Today I shared my love for swimming in the bay with my friend Jessica. Being from Tahoe, Jessica is a classic mountain woman. There is something about living in the mountains full time that makes you tough. Jessica is an amazing woman, incredible triathlete, strong swimmer and an all around great person. I have been really wanting to share this experience with her because I knew she was going to love it. Keep in mind that I took her for her maiden swim on the 7th of February in 51 degree water. I figured that if she could do that, she could do just about anything. Joining us was my friend Trudy whom introduced me to the South End Rowing Club last year. Just as we were about to enter the water and the sun was shinning down on us, we were blessed with the presence of Bob Roper getting ready for his morning swim. I turned to Jessica and let her know that this was going to be perfect. We slid into the water and took about 50 strokes and I turned to look at her and with the biggest smile she said “This is amazing!” I knew she had been bit by the South End bug and this was going to be the first of many swims together. Welcome to the crazy world of cold water swimming!