Vidösternsimmet is a 21km race in August. The race has been around for 12-13 years, the first year was a test swim amongst friends. They have added a 500m kids/beginner race, and a 5500m race that has been modified to be 6km. I have participated 8 times in the past. Twice I have finished the 21km fast enought to make it to the start of the 6km race. I even managed to swim the 500m race with my daughter. My first time was in 2013. I have since then swam the 21km 7 times, and swam their Viking edition which is 42km once. One year I swam the 21km without a wetsuit just to say I could do it.

Now I am wondering if I can manage to finish the race 10 times before my body tells me otherwise. The only way to know is to try.

Good thing I have about 19 weeks to prepare, because on August 10th I will attempt the 21km race for the 8th time. My only goal is to finish with a smile.