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Three nights ago I set off on what I suspected would be an incredible test of mind, body and emotional capacity. After a particularly busy and relatively stressful week I was doubting how much of a good idea this really was. Driving up to Johannesburg on the morning...
This week was another good training week. I have done a little more mileage than last week but am still building very slowly to where I need to be. I have learnt from many previous experiences that it is better this way and with a 24 hour swim just days away, there is...
So, last night I went to a talk and the guy spoke about what is God’s will for my life? What is your purpose for life? He asked the question ‘What wrecks you? I count myself fortunate to have good idea of what I am called to do on this planet and what my purpose is...
It is perfect weather to be blogging while it storms outside with a kitten snuggling in the blanket with me. Durban is finally getting some much needed rain and also helping me not feel too guilty about resting. It has been a below average week with regards to...
The sand is so warm and Sarah and I lie down and soak up the final rays of sun trying to calm the nerves and not think too much about what lies before us. John busies himself prepping our dinner and what we need to get ready for the start. Sunset is beautiful. Once it...
What could possibly speak more for man’s prowess as an athlete than the ability to master earth’s most abundant, most powerful element- WATER This is my quote for this week. I love it because it speaks about the challenges of open water swimming. But I don’t believe...
Yesterday I got to tick another big box. I have been dreaming of swimming to Aliwal shoal for over a year now since I was trying to look for some unique training swims to help prepare me for my big Ka’iwi channel swim in 50 days time! It never worked out last year...
We live in a beautiful city. I was doing another ocean training swim the other day and it struck me again how privileged we are to live in this city with easy access to the beach and an incredible outdoor lifestyle. The ocean is warm all year round and still teeming...
This past week I got to speak to Cameron Bellamy who just 3 weeks ago completed the Kaiwi channel crossing. Cameron is an incredible guy who has done more than his fair share of endurance events from cross Atlantic rowing, cross country cycling and is just 2 channel...
“To stand in the fire of your deepest fears in passionate pursuit of your highest dreams is to rise to the realm of legends” (Robin Sharma) I was swimming the other day- just fitting in another session; and I realised, I have only twenty seven more phone calls to make...