March 1k Time Trial at the A.B.C Pool

Somewhat smaller turnout for the monthly time trial at the pool today with the rain no doubt keeping those fair weather trainers away? No sign of past winner Elan, MrAce, Mikey, Brendan, Charlie, the Leech or even Lady Laura either.

Liam was making his HuRTS debut today and was first away after the clock started; I was next after been given a measly 18 seconds start on The Champ despite doing next to no swimming over the past month or so. With that it wasn’t long before The Champ caught me around the 200m mark – and I was forced to work very hard to even stay on his feet. I battled away for the next 500m or so before I felt Champs pace just ease up slightly and all of a sudden it felt easier and slower. I knew I wasn’t strong enough to go around him (and if I was he would have picked the pace up) so I sat in until the 900m mark before decided to ‘Box Clever’ and switch lanes and kicking it down over the final stages. Nearly killed myself in the process but was happy enough to touch out with a time of 17.19 for the day and take The Champs scalp for the first time on handicap. Unfortunately it still wasn’t enough to take the much sought after Golden Duck Cup, that honour went to Christian Ellis (AKA Cialis) who just beat a much improved Marc P

Pretty happy with that time overall but to be honest I must thank The Champ for doing the work and pulling me through it J

Fastest time of the Day goes to Tim (no , don’t be getting it excited, it wasn’t me - but a NEW guy that even smashed coach Walker and looks pretty useful.

Kudo’s and respect goes out to Liam who managed to get through his very first 1k swim in a time of 22.20 – Not bad for someone who couldn’t even swim 50m a couple of months back. And I’ll give him another month (two max) before he is beating Mr. Stankard.

Official Times were

Tim (New guy) 14.08

Pete Walker    14.15

Todd                15.08

Tetra Emma      15.37

Angus              15.47

Cialis                16.16 (PB) and Golden Duck Winner

Marc P              16.16

The Champ        17.06

Timmy               17.19

Liam                  22.20

Will be back out on Sunday for the long run 25ks plus I’m hoping for.

Well its here again, another weekend and it’s a big one yet again, Out for a few pints with Stevie ‘the Wildman’ T (aka Norman Cook) with Tom, The Italian Stallion and no doubt as few others.

Will be back on the airwaves discussing all things footy tomorrow, and talking about Stokes impressive win over Villa last week. Looks like it will continue this week with Hull the latest to venture to the Potteries.

Timmy’s Tip

Stoke 2 vs. Hull 0

In the Mediocre Cup sorry to say I can’t find any joy for all the other teams, and I think I may have a SPECIAL bet for you to follow? Back the other 4 teams (Newcastle, C.Palace, Villa and Cardiff) NOT to score a goal between them. Wonder what Paddy Power will give me for that one?

Christian Ellis (Cialis) with his March Golden Duck , it all proved too much for Marc P in the background who was still trying to come to terms with his 2nd place.

After Stoke smashed the Villa last week , Enda Stankard has taken to supporting a NEW team and will run every long run for the remainder of the season in the above - Good on you mate.

Have a great weekend
Train Safe
Cheers

PS, Not sure what tablets Enda is taking whilst he goes to China but it seems to be adding inches to his chest?