A friend of mine just participated in the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim -- a counter-clockwise swim of 28.5 miles. I manned my kayak providing emotional support, food & drink and constant course guidance. For me, a j-poucher for almost 28 years, the largest challenge was going to be NOT having a bowel movement for 8 hours. I have not gone that long since Reagan's first term.
My plan -- the night before, no drinking and a simple meal of chicken and rice with a couple of immodium. The day of ... no coffee and then just a banana, a lot of gatorade and 2 bars.
Rick finished 4th out of 18 and I went 8+ hours without a bowel movement. Oh, and the kayaking was fun too.
Never settle.
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