Sam Bryant

6.25 km down, 3.75km to go!

I was so proud of myself today. I started late and only had 45 minutes to get my swim in. I really didn't think I'd get in my usual 15 laps. Once I started though I just kept going. I found that I can now do two full laps at a steady pace without a break (when I started I literally had to stop after every length to catch my breath). I hit 21 laps again! I felt so good good! 

I decided on my final length I was going to push myself to see what kind of speed I could get, and launched myself off the wall into a front crawl at full speed.... 3 strokes in I'm hit with a Charlie horse in my right leg and can feel another one trying to form in my left. I stopped abruptly and *may have* cursed quite loudly while I struggled to keep myself afloat (this just had to be in the deep end too!). The lady in the lane next to me stopped to ask if I had ok, so I explained what happened as I doggy paddle my way to the other end, where the life guard was watching very closely and also asked if I was OK and I had to explain again. 

You know what though? I passed 5km today.

5250 meters down, 4750 meters to go!

If you dont know me, I'm 35 years old, out of shape and over-weight. I haven't engaged in regular fitness activities since I was 18... If I achieve nothing else with this swim challenge, I know that my own health is improving every time I get in the water, and I'm proud of that. 

4.2km down, 5.8km to go!

I'm currently swimming at a pace of 15 laps (750m) each swim... while my target is currently set for 5km,  I'm thinking I might bump up for the 10km!