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Training For a Very, Very Long Swim

June 12, 2008 10:45 AM ET | Katherine Hobson | Permanent Link | Print

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Best wishes!

You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for swimming to raise money for physical therapy research. Best of luck as you conquer the English Channel!

Angela Lewis, PT

Baltimore, MD

Angela Lewis, PT of MD
Jun 23, 2008 14:26:52 PM [permalink] [report comment]

Way to Go Stanley

Keep up the great training! I know you can do it. What a great example of fortitude you are for the rest of us!

Thanks for training for this feat!

Marsha Rutland, PT

Abilene, TX

of TX
Jun 23, 2008 11:14:07 AM [permalink] [report comment]

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Senior Writer Katherine Hobson writes about keeping your body fit and your diet healthy—and what those phrases actually mean, according to science. A longtime endurance athlete, she enjoys both training and Nutella in moderation. Ask her your burning exercise and nutrition questions at onfitness@usnews.com. Follow Katherine on Twitter at twitter.com/katherinehobson.

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