The training has been going well. In the last two weeks I've done a six hour and eight hour swim in Lake Michigan with the water temperature between 55 and 59 degrees. Last week my mileage peeked at 47 miles. This week June 22nd I completed 30 miles of training. I leave on July 9th and my window of opportunity is between July 13th and the 20th.

My boat captain is Mr. Foreman. I've had numerous phone conversations with him and we are confident in our skills and what we need to do individually to succeed on the crossing. I believe I'm ready for the 59-60 degree water. I've been training in 48-60 degree water since May 1st.

The training for this week June 29th-July 5th will be 23 miles. I'm looking forward to beginning my taper. The shoulders are quite sore and tired. Today I mentally could see that I've trained hard and well for the swim. There is no doubt that I will swim the English Channel. My prediction is under ten hours. That being said, I'm well aware of mother nature and have a deep respect for the English Channel. I will have the mind set that time does not matter, making it does. So if it takes me 15, 20, etc. hours then so be it.

I will be posting pictures and a you tube clip on the blog tomorrow. I will have more frequent updates as the time approaches. To my friends and family, thank you for your support.