Training

The open-water swimming season got under way yesterday as planned; the water was 66º C and there were 17 swimmers (or possibly the other way round).

A couple of reminders:

Well, the rain held off until the final run ... and then it really rained. Well done to all who took part - some good times and everyone finished - no-one wimped out. I was asked if participants would get extra 'hardcore' points for toughing it out in the torrential conditions.  I know I can second-guess Tim in answering a categorical "no". You can, however, bask in the warm glow of knowing you didn't quit:)

The new Radley evening session made its debut yesterday (24th March). We had about a dozen members enjoying the luxury of a 1.5 hour coached session. This session will continue through Easter and beyond. See you there next week!

Members only - Pay as you go £3 - Pre Paid free - No card no swim

I've been in touch with a group called Champion Behaviours via the Race New Forest website, who organise an annual open water swim from the Isle of Wight back to the mainland.  Its sounds like quite a tough swim, but I've always quite liked the thought of swimming from one land mass to another and swimming the channel is probably beyond me...