We're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both. He gets up every morning and swims across the large lake behind his house -- and he invites the world to join him.
Dr. Meisenheimer is a renowned skin cancer surgeon who also performs some cosmetic procedures. He's also an author, the world's leading authority of yo-yos and owns the world's largest collection of yo-yos. That's not all. He's a filmmaker, actor and producer.
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GBTV at Lucky's house
Olympic Champ Rowdy Gaines Makes the Swim
Lucky's Jaws Swim
Want to learn more about Lucky?
Lucky's Lake Swim Web site
GB's Meet Lucky Meisenheimer video
GB's World Record Hanging by a Thread video
Lucky's GB profile
Lucky's Medical Web site
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Ellen
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Posted 8:48 am September 7th, 2009John -- and his brother Ben -- were two of the first swim coaches I had growing up in Kentucky and it's nice to see that he hasn't changed a bit. I just turned 40 and am celebrating by training for my first half marathon.
Roger
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Posted 10:53 pm August 23rd, 2009I did my lake swim this past weekend. What a rush! I swam across it when I was seventeen. 20 years later, I did it again! Hopefully it won't take that long to swim it again. Doc, your a good man for opening your house, pool and showers the community. You the man.
Rog
that girl is funny
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Posted 11:40 am August 19th, 2009Dr. Lucky,
You're an inspiration! I love how you share your passion for life with everyone around you. You rock!
Cheryl
www.thatgirlisfunny.com
Tweety
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Posted 2:08 am June 13th, 2009I am a retired nurse, and really admire your ability to add social & physical exercise & normal life style to the complicated life you must lead at work. This is the life of a mentally together person!
Rowdy
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Posted 9:23 am May 7th, 2009Marc...you rock!!!awesome stuff...
Growing Bolder
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Posted 9:43 am May 4th, 2009Coming this week (Thursday): a great video of 3-time Olympic gold medalist and the ambassador of swimming, Rowdy Gaines, attempting the swim with a record number of fellow swimmers.
Marc Middleton
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Posted 11:11 am April 28th, 2009Well done, Michael. Thanks for the link to your video! By the way, Growing Bolder will be at Lucky's swim this Saturday morning when 3X Olympic Gold Medalist and the voice of USA swimming, Rowdy Gaines, makes the team.
michaelpeach
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Posted 9:22 am April 28th, 2009Did this swim last Saturday and had a great time! It was my first open water swim. Lucky is completely mad to open up his house every day but big thanks to him anyway.
I did a video as well (very amateur). It is here: http://www.michaelpeach.net/2009/04/25/luckys-lake-swim-2/
Katy
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Posted 4:21 pm April 13th, 2009This swim is really extraordinary and if you have a chance, you should check it out!
Telethe W.
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Posted 1:15 pm October 4th, 2008Many thanks to Lucky for opening his home and his lake to host anyone and everyone to come and experience an open water swim. It has certainly given me the confindence to show up at a competetive triathlon event and stand at the waters edge without the anxiety that I know a lot of athletes seem to have about the swim part of the race. Kudos, Telethe Wery
mi hoshino
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Posted 3:12 pm September 26th, 2008Hi viewers,
Lucky is way better looking in real life than the video.
Come see Lucky and don't forget to feel the water.
mi hoshino
Weeks
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Posted 9:45 am September 26th, 2008What a great clip of the daily lake swim!! Lucky, you're a stand for fitness, fun and getting all wet!! Outstanding - Thanks for being such a generous person and so welcoming to everyone.
The lake monster is real... it's out there... sometimes I can just feel it. Especially before the sun comes up, the ski is clear, the water is cool and the moon is full.
Kimberly A. Hawkins
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Posted 7:36 am September 26th, 2008Great video! My Midwesterner friends believe I am nuts for simply swimming a mile early in the morning. Then there are those who live in Central Florida and understand that Mr. & Mrs. Ali Gator MIGRATE! Well, our family motto is: "You don't get hurt sitting on the couch." ya and who the heck wants to sit on the couch--when you can swim with Lucky AND maybe the Gators!!!
Tri Nut
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Posted 10:20 pm September 25th, 2008Yes, it's fun! after many years of doing Lucky's lake swim, it's still a kick, great training in a very "laid-back" setting. Actually, it's great for all swimmers- from those swimming for the exercise, to those swimming to win the next race.
Always a great group of people there.
Ahelee
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Posted 12:32 pm September 25th, 2008Good Morning All -
I was sent this video clip this morning and I think most of you will agree how fun this looks!
http://growingbolder.com/media/sports/water-sports/luckys-lake-swim-202905.html
Very cool to have a "well off" swimmer welcome the world to his back yard - to swim with him every morning
While it is pretty gorgeous and isn't exactly WAC at 5:45am, I have to say, we have a pretty good thing going here in Irvine - and no artificial gators!
I really hope I get to meet Lucky for a swim someday...
Get out and swim today if you haven't already!
Ahelee
P.S. Thanks to Rachel for sending the clip and making my day - and please tell Lucky he is THE MAN!