In open water swims with an onshore finish, there is usually either a competitive urge to run up the beach as fast as possible in order to catch a fellow competitor, or an acknowledgement that you cannot or will not push your body any further as you walk up or trot towards the finish.

There is either a lot of intensity and focus, combined with huffing and puffing, in the first case, or genuine smiles in the later case.

Photo shows two fierce competitors at the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival.

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