A Right Charlie.

Yet another stunning day to start the working week off and with swim coach Pete Walker on a weeks break it was left to me to call the shots for today's session.Smaller crowd today (must have known Pete was away) as we knocked out 2 x 400, 2 x 300, 2 x 200 and 1 x 100 with Taffy Lad, Leech, MrAce, Julia and I towing the line.
I lead out the first 400 before letting the other guys do some work before coming back towards the end to knock out a 1.27 - 100m towards the end.
Happy with that and its unfortunate that it will all go to waste over the next couple of weeks as that was the last of the swims before i fly out on Wednesday and i can't really see myself swimming anytime over the next fortnight.

Was also out this morning for a run, only a cruisy 8ks first up but have also arranged to run with Kanser for an hour in the morning that will be a bit of a test.

Most of the Berlin Boys are getting ready to fly out this week and today's TWO 'Right Charlie's' are Dalziel and Low.

Charlie 'The Warrior' Daziel. Seen a massive improvement in Charlie over the past 3 months - so much so he was even 'talking large ones' about smashing me only 4 weeks ago. Put in all the hard work and helped with him shredding at least 37 kilos in weight.Really focused for this race so look out for a certain PB from the big bloke. Has the unfortunate grace to be lumbered with me as room mate once we hit the streets of Munich, which is sure to test the 'Warrior' out more then the 42ks of running.
Timmy's Tip. Tough one but if everything goes well a 3.07 is on the cards.

Charlie 'Champagne' Low.  A proven performer over the years although not really done much since leaving 'Our Pony Club' days and still recovery from injury and surgery earlier in the year.  Been putting the runs and time in over the past 4 weeks with partner in crime Rene 'Allo Allo' so could be on for something we don't know.
 A certainty on the party scene once we hit the festival and sure to be one of the last men around come the early hours.
Timmy's Tip - Could be anything from 2.40 to 3.30 to be honest, and there has been more money come for him on what kilometre he will pull the pin at -(favorite being 15ks at 4/1)  If  i had to tip a time i suspect he will just break the 3 hour mark.

The Warrior - who has since lost 37kgs since this photo was taken at J.P last November.

And the 'Warrior' at work (on right)

Champagne Charlie with his last winning trophy during his 'Pony Club' Days.

...and as he stands today - lets hope he doesn't bring the family.

cheers