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Travelling the world, one swimming pool at a time!

The challege is simple, swim at least 1km in 1,000 swimming pools, before age catches up with me! 188 pools done, 812 to go!

Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz
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Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz

6 June 2025 | Frankfurt, Germany

First swim since the 'injury'!

Fitness First Frankfurt - Opernplatz
Henbury Leisure Centre
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Henbury Leisure Centre

15 April 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Morning 4km Pre-Work Swim in North Bristol - Featuring Some Local Drama

Henbury Leisure Centre
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
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Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre

14 April 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Evening Swim Session Before a Night at the Weirdest Hilton Hotel

Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
Robinson Pools & Fitness
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Robinson Pools & Fitness

6 April 2025 | Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

Sunday morning swim in Bedford

Robinson Pools & Fitness
Strode Swimming and Fitness Street
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Strode Swimming and Fitness Street

1 April 2025 | Street, Somerset, UK

Street near Glastonbury morning swim

Strode Swimming and Fitness Street
Kings Fitness and Leisure Cheddar
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Kings Fitness and Leisure Cheddar

31 March 2025 | Cheddar, Somerset, UK

Evening swim in Cheddar

Kings Fitness and Leisure Cheddar
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
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Exe Valley Leisure Centre

25 March 2025 | Tiverton, Devon, UK

Walk of shame!

Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa
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Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa

18 March 2025 | Taunton, Somerset, UK

Second time lucky!

Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa
Alfreton Leisure Centre
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Alfreton Leisure Centre

8 March 2025 | Alfreton, Derbyshire, UK

Quick sunny Saturday morning swim on way home from Yorkshire!

Alfreton Leisure Centre
Ponds Forge International Sport Centre
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Ponds Forge International Sport Centre

7 March 2025 | Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK

Friday afternoon trip up to Yorkshire

Ponds Forge International Sport Centre
Sea Lanes Brighton
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Sea Lanes Brighton

25 February 2025 | Brighton, Sussex, UK

February swim at the home of open water swimming!

Sea Lanes Brighton
Bristol South Swimming Pool
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Bristol South Swimming Pool

12 February 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Packed evening swim session at 1930s pool

Bristol South Swimming Pool
The Alan Higgs Centre
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The Alan Higgs Centre

25 January 2025 | Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Sunny Saturday Morning 50m Swim in Coventry!

The Alan Higgs Centre
Meadowside Leisure Centre
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Meadowside Leisure Centre

23 January 2025 | Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Timetable mix-up in the home of British beer brewing!

Meadowside Leisure Centre
Thornbury Lifestyle Centre
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Thornbury Lifestyle Centre

20 January 2025 | Thornbury, Gloucestershire, UK

Early morning (feeling very tired!) swim en-route to work.

Thornbury Lifestyle Centre
Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
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Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre

17 January 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Friday afternoon swim at Edwardian pool in the centre of Birmingham.

Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
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Winchester Sport & Leisure Park

6 January 2025 | Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Morning swim at the new(ish) 50m pool in England’s historic 9th-century capital!

Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
Dursley Swimming Pool
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Dursley Swimming Pool

9 December 2024 | Dursley, Gloucestershire, UK

Second attempt to swim at Dursley Swimming Pool!

Dursley Swimming Pool
Embarcadero YMCA
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Embarcadero YMCA

29 October 2024 | San Francisco, California, USA

Free evening swim at compact downtown SFO YMCA!

Embarcadero YMCA
University of San Francisco
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University of San Francisco

27 October 2024 | San Francisco, California, USA

Koret Health and Recreation Center swimming pool at USF

University of San Francisco