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Living with Diastematomyelia (Spina Bifida) Endu Swimmer - Lake Zurich 26km - Triathlon Coach / Coach Tutor/Mentor, Senior Swim Teacher Carmarthen LC #believe

Swansea, South Wales
Joined October 2009
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🔷 Lifeguard course this half term 🔷 Date: 28th October – 1st November 08:30 - 17:30 Location: Carmarthen Leisure Centre Cost: £320.80 Qualifications: Generation 10 NPLQ Lifeguarding, EFAW and AED Must be 16 years + To book a space ✉️ email [email protected]
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The key symptoms of #PF, breathlessness and coughing, resemble those of more common chronic lung diseases. Diagnosis is often delayed and misdiagnosis occurs frequently. Join us this #PFMonth to share & advocate for oxygen access. #BreathingLife #CurePF #OxygenAccess
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Welcome to Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month! This September, we're raising awareness of PF, a life-limiting illness. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, founded by patients, offers practical and emotional support to those affected. We're here for you and your loved ones. #PFAM
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We’re launching our campaign ‘Breathe’ for #PFMonth24 Our video, voiced by @BBCRadio2 DJ @piratejw, who's living with PF, shows the devastating effects of the disease. Contains sensitive content. Please share so more people can get support: actionpf.org/get-involved/aw… @TiggyWalker
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For the latter part of #DrowningPreventionWeek, we're focussing in on our aim to ensure everyone knows how to be enjoy being in, on and around water safely 🛟 So today, please RT our advice about how to stay safe when IN the water! 💦 rlss.org.uk/staying-safe-in-… #EnjoyWaterSafely
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Today is the start of #DrowningPreventionWeek and we want as many people as possible to learn the Water Safety Code. Help us start the week on a high and RETWEET this post! 🙌 This simple 4-step code can help save lives 🙏 #DPW #WaterSafetyCode
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💦 We're thrilled to announce that Mike, one of our experienced swim teachers, was nominated for the Aquatic Teacher of the Year award at the recent Swim Wales annual awards. Congratulations, Mike, on this well-deserved recognition! @SwimWales
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#SpinaBifida is not just a pediatric condition. You cannot "outgrow" Spina Bifida, and you can grow old with Spina Bifida. Over 60% of those with Spina Bifida are adults and that number is growing every day. #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth #SBAM2023
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#SpinaBifida is the most common congenital birth defect that causes disability. #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth #SBAM2023
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Agree?
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The donkey told the tiger, “The grass is blue.” The tiger replied, “No, the grass is green.” The discussion became heated, and the two decided to submit the issue to arbitration, so they approached the lion. As they approached the lion on his throne, the donkey started screaming: ′′Your Highness, isn’t it true that the grass is blue?” The lion replied: “If you believe it is true, the grass is blue.” The donkey rushed forward and continued: ′′The tiger disagrees with me, contradicts me and annoys me. Please punish him.” The king then declared: ′′The tiger will be punished with 3 days of silence.” The donkey jumped with joy and went on his way, content and repeating ′′The grass is blue, the grass is blue…” The tiger asked the lion, “Your Majesty, why have you punished me, after all, the grass is green?” The lion replied, ′′You’ve known and seen the grass is green.” The tiger asked, ′′So why do you punish me?” The lion replied, “That has nothing to do with the question of whether the grass is blue or green. The punishment is because it is degrading for a brave, intelligent creature like you to waste time arguing with an ass, and on top of that, you came and bothered me with that question just to validate something you already knew was true!” The biggest waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn’t care about truth or reality, but only the victory of his beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on discussions that make no sense. There are people who, for all the evidence presented to them, do not have the ability to understand. Others who are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and the only thing that they want is to be right even if they aren’t. #614clinton
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Two weeks left of the school holidays... aqua activities on offer include: ✅ Intensive Swimming Lessons ✅ Atlantis Inflatable ✅ Advanced Swimming Skills ✅ Pool Inflatable ✅ Aqua Stand Up Kids Check what's happening when and where > orlo.uk/7hQaP
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Calling all Open Water Swimmers 🗣️ We are looking for swimmers to participate in Open Water coached sessions to allow the trainee coaches to complete their practical assessment. 📍 Llandegfedd Lake 📅30th August 2023 Swimmers must be: - Swim Wales members - Aged 12 and over - Confident to take part in the sessions For more information and to sign up to these sessions, click here: Session 1 | 10:00am - 11:00am: swimwales.justgo.com/workben… Session 2 | 11:00am - 12:00pm: swimwales.justgo.com/workben… Session 3 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm: swimwales.justgo.com/workben… Session 4 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm: swimwales.justgo.com/workben…
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Have you tried one of our Good Boost sessions? Good Boost provides a personalised approach to supporting you with your muscle or joint pain through aqua and land-based exercises rehabilitation classes. For more information on the classes > crowd.in/595ikU
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There is just one month to go until the Swim Wales Challenge Series lands at Llys-y-Fran reservoir! 🌊 Whether you want to get your first experience of open water swimming, or you're already a seasoned swimmer, there is something for EVERYONE!🙌 swimwales.org/shop/events/sw…
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What makes a great coach? —- “The best coaches are people you will probably never hear of.” — The fact that a person coaches at the highest level doesn’t necessary them a great coach.
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TRIATHLON LEADER AWARD This Leader Award equips learners with knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead guided swims, bike rides, and runs. Online course: £65 21 & 23 August 18:30-20:30 18 & 20 September 18:30-20:30 britishtriathlon.org/get-inv…
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Would you know what to do in a water emergency? Remember: Call. Tell. Throw. For more information, visit: respectthewater.com/ #DrowningPreventionDay #WDPD #DrowningPrevention
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Swim England's swimming and para-swimming Talent Pathway selection criteria for the 2023-24 season has been released 🏊🏼‍♂️ 🗨️ “We’ve put in place a programme to guide athletes and coaches along their swimming journey." Read more 👇 @Sw_EngTalent

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