The Community Answers “You’ve Reached the Shore, What’s Your First Thought?”

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Swimming is a demanding activity both physically and mentally. While in the open water, it’s only natural to have a flood of thoughts pass through your mind, but what comes to mind when you reach the shore?

We recently asked the open water swimming community what’s the first thing that comes to mind when reaching the shore, and we received a record-breaking number of responses. Here are the responses to the Ask the Community question, “You’ve reached the shore, what’s your first thought?”

Facebook 

  • “I hope there are no sharp rocks.” - Eric See

  • “Food!” - Elise Chan

  • “Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength to get home...now, how about a beer?” - John D. Day 

  • “Again!!” - Susan Brooks Carty 

  • “Again!” - Arin Christensen

  • “I can’t feel my feet.” - Michelle Villanueva 

  • “Food” - Armando Rousseau 

Instagram 

  • “Gratitude.” - @cblacknyc

  • “Once again Taylor did not have to two me in so I consider this a success!” - @diamondxgirl.getsfit  

  • “Where is breakfast?” - @guscarmona

  • “Where are my slides??” - @rubyrko

  • “Where’s my bike?” - @redzombie

  • “That was incredible, when can I do it again?” - @cblythe1  

  • “Food!” - @megswims    

  • “Wet suit off, run to transition, look for bike. Only way to OWS.” - @triathlon.videos  

  • “Of course, NOW I need to pee…” - @kayonthego

  • “Where’s my bike?!” - @judosommale 

  • “I survived and I felt better and more powerful in dealing with life’s challenges and confrontations, especially after rougher sea conditions.” - @plai1

  • “Where’s my water?” - @pjmills101  

  • “Look in phone mirror if my tongue (is) still there.” - @edrsyd 

  • “Anyone want to go again?” - @renaissancefashionista             

  • “Holy crap, I did it!” - @tgreenxoxo 

  • “I’ve conquered my fear of death and the unknown if only for another day!” - @juanitoako

  • ‘“Stop the Garmin.’ Then ‘where’s some coffee.’ I mean, they really should be said simultaneously.” - @carlyb_a_swimmer

  • “Now that was worthwhile!” - @cold_shank                    

Thank you to the open water swimming community for all of the amazing responses! Stay tuned each Monday for a new question!

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