https://annaleisecarr.com/blog/ Entries from Annaleise Carr's Radical Crossing log. en-ca Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/08/never-give/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/08/never-give/ Sun, 31 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Six hours from the finish, a message about patience, storms, and never giving up. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/07/day-already/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/07/day-already/ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:00:00 +0000 The night before the Lake Erie attempt, with gratitude for everyone who made it possible. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/07/long-now/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/07/long-now/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Wind, waves, a shift to calmer water, and gratitude for a growing circle of support. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/36-miles-crazy/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/36-miles-crazy/ Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Second place, floating trees, and a wild 36 mile race down a flooded river. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/quick-update/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/quick-update/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Exams, pool shifts, lake training, and a return to the Toronto Lake Swim. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/long/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/06/long/ Sun, 08 Jun 2014 12:00:00 +0000 School, signings, fundraising, and the crew behind the Lake Erie attempt. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/05/sorry-simcoe-barrel-restaurant/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/05/sorry-simcoe-barrel-restaurant/ Sat, 03 May 2014 12:00:00 +0000 An apology to a valued sponsor and a promise to make the record right. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/watch-roads/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/watch-roads/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A licence, a new platinum sponsor, and a pancake breakfast that brought the community together. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/welcome-rock/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/welcome-rock/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A lacrosse stick becomes part of the story as the Toronto Rock join the crossing. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/chch-morning-live-sponsors/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/chch-morning-live-sponsors/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A television morning, a long list of sponsors, and the people who make a swim possible. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/book-launch-training/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/04/book-launch-training/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A packed launch, a surprise visitor, and a training block focused on the lake. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/book-launch-saturday/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/book-launch-saturday/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 The books have arrived, and Annaleise reflects on the ripple behind the story. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/home-book-release/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/home-book-release/ Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Costa Rica, the book release, and the official launch at the Norfolk County Public Library. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/braces/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/03/braces/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Braces off, a radio honour, and a school trip before the next phase of training. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/olympics-now/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/olympics-now/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 Canada at the Olympics, a return to training, and a book launch on the horizon. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/quick-note-tonight/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/quick-note-tonight/ Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A first crew meeting, a training update, and a new place to follow the crossing. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/book-website/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/book-website/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 The story behind the book, a new website, and a generous pledge from the Port Dover Lions. https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/go/ https://annaleisecarr.com/2014/02/go/ Sat, 01 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000 A year and a half after Lake Ontario, Annaleise is ready to swim again for Camp Trillium.