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January 7, 2011 By: Pahla B - Adventures of an Average Athlete

Winter Swimming 003Gray and gloomy morning.

Winter Swimming 001Outside temperature.

Winter Swimming 002Water temerature – yikes!

Winter Swimming 006Here I go…

Winter Swimming 010Four seconds faster than last time, 2:06/100.  Woo hoo!!

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  1. DRog says

    January 7, 2011 at 9:49 am

    you look ready for some MN winter running?!

  2. Jogging with Fiction says

    January 7, 2011 at 9:55 am

    these pictures make me cold just looking at them. I’m going to go put on an extra sweater! more power to you!!

  3. Christi says

    January 7, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I can’t believe that you are training in those conditions. You are awesome! I will not complain anymore when I jump into my covered pool at the college!

  4. Laura says

    January 7, 2011 at 10:11 am

    You are one brave lady! I was just complaining yesterday that it was too cold here to go snowboarding and my boyfriend was like, “uh, isn’t that the point?” I can’t even imagine swimming though! Way to go!

  5. Laurie says

    January 7, 2011 at 10:54 am

    You are so amazing! Way to get year round use of your pool. How do you keep your face and hands from freezing off?! Again, I am amazed!

  6. Rose says

    January 7, 2011 at 11:47 am

    You are NUTS! Bravo.

  7. JenniferLeah says

    January 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    You.Freaking.Rock.
    I love it. You are a total BADA$$

  8. Chris K says

    January 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    O-M-G. And who ever said Californians weren’t tough. I’m frigging impressed.

  9. Ron says

    January 7, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I am officially done complaining about the cold in Vegas. I also am going to stop complaining about running in the cold and be glad I am not swimming in the cold. WELL DONE.

  10. Alma says

    January 7, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Nice job! I thought Cali was supposed to be warm? Is this normal?

  11. TRI714 says

    January 7, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    gotta love it

  12. Katie V. says

    January 7, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I must admit I was like “um, that’s not cold”. And then I realized you were SWIMMING in that weather. Well a major props to you!

  13. Jason says

    January 7, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    It’s offical. The water at the pool at the gym INDOORS is a perfect temperature. No more complaining from me for sure.

  14. Detroit Runner says

    January 7, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Now that is hardcore!

  15. ajh says

    January 7, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I think I am a hardcore runner but I could NOT do it in the pool!

  16. Laura says

    January 7, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I was outside this morning and it was cold! You’re a trooper!

  17. Jon says

    January 7, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    you FREAKING ROCK!!!!!

    I was like, why are you bundled up that much for a run? It isn’t THAT cold! I didn’t get the first pool image until I saw that your “hat” was not a hat, but rather a neoprene cap and you were wearing a wetsuit.

    You get the bad@$$ award of the day!

  18. Amanda@runninghood says

    January 7, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    hardcore=you. wow

  19. Tortuga_Runner says

    January 7, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Seriously woman? You are going to rock the swim leg of your TRI’s this year.

  20. Kristin says

    January 8, 2011 at 6:02 am

    Wow! Im impressed with that cold swim!!

  21. DRog says

    January 8, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I have two pools I generally can choose from one is warm one is cold

    yesterday I chose the cold pool…and it seemed warm thinkin of ur post earlier in the day:)

    haha

  22. Colleen says

    January 8, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I
    Don’t
    Know
    How
    You
    Do
    This.

    🙂

  23. tri like mary says

    January 9, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I don’t know what I find more crazy; the fact that you’re pool is open this time of year (mine’s been closed with snow on the cover for a couple of months now), or that you actually get in it! Good for you!

  24. Tortuga_Runner says

    January 13, 2011 at 12:06 am

    I am letting you know early since I am outta town for work starting tomorrow, I have tagged you in my post for tomorrow for a Stylish Blogger Award. Have a fabulous weekend!

  25. Jogging with Fiction says

    January 13, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    YAY! Thank you so much for signing up for the bake sale!!

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