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Week 22 - Just like that - the end of training
Week 22 - Just like that - the end of training

Just like that, the training season is over. What a season it was though and what fun for the final weekend.

This post includes a very special video montage of the season - I hope you like it.

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TrainingEmma France1 October 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 21 - Unexpected emotions?
Week 21 - Unexpected emotions?

On Sunday, the swimmers were given a challenge to draw something with their GPS watches. It was entertaining to watch people swim at jaunty angles and I’m looking forward to seeing what actually comes out. Kev’s cake drawing was actually very impressive!

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TrainingEmma France19 September 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 20 - A nation mourns
Week 20 - A nation mourns

Our thoughts go with the British Royal family at this difficult time. Rest in peace your majesty. Long live King Charles III.

Let’s live and swim by her example.

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TrainingEmma France12 September 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 19 - Team DCT take on Team GB
Week 19 - Team DCT take on Team GB

19 weeks in and you’d think it was just rinse and repeat. Well there’s always something a little different, a big or small story to share. This one was a first for me, a team GB athlete came and gave you a run for your money and you shone!! Well done team!

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TrainingEmma France5 September 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 18 - Channel Swimmer on the beach!
Week 18 - Channel Swimmer on the beach!

It’s been a long standing tradition to welcome successful soloists back to the beach with a whistle. It was such a joy to do a lot of whistling this weekend. What an amazing bunch of achievers you are. What a wonderful and supportive community we have.

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TrainingEmma France29 August 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 17 - It’s all about Community
Week 17 - It’s all about Community

There was a real buzz on the beach this weekend as people visiting and regulars stopped and chatted after training. Sharing stories and enjoying each other’s companies. Community at its best.

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TrainingEmma France24 August 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 16 - While the cat's away....
Week 16 - While the cat's away....

While the cat’s away the mice didn’t play, they did perform really well though. Take a look at the list of successful swims too - wow you’re a talented bunch!

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TrainingEmma France15 August 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 15 - A Tracker of a weekend
Week 15 - A Tracker of a weekend

A tracker of a weekend with great performances in the channel and on the beach. The class of 2022 goes from strength to strength.

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TrainingEmma France9 August 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 14 - Rail Strikes, Bob Watch and the Dovercoaster
Week 14 - Rail Strikes, Bob Watch and the Dovercoaster

All aboard the Dovercoaster! I hope that you never face it, yet it’s a real and present issue for some at the moment. Keep the faith, your time will come. This is all part of your journey.

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TrainingEmma France2 August 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 13 - Travel chaos and Ice cream
Week 13 - Travel chaos and Ice cream

The traffic chaos was worth it to see the personal breakthroughs and be able to feed swimmers ice cream in the water!

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TrainingEmma France25 July 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 12 - Disappearing beaches
Week 12 - Disappearing beaches

Disappearing beaches in Ramsgate due to the spring tide, everyday heroes and heatwaves.

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TrainingEmma France18 July 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 11 - Dave's diary
Week 11 - Dave's diary

Dover Dave wanted to write this blog as part of his time with Emma. It’s nice to see it through a fresh pair of eyes sometimes.

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TrainingEmma France12 July 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 10 - Plan B
Week 10 - Plan B

Things don’t always go to plan, the confidence to know when to adapt and the flexibility to change your goal or approach are the keys to ultimate success.

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TrainingEmma France4 July 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 9 - Trains, jellyfish & doughnuts
Week 9 - Trains, jellyfish & doughnuts

Trains, jellyfish & doughnuts. It all happens in Dover!

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TrainingEmma France28 June 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 8 - You + Me = We
Week 8 - You + Me = We

Much of the UK had a very hot Friday and that led to the water temperature tipping over that magic 16C. We had a magical day in Hythe and a bit of bounce in Dover. It was lovely to see the SwimTayka swimmers back again too.

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TrainingEmma France21 June 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 7 - It's been a hard day's night
Week 7 - It's been a hard day's night

While swimmers maximised their opportunities, Mandi & I maximised what can be achieved in a weekend!

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TrainingEmma France15 June 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 6 - Teamwork makes the dream work
Week 6 - Teamwork makes the dream work

Lumpy or smooth - we had both sets of conditions this weekend. We also saw teamwork at its best.

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TrainingEmma France5 June 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 5 - Go big or go home
Week 5 - Go big or go home

Go big or go home - you went big!!

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TrainingEmma France30 May 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 4 - Lights, Camera, Action!
Week 4 - Lights, Camera, Action!

What a weekend - a night swim, heaps of qualifying swims and Channel 4 came to film!

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TrainingEmma France23 May 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
Week 3 - On Tour
Week 3 - On Tour

A big jump up, a visit to another beach, our first weekend welcoming Aspire swimmers and Dotty & Dover Dave living their best lives!

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TrainingEmma France15 May 2022Class of 2022, Channel Solo, Channel Relay
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