I had a rush of blood to the head in January and decided that swimming the English Channel might be a good idea. Told a few people and now can't get out of it....!

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The training is the easy bit. It's the putting on weight that's the problem. Been eating like a hungry horse since then but only managed love handles.

It's just me, a boat, budgie smugglers and goose fat. Nice.

It'd be great if you could sponsor me even if it's just £1. I'm raising money for the Big C in memory of Dad.

Cheers