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Simon is running his first ever marathon

Simon is running to support people with Spinal Cord Injury because he knows what it's like to have ongoing back problems
Amanda runs the London Marathon in memory of her Aunt

Amanda is running the London Marathon for Aspire because her friend's father sustained a spinal cord injury 16 years ago
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Andy Shipley setting the standard

Aspire’s Policy Manager has been appointed by the British Standards Institution as the new Chair of its committee on designing accessible and inclusive built environments

Loch Lomond Swim

New for 2019! Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
Henley Classic Swim

A 2.1km (1.3 miles) up-river swim along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta, the swim traditionally starts at dawn with a torch-lit procession to the riverbank.
Aspire Channel Swim 2019

Swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) in your local pool over 12 weeks and help raise money to support people with Spinal Cord Injury.
River Arun Swim 2019

Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a complimentary breakfast and beautiful summer swim on the River Arun.
Solent Swims 2019

Starting in Gosport, swim across the Solent escorted by RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) and kayaks
Relay Channel Swim 2020

Swim 22 miles between Dover and France in a team of six. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until they reach France
Loch Ness Swim 2019

Dive in to the largest body of fresh water in the UK and brave the chilly temperatures of Loch Ness.
Great Swims 2019

The Great Swims are the UK's most popular outdoor swims and provide a fantastic opportunity to swim outdoors in historic and scenic locations across the UK