“The reason I undertook The Grand Swim was to raise money and awareness about the ever present issue the oceans face.” (Oly Rush)
Miles: 60 miles 95.5km | Air Temperature: 81℉
Hours: 36.59 | Sea Temp: 82℉
Wind conditions: 11 Knots SE | Stroke Rate: 44
Swell: <2 feet SE | Visibility: Good/Excellent
When I completed my Isle of Wight swim (#swimiowplasticfight) I was elated but somehow I felt I wanted to push myself further! I had been training for a 20+ hour swim and we managed to get round in 15 hours due to some incredible tidal planning. It was a challenge but it didn’t challenge me to my limits. I felt like a fraud calling myself an endurance swimmer, until The Grand Swim. This swim pushed me to my absolute edge. I have never felt so small in the ocean.
At times I was ready, almost wanted for something to swoop out of the deep and take me into the abyss. This swim tested me in so many ways, my physical and mental strength was tested to the max. I went into this particular swim prepared to die and I didn’t.
Sounds extreme right?
The mission…
These kinds of swims are only possible when the mission purpose is strong. What I fought for on May 16th 2022 was the state of the oceans. It’s talked about much more…
