Ullswater for Claire - Windermere next ...
Ullswater for Claire - Windermere next ...
By Karen Quartermain
July 19, 2022
Monday 18th July, the sun was shining and Ullswater was beautiful. The water temperature was a stunning 19 degrees. The swim commenced at Glenridding with husband Ian waving her off.
This swim was super peaceful and calm; there was a little breeze at times, but Claire just kept commenting on how beautiful the water was. Claire fed hourly and took in the beautiful scenery. Just shy of 5 hours and Claire hit the jetty at Pooley Bridge—4 hours and 59 minutes to be precise. Fantastic swimming.
Tuesday saw Tina Hawthorn take on her longest swim to date. Having completed Coniston last year, she stepped it up and Ullswater was her goal. The weather remained glorious, with the sun shining and a gentle breeze behind; it was perfect conditions.
Tina had followed a training plan for this swim and each hour she was giving it her all. Karen jumped in on two occasions to cool off and stayed in, which really gave Tina a boost. With about 800m to go, husband and biggest fan Vinny came out on his kayak and guided her in.
A fabulous time of 4 hours and 19 minutes, and Tina hit the jetty.
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