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Lucy and Daddy at Utah Lake, in a little chop

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Tonight, Wendy took Roxie and Reagan to the store to get some school backpacks, etc.  So what were Lucy and I to do?  Well, we have a lake within 5 minutes of the house.  We’re outtahere.  We were only there … Continue reading →

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The Deer Creek open water marathon swim

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Friday night found me gathering things in a panic, tossing unproven food into containers, and stressing about my first marathon swim. The Deer Creek Open Water Marathon was holding it’s 6th event, and I was registered. After making and remaking … Continue reading →

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Gordon Gridley successfully swims across the English Channel!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Only less than two hours ago, Gordon Gridley finished his English Channel swim.  This is a major feat in the world of open water swimming.  I’ve only met Gords once, but I’m so proud of him, because he’s from Utah, … Continue reading →

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Five ducks on a rock witness me swimming very fast and are unimpressed

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

There was a rock-moss green trail, all the way across the jetty where I swam, tonight.  I almost didn’t want to go in.  But there I was, all dressed up with no where to go.  So I crawled into the … Continue reading →

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There is someone else, besides me, who regularly swims Utah Lake?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

I read an article about a man who swims in Utah Lake, yesterday.  The Daily Herald had a whole write-up on Gregory Mockett, who has the goal of swimming the English Channel.  But I was surprised to read that he … Continue reading →

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Utah Lake on a Sunday night

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Drove down to Utah Lake, tonight, once I saw the wind was picking up.  There is always beauty at this lake when the weather turns. When I’m at the lake, standing at the shore, I always imagine what it would … Continue reading →

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Swimmers: The “pedestrians” of open water

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Esther Fujimoto was killed at Pineview Reservoir, almost a year ago, when boaters ran over her and fled, even after realizing she was seriously hurt.  A good samaritan paddled his canoe over to Ester and held her head above water … Continue reading →

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One last swim before a very long Saturday swim

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

By the time I got to the lake tonight, I was sort of not in the mood for a swim.  There were a few things that I needed to do before I got in the water, so it was almost … Continue reading →

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Long swim at Deer Creek

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Nathan Nelson

Patrick somehow convinced me that 5:30 in the morning is a great time to wake up on a Saturday, to drive up to Deer Creek and go for a long swim.  He is one of my better friends, but is … Continue reading →

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Kayaking and swimming on Utah Lake

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Nathan Nelson

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