Emily von Jentzen

A long overdue update....

Coming Up for Air I've been thinking about writing an update blog post for some time now.  I've even started writing it several times...but the point of this blog was to up

We have over 60 open water swimmers coming to Big Arm State Park on July 20, 21, 22 to compete in the Fifth Annual Flathead Lake Swim Series. This event is an enormous fundraiser for the Enduring Waves Foundation which raises money for children with special medical expenses.

We have a FUN and EXCITING volunteer opportunity for those who enjoy kayaking. We provide our athletes in the 10K and 5K races with an assigned kayaker to stay near them throughout the race for safety. While kayakers are not permitted to feed the swimmers during the race :) they can offer encouragement in addition to the safety component. I promise if you sign up to kayak during this event you will be inspired by these athletes.

All of the details such as length of shifts, times, etc can be found on the link below. If you have any questions please post them below or send me a pm!

Calling all volunteers! Our sign up link for volunteers for the 5th Annual Flathead Lake Swim Series is live, please consider signing up for a shift or two to help the Enduring Waves Foundation raise money for Montana children with special medical expenses.

http://signup.com/go/pSyeLuY

Barely, but it does....

If the suit fits... | enduringwaves My official "return to swim date" was supposed to be September 25th (56 days after my double crossing)....I did not, however, swim that day....or the day after ...

My sister Amanda and nephew Lucas live in China, but were here in Montana for my charity swim this year. This article is on a Swim-a-thon Lucas took part in shortly after returning to china. His goal was to complete between 30 & 50 laps and he went around and solicited sponsors for this fundraiser to raise money for sick children. Little Lucas ended up completing 80 laps! Lucas told his mom we wanted to "do just what auntie did."

You never know how closely little eyes are watching you. :)

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Here it is! My thoughts on the Doubling Crossing. After two weeks I'm feeling pretty well recovered. Thanks again for all the support and encouragement!

http://www.enduringwaves.com/single-post/2017/08/13/Double-Crossed

Double Crossed | enduringwaves This took me two weeks to write.....but rest assured, my recovery from the swim has gone quite well! I have been extremely gracious for all of the support, enc...

Hi everyone! Thank you all SO SO much for the love and support. It was so beautiful to have so many people on shore waiting for me and John to finish our swim last night. I wish I could have thanked each one of you individually and given you each a giant hug. I did need prompt medical attention following my swim and ultimately was transported to the hospital as a safety precaution. I was medically cleared after several hours at the hospital. I am doing well today, but slightly sore and "crispy" from a pretty significant sunburn on the backs of my legs. Again, thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart.

Emily's about to begin her DOUBLE CROSSING OF FLATHEAD LAKE. Follow her progress on the live GPS tracker:

http://www.enduringwaves.com/livetrack-spot-gps

enduringwaves | Livetrack SPOT GPS Livetrack SPOT GPS

I know, I know, I know.....I'm going to sleep now!

http://www.enduringwaves.com/single-post/2017/07/28/A-doctor-and-a-lawyer-jump-into-a-lake

A doctor and a lawyer jump into a lake.... | enduringwaves There HAS to be a joke that starts that way right? :) For those of you thinking "EMILY GET TO BED YOU HAVE TO BE UP AT 4:30 AM TOMORROW..."--don't worry. I've...

The swim is almost here!!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who has made this possible!

http://www.enduringwaves.com/single-post/2017/07/27/Is-Thank-You-even-enough

Is 'Thank You' even enough? | enduringwaves I have once again been overwhelmed with the generosity of friends and family and the wonderful people who live in Montana. While the spotlight for this swim ma...