Preswim preparations include taping fingers and wrists to reduce joint strain.
	Once in the water, Mimi limits breaks to five minutes or less every hour or two throughout the day. An average day's swim lasts eight hours.
		Pam and Mimi

		The joy of accomplishment.
	Mimi and the mayor of Paducah, KY.

	Photo courtesy Kay Campbell.
		Photo courtesy Kay Campbell

	Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel.
		Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel
	Photo courtesy Rosemarie Steel.