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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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July 5th, 2019

One month post ACL reconstruction surgery. It may not look like much, but one of the things I’ve learned with this injury is to celebrate the progression along the way. Today, I am so happy to be moving like this, quickly and fluidly and focused on “fast feet.” I love my PT sessions for the opportunity they provide to work on functional strength. I already feel stronger then I was before the injury! Tearing my ACL used to be one of my biggest fears. I’m learning that I tend to overdramatize things in my mind, and it’s not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Good things happen when we are forced to face our fears. Thanks @smmurnin for all the positivity on this journey! @keen #keenambassador @patagonia

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