The big news of today is Maddie swimming a 1 km ocean swim. I will say she was quite nervous before hand but did great when it was race time. She wasn't even breathing hard when she was done- that could be because she was viewing various fish breeds as she swam.....but I am sure that wouldn't have slowed her down, right? :) 
This is Coach Lewis. He stayed right with Maddie and her co-swimmers to "lifeguard" them. I was grateful for it, though you could easily see them from the beach it was nice knowing someone was out there with her.I am really just so proud of her. So glad Coach Toshi asked Madison to do this swim, otherwise she never would of had the opportunity to do her first open water swim.... not to mention the feeling of accomplishment Madison got by easily completing something she wasn't sure she could do. First the 1 K, next the world....
very cool! Way to take advantage of your location! There aren't any girls her age doing an open water swim in the US(mainland) this month! Way to go Maddie!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Maddie!! We're older than dirt and have never tried anything like that! What a great accomplishment..when are you going to try swimming the English Channel?
ReplyDeleteWe are all so proud of the swimming family. Grandma came over today to catch up on the Guam activities and thought Maddie was wonderful for the swim,,,As for me ....also very very proud and pleased for the big swim. When I order from the internet can I get one order of Coach Lewis for Christmas please?
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