Daniel Island ladies are currently engaged in hard core training to take part in a 10K "Mud Run" for Multiple Sclerosis on March 20th in Jacksonville, Florida.

A group of Daniel Island women plans to get downright messy near the end of this month. But they don’t seem to be sweating it, at least not in the emotional sense. The ladies are currently engaged in hard core training to take part in a 10K "Mud Run" on March 20 in Jacksonville, Florida, to raise money for multiple sclerosis (MS) research. Around 30 island women make up about six teams that have signed on for the event.

Many in the group are running in support of their friend, Daniel Island resident Amy Jimenez. When the bubbly, outgoing mother of two was diagnosed with MS four years ago, she was determined to look on the bright side of things.

"I try to stay real positive about it," she said, just after a morning workout last week. "I just don’t let things get me down. It could be a lot worse. I’ve got a great husband and a great support system. I feel good."

Last week the skies cleared and the Flying Fish were able to get back in the water and continue their season in the Red League of the Coastal Carolina Aquatics Association (CCAA). On Tuesday, June 23, the Flying Fish hosted Shadowmoss at Pierce Pool and on Wednesday Daniel Island traveled to Ashborough for a meet that was re-scheduled from a stormy night on June 11. Daniel Island’s victory over Shadowmoss (321-212) and Ashborough (288-248) are their first two wins in the Red league, improving their league record to 2-1 (3-1 overall). While the wins are nice, Coach Rose Van Metre is happy with the improvements she has seen with the team. "What is really important is that the swimmers are learning, they’re bettering their times and gaining confidence," said Van Metre.