Elizabeth Harris

I'm taking part in the November Swim Challenge

I’m taking part in the November Swim Challenge for Dementia UK and raising funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.

£33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.

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Thursday 12 th November

Thursday 12th Nov

Today ,after an hour's dog walk ,I was so fresh and raring to go

I knew I had a busy day so I set aside a couple of hours. This gave me 1 hour swimming time plus the travel and changing time. I managed 60 lengths in that time ,including the water breaks after each 10 length mark. This little routine really helps me

190 lengths completed. 210 to go by the end of the month.

Monday 9th November

Thursday 12th Nov

Today's swim started really sluggish. Just really hard going until I hit 40 lengths then I got a new release of energy

I decided to put my water bottle at one end of the pool and reward myself with a little bit of drinking water after each multiple of ten lengths

I managed 70 lengths. This was amazing. Back in the day ,that was my regular swim

I wore the hat today which encouraged conversation at the pool.

Tuesday 2nd November

Monday 2nd Nov

Today , I warmed up with an hour's dog walk.

I felt nervous . I was aiming for 30 lengths today but thinking I'd be happy with 20

The pool was intermittently busy but I stayed in the area put aside for lane swimming and launched off.

I was so strong today ...60 lengths. I was really pleased with this

A reminder that the goal is to sponsor , share the link and to for people to be more aware of dementia and dementia uk

Wednesday 28th October

Wednesday 28th Oct

I am blown away with the generosity of friends and family.

Remember, it's about awareness too so please share the post even if you can't donate

Last night I reinstated my membership at Tenterden swimming pool. Gearing myself up for this

I signed up for this despite realising most of my weekends in November are really busy. I plan to do my first swim on Monday then work out a plan which will depend on my first swim. I aim to do 30-40 lengths the first swim but want to be sensible. Let's do this. 400 lengths in one month. Here we go

10 K swim for dementia UK

Tuesday 27th Oct

Today I accepted the challenge

Busy life ..home , work , church , friends but these are all excuses

I know I'm not as fit as I could be but I can do this

First challenge was signing up ...tick

Second challenge was making it public ....that tells everyone that you are going to do this ....tick

I want to raise funds and raise awareness

Thank you to my Sponsors

£20

Simon Harris

£20

Nadine Jenner

The very best of luck. Good cause. I looked after my mother-in-law who had dementia, Parkinson's, Macular Degeneration and was very deaf. Off to Japan tomorrow, see you when I get back in a month's time.

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Tom Gardner

Great cause….and good luck!

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