First Open Water Swim

This year I’m embracing “taking the leap” to do the things that scare me but will bring me joy. One thing that’s always scared me is open water swimming. I am not a strong swimmer at all, and despite my veterinary credentials, I’m petrified of water creatures. And swans, and tangly reeds, of putting my… Read More First Open Water Swim

August 18, 2019August 19, 2019 thisvetruns5 Comments

Keeping Your Head Below Water

I never learnt to swim properly as a child. Don’t get me wrong, I did learn how not to drown (important life skill): I mastered both frantic doggy-paddle and old lady head-three-foot out-of-the-water style! But I never learnt how to swim properly. So in 2016 after qualifying as a vet, I decided to have adult… Read More Keeping Your Head Below Water

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 thisvetrunsLeave a comment

This Vet Runs

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First Open Water Swim

Keeping Your Head Below Water