It is often stated that the most difficult pain to push through is cold water – let alone cold water in the middle of the winter! Most people view swimming in a lake or river during the winter as insane, however to many, especially in European countries, it is a part of their lifestyle. A select […]

Public speaking is the best way that I can gain access to the greatest audience in order to get the Team Forever mission across! I have had the pleasure of speaking to different organizations since last year, including church groups, schools, executives and athletic banquets. Each speech has presented the chance for me to reach out to an audience

I cannot believe how fast this year has gone by! Bring on 2012… My cross-training has been going great, and it has been very exciting to once again get back into some distance running. After several marathons and an ultra in 2009, I unfortunately broke a metatarsal bone in my right foot, and it has not really

As the Forever Fund approaches it’s 2ND BIRTHDAY (December 2009) I cannot help but to reflect on the AMAZING journey I’ve had since signing up for the English Channel in September 2009. Since then, marathon swimming has taken me to New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, California, Hawaii, England and France. With destinations planned to New York, Florida,

As I settle back into the work/school/cross-training grove, I am ecstatic to have been accepted (thanks Craig) into the 2012 28.5-Mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (MIMS) on June 23, 2012! This circumnavigation of Manhattan is an international race, yet is not part of the Ocean’s Seven. It will be the third leg in achieving the covetedTriple Crown of Open Water

I thought I would take the time to write a description of the Moloka’i Channel swim, as I know I have been asked many questions about the adventure! After traveling most of the island of O’ahu, I would simply state if you’re looking for a great place to stay, I would pick Waikiki Beach as

This was truly one of the most awesome moments of my life, as the challenge from Moloka’i to O’ahu was unlike anything I have ever experienced! First, I have to give a special THANK YOU to my amazing crew (Dad, Vince, Jeff, Steve & Matt) because without them, I never would have been able to accomplish this! I also

Hawaii is FULL of activity! Earthquakes on the main island,Box Jellyfish warnings on O’ahu – good thing the sun is shining, and we are headed to Moloka’i! My father Fred and friend, Vince Harding will be handling the feedings, Jeff Kozlovich and Steve Haumschild will be doing kayaking/paddle boarding and Matt Buckman will be handling the 27-ft

This island never ceases to amaze me, as I was able to explore more toward the eastern part of Oahu – mainly Sandy Beach (pictured with the “No Swimming” red flags along the beach due to the dangerous shore break) as this is where the Molokai Channel crossing should finish. I say “should finish” because after having