Category: Swimming Tales
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EG to EC — The Channel, La Manche
The Waiting Game On June 30th I am packing my bags yet again to ensure I have everything I need for my English Channel attempt. I had my list of everything to pack to ensure I forgot nothing. I also had a list of things to do before departing which I did not accomplish and…
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Queen of Angel Island
Not a name I chose, but one many people have begun to use: the Queen of Angel Island. Some simply call it Erika’s Island because I have swam it 8 times. It makes me blush, and I am honored by the recognition. From the very first time I swam the circumnavigation of Angel Island, I…
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Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar: A Marathon Swimmer’s Journey
The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the Ocean’s Seven, which is a list of seven channels around the world which many marathon swimmers are attempting to complete. I am not one of them, but this swim has been on my bucket list. Unfortunately, this swim has one of the longest waitlists, and for good…
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Swimming the Length of Tahoe: Life Lessons Learned
At approximately 8:30pm on July 25th, I jumped into Lake Tahoe to attempt to swim the length which is a total of 21 miles starting at Camp Richardson and ending in Incline Village. I swam through the night, to sunrise, into the day AND I actually completed it. Going into the swim I felt very…
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Redemption Swims
Nothing like watching ninja warrior to see bad ass people doing unbelievable things and realize self-doubt is the biggest sabotager. They all have missions, names like “the best day ever” , “Luci Steel”, “Iron Butterfly” and I’m no different. I’m your green swimmer girl, swimming oceans to inspire people to use less plastic and help…
Green Swimmer Girl 