Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Cross-Training, Beach Weenie Style

Last weekend my mom and I made the three hour drive to visit my oldest brother and his wife in Kill Devil Hills, NC. It's been more than a year since we've seen them - too damn long! - and it was about time we got our butts down there. As usual, Rob and Deb were gracious hosts, giving Mom lots of prompts to tell stories and me free reign in the refrigerator. Very important.

I managed to squeeze in morning runs and enjoyed the pleasant weather and salty air. But the real Brannan-Snyder athleticism was demonstrated in the following ways:

1. Fighting the current, even while standing
2. Struggling to keep one's bathing suit on in the shore break
3. Robbie's extreme body surfing
4. Saturday afternoon wind sprints on the beach (bra optional)
5. Variations on getting over waves (belly flop, front flip, etc.)
6. Panic attack / heart palpitations (always a good workout)
7. Fishing sand out of various orifices post-swim

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