Seeking the crown: English Channel awaits San Marcos swimmer

Scott Richards, a doctor who lives in San Marcos, is going to swim the English Channel this summer. Richards trains only in his backyard in an 'endless pool.' <br><small><B> DON BOOMER </B> Staff Photographer</small> <br><A HREF="https://secure.townnews.com/nctimes.com/forms/photo_services/linkorder.php?des= Don Boomer Staff Photographer / Scott Richards, a doctor who lives in San Marcos, is going to swim the English Channel this summer. Richards trains only in his backyard in an 'endless pool.'" target="new">Order a copy of this photo</A> <!— <br><A HREF=" ">More of this story</A> —> <br> <A HREF="http://www.nctimes.com/news/photogallery/" target="new">Visit our Photo Gallery</A> <br> <hr width="250">