I'm super excited to do my first 8 miler and take on this challenge. I race bikes normally so swimming is something completely different for me. I've never competed in a swimming event in my life. 

My personal trainer suggested I take this challenge on last year. We trained together and unfortunately had to miss it with the date change. He's just got a below the knee amputation in June and still committed to do the 16 miler. So I really have no excuses. 

Swimming is something I consider natural and to think of the amount of people who cannot swim in our country it really should be considered something special. the Chad le Clos foundation gives these people the chance to learn how to swim. Not only is this a skill you keep for life, but it could change some peoples lives. They are also providing the platform for promising and talented kids to have a shot at achieving in swimming. 

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