Friday, 17 February 2012
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Cold Swim
Hi all,
well today Rod, Paul and Lizzie decided to take a dip in a private pool on a beautiful bright morning although the coldest day this winter....nuts or what ... actually no nuts more like.
The water was around 1 degree C and pretty painful to get into. I slipped and ended up under first and my brain was questioning my sanity.
We managed about 6 or seven minutes before deciding the hot chocolate would be a better idea.
Over all reflecting it was a good experience and we will be doing it a couple of times a week. The pictures are on facebook and on our web.
Please donate and get friends to join in.
well today Rod, Paul and Lizzie decided to take a dip in a private pool on a beautiful bright morning although the coldest day this winter....nuts or what ... actually no nuts more like.
The water was around 1 degree C and pretty painful to get into. I slipped and ended up under first and my brain was questioning my sanity.
We managed about 6 or seven minutes before deciding the hot chocolate would be a better idea.
Over all reflecting it was a good experience and we will be doing it a couple of times a week. The pictures are on facebook and on our web.
Please donate and get friends to join in.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Training
Wow it has been quite a few weeks since the last blog but we are now back ontrack.
Paul has been the only one consistantly training and getting inot the lake at Leyborne, i think he is ready for the channel now. Lizzie and Rod have had their set backs with injuries but Rod is back after treatment and ongoing physio and Lizzie although in need of another op is holding that off until after the swim if the surgeon agrees. Tim is fit and well nd getting on with training.
We are all looking forward to the big push after the new years celebrations so that we are ready for the swim come July 2012.
we went to Leyborne last Sat but forgot to check first and the lake was closed for swimming as Pete is off sick although did stick my head in the water which was a cool 7 or 8 degrees C.
Well that all for now will pick up again soon. We need loads of sponsorship please get everyone you know to sponsor our swim.
Paul has been the only one consistantly training and getting inot the lake at Leyborne, i think he is ready for the channel now. Lizzie and Rod have had their set backs with injuries but Rod is back after treatment and ongoing physio and Lizzie although in need of another op is holding that off until after the swim if the surgeon agrees. Tim is fit and well nd getting on with training.
We are all looking forward to the big push after the new years celebrations so that we are ready for the swim come July 2012.
we went to Leyborne last Sat but forgot to check first and the lake was closed for swimming as Pete is off sick although did stick my head in the water which was a cool 7 or 8 degrees C.
Well that all for now will pick up again soon. We need loads of sponsorship please get everyone you know to sponsor our swim.
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Auction Night
Well have had a pretty bad week this week. My shoulders have been preety sore and have been refered to shoulder specialist from the pysio. Then had big bike accident on Friday so no training on this weekend for me. Lizzie had a good swim at Poole and did a non wetsuit swim in the sea 3km in 1hr 5mins, well done Lizzie.
We have our big Auction night coming up on 20th October and we have tickets for sale. there are 12 items for sale and there will be canapes and wine and music to get everyone in the mood to buy.
If you are interested please email me on rwdjask@live.co.uk for information
We have our big Auction night coming up on 20th October and we have tickets for sale. there are 12 items for sale and there will be canapes and wine and music to get everyone in the mood to buy.
If you are interested please email me on rwdjask@live.co.uk for information
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Update from Rod at last
Well it has been a while and since the last time we have had the Poole Windfest Swim cancelled due to bad sea conditions. We were all gutted but i suppose safety is the organisers first priority.
The good thing is that we are still pushing the fundraising and trying hard to get the interest in what we are doing.
We have the fundraising auction coming up on the 20th October and i have tickets available if you are interested.
Winter training will begin soon and we will all be tested and authorised to swim in the open water lake.
Hopfully Paul will make an entry about his Ironman experience of today, a 3.8km swim.
Keep following and get everyone you meet to check out our web fundraising page.
Rod
The good thing is that we are still pushing the fundraising and trying hard to get the interest in what we are doing.
We have the fundraising auction coming up on the 20th October and i have tickets available if you are interested.
Winter training will begin soon and we will all be tested and authorised to swim in the open water lake.
Hopfully Paul will make an entry about his Ironman experience of today, a 3.8km swim.
Keep following and get everyone you meet to check out our web fundraising page.
Rod
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Pauls 1st open swim
Well my 1st open swim at Marlow on the river Thames was a full on event. Getting there nice an early checked in and settled down for my swim. As advised i kept to the back but still got caught up in the event and took on allot of water and had a bit of a panic attack. Having about 20 people swim over the top of you did not help my situation. After 500m i got into my swim and i was off, 3k later and 56:18 under my belt i cam in 77th out of 276 so good result. Cant wait for my next 3k at sand banks in Dorset
Saturday, 23 July 2011
catch up
Another weeek or so gone and we are now less than a year ago. Congratulations to my friend Claire who swam 2 weeks ago and their 6 man relay completed the swim. They had some tidal trouble and seasickness but made it in 16h30mins and the distance was a huge 33.3 miles.
She has said that it is now our turn next year and she hopes that we have a much easier time of than they did. Thanks Claire.
Training for all of us has been going along although all of us have had a setback or two we have picked up.
We had an interesting morning this morning being interviewed by Helen from TN16/CR6/CR2 magazines and we should have some exposure in September 2011 she also took a few pictures for the article too.
Good news for Lizzie is that she now has a good oportunity to get a good physio that understands EDS and will be able to treat her more effectively.
We have found a few relatively local resevoirs and lakes to train now and through the winter which is good news.
More news soon
Rod
She has said that it is now our turn next year and she hopes that we have a much easier time of than they did. Thanks Claire.
Training for all of us has been going along although all of us have had a setback or two we have picked up.
We had an interesting morning this morning being interviewed by Helen from TN16/CR6/CR2 magazines and we should have some exposure in September 2011 she also took a few pictures for the article too.
Good news for Lizzie is that she now has a good oportunity to get a good physio that understands EDS and will be able to treat her more effectively.
We have found a few relatively local resevoirs and lakes to train now and through the winter which is good news.
More news soon
Rod
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