Swimming in the Potomac

Tom, Anita, Me, Dave, Sarah, Kelly, Kristen & Vince

 While I was in Utah some of the Tri group (including Tom) met at National Harbor for an open water practice swim.  They thought it was really beneficial so we went back last night.  It's organized with buoys set out and lifeguards all around in case anyone gets into trouble.  Jumping into the water was kind of freaky as you think it's going to be cold but it was lovely!  Just warm enough and very pleasant.  In fact as I was swimming I kept thinking this is just the perfect temp!

 Pre-swim on the dock.  We all got a number written on our hand so they could mark us off as we came out of the water.....

 We started about 6:30 and swam for probably an hour....maybe less.  You could do as many laps as you wanted until 7:45 then everyone had to be out.  The wind was blowing some so the water was choppy but that was good practice as well.  We need to learn to be able to breathe on alternating sides in case the water is coming at our faces.  There were also a lot of swimmers so you had that whole people kicking and bumping into you thing going on.  Again, better to practice that here than in a race!  Tom decided to do one last loop so he's not in this final post-swim pix.