What motivated you to join Odyssey Health Club?
“I’ve been a member of Odyssey Swim Club for over 10 years and have always loved swimming, but I never really had a specific goal to train for. That all changed in 2024 when a conversation about swimming the English Channel on a relay team sparked a dream. A few months later, I got the message I’d been hoping for – I’d been selected as part of a four-person relay team.”
What specific goals have you achieved?
“After two years of training, I completed an English Channel relay crossing in June 2026. We crossed from France to England in 12 hours and 38 minutes, successfully landing at The Cap despite challenging tides that could have added another four hours to our swim.
The journey wasn’t easy. I completed my Channel qualifying swim in water below 16°C, trained in cold water without a wetsuit, battled jellyfish, strong tides, seasickness, and plenty of nerves. During my final swim, I knew we needed one last push, so I gave it everything I had. When we reached England, it was an incredibly emotional moment and I realised what we’d achieved together.”
How has Odyssey Health Club helped you in your journey?
“Odyssey played a huge part in making this possible. The structured swim training with Kevin and the Swim Club prepared me for the different race paces I’d need in the Channel, and the Thursday Swim Bootcamp came at exactly the right time. Ross also helped me build the strength I needed through targeted gym sessions. The coaching, facilities and support from everyone at Odyssey gave me the confidence to take on one of the biggest challenges of my life.”
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