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www.markswims.com: The week that was and will be (Man or Machine?)
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Monday, 27 July 2015. The week that was and will be (Man or Machine? In my humble opinion David Morgan does not look like the stereotypical athletic record breaker, he is, what I would describe as 'A normal. Person who has achieved extraordinary things'. 42 years ago this week, The 1st August 1973 the then nine-year-old David became the youngest person ever to do the swim from Scalby Mills to the Scarborough Spa in a time of 2hours 4 minutes 40 seconds. David successfully swam the Channel again in 1983 i...
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www.markswims.com: Cheating ?
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Friday, 12 June 2015. Event at Dover the following weekend. Last night I was analysing the GPS route for the latest 2 hours and decided to play around with some of the additional Suunto Movescount features. Below the ever present map you will see a short animation, which is made available in around 60 seconds at the press of a button within the app, probably more usefull for the cyclists and fell runners featuring changes in altitude, but you get the idea. Champion of Champions 2011. Cold Water Swimmers ...
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www.markswims.com: What gets measured gets done
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Saturday, 4 July 2015. What gets measured gets done. Without going into detail my place of occupation is AGAIN becoming more and more.how shall I put it.less of a nice place to be. Friday was no exception weather wise, heading to Ellerton pretty much straight after the school run, I hadn't bothered with breakfast, just a couple of cups of coffee. The water looked very inviting as the sun began to peep over the tree line to East into a clear blue sky. Now, I am very aware that 'bobbing' and passing the ti...
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www.markswims.com: BLDSA Champion of Champions 2015
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Sunday, 21 June 2015. BLDSA Champion of Champions 2015. I had also arranged to meet with Jane from Portsmouth University re the Cold Water study, in order to take possession of 'the pill' as described on previous post). A quick pasta meal and another chance meeting, this time with Sam Jones, then it was back to the flat to relax before bed. I had my weight, height and skin folds measured for the study, along with my core temperature by the Uni team. The 5 mile started pretty much on time, the water felt ...
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www.markswims.com: A change of direction (Windermere #6)
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Saturday, 25 July 2015. A change of direction (Windermere #6). 2015 is one of those years with no major swimming goals as such, I had entered a few events but I just more or less wanted to keep involved and not let slip too much. The BLDSA Champion of Champions was the biggest training day so far this year and the 10km at Ellerton the largest session. Therefore a Windermere swim would be a reasonable challenge. The water felt ok, I was still wearing my Suunto watch despite intending to hand it to the cre...
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www.markswims.com: Open Water Tests with The Suunto Ambit 3
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Sunday, 24 May 2015. Open Water Tests with The Suunto Ambit 3. The Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of May 2015 coupled with Charlie being abroad getting some sunshine, allowed for my first real open water swim of the year, whilst Joe Hunter and I did have a little dip a few weeks ago in The North Sea, there was not a lot of actual swimming that day. So off to the local lake for a somewhat delayed start to the 2015 open water training. The plan was to complete at least 30 minutes whatever the temperature ...
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www.markswims.com: Lake Windermere One Way
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Sunday, 29 August 2010. Lake Windermere One Way. Rising at 6am on Wednesday 25th August after a reasonable nights sleep, the weather looked fantastic as I walked the dog, prior to the usual uncomfortable and dreaded forcing down of porridge. This eating first thing on a morning lark never gets easier for me. The car was packed with enough supplies to feed every living relative! I had reserved an electric boat at Shepherds. Moments later, slightly behind schedule we left Bowness and motored (at 4mph!
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www.markswims.com: 2 Way Windermere
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Friday, 2 September 2011. On the morning of Wednesday 24th August in poor weather conditions we loaded the car and headed cross country toward the Langdale Chase Hotel. Where Thomas Noblett had reserved rooms in the fabulous Lake House. For KGB and I, Sarah Tunnicliffe, Andy, Ruth Williams and Angela his crew. Arriving around 3pm we were delighted with the very plush room and its beautiful surroundings.I was however less pleased with the rain as it lashed down outside. I slept OK til about 2:30am. Af...
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www.markswims.com: Pool Tests with The Suunto Ambit3
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Monday, 6 October 2014. Pool Tests with The Suunto Ambit3. As you will be aware I am now in possession of this great new device, at present I have only performed tests in pool environment albeit I am aware of the capability and functions it has to offer. On conclusion of the set, the pause button is hit and the data is stored, immediately after doing so all of the figures can be viewed prior to even leaving the water. Once in proximity of your tablet or smart phone you pair the device and the data is...
