Yup, 4 years!!
At the top of Mt Diablo, what a beautiful day!
HAHA! There was even snow at the 3000 ft level of the mountain. Here’s proof!
After we got to the top, we took some fun pictures. It’s pretty amazing how much we take for granted living in the Bay Area. We have some of the most beautiful rides and views. You can see the entire Bay Area and even as far as the state capitol on a very clear day!
Later that night we headed to SF to get ready for the start of the 3 day Escape from Alcatraz camp that we head up. We had a great dinner at Dragon Well, one of my favorite little restaurants in the Marina. Friday was the start of the super fun camp. We had particiapnts fly in from as far as Maine and New York to take our 3 day camp. What an amazing experience for all of us. We go over every mile, yard, inch of the swim, bike and run with everyone. We even do the entire swim from Alcatraz Island to St Francis Yacht Club. This swim took place today. We have 3 escort boats that take us to the island and follow us during the entire swim. Such a unique and incredible experience. Today marked my 70th Alcatraz swim!! I am very lucky to get to swim with the athletes during all of these camps and clinics that we provide. I love helping athletes out by providing encouragement and motivation and sometimes letting them rest by holding onto me Today’s swim was very different. I swam with the lead boat and 3 really accomplished swimmers. So we only stopped a couple of times to make sure we were all together and taking the best line, which is very tricky on this course. We made it to shore in a great time, although a couple of us overshot and ended up at Crissy Field beach, just another 100 meters to the right of the StFrancis Yacht club! Afert 70 crossings, each time is still unique and more fun than the last )
Post swim, everyone was so stoked!!
17 Comment(s)
ADC said:
Nice photos. 70th Alcatraz swim? Wow.
Missy said:
Dang it, I want to come to camp!!! Time does FLY when you’re having fun. Keep on the fun part, it’ll be 10, 20, 30 years and you’ll still wonder – where did the time go?
Bruce Stewart (施樸樂) (ブルース・スチュワート) said:
Happy Anniversary! Cold climate – Spring Wedding, I guess (ours was in November). Having swum the Alcatrez swim 70 times, maybe you should do it once without a wetsuit (if you haven’t done it already).
GoBigGreen said:
What a great way to spend your 4th Anniv, together sharing something you love. TOo bad you couldnt pull Belle up the mtn with you. haha.
And wow, i cant believe you have swum Alcatraz that many times. neat.
TJ said:
Wow beautiful photos!! Congrats.
Runner Leana said:
Happy anniversary! Looks like a beautiful ride!
jessithompson said:
Congrats on your anniversary and 70 Alcatraz swims, holy cow! I’ve rowed that route before and I honestly think I’d rather swim it!
Melissa said:
Happy anneversairy! What a great way to celebrate it
bart said:
wow! that’s impressive… swimming!
Tara said:
very cool and impressive alcatraz swims. superwoman! congrats on your anniversary too, you guys are adorable!
Lisa G said:
Aww, you guys are a cute couple! Congrats on the anniversary and many more to come!
Great job on the Alcatraz swim – how cold was the water? Must have been chilly!
MJ said:
Congrats on your anniversary!
I’m definitely going to be picking your brain soon as I am doing ESCAPE from Alcatraz this year. I hope it is always that calm! Your 70 swims puts you 70 ahead of anyone else I know!
Also, I hope you tilted that shot of the snow or maybe that mountain is a bit insanely steep?
Cheers!
Anonymous said:
Happy Anniversary!!!
–Erica
Caroline said:
I can’t believe that you’ve done that swim 70 times! And kept an accurate count!! Nice work… and happy anniversary!
Katy said:
Nice pictures! Great job on all those swims, you’re a little dolphin!
Jennifer Cunnane said:
I can’t think of a better way to spend an anniversary. Glad you enjoyed! I am sure all the campers were thrilled to have you coaching/helping them!!1
alfie said:
Congratulations to both you and your husband on those 4 years!!!