Sunday 4th December, Central Baths

I did it! 1.25 Miles and I've completed the Challenge! A lovely quiet swim today, a lane to myself. I wasn't sure that I could complete this when I laid down the challenge, it's been difficult, I've been swimming 42 times, it's cost me at least £150 in pool fees and lockers before taking into account fuel. I've spent hours on the computer looking up pool times and blogging. But here we are- and I cant believe I did it!

44 Miles, 22 pools, 12 weeks.

Thursday 1st December- Central Baths

Did you check out the time on the receipt? Yes, I actually went before work! I couldn't see how else to make sure I'd fit in all my swims! I did a mile, the pool was nicely quiet with only two of us in my lane.
42.75 Miles, 22 pools

Wednesday 30th November- Wolverhampton Central Baths

Was feeling a bit more energetic after a day of rest! The lanes were out and i took it quite steady and managed 1.25 miles, that's 80 lengths of Central's 25mtr pool. I'm getting close now!

41.75 Miles, 22 Pools

Monday 27th November- Village Hotel, Cardiff

Well guys, this being my third day swimming in a row, and having moved offices and then driven to Cardiff, I was exhausted! I struggled through the first quarter mile, and was close to calling it a day! So I went in the steam room and the ecalyptus revived me sufficiently to do another half. I also met a fellow aspire swimmer! Turned out she still had 5 nmiles to go - and was only doing the 22 mile challenge- that also spured me on. So just the 0.75 miles for Monday - however (drumroll!) this was my 22nd pool!

40.5 Miles, 22 pools

Sunday 27th November - Codsall Leisure Centre

Well, in my head I'd done 0.25 miles more so it's a good job I added them up! I did a gentle paced mile today. There were a lot of parents teaching kids to swim and they're all over the place so I cant just plough through the little ones! I didn't mind a gentle one as was out a bit late last night!

39.75 Miles, 21 pools

Sat 26th November - Wolverhampton Central Baths

It was quiet and I had my own lane for 10 mnutes or so, but unfortunatyely I got to share it with a lady who couldn't make out the sign that said it was a FAST lane, going CLOCKWISE. Nearly crashed a couple of time as she was clueless and all over the place! Very odd! I did a mile, but it was a struggle, I really wasnt in the mood but that happens - it wouldn't be called a challenge if it was easy. The end is well in sight!

Wednesday 23rd November- Hereford Laisure Centre

I dont know whether I said last time, but they put out ridiculously large lanes at Hereford, very odd! I actually had my first cramp of the escapade on this occasion, swimming for a quarter of a mile with my foot cramping. Luckily it eased off then! Argh! Did a mile by the way :-)

37.75 miles, 20 pools