What a way to make your swimming comeback – with the September 1k time trial at the A.B.C Pool. It was going to be tough enough at the best of times and when I see that the likes of Champ, MrAce and Brendan are all either going before me or starting at the same time then I knew I was never in the frame for a ‘Duck’.
At best I can swim 17.00 mins and after NO swimming for the whole of winter they marked me down as I could do 17.14 ….are they serious?
Nice day once more and a good squad lined up with the likes of MrAce (who I’ve not seen for ages),Brendan, Sonya, ‘Kenny’ and even Renee out for a dip. Tried to sit on MrAce feet but that lasted all of 150m before he powered ahead , Brendan was next to come past and I was doing well to hold Sonya off. Meanwhile the faster swimmers were in the next lane burning the pool up.
Pretty much struggled all the way by myself as I felt each lap get SLOWER, and the wall couldn’t come quick enough as I touched out in 18.32 –shocking
Golden Duck winner for the month (and joint fastest swim of the day) went to ‘Kenny’ who absolutely smoked it beating last month’s time by over a minute. Kenny couldn’t hide his joy and was last seen dancing and screaming around the pool deck pretty much in tears declaring ‘how good it feels to be able to beat partner Renee at something for the first time in 2014’
Congrats to Kenny.
The punters weren’t happy though and a vote of NO confidence got passed in to ‘OUT’ coach Walker of his ‘Telstra Handicap’ duties. Once this was declared it only left one choice ……step up the ‘T.O.S.S team (Timmy’s Overturned Swimming Squad)
Yes, the T.O.S.S will now be taking over handicap duties from now on in starting at the October T/T on the 31st.
A big weekend planned, first up watching the Swans beat the Hawks (hopefully) then the BIG match in the premiership where Stoke entertain Tommy H’s Toon side at the home of footy – The Brit. Stoke haven’t been playing well at home this season and if ever you were looking for a side to help kick start the season then NON better than playing Newcastle
Take the Timmy’s Tip (with confidence this week) Stoke 3 v Newcastle 0
Sunday will see the team back out in Centennial Park for the last of the long runs before Melbourne in a fortnights time. Will aim for 26ks plus with the last 10k at marathon pace.
Have a great weekend
Train well, stay safe
Cheers
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