The Straits

Due to the injuries I sustained after doe v. auto, I have had to suspend my plans to swim the Straits this year.  The damage to my neck has caused intractable pain, and serious weakness in my arms.  I just cannot do it.  Not this year.  It has been a difficult and painful decision.  I made this decision when cranking out a mere 1000 meters became painful.  It wasn't easy.  I have had a lot of support, from a lot of great people.  

The up-side: After my neck issue is solved via physical therapy or possibly surgery, I will be able to begin again. So.  After I make a decision about the best way to proceed, after I consult with a neurosurgeon in February,  I can begin to train again.

So.  The Mackinac Straits swim will just be postponed until the summer of 2016.  And then...as Diana Nyad would say:  ONWARD!

2015

It's the year of the sheep.  I think that's a good thing.  I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's this nasty virus talking.  I haven't been this sick in years, so...whatever comes out next...consider that.  It's January.  Things are looking good for my swim.  I received a little free publicity, so I just received a spike in donations for Gleaners.  The piece also got me the speed boat I want for the Straits.  That should make the whole endeavor a lot safer for everyone involved.  Training is (was) going well...until this bug hit.  Not a problem.  It may take me more than a month or so to get me back to where I want to be.  But.  That's not a problem.  I'm a turtle.