Just like that, the training season is over. What a season it was though and what fun for the final weekend.
This post includes a very special video montage of the season - I hope you like it.
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On Sunday, the swimmers were given a challenge to draw something with their GPS watches. It was entertaining to watch people swim at jaunty angles and I’m looking forward to seeing what actually comes out. Kev’s cake drawing was actually very impressive!
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Our thoughts go with the British Royal family at this difficult time. Rest in peace your majesty. Long live King Charles III.
Let’s live and swim by her example.
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19 weeks in and you’d think it was just rinse and repeat. Well there’s always something a little different, a big or small story to share. This one was a first for me, a team GB athlete came and gave you a run for your money and you shone!! Well done team!
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It’s been a long standing tradition to welcome successful soloists back to the beach with a whistle. It was such a joy to do a lot of whistling this weekend. What an amazing bunch of achievers you are. What a wonderful and supportive community we have.
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There was a real buzz on the beach this weekend as people visiting and regulars stopped and chatted after training. Sharing stories and enjoying each other’s companies. Community at its best.
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While the cat’s away the mice didn’t play, they did perform really well though. Take a look at the list of successful swims too - wow you’re a talented bunch!
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A tracker of a weekend with great performances in the channel and on the beach. The class of 2022 goes from strength to strength.
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All aboard the Dovercoaster! I hope that you never face it, yet it’s a real and present issue for some at the moment. Keep the faith, your time will come. This is all part of your journey.
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The traffic chaos was worth it to see the personal breakthroughs and be able to feed swimmers ice cream in the water!
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Disappearing beaches in Ramsgate due to the spring tide, everyday heroes and heatwaves.
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Dover Dave wanted to write this blog as part of his time with Emma. It’s nice to see it through a fresh pair of eyes sometimes.
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Things don’t always go to plan, the confidence to know when to adapt and the flexibility to change your goal or approach are the keys to ultimate success.
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Trains, jellyfish & doughnuts. It all happens in Dover!
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Much of the UK had a very hot Friday and that led to the water temperature tipping over that magic 16C. We had a magical day in Hythe and a bit of bounce in Dover. It was lovely to see the SwimTayka swimmers back again too.
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While swimmers maximised their opportunities, Mandi & I maximised what can be achieved in a weekend!
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Lumpy or smooth - we had both sets of conditions this weekend. We also saw teamwork at its best.
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Go big or go home - you went big!!
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What a weekend - a night swim, heaps of qualifying swims and Channel 4 came to film!
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A big jump up, a visit to another beach, our first weekend welcoming Aspire swimmers and Dotty & Dover Dave living their best lives!
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