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By Ele  McGhee Before breast cancer…. there was Her Spirit – encouraging me to become more active in my late middle years; re-igniting my passion for cycling with group rides, providing me with new opportunities including learning open water swimming, to swim freestyle and take part in running workshops.   Then on September 23rd last […]

By Jo Roulson  I’m a 45-year-old mum of 2, working four days a week, so trying to fit in exercise and focus on myself can be challenging.   On the 22nd of September, I’m attempting by far my biggest challenge yet: riding my bike from London to Paris in 24 hours 😬   Leaving Black […]

Channel Relay Swim – September 2023 I’m Amy from Cumbria, last Friday I swam as part of a 4 person relay team from England to France with Ali, another Her Spirit member.  I knew it would be hard, but I have to say I am pretty shell shocked and emotional about the whole experience! I […]

Ali and I joined Her Spirit in 2021 when we heard about the End to End Chillswim group. I was a novice and got whiplash on my first attempt at swimming any sort of distance in front crawl! I was instantly impressed by the level of support and encouragement from the group to chase big […]