42 mile swim

I’m often asked how I got into this; well it’s a simple case of opening my mouth before getting all the details! LOL. A few weeks after starting in my new job I walked up to a group of colleagues, who whilst talking about a swim for charity, mentioned they were looking for volunteers. I, who have always been a keen swimmer and looking for something new, said yes on the spot! Then… I got the details! The Channel!! Well I coasted with the conversation for a few minutes as it sank in, and then thought, ‘Well ok, lets give it a go’!       That was the start of it, Phil (the colleague looking for volunteers) sounded out a few more and we had a team! I have really enjoyed this so far, even the bad days have given me something, but the experience of real open water, long distance swimming, has really got me hooked! I still can’t believe it though, whilst keen on swimming I was almost allergic to cold water as a child, and I think a few who know me can’t believe it either! LOL. So please, if you haven’t already, please donate something, even if only to stabilise my sanity. :-) Thanks Alan.

Location: Surrey Hampshire border