An Americanist
An Americanist
Carol Marks
Swimming Manhattan In Handcuffs And Stocking Stuffer Joy
13 minutes Posted Dec 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Morning Banter And Gym Nerves
First Visit Wins Over Doubts
Setting Up Two Main Topics
The Handcuffed Manhattan Swim
Motivation And Marathon Swimming
Pivot To Stocking Stuffers
Practical Picks And Personal Faves
Sleep Mask Revelation
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever walked into a new gym with your stomach in knots and left wondering why you waited so long? That’s where we start—right at the edge of comfort—before we cannonball into one of the wildest endurance headlines we’ve seen: a 28.5-mile swim around Manhattan done in handcuffs. It’s part comedy of errors (bad puns included), part look at what drives people to push limits, and part reminder that courage often looks like showing up, finding a quiet corner, and getting the wor...