Well ok hardly the Man from Atlantis, who I assume could swim pretty well, but I have certainly enjoyed my time in the water much more in the last 2 days. Went in twice yesterday and once so far today.
Yesterday, went for swim and run at Perranporth beach with James H, this was a meet up postponed every week from 3 weeks ago. Practised swimming out through the surf and was pleased to be able to pass my little knowledge onto James. We were a bit concerned that we came out at Flat Rocks despite starting to the left of Flat Rocks and swimming away (i.e. to our left) when after we had got out back... Run was good - from in front of Surf Life Saving hut to end of beach and back (c 4 miles). This was followed by excellent cappuccino in Tin Fin, all of which combined to set me up for the day.
Time on Gwithian beach/ sea and meal and rugby league on Sky at Liz and Kevin's (well done Castleford - although maybe you should practice conversion kicking!) nicely rounded off the day.
Today, I have been in sea at Fistral and kept up with Si as we 'stormed' out back. Once out back I caught my breath and whilst treading water saw Si catch and ride a wave I did not think he would stay on - he did and then after short, fast ride flung himself off to avoid getting caught inside again. Excellent entertainment. Swam to Fistral Blu end and back in quite heavy chop - felt pleased. Treated Julie to breakfast at Tin Fin and then we walked the beach and saw Scott windsurfing (Scott, I was very impressed).
Will go for run and maybe another swim later.
Lessons from past 2 days:
Yesterday, went for swim and run at Perranporth beach with James H, this was a meet up postponed every week from 3 weeks ago. Practised swimming out through the surf and was pleased to be able to pass my little knowledge onto James. We were a bit concerned that we came out at Flat Rocks despite starting to the left of Flat Rocks and swimming away (i.e. to our left) when after we had got out back... Run was good - from in front of Surf Life Saving hut to end of beach and back (c 4 miles). This was followed by excellent cappuccino in Tin Fin, all of which combined to set me up for the day.
Time on Gwithian beach/ sea and meal and rugby league on Sky at Liz and Kevin's (well done Castleford - although maybe you should practice conversion kicking!) nicely rounded off the day.
Today, I have been in sea at Fistral and kept up with Si as we 'stormed' out back. Once out back I caught my breath and whilst treading water saw Si catch and ride a wave I did not think he would stay on - he did and then after short, fast ride flung himself off to avoid getting caught inside again. Excellent entertainment. Swam to Fistral Blu end and back in quite heavy chop - felt pleased. Treated Julie to breakfast at Tin Fin and then we walked the beach and saw Scott windsurfing (Scott, I was very impressed).
Will go for run and maybe another swim later.
Lessons from past 2 days:
- Realised I am going to going to have to get more organised than usual re entry for Norseman as entries filled within 5 days last year (and following conversation with James H yesterday I began to realise I have not entered Perranporth triathlon yet, having posted my entry into wrong letter box...)
- Need to work on sculling element of swim stroke - James H reckons that is where my swimming needs attention and has given me some tips
- Need to speak to Tin Fin to see where they got their t-shirts done - as they should have used Advertees
(P.S. Si has picked out a cycling event in South Africa that I must research)
2 comments:
Was that the letterbox on St. Georges we hunted for?
Good to see you are keeping up with your blogging. You are a better man than I.
Royzy.I am really impressed with the blogging too. Blatant plugging of local t shirt firm is a little distateful and does spoil the poetry a little, but I don't want to discourage it in any way.A wider audience awaits.
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