Popoia Open Water Swim

After popular demand; I'm back. School's out for summer, let the open water swimming begin! Some may think that intense training and slow twitch muscle fibers are essential for this kind of discipline. I beg to differ. With preparation including surfing, hiking, and the occasional leisurely dip, this former sprinter successfully finished 1.6 miles of swimming. Well, it can be more properly described as half salmon swimming upstream, half leaf floating with the current.


Pre-race strategy talk: "Is there free food after the race?"



Where's Waldo?



Shout out to Quin and his very supportive family. You would've had it if it weren't for the ambiguity at the finish line. UH Masters swimming and it's coaches take all the credit for your abilities. ;)

The Popoia Swim took place in Kailua. The course was 1.6 miles around Flat Island in grueling conditions that caused some weary souls to turn back into land within minutes; those were the smart ones. To take a look at some results go to http://www.timelinehawaii.com/Results/POPOIA%20OVERALL%2010.HTM...but in the meantime, enjoy the photos.

Aloha