Spirits High! Biggest Weeks Yet!
I have arrived in Dover, England. Later today I will enter the water for a quiet frolic in water 58 degrees Fahrenheit! Acclimatizing to the cold water is now priority No. 1.
Training: I did 19 hours swimming this week in the open ocean in Bermuda. Over the last seven days I swam 5, 0, 2, 5, 0, 0, and 7 hours for a total of 19 hours! This was my second week in the ocean.
Health: Left shoulder continues to bother, but not as much as a month ago and mostly after a swim when it aches and throbs. It really did not interfere with the 7-hour swim. However, the right arm is my strong arm and is totally trouble free.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
4 Weeks to Go: Training & Health Update
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hi
hows are you finding the Dover waters? Have you been swimming in the harbour? Wondered if you might be there at the weekend with the others at Swimmers beach...we will be in town around 8pm Friday, ready to get into the water at 9am Saturday and Sunday with Fredas army near to the statue of the miner...hope to see you there...almost time...good luck with your training time in England
Hello Dr. Paris. Just got off phone with Dr. Dan Lofald and we were talking about our good times in St. Augustine and wishing we were sailing. Of course we spoke of you and admire you and your upcoming challenge. I want to wish you well and look forward to congratualing you on your successful swim. My thoughts and support are with you.
Regards,
David Lehman
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