Swimming with 'Fancy Pants' Gleeson.

No coach Walker for today’s swim but with Manly Steve leading out it was even tougher, Got there real early and did 400m with ‘The Gangster’ Jason Ibrahim as a warm up before sitting on Crossy Lads feet for the first 400m once our own session had started. A good turnout today, with Steve, new lad Andy, Angus, Crossy Lad, Leech, Brendan, Champ. Liam, Glesso in his very ‘Oxford St’ swimmers and even Hoey was down in the next lane continuing his improved swim leg.

If the first 400m was quick then the 200s were lightening and poor Crossy lad nearly peed his NEW floaty pants in all the excitement when he saw a 2.50 go through,  Despite racing last night I was more than happy to clock around 3 mins for the 200s but was delighted on the 4^th rep with a 2.55 ***

Finished off with some 100m efforts as the pace was still on – all under 1.30s

 

*** Please note the 2.55 was assisted with Floaty pants, and hand paddles

 

Nice to see mate Glesso return to the pool today, but I do wish he’d get a new pair of Swimmers, poor Hoey was well put out and lodged an official complaint.  I’ve been saying how bad they are for years without people believing me, BUT today I have proof as Champ brought his underwater camera down to the pool. (what he’s doing taking photos is another story and glad he didn’t snap Leech and Kroney at the top end of the pool)

We may have some good runners in the team but with Fat’s tablecloth shirts, Tom’s Carpet ties, Birchy’s haircuts and now Gleeso’s  budgie smugglers some of the fashion sense is shocking.

Check out Manchester’s finest.

 

 

I think Gleeso forgot he was at the A.B.C and NOT Oxford St today.


Big weekend coming up, first up Striders 10k at Lane Cove in the morning, not expecting much to be honest (especially over the hills) , will try to stick with the Leech for as long as possible. Only got one bet riding and that's with 'Old Fancy' Pants Gleeso, Gave him a healthy 75 second handicap start.

In the footy, Chelsea return to the Brit for what could be Jose's final match in charge (hopefully) Will be tough game and perhaps my heart is ruling my head here but the Timmy's tip this week is to stay with the Potters.
Stoke 2 vs Chelsea 1 .... and The Shaq to score (he's due one)

Have a great weekend
Train/Race well
Stay safe
Cheers