Nike Swim Miami 2011 : First Open Water Event of the Season!

Nike Swim Miami was my first Open Water event of the season and a chance to swim a mile across Biscayne Bay. I beat my personal best in m open water three consecutive time by my pace as measured in minutes per mile and came in 6th in my division. Candice provided incredible support and training by Coach Colin Hardy. Inspiration... Diego De Los Rios, the man that introduced me to Open Water swimming!

In addition my good friend Calvin Hicks (see photo below) gave me a great resistance stretch the day before the race. Hi-Kara stretching is invaluable to me. he is an awesome guy folks!

The following Monday I did a post race cool down at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex where Calvin coaches. I had the pleasure of swimming in the lane next to Dara Torres.Yes, she's very fast. Zooooom!

A sea of arms!

 Fini!

Candy and I after the race.

 Great friends Shelly Solomon the former pro tennis star and incredible Life Coach. Calvin Hicks our stretcher and mutual friend. Calvin is also a swim coach and stretcher to Dara Torres.

Where's Waldo?