First Lake Swim of the Season!

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This week has seen the first of many more regular cold water swims. On Saturday, I chalked up one more Alcatraz Crossing, then a 9km pool session in the afternoon, a large pasta meal followed swiftly by bed!

On Sunday, a change in venue, to Crissy Field, San Francisco and a beach swim for 45minutes. The water temperature was unseasonably warm at 11/12C.

The key now is to remain cold if possible until September.

To this end, today supported by my No.1 ‘Biggest fan’, Madeleine, I had my first lake swim in Verberie, France. It was a grey morning with an ambient air temperature of 10C. The lake, however, was a refreshing 7/8C. Burrrrrr..

I swam for 10 minutes merely to test procedures and Madeleine’s nerves! Yeah right….! Bless, she had undergone a crash course in Emergency drills and safety! Enjoy the pictures.