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Living a life with an autistic child is extremely challenging. In an attempt to raise awareness and much needed funds to assist is giving Carlos an opportunity for independent living, we have undertaken various fund raising ventures.In 2008, Kevin decided that he would compete in a triathlon. Not content with a short distance event, he entered the Australian National Long Course Championships. After 8 weeks training he completed the 2km swim, 83km bike ride and 20km run in 5 hours and 45 minutes. More importantly, the generosity of family, friends and colleagues meant over $11,000 was raised. more
Due to the recent
increase in shark incidents and sightings in and around Sydney Harbour
the organisers have decided to cancel the swim leg of this year’s Manly
Wharf Bridge to Beach, amid fears the water could be too bitey. Unlike
most ocean swims the event is over 11km of Sydney Harbour in sections
where large 3m+ sharks have
been spotted in the last fortnight. The organisers were unable
to implement adequate preventative measures over this sort of distance
and therefore have taken the difficult decision of cancelling the swim
for this year. Whilst the risks of getting bitten by a shark are very low, they are still there and given the amount of attention they've been getting I am both relieved and disappointed. I therefore have to change my plans in order to complete my swim for autism. Since I am now going solo, the best way to complete a marathon swim will be to move to a swimming pool. Instead of completing 11km, I've decided to see how far I can swim in 5 hours at the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool on Sunday 15th March. The swim will be 7am to 12 noon.
Kevin managed to complete a total of 16km in 4 hours and 58
minutes. Hard going and his shoulders were sore. Support from family
and friends got him through to the end. To see a short video of the
swim, click on
this link.Training started on the 28th December with the purchase of a 30 visit pass and a 1500m swim at the Victoria Park Pool. My first swim since competing in the triathlon in February 2008.
To test out the harbour water Kevin also
Funds raised will go
directly towards enhancing the lives of children with autism. All
donations over A$2 are tax deductible. Follow the link to make a
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Total amount raised $21,000
Click on the links below to see press coverage of Kevin's swim:
Innerwestcourier & City News
Follow my training progress as I prepare for my swim.
| Swim Training Details | Total Distance |
|
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 29/12 - 4/1 |
1500m swim, 1600m swim, 2000m swim in 35 min and 2500m swim in 45 min. | 7,600m |
| Week 2 5/1 - 11/1 |
3000m in 53 min, 3000m in 54 min. | 6,000m |
| Week 3 12/1 - 18/1 |
2500m in 43 min, 1600m, 3000m in 53 min | 7,100m |
| Week 4 19/1 - 25/1 |
ocean swims in Jervis
bay 2400m (40 min), 2400m (40 min), 3400m (61 min), 3600m (62 min),
2400m (40 min), 2400m (39 min) and 2400m (38 min) (approximate
distances) |
19,000m |
| Week 5 26/1 - 1/2 |
2200m (36 min) Jervis bay ocean swim, then 1500m pool swim in 24 min, 2000m in 33 min and 3000m in 49 min. | 8,700m |
| Week 6 2/2 - 8/2 |
2000m (33
min) and 4000m (68 mins) |
6,000m |
| Week 7 9/2 - 15/2 |
4000m (66
min) |
4,000m |
| Week 8 16/2 - 22/2 |
3000m (50
min) |
3,000m |
| Week 9 23/2 - 1/3 |
3000m (51
min), 3000m (51 min), 5000m (1hr 24 min) |
11,000m |
| Opera
House Swim 1/3 |
2km swim
in Sydney Harbour Swim Classic (26 min) |
2,000m |
| Week 10 2/3 - 8/3 |
3000m (50
min), 3000m (49 min) and 3000m (49 min) |
9,000 |
| Week 11 9/3 - 15/3 |
1000m (15
min), 3000m (50 min) |
4,000 |
| Bridge to
Beach 15/3 |
11km swim
from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Manly Wharf has been cancelled, so I will
complete a swim in the ABC pool. 16,000m (4 hr 58 min) |
16,000m |
| Total |
86,300m |