Today the English Channel 'allowed' me to cross her for the 12th time writes Nick Adams.
Today emphasised what I always knew; it's a team effort. It was not MY success, but OUR success. Massive thanks to the pilots (Neil, Sam Jones and Adrian), the attentive, experienced and caring crew (Deirdre Ward, Michael Barron, Anna Baker and Matt Dams) and the observer (Kevin Murphy).
Some have already asked whether I am disappointed not to have gone under ten hours (10:00.15). NO WAY!! I met up with Mhairi Murdoch in the NE Lane, and we swam together for the most amazing twenty minutes before we parted company. I wouldn't have given this up for the world. Times are irrelevant, but memories are priceless and timeless. I thoroughly enjoyed my swim today… every minute.
I thought a lot today about those that aren't as fortunate as me, and who are going through tough times, especially two friends who heard some hard news this week. I thought of them a lot today, and wish them the very best and send my love. We are so lucky to be well enough to do this sport; celebrate it and be grateful.
Thank you for all your kind messages, I will reply to them individually tomorrow. One last thank you, to my LOVELY wife Sakura Adams and our even more lovely Princess Poppy (our puppy). They were in my mind a lot, especially as I knew they'd be at home later in bed, all warm, and waiting for me!
Big love as always,
Nick
