2012 English Channel Swim
7 - 14 September 2012
After having cycled through Africa, completed 5 Ironman Triathlons, run the Comrades Ultra Marathon, Climbed Kili ... I have decided to take on a slightly tougher option ...
... 34km of cold, open water swimming ... leaving the coast of the eternal "wanna-be" soccer nation, over to the "frogs" on the other side ...
Once more we all headed out for a long and tiring day - which most of us say we do willingly and happily ... and no one seems to believe us :-)
It was a rough start with nice swells and choppy seas seeing us off on a chilling morning. Light winds grated away on sore legs as we cycled along and then the mid day heat was rather intense for us crazy folk who invested in sleek black tri-suits ... tsk tsk tsk
Overall a great day for myself - much better than i expected and my fastest time on this Port Elizabeth course. Lets just hope my 11h53 was not too destructive in the build up to another crazy venture one month down the line ... Comrades Ultra Marathon end of May ...
Look at those views ... awesome, clear, "warm" conditions
"mmpfwklmpfff"
Another dream completed ...
Tis the season to be merry ... with the children, whiskey and snow ...
The last sprint for the goal ...
Close, but no cigar ... another 200m to go ...
Come on ... catch me if you can ...
Mykl and Michelle at it again ...
Where to hang my hammock ...?
Off we go again ...
Porta-loo of a different kind
The children all strapped in
First morning views
The Children
The Motley Crew ... Patrick, Michelle and Mykl
