Oh it's so windy, too late, I just ate, I'm tired, I have a fever, I cut my finger and it's been bleeding for half a day......no more excuses! I made this run and I feel great now!!!
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Showing posts with label daniel czyz. Show all posts
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Super Polar Plunge
It's been over three weeks after our Super Polar Plunge when we jumped into frigid Lake Michigan 24 times in 24 hrs. A lot of my friends and family got sick, but I did not. This just proves that exposure to cold shock "does not" necessarily mean that a person will get sick. I'm very energized by this event. Still, I would not recommend it to anyone to do such thing.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Shamrock Shuffle 2012
2012 Shamrock Shuffle was a great success. With a little time of under one hour my wife, Ewelina, finished the race with a happy smile on her face while carrying our 6 months old daughter in her tummy. Read and see more HERE
2012 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics
This is the time of the year when some people enjoy freezing their
butts for the benefit of others. I'm one of those who like to challenge
mother nature and her elements :)
This year, again, together with Jerry, my brother in law, we decided to enjoy a nice swim in our beautiful Lake Michigan to raise the awareness and money for the great cause, Special Olympics. With comfortable temperatures of 28F, winds of up to 30 mph, and wind chills down to 14F, but water always above 32F we have little room to complain! Check out more HERE
This year, again, together with Jerry, my brother in law, we decided to enjoy a nice swim in our beautiful Lake Michigan to raise the awareness and money for the great cause, Special Olympics. With comfortable temperatures of 28F, winds of up to 30 mph, and wind chills down to 14F, but water always above 32F we have little room to complain! Check out more HERE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
2011 Life Time Chicago Triathalon
Everything began back in February while drinking beer together with my brother in law, we decided to sign up for the Chicago Triathalon, not the Sprint, but the Olympic distance :-0
I took it very seriously, starting in February, I began my training composed mainly of swimming and running. Later, I transitioned into swimming in the Lake Michigan, which was probably the best preparation what I encountered during the actual TRI (very windy conditions brought choppy and distorted waves forcing a lot of people getting pulled out by lifeguards). My weakest point was the bike ride with not enough training, I was still able to pull 1:30hr (40k). I managed to do a practice 1/2 and full triathalon before the actual race. Well, not a race exactly, more of an accomplishment. I was very happy to finish my first TRI with a pretty good rating. I was also happy to see my family and friends at the race day.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Chicago Polar Plunge 2011
Polar plunge into frigid waters of Lake Michigan.... check.This past Sunday, March 6, 2011, Jerry, my BIL (brother-in-law) and I, along with some two thousand other crazy people, took a plunge into Lake Michigan. Personally, I love cold weather and cold water, so 29ºF and 10mph wind was not as polar as I thought. Nevertheless, the experience was quite refreshing and feeling of thousands of needles piercing through my body was almost addictive. LOL.
The plunge was done on my part, the donations were done on yours. I have raised over $500. Many many thanks to all the supporters, friends, and family. This was my first time taking part in the fundraiser for Chicago Special Olympics, but definitely not the last. I want this to become an annual tradition. The fun isn't over yet. As I promised, together with Jerry, we are walking and kayaking to Wisconsin. This will take place very soon.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Equinox 10.4 Kayak
Last night I got my first kayak, Equinox 10.4. I would probably choose something more fancy and would prefer sit-on-top kayak, but the price really attracted me ($360 w/tax total including car carrier and paddle). I was going through the internet looking for any reviews about the kayak, but unfortunately, I found only a hand full. Once I try it out, I will write a detailed review with pictures. I can already say that the kayak is small, light, wide, and has a lot of storage compartments. I can easily pack for a multiple day trip in it. I am super excited and can't wait to try it out and I will probably do once the ice is gone (LOLz). My favorite place to kayak will be Lake Michigan. One of the trips that Jerry (aka Kuza, my bother in law) are planning as part of our fundraiser activity for Special Olympics 2011 is to paddle from Chicago to Wisconsin (exhaustive, but doable - Jerry already did it). The ultimate goal is to paddle around Lake Michigan. More to come...
CHECK OUT PICTURES HERE
CHECK OUT PICTURES HERE
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