One of the most common questions I get asked is why I continue to swim in open water throughout the winter when what I actually train for is ultra-distance and marathon swims. The simplest answer? Because I love it. 💙 There is nothing quite like slipping into freezing cold water and feeling the noise of … Continue reading How Winter & Ice Swimming Impacts My Ultra-Marathon Swims
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From the Channel to the Community
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my English Channel swim—not just the physical feat, but the emotional ripples that continue to surface. Maybe it’s the talks I give and the way I adapt them as life changes? Or is it the questions people ask that make me reflect more deeply? Im not sure but … Continue reading From the Channel to the Community
UltraSwim33.3 – Day 1
The closer the first swim got the more excited but also nervous I got. I still had a few unknowns and don't deal with the unknown very well so it was a case of trying to distract myself. As we weren't swimming in the morning the organisers had arranged talks/swimmers chats and also coaching sessions. … Continue reading UltraSwim33.3 – Day 1
Warm-up and Registration Day
The Sunday before the event we had an online Zoom meeting/briefing about the plans, what we needed to do and what we could expect. We also went through details on what we would need for the swims, how to work the trackers and got advice on what to take with us too. It also gave … Continue reading Warm-up and Registration Day
Cornwall 2024
It's always a long train journey to get to Cornwall but I know it'll be worth it when I get there. However, this journey and day was not just any normal day.On 8th July I was invited to London to take part in some filming in for Disney, yes, you read that right - Disney! … Continue reading Cornwall 2024
Bristol Channel Preparation!
Its been ages since I wrote a blog and gave an update on all I have been up to! Since I last wrote here I have had 2 intense sea training weeks, a pretty serious accident, been interviewed by Disney and questioned my ability to complete the Bristol Channel Swim. At the end of May … Continue reading Bristol Channel Preparation!
Training Update
Training has felt off for a while, I've not felt like I've been making progress since my injury at the start of the year. Swimming has felt awkward, i've been exhausted and too tired to train but in the past couple of weeks things seem to have taken a turn for the better, finally. The … Continue reading Training Update
A Weekend Away, Part 2
Before heading to down to Folkestone I had asked if anyone was going to be swimming before the channel swim celebration and thankfully someone got in touch with me. Joan Fennelly and Laura Reineke are part of the Henley Mermaids and had driven down on the day for the CS&PF celebration. They completed a relay together … Continue reading A Weekend Away, Part 2
Recovery Week/Weekend Away
No training blog this week simply because I didn't do much training. On Monday it was the Bars and Bells session and this week we added some weights to the bars we had been lifting and after the session I did a short cardio round in the gym too. Tuesday was my only other training … Continue reading Recovery Week/Weekend Away
Week 2 – Building Consistency
Similarly to last week, my focus is still on the consistency of my training. I haven't quite managed to get back to where I know I can in terms of the frequency and intensity of my training but then, it's only week 2. The week started with my usual BRJ coaching session, week 5 of … Continue reading Week 2 – Building Consistency