COMPLETE!! I surged through the remaining lengths (plus a few more) and hit the 22mile target at about 9.30pm tonight (Weds 21st May). I've made it with a day to spare. Total distance swam: 35,400m; Time taken: 9weeks and 3 days; Average no of lengths per week: 152; Amount of shoulders used: 1. Money raised so far £306. Thank you all :-). Now I'm in France, where's my wine?

Update: Sunday 11th May, 86% complete, 4,940m to go
Update: Thursday 8th May, 82% complete, 6,340m to go
Update: Tuesday 6th May, 78% complete, 7,840m to go
Update: Thursday 1st May, 73% complete, 9,390m to go
Update: Monday 28th April, 70% complete, 10,640m to go
Update: Wednesday 23rd April, 65% complete, 12,390m to go
Update: Wednesday 16th April, 58% complete, 14,890 to go
Update: Monday 14th April, 54% complete, 16,390 to go
Update: Wednesday 9th April, 49% complete. 17,890m to go
Update: Monday 7th April, 46% complete, 19,140m to go
Update: Sunday 6th April, 41% complete, 20,890m to go

I started swimming again recently, the first time for a couple of years as I've been suffering a frozen shoulder, a capsulated shoulder joint which is more than likely Diabetes related. I've lived happily with Diabetes for over 25 years now, however the condition brings with it a lot of challenges, limitations and issues that need constant focus. Throughout those 25 years the NHS and Diabetes UK have transformed the way the condition is controlled, so much so that I lead a relatively free and healthy life far removed from the struggle my father had when he was diagnosed in the 70's.

Diabetes UK are currently running the Swim22 challenge, so it seems only right that I make the commitment on behalf of Diabetes UK to help them with their wonderful work.

I need to complete the 35,400m (approx 22 miles from coast to coast) by 22nd May which equates to around 3,250m a week. I'll post updates as I go, any donations however large or small would be brilliant.

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