Sunday, August 31st. 2025

At the second crossbars on the Poly Pier 

   

I didn't crop this photo because I hope you will be able to see how glass like the water was this morning. 

I was on my own and got in a bit before 10 this morning. Edward and two other swimmers were looking for me but we didn't find each other until we were at the showers.  Tom Lorish was getting in just as I got to the beach. I saw him swim out to the end of the pier and turn right towards the Poly Pier.  

I measured a water temperature off 63° off of the pier. The water under the pier was a degree or more colder so Tom's toes estimate of 64° - 65° wasn't far off. The surf was one foot with an occasional 2+ footer. In spite of the current warning to not eat Central Coast shellfish there is little sign of plankton and the water is very clean for this water temperature and time of the year, but still don't eat those clams or mussels. 

I was looking for something easy this morning, probably because after yesterday's swim I spent the afternoon in our yard bending the handle on a shovel and using a manual hedge trimmer. 

I wonder if I could develop the concept of the cross training benefits of home ownership?

The swimming was really nice, the sun was warm and I the first 1000M got the kinks out of my shoulders.

I'll swim at 7 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and at 11 next Sunday.

I have a list of people who get an email when the blog is updated. If you would like to be added to the list email me at avilaswimming@gmail.com and I'll include you on the list. 

AND a bunch of positive thoughts to Paula and Eileen who will be swimming the Horsetooth Reservoir 10K next Sunday in Fort Collins, CO.

   

niel