1km Down, 19 to Go! 🏊‍♀️

Today I ticked off 1km towards my 20km BigSwim goal — and let me tell you, it was a bit of a mission!

I swam at a different pool than usual, and getting there was an adventure in itself thanks to roadworks. The pool was shallower than I'm used to, and my first tumble turn ended in a splashy surprise—water up my nose and a near-teary moment. 😅 At one point, I told myself I'd just do 10 lengths and call it a day.

But… I stayed. I kept going. And I finished 40 lengths. Bit by bit. 💪

The unfamiliar space threw me off. My mind ran a bit wild, especially since I hadn’t swum in a couple of weeks. It felt like starting over. But the steam room and sauna were a sweet bonus, and I even had a lovely chat with a man about a book on Māori history by Hansen & Hansen that I now want to check out.

Today’s reminder: notice what my body’s saying, and reconnect with my breath sooner. I am safe. I’ve got this. ❤️

I’ll be back in the water Monday, and I know it’ll feel a little easier.

Thank you for following my journey! If you’d like to support me and the Coastguard, you can sponsor my swim or catch up on previous updates here:

👉 https://bigswim.org.nz/a-young

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