Anyone up for this? I think a few windies have done it before.

The Swimmer, Saturday 25 November, 07:30-12:00

'The Swimmer is a relaxed half-marathon journey from north to south through London’s finest pools, ponds and parks. We start at the natural ponds at Hampstead and finish at Brockwell Lido, stopping to dip in Parliament Hill Lido and the Serpentine. The run takes in Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill, Primrose Hill, Regent's Park, Hyde Park, Battersea Park, Clapham Common and Brockwell Park. For more info, take a shwizz at our FAQs.'

£39.89 - includes support car and a bacon butty/coffee at the end - bookings via Eventbrite.

...or just stay on the sofa and watch Burt Lancaster do his thing - here's a trailer.

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Yes! I signed up a few weeks ago. It's awesome!

Great see you there :)

Laura A said:

Yes! I signed up a few weeks ago. It's awesome!

Ooh this sounds mega fun. I might be keen. How hardcore is it in terms of running Laura? I'm a little out of practice...

Yay! Sign up soon as they sell out. The first 4 bits of running are very chilled and everyone stays together. It's very sociable. The last run is 10km and split into 3 pace groups so you can run how you feel.

Ok I'm in!

Is this all done in trisuit?
No, you wear winter running kit and change into a different swimming costume (if you have 4!) each time. You have a running rucksack with you for swim 1 and 2 with the first 2 costumes and travel towel and then a bigger rucksack that goes in the van that you transfer stuff into and keep your warm clothes for the end. Changing at 3 of the swims is inside but it's outside at the Serpentine so bring a towel that can cover a bit!
Excellent, we have a WR team!

Same - this looks great, but I'm not a distance runner by any means!

Rachel Orme said:

Ooh this sounds mega fun. I might be keen. How hardcore is it in terms of running Laura? I'm a little out of practice...

I've signed up too! Exciting :)

Yippee! Can't wait. Let us know any other tips for what to bring Laura. I'm thinking hand warmers...

Does anyone want to meet at Brixton tube on Sat morning to head up to Hampstead? PM me and we'll arrange. Looks like it's going to be gorgeous weather - just a bit cold!

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