Max the Muskrat

Yesterday was the last open water swim before Ironman Augusta 70.3. Since swimming at Sheila's place on the lake, we've become acquainted with a muskrat who is always present in the cove where we swim. I, of course, had never knowingly observed a muskrat and have been given a hard time about this. After yesterday, I decided the four of us (me, Laura, Sheila and Midge) had to give him a name. The name Murray was a consideration for Lake Murray but a friend of our has a puppy named Murray. We opted to name him Max the Muskrat. He was very playful and attention-seeking yesterday and was closer to the dock than he's ever been. It was as if he wanted to play. Oddly cute but quite the charmer he is.

We swam approximately 45 minutes. Felt good other than a little soreness in my left shoulder from the 2-mile swim on Saturday. Looking forward to winding down a bit before Sunday. Getting a bit nervous but excited as well. Weather forecast for the weekend isn't great but I suppose it could be worse. Maybe it will change for the better. Rain I am okay with as long as the roads aren't unsafe. Running in the rain: PRICELESS!