I'm aiming to swim the length of Coniston (5 1/4 miles) to raise money for Grace Foodbank Sheffield. We cover the S8 and S17 areas of Sheffield and, like many foodbanks, demand for our services is at record level.

I really can't stress enough just how nervous I am about this. The furthest I have ever swum is 4 miles and that was in a heated pool with a nice black line on the bottom to keep me going the right way. I have been practising in open water but going in a straight line is still something of a challenge... My goal is just to finish without being timed out. I can't actually guarantee that I'll finish but I promise I will absolutely try my best!!

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