Mike's English Channel Swim
Mike Taylor’s M.S. Story Part 3 - One Big Learning Curve!
Sunday, August 17th, 2008So there I am in my 2nd floor apartment working on getting work.
I had met a girl previously who I got on well with. Even though my disability was very visible, I was still in denial. When it came to sex which I love, and just like most guys reading this I prided myself on [...]
Mike Taylor & M.S. - Learning to Swim
Friday, August 15th, 2008I told you I had the desire for staying fit despite having M.S.
As jogging was clearly out of the question, and remembering the benefit I got from cold water and
knowing that I could swim quite well, I found a pool not to far from me, it was out doors and unheated. I say pool, in [...]
By Jove I think I’ve Got it…Swim the English Channel!
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008I’ve got to be honest, swimming in a straight line was OK, but doing many lengths was a problem.
At the end of each length I had to stop of course, turn myself around and start again without the benefit of being able to push off with my legs. This was a big problem as [...]