"Cross eyed and Painless" (ful)

Another early alarm call at 4.15am, quick bowl of porridge and we were back at the lake. This morning's swim leg from Bowness to Fell Foot a little over 7miles. The water felt much cooler early morning though it was absolutely flat calm to start. From a swimmers point of view you don't really see much just vaguely aware of the scenery changing gradually and finally a beautiful sunrise. But other than a close encounter with a swan and a cameraman, nothing too exciting! After a few hours, the cold and leg cramps started to set in and I became aware of my shoulders starting to scream with the effort. The last few miles were awful which was a shame in such lovely surroundings-like having your own personal 11mile swimming pool. Nice of the RAF to give me a fly past as I finished. Unfortunately I am now unable to raise my arms above chest level so driving in support of Richard was a non-starter! He instead packed a rucksack of food and spares and set off, whilst I headed motorway-wards (no gear changes necessary) to Colwyn Bay. He arrived much later with tales of beer drinking and fighting his way through the North West - so a normal day out for him then!