You hear people say all the time how great swimming is during pregnancy. But when I went to research the facts of what training during pregnancy might be like, and what to be aware of, there was hardly anything out there. The pages that do exist seem to be accompanied by photos of pregnant ladies… Read More Swimming During Pregnancy
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
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
This Vet Runs 