Matthieu Bonin
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Final Reflection
The MSMS expedition is complete. My goal was to swim 350km around the island and I failed. Even though I failed my intended goal, I am...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
First Swim dedication
I am dedicating the first swim of the MSMS expedition from Little Current to the unceded territory of Wiikwemkoong in honor and memory of...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
Not a Freak of Nature
Fitness is also a value of the MSMS expedition. People look at me now and assume I must be naturally athletic, that I must have been an...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Jun 8, 2022
- 1 min
Solo Yet Never Alone
One of my biggest fears before embarking on this journey was loneliness. Such an intense training regimen of long marathon swims can be...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Community - Value 3
To do amazing things, you need amazing people. I consider myself truly blessed to be surrounded by so many incredible human beings. You...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Your inspiration stories
The MSMS expedition is about achieving the impossible, whatever that means to you. The number one value is inspiration and I hope it...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 24, 2022
- 1 min
Honor
"I am a finger pointing to the night sky. Do not just look at the finger or you will miss all that heavenly glory." - Bruce Lee The...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
Pain Management
Pain management techniques Pain sucks yet it is inevitable. Everyone who lives will experience pain. I have found the following...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
What if I fail?
What if I fail? What if I don't make it? What if after making so many sacrifices and dedicating so much time, energy, and resources I...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 9, 2022
- 3 min
Challenge Completed!
As I write this I am beaming with satisfaction and pride. Over the last 14 days, to simulate my Manitoulin swim, I have been swimming...
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Matthieu Bonin
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
Number One Value
The number one value of the MSMS expedition is inspiration. Were I to swim 350km around Manitoulin but I made you feel small about...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Feb 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Butterfly Effect
According to chaos theory, small changes in initial conditions can radically impact later outcomes. The butterfly effect is often used...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
Self Doubt
I had a serious moment of self doubt about my swim last week. I think it is important to show that the journey to success is not always...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
February 3, 2022
Troy Beauregard from VO2Peak is amazing!!!!! It is a real joy working with him. His kindness and generosity is overwhelming. He is my...
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Matthieu Bonin
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
January 31, 2022
I have swum up-rivers, down rivers, in rapids, across 20 lakes, during torrential downpours, in the open waters of Lake Huron and...
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