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July 15th, 2019

From the English Channel, to the top of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the U.K.! We are loving our time here, and Scotland is living up to our expectations. I’m so grateful @rob.lea was able to get his swim done so early in our trip so we have some time for a proper holiday. I’m also pleased that 5.5 weeks out of ACL surgery, I could walk 11 miles with 4400’ of vertical. I’ve always wanted to climb Ben Nevis, and I can’t wait to come back here in the winter for some rock and ice climbing! @keen #keenambassador

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July 10th, 2019

After 11 hours and 47 minutes of swimming in 60°F/16°C water, @rob.lea completed his swim across the English Channel. The boat pilots called it “brilliant swimming.” We are all so proud of him for achieving this crazy goal! It’s been a long night and we’re ready for a @fattire, followed by a daytime nap. Check out my stories and Instagram live for more coverage from today’s swim! And thank you all for the encouragement and support. It kept him going through the cold, dark night. #triforequality #ultimateworldtri #thenbeer

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July 9th, 2019

A little update from the deck of The Optimist as @rob.lea swims across the English Channel! As I write this, he is a little over halfway (distance wise) and is absolutely crushing it! So proud of him. He has trained so hard for this over the past three years since he had a major ankle reconstruction surgery (when he was told he shouldn’t run again.) We inspire each other to set big goals and see them through. Watching him makes me want to go swimming tomorrow! Thank you for all the encouragement and support as he takes on this ambitious goal! Go Rob Go! #ultimateworldtri #triforequality @rylo #storiesthatmove

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July 9th, 2019

A little update from the deck of The Optimist as @rob.lea swims across the English Channel! As I write this, he is a little over halfway (distance wise) and is absolutely crushing it! So proud of him. He has trained so hard for this over the past three years since he had a major ankle reconstruction surgery (when he was told he shouldn’t run again.) We inspire each other to set big goals and see them through. Watching him makes me want to go swimming tomorrow! Thank you for all the encouragement and support as he takes on this ambitious goal! Go Rob Go! #ultimateworldtri #triforequality @rylo #storiesthatmove

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July 7th, 2019

We’re not married yet! I just wanted to put on a big, beautiful white dress to shoot our engagement shots with @thehearnes! But this post isn’t about our upcoming wedding. It’s about @rob.lea and his project. Today, we leave for the U.K. for Rob to swim across the English Channel. If he succeeds, he will become the first person to climb Everest and swim the Channel in the same year (the events will be about 50 days apart which is mind-blowing). He’s put on 25 lbs since we returned from Everest so he can stay warm as he swims the 20+ miles across the Channel (official rules don’t allow a swimmer to use a wetsuit). I am so proud of him and I can’t wait to help him with this monumental athletic goal! When we support and encourage one another, we can go far! I’ll be doing my best to keep you updated as we begin the journey. I know Rob would love it if you’d leave a comment of encouragement below, or reach out to him directly! I’ll be able to share messages with a whiteboard while he’s swimming too! #ultimateworldtri #triforequality #climbforequality PS huge thanks to @matt_galland for helping us get in position to take these shots.

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