Day 2 of swimming, completed 1 mile, total of 2.5 miles complete.

Bike commute 1/3, success w/o flat today! BOOM.

Red Cross interesting fact: Clara Barton (dubbed the Angel of the Battlefield) and associates established the American Red Cross in 1881. (The International Committee est. in Switzerland in 1863)

Extension: April 20, 1865: After the war, Clara Barton was authorized by President Lincoln to open The Office of Correspondence with Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army to identify the fate of missing soldiers for grieving parents, family and friends. In 1867, when Barton closed the office, 63,183 letters had been answered and 22,000 missing men identified. (RedCross.org)

Ironman Interesting Fact: The Ironman triathlon phenomenon was actually started in San Diego. I’d either forgotten or didn’t know that until recently when reminded by Triathlon magazine. I was thinking Hawaii. After the initial SD event the organizers relocated to HI and it ended up getting built there. Now there’s over 170 events globally, surely you can find one nearby!

Donations are appreciated if you’re able, I consider the Red Cross a worthwhile organization, 90% of donations go to services: Kemper’s 15 Miles of Swimming for the American Red Cross