Geeky Yet Waterproof

You may think I’m just sitting around in workshops and meetings getting fat. But ’tain’t true: we (the 25 or so athletes) took the 5:15am bus yesterday to morning practice at the Janet Evans Complex, where the Olympics were held in 1984. It’s a big outdoor pool with yards and meters (don’t ask me). Swimming outside in the dark great fun.

When we got back, we all headed to the Athlete’s Room for FREE! food and beverages.







Later we went to a leadership seminar being led by Dwight Stones, who was an Olympic high-jumper, and the first ever person to compete and commentate in the same Olympics (not to mention the same event). One of the things he talked about was how he, in his Day, fought the organization for what was Right for the sport. He also talked about how winning a Silver medal as opposed to Gold means that you won a Silver medal — not that you’re just the first loser.