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Most people think of training as a series of statistics: mileage in a log, hours in the pool, and the “perfect” balance of swim, bike, run, and strength training. While those metrics are vital for avoiding burnout, they only tell half the story.

In the photo for this post, I’m wearing one of my favorite shirts. It says, “as strong as the woman next to me.” As we move through Women’s History Month, those words feel heavier than usual.

During the pandemic, the world went quiet and the pools closed. While my triathlon friends were content to stick to biking and running, I found myself drawn to a different kind of crowd: the open water swimmers of South Boston.