Ryan Gillan

Just completed The Big Swim!

Hi all,

Proof of life.

This morning I swam in The Big swim. From Palm to whale beach. Around 2.8km.

Why? To help raise funds for cancer research.

To everyone that has helped me this year, thank you very, very much.

I swam all the way by myself with just a small 2.5 -3 metre shark to keep me company (I did a double take when I noticed the shark next to me just as I started to swim the area called “the washing machine”.

It is always nice to have some supporters but maybe next time I will ask for only friends and family.

Not long to go now

Getting a little worried now.

I just entered for "The Big swim". No going back now!

I have a new training technique.

Swimming in the bath. https://goo.gl/photos/3LoZ5myG3oLTA13u8

I am in this group of swimmers somewhere.

I think I am the one in the orange cap.

https://goo.gl/photos/oGrBZkbLGW5SxVqL6

Time to sit back and watch a bit of TV in preparation for my "Big swim"

https://goo.gl/photos/m8B5WfSxkPv58T2j6

Achievement unlocked

5 weeks into the training and I think my swimming is improving or everyone else got together and is quietly waiting for me.

That's nice I guess.

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!’