Time trial time once again down at PAP and you can sense the
change in the cooler weather as there was NO sign of Crossy Lad for the May ‘Duck’
that was on offer.
Nice little team all the same with Coach Walker, Champ,
Leech, Krone, Angus and a surprise appearance from Paulie Hannell, I’ve not
swum in 8 days now and there was talk that all toys, paddles and even wet suits
were optional but that was put to bed earlier in the week. Still, I thought I’d
take one for the team and go the wetsuit all the same and take the 60 second
penalty that goes with such.
Paulie first away followed by Champ then Leech before I was
let go, and man did the suit make a ton of difference? Found myself catching
the boys within the first 200m all the while swimming oh so easy. Didn’t even
look at the watch at any stage as I ticked off each 100m and even had speedy
Angus working hard just to stay on my toes. Pete Walker was the only one to fly
past at the 900m mark and to help out for the final 2 laps. I sat in with him
for 75 before putting in the ‘big ones’ for the last 25 to record without doubt
my fastest 1k in 15.19 ( pretty safe bet to say that will never be seen again).
First to the wall but in fairness it was a shallow win due
to the suit so I let Coach Walker take the Duck as he swum closest to his given
handicap.
Times for the Day.
Pete 14.43
Timmy 15.19
Angus 15.31
Brenda 16.39
Eoin 17.38
Champ 18.04
Paulie 18.10
Big weekend coming up, Heading out to watch the Swans tonight
in the top of the table clash vs. Nth Melbourne , and I’m taking the Swans by
23 pts.
In England it’s the play-offs for a chance to play in the
Premier league with the big boys, Sheff Wednesday take on Hull and I’ve tipped
Hull to return with a 2 – 0 win.
Hope to get out for a the Sunday long run this week, but as
usual have a party to attend on Saturday night once more so I could be missing
for my 6 week straight if you take out the SMH Half L
Have a great weekend
Train well and stay safe
Cheers
Leech, Duck Winner Coach Walker, Wetsuit Timmy and Paulie Hannell post swim.
* It was too cold for Crossy Lad as he and his camera were nowhere to be seen.
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