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My Challenge is to Swim 2 kilometres EVERY DAY FOR 10 DAYS IN 2024

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My challenge is uncomfortable for me because...

I can't remember the last time I tried to swim 2km in a day (maybe 2017) let alone 2km a day for 10 days straight. But I figure if Neddy can run 4000 laps of a running track over 12 days, I can swim a few laps of a 25m pool.....Jackson, my 8 year-old, is going to join the challenge too and between us we are actually aiming for 100 laps (or 2.5km) a day for 10 days - 1000 laps in total. Let's get it! 

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Lap 1000

Tuesday 29th Oct
We started this together and we finished it together (broken toes and all)!!!

Day 10 Done - We did it!

Tuesday 29th Oct
Over $3k raised for homelessness, 1000+ laps of the pool and over 25km swum. Super proud of Jackson and Frankie for doing their part and for genuinely being interested in and caring about the plight of the homeless! Thanks Nedd for all your inspiration and thanks to everyone who donated!!!

Day 9 Done ✔️

Monday 28th Oct
Over 900 laps of the pool and almost $2800 raised for those on the streets. How good!!

Day 8 Done ✔️

Sunday 27th Oct
2.1km in the bank for me today and 200m each from these little legends, Frankie and Tilly (celebrity breaststroker). Got it done and 2days to go! Over $2.5k raised so far for Mobilise!

Day 7 Done ✔️

Saturday 26th Oct
Over 15kms swum in the last 7 days. Body is feeling good. The afternoon swims in particular are faster and generally feel better on the shoulders. Grateful to have a warm bed to rest and recover tonight.

Day 6 Done ✔️

Friday 25th Oct
Feels good to be past the half way mark and even getting a little bit faster, particularly in those afternoon sessions. Back out there tomorrow!!

5 down, 5 to go!

Thursday 24th Oct
Super thankful to this little champ kicking in 394m today 12x12m at swimming lessons then back to help me out with 10x25m. I totalled 2106m. Thankful for a bed to sleep in tonight (and Nedd's Choccy Milk!).

Day 3 Done ✔️

Tuesday 22nd Oct
Racking up those k's. A real team effort to get the 2.5km done today with Frankie and Steph both chipping in to help cover Jacko. To the moon!

Jacko's Toes

Monday 21st Oct
Unfortunately it turns out that Jackson has 2 severely broken toes from a fairly innocuous trampolining accident and is in a moon boot for 4-6 weeks. He is very disappointed and will recommence his 20laps a day in 6 weeks (his words not mine!). Devastated for him.

Day 2 Done ✔️

Monday 21st Oct
This time with the help of Frankie (6years old) doing 10 of her best weird and wonderful mermaid-style-breaststroke!

Nedd's Choccy milk never tasted so good!!

Sunday 20th Oct

Day 1 Done ✔️

Sunday 20th Oct
2.5km done across a morning and evening session. Jackson did his 500m with 2 suspected broken toes. Let's gooooooooo!

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Phil Knox

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Rob, Noah, Harry, Juliet

Love to see you making a difference Jacko and Knoxy! That’s what it’s all about!!!

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Lee Johns

Go Knoxys!

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Good Good Company

Always kicking goals!

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James And Kayita Kerley

Go Knoxy

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Beth

Knox family doing something for the marginalised. So proud of you ❤️

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Anonymous

Congrats to the whole Knox clan. I’d donate again if mumma foxy Knoxy knocked out a 2km. 😀😘 sorry cheeky as ever. Lots of love from mother England. Xxx

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Michael, Niki, Ash And Zarla :)

Keep up the great work guys, we’re so proud of you!!

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Brad Joffe

Go Phil and Jacko ya mad dogs! Great blokes doing a great thing for a great cause.

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Elijah

Congrats Phil & Jacko. Well done.

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Betty Manivong

Love your work team Knox!

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Becca & Saf

Go you guys!! So proud of you all, doing an amazing job for a great cause! 🤗🤗

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Chris, Karina, Amika & Sienna

Love seeing Frankie and Steph stepping up to this too! A whole family effort.

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Jules

Great stuff Knoxy!

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Millers

Well done Knox’s! Super proud of your determination

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Andrew Eadie

Go Knoxes!! Loving the elite swimming content on Strava! (sorry to hear about your foot 🦶 Jacko 😢)

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Marcus Cobon

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The Simpsons

Go Knox Boys!

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Adam Burling

Go boys! Inspirational xo

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The Woodwards

Great job team Knox!

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Ryo Sakai

Amazing mate! Jacko and you are both legends for doing this

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Edwina

That’s a pretty exceptional effort. Nice work

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Robin Chellan

$31.65

Archie Royall

Good luck on the challenge!!

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Harley

$21.10

Nagles

$15

Evan

$10.55

Willow Mclennan

Let’s go Phil!

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