My first paddle in the sun. 1 week later and gone from winter cag and cold hands to t shirt and hot hot hot, I love this crazy country! 10 miles in 50mins and no angry swan this time just a heron who followed me for a bit and some burnt drunk fishermen and this was midday.

Trying to work out what my pace will be like over 24 hours, managed an ave of 5 miles an hour over 12 hours, I wonder how much I will fade after 70-100miles.

Its raining again. At least you don't feel the rain too much when on the water. A short 2 hour paddle today  up the Teith which was good training against the current. Hoping to do a 3 hour paddle tomorrow.

Sunday training 6 hours down the Forth from Stirling into the river Carron and protage into the Forth and Clyde canal.

That was the hardest session I have done in years. 6 hours with the last 3 in 20mph cross and head winds and against tide. The idea was a trial run to get from Forth into the Forth and Clyde canal. The verdict, well I did it but now I'm wasted, not sure how I would manage another 18hrs.

When the going gets tough I try to remember what Mum and people like her are going through. For them there is no end in sight their troubles and difficulties are with them constantly. It must take an enormous effort each day to keep going and be positive. I am always inspired by the fighting spirit from Mum and there is no sign of self pity.

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