Donations to Winter River Challenge
Here are the donations (after our begging!) we have received. Thanks to everyone who is helping out!
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HELP! Winter River Challenge
The 1st of April will signify that we have 30 days of the Winter River Challenge to go and we already know that we aren’t going to make it by this date, despite a last minute surge by some of the team (thanks Hilary!). “Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your metres” We have asked friends and family […]
MoreSwimathon – the 2016 edition
Over the last few years Team Mermaids have participated in the Swimathon and it is now starting to feel like the opening event of the season. While it can often be several more weeks before we actually race again it feels good (if somewhat scary) after a winter full of interval training to get in […]
MoreOW Swimming’s super weekend?
If you are a keen open water swimmer then the weekend of 3rd / 4th September 2016 has riches in abundance to offer in the UK. 1. You could swim the 5.25 miles from one end of Lake Coniston to the other in the Lake District. (Saturday) http://www.chillswim.com/the-swims/coniston-end-to-end 2. Or you could swim 10k down […]
MoreWhere to find the Mermaids this summer
Jubilee 10k 5th June Manda has very kindly given me (Katie) her the free entry to the Jubilee River swim as it is scheduled just a few days after her baby is due to arrive. This was my first swim ‘back’ last summer so I am hoping to improve on my time this year. Last […]
MoreWinter Challenge update – half way! 31/12
The 31st December not only marked the end of 2015 but also the end of the first three months of the Team Mermaids 2015/16 winter challenge. We have just another four months left to complete the challenge. Our challenge this year is to swim the distance of the ten longest rivers in the UK. The […]
MoreA Mermaid’s Christmas wish list
The festive season is fast upon us and if any mermaids are looking for ideas of what to ask Santa for, we have done some research for you! Gift ideas get more expensive as the days of Christmas progress! First day of Christmas: A nice little stocking filler that brightens up any outfit, bag or hat. […]
MoreWinter Pool Challenge – the final results
Over the past six months Team Mermaids and friends have been taking part in the Winter Pool Challenge. The challenge was to swim in as many pools as possible before 30 April 2015. The rules were: 1) The pool must be public so everyone can swim there 2) The pool must be heated – it […]
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