Hilary named Countess of Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo Challenge - 5km ocean swim with flippers - Marseille - June 24th 2017

Race reporter Hilary When I first heard about the Monte Cristo Challenge, way back last year, I knew that it was a race I *had* to do. The Count of Monte Cristo was one of my favourite books when I was a child, and 5km in the Mediterranean sounded like a suitable challenge for someone who likes swimming. Unfortunately for me, registration sold out within a couple of hours last year so I had to wait an entire year before I could do it. This year I had an equally challenging time registering for the race I wanted, and while I did manage to sign up, it was for the 5km avec palmes (with fins) o

Monte Cristo Challenge - 5km ocean swim with flippers - Marseille - June 24th 2017

Race reporter Hilary When I first heard about the Monte Cristo Challenge, way back last year, I knew that it was a race I *had* to do. The Count of Monte Cristo was one of my favourite books when I was a child, and 5km in the Mediterranean sounded like a suitable challenge for someone who likes swimming. Unfortunately for me, registration sold out within a couple of hours last year so I had to wait an entire year before I could do it. This year I had an equally challenging time registering for the race I wanted, and while I did manage to sign up, it was for the 5km avec palmes (with fins) o