May 07th, 2017

I had a 'fun' training session today with the Chalkwell Redcaps Beach Lifeguarding Team.  In the 10.8 degrees sea water down at Southend sea front, we completed our own little triathlon: a run, then a swim, and then onto the surf rescue board!  Forty minutes of continuous loops doesn't sound that hard, but I was bloody knackered by the end of it and mildly hypothermic!

I Even had the chance to practice my rescue skills... with my dog!  She loved being on the board so much that I think she may be the next member of the Baywatch team (Would like to see her costume!)


I just want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Glynn at Rippleside Metalworks for becoming my new sponsor.  Your help means the world to me & will enable me to replace some items of kit that was wearing out but I otherwise would have to make do with.  It will also enable me to continue with my gym membership that I had cancelled due to cost which will mean I can keep up with certain parts of my training.  Thankyou so much Rippleside  :)

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