Our final day swimming was a 6 hour at Sandy Cove. As with the rest of the week the weather was glorious, with clear blue skies. We all started together to loop around the island for the whole 6 hours. Whilst I didn't need to do a qualifying swim, it was all to be hours in the bank. As the hours passed the far side of the island was getting to be a little "testy", combined with a long weeks swimming and the after effects of the jelly encounter, Ned suggested (well insisted) that I do the last hour in the bay, I was in no state to argue and fully agreed. Mick also joined me to act as a practice support swimmer, which really pushed me on and upped my stroke. Thanks again Mick for the support and even more burgers!!
In total, I did just over 27 hours in the week we had in Ireland, by far my hardest week ever. If I can carry this forward to some good swims in Dover over the next 2 weekends, then I will be as ready as I ever will be for the day out to France.
I will post some more photos in the next day or two and say some more thankyou's, but it's bedtime and I have the joy of work in the morning!!
About Me
- Andy Williams
- I’m a late comer to the world of sport taking up swimming at the tender age of 34 (though I have always been able to swim, just not competitively). My first open water race was in 1995, this was the Inter-services Lake Bala swim in North Wales. I entered the breast-stroke event, and promptly won it!! From there I went on to do various races culminating in the World Masters in 1996, a 5km race which I finished 19th in my age group, breast-stroking against free-stylers. In 1997 I was part of an RAF relay team that successfully crossed the English Channel. I then drifted into triathlon, representing Great Britain as an age group triathlete in both European and World Championships, as well as becoming a level 3 coach, It was at this point I taught myself to freestyle. I have worked part time as a guide for a company called SwimTrek for the past 5 years. SwimTrek specialise in swimming adventure holidays all around the world, and have encouraged me to fulfil my ambition of one day swimming the English Channel as a solo swimmer.
2 comments:
27 hours totally awesome Andy
hope the camp runs in the future it sounds like a must
well done and keep up the great work
best
mark
Well done on a great week's training!
Lisa :)
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