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10km done and dusted!!!!
Monday 18th Mar
Event cancelled, still swam, a new one entered
Monday 4th MarDue to high winds, officials cancelled the 10km swim event yesterday at Williamstown for swimmer safety reasons. Several of us still managed to do 7.5kms before it did get too dodgy as the winds were blowing at upwards of 35+kmh with waves of 1m+ making it progressively harder.
I am determined to reward all of those who have kindly donated to my efforts and so have entered ANOTHER 10km event on the 16th March.
Our swim can be seen via this link:
Last hit out before the big day
Monday 26th Feb What a day - a last largish swim before next week in stunning flat water. Alas the long range forecast for next week is far from the same - hopefully the weather Gods will shine upon us.
Training - lots and lots
Friday 16th Feb My watch tells me that since starting my training for this event, I have swum just under 100 kilometres.
It took a lost weekend...
Tuesday 13th Feb Another big weekend (for me at least) of swimming with about 12 or so km notched up over 2 days. I have refined my sustenance and hydration needs, so for the 1st time in A VERY LONG TIME - I had no cramps in my calves ...
Shirt ripping tales...
Wednesday 7th Feb Sooooo. An upside of doing so much swimming is that it has changed my body shape - my shoulders are much broader than before.
About 13kms of weekend swimming
Monday 5th Feb OK - so I was a little tired on Sunday arvo... On Saturday, a bunch of us did around 5.5km From Elwood to St Kilda marina and back, and yesterday, one of my swim buddies (Nami) & I did just over 7kms.
7.6km swim in glorious conditions
Sunday 28th Jan A bunch of us set out for a long swim today - ace fun. Relive it here.
Williamstown swim
Friday 26th Jan 5km swim today - quite bumpy with winds gusting to 20knots (about 40kmnh) making for a hard final leg back.
The Age - that's me on the left
Thursday 25th Jan
Despite the murky water...
Monday 15th Jan
A steppe too far?
Thursday 11th Jan https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/jan/10/ancient-steppe-herders-brought-higher-risk-of-ms-to-northern-europeShare
7.5Km swim Sunday 7th January
Wednesday 10th Jan
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Sizza
$263.75
Stephen
$263.75
Roelof Vogel
Go you good thing Al
$263.75
Stephen
$263.75
Ron Drost
Good Luck!!!
$263.75
Tom Manolitsas
Inspirational Al. Keep on swimming!
$251
Bill
Lobster love
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Fyi Software Pty Ltd
$200
Eq8 Accountants
A great cause & good luck!
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Max Michael
I’m in awe! Go for it!
$158.25
Andy Caddy
10km? Really? But you’re so slow! Or are you wearing your ‘go fast’ pants?
$158.25
Margie Gillespie
Good luck! Great effort!
$158.25
John Pratt
$150
Rae Ni Corraidh
Good luck and well done!
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Richard Snell
All the best for the swim mate!
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Diana Bryant
Go well Al.
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Wendy Schumer
You are inspirational!
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Daniel Rock
Good work mate. My old fella also has MS. So great to see you doing this.
$105.50
Ned Appleton
Go Al, inspirational to all!
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The Brays
All the best Al!
$79.13
Kiri Beilby
Have a lovely swim Al :)
$79.13
Matt Peng
Get it done Al!
$52.75
Josie Molloy
Go Alan!
$52.75
Jennie Fekete-smith
Fantastic work Alan. Good luck with the swim.
$52.75
R Headifen
Happy 10K'ing!!
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Peter Waters
Go Al!! 10km is an awesome effort.
$52.75
Tanya Dawson
Great effort Al well done and great fund-raising
$52.75
Peter Baker
Good on ya
$52.75
Carmel Moore
$52.75
Josephine Mangano
Knock it out of the ball park Alan! Your resilience and mental toughness is an inspiration to all who have the privilege to know you Jx
$52.75
Monica Farrell
Go Al!
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Rachelle Nowland
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Jd
Good on you Alan!
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Nami
If you get slack, I'll be there to give you a push.
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Trevor Kingsbury
$51
Emma Fabbro
Inspiring Alan 😀
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Jack & Ken
$50
Crawford Ross
Incredible work mate!!
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Jo Buchanan
It seems you'll crush the swim, Alan, but you're in my thoughts with MS. It's time a cure was found
$50
Adam Posner
Well done Alan (in advance ). Knowing your swimming capabilities (mind and body) I am sure you will smash it
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Lisa Taylor
Hi Al !!
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Charlotte Heriot
Great effort Al🙌🏻
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Leah & Mark Lloyd-smith
Way to swim Al!
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Danielle
I too am a Newtown past pupil (2000-2006) and was diagnosed with M.S. 4 years ago. What a shock!! Just had my 2nd baby and doing well. Great to hear other people’s stories! Best of luck with your challenges. Inspiring!
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Tiarnan James Mccaughan
Good man Alan
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Jo-anne Albert
Salt water - the breakfast of Champions! Inspiring Al.
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Ty
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Wannabe Swimmer
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Kate Hales
I too am a fellow warrior and 'spoonie'. My initial symptoms were the same as yours and with a great neuro, medication and support I am living well under a new normal. All the best with your swim Alan!!
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Renee B
Well done Al! Fantastic cause and a true legend swimmer
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John Box
Wading out at Port one insanely early morning, I’ll never forget you saying that you had MS but it doesn’t have you. Inspirational approach to life! Thanks for being you, mate!
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Meagan
You're a legend, Al - with or without MS.
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Gina Stevens
Great cause Alan! Keep on beating the odds and dodging the sharks at the same time ❤️ thank you for everything you have done for us IBs too!
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Piotr Marek
Very inspirational and for a great cause mate. You'll crush it!
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Gina
Go Alan!!
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Anonymous
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Karen Tisdell
All the best!
Amazing effort @ Mentone and fantastic work for MS. Huge congrats to you