Tuesday, August 18, 2009

From Jeff: Six Hours In

The latest report from the boat is that Adam is still swimming well,
keeping his stroke count up, and is keeping nutrition down.
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16 comments:

  1. Mr KeeganAugust 18, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Great news...I can't get any work done, I feel every stroke...Keep it up...You are anchoring a AWESOME relay...Will - Jeff...Keep it going, but don't false start...Satalite shows you can see France..

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  2. Sprinter BenAugust 18, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    When you see the shore, dig down deep and find the sprinter in you. He'll help you get through it!

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  3. Kathy VoglerAugust 18, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    From Terri: We're all excited and pulling for you! It's hard to stay focused here @ Heartland!! Thank God Willie's the only doc here today because he's always behind. But you stay ahead and stay strong! Godspeed!!!

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  4. RicAugust 18, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I may be physically in Indy, but my heart and mind are with you just off the French coast. I can almost smell the french fries now...keep it up!!

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  5. Jim BarberAugust 18, 2009 at 7:40 AM

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  6. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Keep it up Adam (Jane says so too)! Honestly, this can't be as bad as finishing up the run on your ironman, right?...not that I've done either.

    I'd like some in-race color commentary from the race veterans (Will and Jeff)...why are you guys all swimming S curves to France? Tides, ships, ...?

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  7. Kathy VoglerAugust 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Carol at Heartland is tracking you and cheering you on from home!! Full speed ahead!!

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  8. CyndiAugust 18, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Hey Adam we are all with you there - keep it a'going!!!! Brilliant job!!!

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  9. Mr KeeganAugust 18, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Go Adam Go...You are looking good..Satellite shows you will be touching sand shortly...

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  10. Jim BarberAugust 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Steve,

    The curve is due to tide changes. Water height changes about 15 feet every 6 hours. Which is flushing the channel. The pilot is critical in making sure the swimmer is at certain points to benefit the changes. Stroke rates are very critical in making sure you get where you need to be. If you miss the change you are screwed and will be swimming alot more. My crossing was an arch and not an S. I have seen patterns that end up down the coast of france

    Jim
    Crossed in 2006

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  11. Kathy VoglerAugust 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    From Nan: Hi Dr. Adam! You are doing great! Keep up the good work. You are amazing!!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks Jim, very helpful.

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  13. Mr KeeganAugust 18, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    How close?

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  14. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Mel-

    Still a ways to go. We don't have actual mileage. Trying to get that from the boat. This is the hard part because you can see France, but it doesn't seem to get any closer. He needs cheers more than ever now.

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  15. Mr KeeganAugust 18, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Tell him this when those cold days in March swimming in the lake will pay dividends...He has trained well...Go Adam Go...The Cheers are getting louder...

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  16. TraceyAugust 18, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    From Tracey/ICU: GO ADAM GO!!!! We are all cheering you on over here!

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