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I had a chat with my old friend and one of Wales's best surfers, Tom Anderson and the exceptional surfer Elliot Dudley. You can listen on...
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AL MENNIE
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Al Mennie
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Speaking to Gynaecology & Obstetrics Consultants
I recently spoke at a training event for Gynaecology and Obstetrics Consultants. Due to covid, the event took place online via zoom. I...
Al Mennie
Mar 1, 20212 min read
The Extra Mile
Last night at 21:39 I started into a 2km swim under a big bright moon and pounding surf off the north coast of northern ireland at...
Al Mennie
Feb 28, 20212 min read
The Moon Will Shine Again
February 28th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 2 nights. Feb 27th 1.4km Feb 26th 1.14km (790 + 351 cos...
Al Mennie
Feb 26, 20212 min read
The Season is Changing, I'm still swimming.
February 26th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 3 nights. Feb 25th 1.03km Feb 24th 1.05km Feb 23rd 994m...
Al Mennie
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Over 90km swam and over £11,000!
February 23rd 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 6 nights. Feb 22nd 1.08km Feb 21st 1.08km Feb 20th 0.907km...
Al Mennie
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Just quick update
I am a little short on time but wanted to update breifly where I am. Just over 90km swam now. We are into the final week, as spring is...
Al Mennie
Feb 17, 20214 min read
Three Tough Night Surf Swims in a Row!
February 17th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances Feb 16th 1.02km Feb 15th 1.09km Feb 14th 1.04km THANK YOU FOR CONTINUALLY...
Al Mennie
Feb 14, 20213 min read
Another Snowy Surf Night Swim in Otherwise Great Conditions for Chipping Away at the Total.
February 14th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distance Feb 13th 1.22km THANK YOU FOR CONTINUALLY SHARING AND DONATING. Donations...
Al Mennie
Feb 13, 20213 min read
STAY AT THE HELM! - PERSEVERE!
February 13th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 2 nights Feb 12th 1.15km Feb 11th 1.24km THANK YOU FOR...
Al Mennie
Feb 11, 20214 min read
Still (Cold) Waters Run Deep!
February 11th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 3 nights Feb 10th 808m + 372m Feb 9th 1.21km Feb 8th 1.15km...
Al Mennie
Feb 8, 20212 min read
SAFETY TIP FOR SEA SWIMMERS AND DIPPERS
In my Swim Through Darkness, I use these whistles to communicate with my support team when I'm among the surf. Some nights the surf is...
Al Mennie
Feb 7, 20214 min read
Prevailing In All Conditions
February 7th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 3 nights Feb 4th 1.46km Feb 5th 1.40km Feb 6th 1.29km THANK...
Al Mennie
Feb 4, 20213 min read
By Whatever Means Necessary
February 4th 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 2 nights Feb 3rd 1.46km Feb 2nd 1.51km THANK YOU FOR...
Al Mennie
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Swim Through Darkness - Al Mennie x AWARE x D3rkMatter
Thank you to D3rkmatter who came to film on my 57th Km of Swim Through Darkness and created this video in support of AWARE. So many...
Al Mennie
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Even on the Darkest Nights There is Still a Way to Move Forward.
February 1st 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distances over the past 3 nights Feb 1st 1.44km Jan 31st 1.63km Jan 30th 1.32km...
Al Mennie
Jan 30, 20212 min read
More Swimmers Promoting the Benefits of the Outdoors During the Pandemic!
January 29 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distance 1.48km THANK YOU FOR CONTINUALLY SHARING AND DONATING. Donations now over the...
Al Mennie
Jan 30, 20211 min read
Swim Through Darkness Feature
Swim Through Darkness has received a lot of support around the world but this is probably one of the best features.....
Al Mennie
Jan 29, 20214 min read
You Need to Find Your Moon!
January 28 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE Swim Distance 1.3km THANK YOU FOR CONTINUALLY SHARING AND DONATING. Donations now over the...
Al Mennie
Jan 28, 20213 min read
60km Mark and £6700 in Donations!
January 27 2021 Causeway Coast Charity AWARE NI Swim Distance 1.62km THANK YOU FOR CONTINUALLY SHARING AND DONATING. Donations now over...
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