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A road trip ‘up North’ (whilst we wait)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by lisaswims

We were told last week that we wouldn’t be doing our relay over the weekend so on Friday a group of us descended upon ‘The Lakes’ to complete the length of Coniston – a 5.25 mile swim being organised by … Continue reading →

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Meet team COSMIC Rays

Posted on August 4, 2014 by lisaswims

As time draws closer to our big swim I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce you to team COSMIC Rays. This is my team I will be spending my journey across the channel and back with and … Continue reading →

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Croatia can do the world of good for ones soul

Posted on August 4, 2014 by lisaswims

Having had a rubbish month with shoulder injuries getting me down Tom and I headed off to Croatia to enjoy a week up in Lake Plitvice National Park and in Bol, Brac (one of the Island’s off the coast near … Continue reading →

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Small step for man, giant swim for Lisa

Posted on June 11, 2014 by lisaswims

After a 4km swim in Tooting Bec on Friday I took Saturday off to attend my amazing friend Elaine’s memorial service, it was a year ago that we lost her and as many of you know I am dedicating my … Continue reading →

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Training – It’s been varied and testing

Posted on June 4, 2014 by lisaswims

Training has been very varied over the last few weeks but the great thing is I haven’t had to resort to an indoor pool yet.  Work has been busy so I have been trying to fit it in around which … Continue reading →

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Ah Dover my old friend

Posted on May 6, 2014 by lisaswims

This weekend saw me start my cold water training/acclimatisation training.  Having grown up in the UAE the thought of cold water always fills me with dread and as I drove down to Dover on Saturday for the start of the … Continue reading →

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