, but I think I'm just a weenie. I get an icecream headache for the first few minutes then I'm ok. But yeah, the cold takes your breath away at first, so I'll have to deal w/ that as soon as I get in.

Anyhoo... While I was writing this the UPS man made a little delivery.. It was a good luck gift from a certain someone here.. I'm all weepy now. You girls have really reached out to me and taken me under your wing. You have no idea how much it means to me. You are the BEST!! And I'll try my hardest not to let you down.
I added a couple more pics to photobucket and will try to add some more tomorrow afternoon.
Ciao!
Denise
P.S. Let it be known NANCI is my hero!! And she talks about me. Psshhaaahh! I'm not worthy! 380 miles, 27 hours... WOW!
Heck come to think of it, anyone who steps out of their comfy box and puts themselves on the line to test their limits is a hero to me! Be it 25 or 250 miles! Rock on girls!!