Manly CanToo Race - first timer!
The main thought that was rolling around my head as I waited for the 800m swimmers to come in on Sunday morning, so I could start my race was 'shark, shark, shark, shark, shark shark. Sharks like cloudy days, sharks are grey like the clouds, sharks can creep up on you in the grey, cloudy water - but can't they creep up on you anyway?'
But then I found myself walking along the beach in the rain, purple cap in hand, making nervous friends with another 21-29-year-old first-timer, and then the race started and there really wasn't much thinking after that, just waves and white wash and trying to look above the waves at the yellow buoeys. The out and around the flag and back in again and then before I knew it I needed to run but running in knee deep water is terrible so I managed to catch a little wave and there I was - at the finish line hurrah!
First race done. Many to come.
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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Rob
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Lesley Holland
You're amazing- just keep kicking!
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Faye & Matthew
Swim Alex Swim!!!!!!
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Kate Lester
Go Lex! Sharks aren't interested in you. Enjoy the peace as you swim out deep.
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Anonymous
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Fi And Pete
Go you good thing!
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Nyssa
Xx ?
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Patrick Mangan
Go, Lex! Remember, your toughest opponent is in the mirror, the dictionary is the only place where success comes before work, and you can't do anything by doing nothing.
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Jen
Go Lex!
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Nicole Abadee
Good luck Lex - great cause.
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Jimmy
Swim, swim, swim!
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Tanya
You're a starfish! Have a great swim!
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Nadia Junaideen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChMcl4aw17c
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Nigel Mcharvey
Go for it Lex - you'll be able to read a book at the same time by the end of your training...
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Gwen
Better late than never...Well done Lex!
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Brandon Vanover
Eat lightning and crap thunder, Lex (just do it before you get in the water...) Good luck!
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Ali Green
Good work & Goodluck Lexus, that is mighty impressive. xxx
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Anonymous
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Beverley Cousins
Good luck, Lex. Rather you than me!
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Anne R
Awesome effort, Lex.
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Lucy Boo
Well done, lovely lady! Hope you don't get munched on :)
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Joanna Penney
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Johnny And Alison Holland
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Craig And Lindy Holland
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Sue-ellen Pashley
So impressed - great cause, even if it does mean you swim with the sharks. Well done!
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Sharon
Go Alex - well done
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Di And John J
Well done Lex and good luck xx
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Robbie
Good on you, Lex. Safe swimming!
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Zoe B
Think of the mantra of Bruce, the Aussie larrikin shark in FINDING NEMO: 'I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends, not food.' You'll be fabulous - go Lex! xZoe
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Milly
You go, girl! Don't get eaten by any sharks!!
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Julia & Jeremy
Go Lexy! Swim as if this dude is following you!!
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Ash King
good luck Lex!
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Charlotte
Sending you lots of shark-repellent luck! Xx
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Oliver
Go you good thing!
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Katie Mayor
You go girl!
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Alice
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Pete
Go get 'em tiger fish!
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Alex Ottens
Go Lex! I'll be thinking of you when you complete the big swim. Such a great achievement.
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Lucy I
Good luck lovely!
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Go Lex!