So having relocated back to Bournemouth/Poole to keep my lovely wife happy, and she very much is now, the sea swimming is now regular in all conditions. The first few days, including a 2hr 5 swim with LIz (picture of calmness (sea not Liz) and picture of LIz here)were very calm. I didnt feel the cold at all despite it only being 14.5 - 15 degrees. Over the last few days i have had some rough days with winds of 15 mph and some larger waves... takes the mind off other things though when you are struggling for breath into your sore salt drenched mouth!
At the weekend - 6 weeks to go - i did a 3hr 46 swim on the saturday and a 5hr 30 swim on the sunday. No real issues although it did feel colder - not game finishing - more just uncomfortable for the first 90 minutes before my body seemed to give up and face the music. Glad i have listened to the new Foos album a few times as it is hard to keep your mind occupied and a new good music album helps with the mind and time! Up to 12 lbs heavier than the start but feeling that i need more really - a seal wouldnt be cold in Bmth sea...so.. show me the biscuits! I have a few little niggles but hopefully nothing too serious.
The channel swims have started for this year...making me more anxious by the day!
I JUST HEARD......BY THE END OF 2009, there were 828 people who had swum from England to France. Apparently more people have been in space and almost 3 times as many have summitted MT EVEREST...
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