Jean King-Smith

Sydney 2km or 2.5km Ocean Swim Training

Bring on the Bronze!

Well it was a wonderful Australia Day Weekend where I successfully passed my prerequisite swim test for my Bronze Medallion.  I did this test last year, but coudn't manage to be confident enough to do it in Icebergs pool.  Well this year I did!  I did my 400 metres in 8:10, which is 50 seconds faster that the cut-off.  Very stoked with my time and managing to keep my head under control.  Only two weeks to go

In's and Out's

Last Saturday saw a fabulous mostly flat morning down at Bondi.  A perfect day to try some In's and Out's.  This is where you run (or walk) in my case into the surf and swim out around 100 metres, and back. You then run up the beach a bit, and then do it all again.  it is challenging when you start swimming again, as your heart rate is up from running (or even walking) and then you start swimming again.  Anyway, good time was had by all!

First Bondi Point to Point Swim (proper one), First Ocean Race

Last weekend was a fantastic weekend, where I experienced my first proper point to point swim with my Can Too buddies.  Great conditions saw us start from North Bondi out to the boat ramp, and then across nearly to Icebergs and back again.  Apparently I swim a bit left! and ended up out a bit further than the rest of my group.  Oh well live and learn.  On Sunday we headed to Manly and walked around to Shelley Beach where we started our first race in calm conditions at Shelley.  The swim was around 800 metres, with reasonable size waves when we headed into the beach at Manly.  I came in unofficially first in my age group.  Pretty happy with that.

First Ocean Swim Race this Sunday!!!

Well everyone the swimming sessions in the pool have been progressing very well under the steady guidance of our fabulous coach Trish. Along with our surf coaches Big Wave Dave and Geoff, we are ready for our first 'practice' Ocean Race this Sunday at Manly.  I will be swimming from Shelley Beach to Manly beach which is somewhere around 800 metres. Looking forward to it, and hopefully I'll see some of the famous turtles!

Christmas Swim

It was another cracker of a swim this morning at Bondi with a bit of seaweed and relay races thrown in for a bit of a challenge

I'm training with Can Too for the 2/2.5km Ocean Swim!

I am training for an event with Can Too, a health promotion organisation that engages and inspires individuals and the community to achieve personal health, wellbeing and altruistic goals.
 
Beginners and experienced athletes alike are given professional coaching as part of a team to run or swim in endurance events- including 10km, half-marathon and marathon runs; as well as ocean swims and triathlons.
 
In return, I am raising valuable funds that go towards innovation in the prevention, care and control of cancer. In 2014, our Can Too community has supported 19 early career researchers through Cure Cancer Australia.

Thank you for supporting me!
 
‘It’s so much fun and I can’t believe I’m going to achieve this goal that I never thought possible. A great program and team support is making it possible. You Can Too!’

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Shane Richasrds

Proud of you Jean.

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Howard Kenny

Good luck Jean - and well done!

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Rory

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Karen

Admirable goal. Go girl!

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Phil

Awesome Cause

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Craig

Great work and cause keep up the efforts.

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Rob Tanner

Go the Jean Machine !!!

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Dave

Go Jean!

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Anonymous

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Graeme Dominish

Inspiring!

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Laila

Go Jean! Great cause, well done!

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J-l

Good luck Jean! You can do it... and with style :)

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Ayan Mukherjee

HI Jean, Congrats for doing so well in the race. All the best for all future events. cheers, ayan

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Sharlene

All the best Jean!

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Keira

No wine for you!! :) Good luck!

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Clauds

Great cause, good on you You can do it!! xx

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Kevin

Good luck you can do it

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Lisa Green

Well done you!

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Geraldine O'regan

Good luck

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Stephen Mobbs

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Anonymous

Good Luck Jean

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Anonymous

Good on you Jean!

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Anagan Babu

Proud of you Jean. Good Luck.

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Trupti

Good luck Jean

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Sean C

Great work Jean

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Kai

Good luck and enjoy!

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Matty O

Go Jeanie! what a great cause xox

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Mark

Good luck Jean

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Daniel

Go Jean!

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Liz Stockell

good luck Jean ! I'm sure you'll do it

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Nicole Emmerson

Good Luck with your Swim

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Berlinda Beck

Good Luck and well done for participating.

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Puneet

All the best Jean!!

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Lauren A

Facing your fears and raising money for charity - amazing! Good luck Jean :)

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Thomas Blatti

Jean, good luck :-)

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Wayne

Great work Jean and you should be very proud of what you are achieving

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Sorry for the late donation - hope it went well

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Biagio

All the best for the swim!

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Sarah Ellis

Good luck Jean!

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Fay

Well done and good luck Jean.

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Sabrina

Go Jean! Good luck with your ocean swimming and see you soon back at the club in one of the next bronze courses!

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Vanessa Stace

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Angie

Good luck Jean... not only for achieving this but beating your fears! xx

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Lalit Parkale

All the best Jean.

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Belinda

Well done Jean, good luck :))

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Jean King-smith

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Anonymous

Well Done