Mooloolaba Mile

My love of the ocean knows no bounds so of course the first event I took part in was an ocean swim - the Mooloolaba Mile on 5 March.

According to my sources this is one of the most popular ocean swims in Queensland and my first event struggle to park on the day somewhat proves that!

The main event is a one mile (1.6km) course at the southern end of the beach but given my complete lack of training or exercise prior to my impulsive decision to enter, this time around I opted for the half mile - just to wet my feet. There is also a 3km course for more proficient ocean fish.

The event takes up the entire morning so there is plenty of action for everyone but the beach is big enough for all so regular swimmers and sun bakers won't be too bothered.

So I donned a pink cap (I always seem to end up getting the pink ones...) and did a slow - not very Baywatch-esque run into the sea and hoped my muscles would remember how to swim for about 20 minutes.

The swim itself was great with perfect conditions, clear water and loads of that sunshine we love so much.

If you do make it into (and out of) the water, there is a complimentary event shirt that will be given as a token of gratitude for joining the swim.

This is definitely one event I will be putting on the 2018 calendar - hopefully feeling fit enough to do the full 1.6km course.