Oh God, what have I done now.

A couple of weeks ago a friend, renowned for getting others involved in activities posted an ad on her Facebook page; it was to enter and be trained in, The Great East Swim 2020.

Signing up includes a 12 week open water swim course, entry to the event itself, access to physio  and fitness and nutrition class, it also includes wetsuits use. 

It's for people who dont train very much, and are not fit. I, over the past couple of years, have managed quite easily, to fit into both those groups. 

The induction for the course is towards the end of March when I need to prove to the trainer that I can swim two lengths of a pool. At the moment it will be close, and not pretty. I cant swim far at all doing the breathing technique, I'm all head out of the water and thrash, its bloody ugly to be honest. 

This chap has the unenviable task of turning a two length thrasher into a 34 length side breather, he'll deserve a medal.

Anyway, I'll keep you updated with my progress, minus any pictures of me in the wetsuits, after all, to see that you need only Google seal pictures.