10 years after I "retired" from triathlon, and struggled for a decade with injuries, I never thought I would return to long distance of any sport, let alone swimming.

Next summer I’m taking on one of the UK’s most iconic open water swims, the 'London Marathon' of swimming. The Dart10k.

It's a mad challenge and will require many boring sessions at the pool doing mindless laps so if anyone wants to come swim with me, hmu.

I’m doing it to raise money for Level Water – a brilliant charity providing 1-to-1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities. These lessons are joyful, empowering, and completely life-changing.

Your support gives a child the chance to learn to swim.

If you can, please sponsor me – it really will make a difference.

And if the river’s calling you too… you can sign up here:

👉 levelwater.org/dart10k