Thrilled to join this 20 Bridges Swim with AGUA friends as my time in New York draws to a close. Since arriving in New York in 2020, I've swum around the Statue of Liberty, escaped from Alcatraz, down a chunk of the Hudson River and under the Mystic Bridge in CT.  Most of the ladies of 3.5 did the Polar Bear Plunge on 1 January 2025 ... 20 Bridges was the next obvious challenge !

I am honored to be swimming with my friends of Lane 3.5. I am more of a triathlete, but since training with this amazing group of women, my swimming has improved immensely.

I love to swim, bike, run, garden and read.  

I'm looking forward to our swim on 13th August.

A recent 20 Bridges relay finisher, Colleen was recruited to offer her sagest advice. Since she has no formal coaching credentials, Colleen is compensated with rides on Bob the Unicorn. 

Outside of the water, she enjoys watching a wide array of sports, relaxing at the beach and eating ice cream creations.

I'm honored to part of this wild and wonderful 20 Bridges Relay - circling Manhattan with an incredible crew of women. I'll be swimming a few legs, though let's be honest: unless the current is feeling generous, I may just end up treading water in place. Grateful for the invite, the challenges and the change to spend a day on these iconic waters and with these women. 

Big fan of fly, but really can't do it anymore. Never met a 100IM she didn't like and didn't do it without fins on after age 30. Big fan of 25s and long rest intervals. 

When not swimming, Jessie enjoys challenging people to eating competitions and never met a piece of cake she didn't like.

Love all household pets, has two cats. Can usually be found reading a book if its time for bed.

My favorite saying is "swimming makes everything better".  Prefer mid-distance freestyle and a good pull set.  While not a big fan of cold / open water swimming, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to swim with these remarkable women and friends.

When not in the pool, I'm usually wandering around Central Park photographing Birds. 

Keen on Fly and IM. 

Doesn't mind sprints, especially 25s.

Likes 200 pulls.  Not a fan of 100s.

Strong at social kick and resting between sets.​ 

Fond of Dogs, Horses, Gardening and Reading.

Delighted to be swimming round Manhattan with this team of amazing ladies.