Back in the water..

But only to show Stefan just how much we appreciate his coaching:

Wendy, Maggs, Hina, Stefan, me, Katherine, and five more Stefans.

I hunted down a photo of Stefan, simplified it a little in Photoshop and Dawn & Ira at Splish made these suits for us. The girls met early, suited up, and headed to the usual Tuesday morning swim. We were meant to be 8 - but a few couldn't make it. Stefan had a good laugh upon realizing that was his face we were sporting as we all walked up to Kaimana together. We're lucky to have you out there coaching every Tuesday and Friday, Stefan!

I swam well today and was again hit with a taste of regret about my race last weekend. I should not have swum 1:04. I should have cared more and fought harder. Then I reminded myself that it's time to let go and get over myself. The 24 hours to wallow are long over!

Things are happening. I start work with a new company the week after next. I will be writing environmental impact statements. Hippie-science background + writing = good. I like the people already.

I wrote a piece for Honolulu Magazine that will run in December. It's twice as long as the one they gave me in June.. I'll post a link when it hits the web. I'm editing away, freelance, in the evenings. Thanks, Allan.

And I have a race plan. It's a short-term plan, but there is a race on the horizon. Soon. And there's no bike required. I have to fly on a big metal death-box, yes, but it will be worth it. I'm deeming Kona my long run day, and now it's taper time. Recovery, recovery, recovery! More on that plan later..