I finished the Alcatraz swim in under 43 minutes. Definitely more of a mental challenge than a physical one. Hopping into the water with 3-4 foot swells, fog, and cold resulted in an immediate 'what the hell am I doing this for' reaction. Perhaps the worst part was when the Sea Lion touched me. I'd be lying if I didn't say I thought it was a shark. Will need to record more thoughts on this tomorrow.