Liza Bright & myself (Mike Kingston) have both been very keen triathletes for many years and are very lucky to share the same passion which enables us to basically train together nearly all the time.
2012 was to be our 3rd Sabrina which we always swim together from start to finish, although Liza had swum 2 previously, making this her 5th Sabrina.
Once we had fallen in love and swum our 2nd Sabrina, I knew that proposing in the middle of the ocean, in the middle of the SABRINA LOVE swim in PLETT was the answer and would hopefully be ‘fairly’ original and be the first (I have since confirmed with Suzie that I was in fact the first man to propose in the middle of her race).
My idea & theory on proposing was to be kept a secret for an entire year. My only logistical problem was transporting a ‘ring’ (plastic one) under my wetsuit on a piece of string without Liza noticing which I managed to do.
So half way (I think) I stopped and tugged Liza on the foot saying there was something stuck in my suit & could she help unzip me….
I then very smoothly pulled the sting over my head and somehow very easily pulled the ring from the string and held her tightly and proposed ………
After saying yes, we kissed and moved on…
For a bit… and then stopped again and lIza said “do we have to carry on… cant we get out…” swam again & stopped again shouting I love you to each other…
The swim was made extra special when we managed to come out the water holding hands along with Natalie du Toit which was a nice touch and feel.
Only after the prize giving did we rush home for the real ring…
And that’s OUR story!
wow this is so fantastic and sooooo romantic!!!
ausum mike and liza, cant wait for the wedding, luv u lots xxxx
YAY to our friends…. Congrats guys!!! Very romantic!!! We looking forward to celebrating with you!!! *hugs*
So special and beautiful. My goosebumps stayed for ages with the magic of finding out about this from you both. I know our SABRINA must be truly thrilled knowing that you two got engaged during her swim!! Thank you for choosing such a special time to propose. May you be sprinkiled with love laughter and all things good forever.