Four-point-two kilometres is a long way for a frozen body to sink. - Lewis Pugh

There's a tyranny in perfection. Just do things to the very best of your ability. Then move on.

It took me over three years to get the beret and the most enriching part of the experience was getting to know men for whom you would have given your life on the battlefield. It is a big thing to say there are people who are not your family for whom you would give up your life. But that is how close we became.

My mind has to be ready. My body also has to be ready. But even more important, my heart has to be ready. What I mean by that is for the swims I do, I must have a burning reason.