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Today's 6am spin class was a race to the top, lots of climbs, and it felt great!  Also snuck in a deltoid workout, bring on the shoulder muscles!

Did you hear the interview with 101.7 The One today?

If you are interested in supporting SEALS Swim to Survive please let me know!  There are many ways people can help :)

A question I receive frequently is "why"; why are you doing this swim; why are you doing this distance...

My why is because I believe I can use my skills to be able to promote learning how to swim as a life skill for our communities.

My passion for swimming and abilities in the water give me the confidence to take on Lake Huron.  Lake Huron is where I grew up, whether it was on the beach in Goderich, Kincardine, Port Elgin or Sauble, I loved the water and am passionate about Ontario's West Coast.  My reason for becoming a lifeguard and swim instructor (at age 16) was so I could enable others to have as many fun experiences in an aquatic environment as I did growing up. Now, I have the ability to give back to my community in the best way I know how, which is sharing my knowledge of water safety so our families can learn how to safe guard themselves and prevent drownings from happening.  My swimming and lifeguarding skills have connected me with many communities across Ontario, I look forward with reconnecting with old ties to promote drowning awareness and to raise funds to be able to offer FREE Swim to Survive training to children.

What a way to start a week, a 6 km swim followed by a radio interview!  Motivation for the rest of the week... I think so!  Trying to upload the interview for you to hear.  Stay tuned!

ONLINE DONATIONS UPDATE:

Donations raised by SEALS Swim to Survive ultra-marathon swim will go to the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive program to provide free water safety survival training to school-aged children.  Thanks to our friends at the Lifesaving Society, you can now donate online!

 

Click on the below link

Then click on the "Donate Now" button

Then choose the Fund Designation "SEALS Swim to Survive" (7th on the list)

 

http://www.lifesavingsociety.com/donate.aspx

 

 

Well it has been a busy last couple of weeks.  Lots of dry land training and got back into the City of Waterloo, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex pool this past week (after a 2 week shutdown), brrrr a little chilly with fresh water but hey I better get used to it :)

Happy to announce our first boat and boat owner jumped on board!  As well, my Uncle Jon has joined us for paramedic services!  Am so thankful to have such great people in my life.

A lot of my inspiration comes from reading.  Which has helped me with so many aspects of my life.  My latest inspiration came today from a quote by Robin Sharma:

"Inspire us with your Audacity. Enlighten us with your Creativity. Uplift us with your Humanity. Move us with your Originality. Elevate us with your Mastery. Make today unforgettable. Because we all need you to shine."