One time channel swimmer, one time author: A Boy in the Water
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35 years ago today, I attempted my first Channel swim, aged 11. It came off and I became a World Record holder. This Friday, a team from Deloitte will aim to swim to France and raise money for our #5MillionFutures charity Scope. Donate here #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/tom-greg…
Thanks @BBCRadio4 for another broadcast of #ABoyintheWater on Sounds today. It's a great adaptation and makes the story accessible to everyone, not just those who can buy and read books. And all in same week @leytonorientfc get promoted! Thank you 🙏bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0bhfn…
This was cool. I do like a podcast! Thank you Simon.
In 1988 @tomgregory11 became the youngest person to ever swim the English Channel aged just 11. On #Sportspages this week he talks about those 11 hours & 56 minutes in the sea & the beautiful @WilliamHill Sports Book of the Year winner that came from it. playpodca.st/sportspages
This is a cracker by @rbrtrmstrng
over in the States. How cold-water swimming saved me ft.com/content/52a91abf-7b2d… via @financialtimes
Thanks for the invite Ella and OS friends. I'm sure you're keeping us all sane. Keeping some pretty mega writing company here... I'm gonna need to raise the game! Keep going people 🏊
Been working with authors for this lovely listening project for @outdoor_swimmer This week's episode features @raynor_winn @tomgregory11 @_katherine_may_ and @LibbyPageWrites Click to listen to Downstream:
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An unexpected consequence of sad times was another Times review yesterday, fully 18 months after the first one. Well I hope that tale helps lift morale a bit for a few folks anyhow.
Chuffed to make this list! Cheers guys.
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What a day that was! Thanks for sharing @patch53 – at City of London, London
My phone turned my dodgy photography work into a nice video from the @BookiePrize award ceremony last year. What a great day! @PaulieDGibson @TerminatorMagee @tomgregory11 @MercierBooks Best of luck to all of this year’s finalists next week!
Thanks for the invite @MarlbLitFest. We talked about kids being able to achieve anything... But also that they need others, and maybe to learn failure. And yes, some blurb about channel swimming and tomato soup too 😄 Loved it. #MLF19 #aboyinthewater
Pretty excited to be @MarlbLitFest to talk about channel swimming, resilience, the power of coaching, and yes, the 80's. @whitehorsebooks 12pm Sunday
#loveontherocks has made it to deepest Surrey. In the custody of Rosie, aged 4, who is considering what to do next....
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Read our EXCLUSIVE story from Elaine K Howley who was on board Sarah Thomas's support boat throughout her epic journey, only in the Oct issue of Outdoor Swimmer. Get the Oct, Nov & Dec issues for just £5 mymagazinesub.co.uk/outdoor-…
...more on this please. I am also told the effect of cold water is even more beneficial to our state of mind. But I can't point you to the science I'm afraid.
#DailySwimmingFact: As part of #MindfulMonday, did you know that one in six British workers are affected by mental health problems each year?
Swimming has significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety or depression for 1.4 million adults in Britain 🏊♂️ #SE150
@MindCharity @_ukactive
...and I can't wait to do this! Thanks for the invite guys.
We are delighted to announce that @tomgregory11 the youngest person to ever swim the English Channel (at 11 years old) will be speaking to our KS2 pupils next half term bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-3534…
How about this from the team from @LavingtonSchool. Their 3rd relay team of the season crossed the channel on 14/15 September - just as #SarahThomas was rewriting history. Could that be the quickest 6 person British team this year? 13 and 14 years olds can do anything. Well done
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Open water swimming is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Come and join the massive surge! It will motivate and empower you. It will keep you healthy. And will connect you with nature.
