My 19-hour Loch Lomond Swim – Carol Lord
Last month, 53-year-old Carol Lord from Bolton swam the 22 miles of Loch Lomond in 19 hours. Here, she describes her experience of this incredibly difficult challenge and what motivated her to keep going.
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On Sunday, 53-year-old Carol Lord will swim the 23-mile length of Loch Lomond in memory of her Fire Officer father. A retired Chief Fire Officer who served with Highlands and Islands Fire Service has completed a 4,300 mile bike ride across America to raise funds.
It’s a family effort for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Media Officer and Charity Volunteer, Susan Kerr, as her children Brody and Emily are taking part in the #My75Miles challenge too. To say thank you for the support she received in 2004, Watch Manager Karla Stevenson is taking part in the #My75Miles challenge.
Carol’s 23-mile Loch Lomond swim
Retired Chief completes epic bike challenge
This is #My75Miles: Susan Kerr
This is #My75Miles: Karla Stevenson