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Richards Triathlon journey week two

Sun 1st Aug 2010 8 comments
Hi guys,


Saturday 31.07.10
Well the suit had it's first outing today, I joined my safety assessment group with instructor and discovered that no amount of running & cycling helps when it comes to swimming. If it's possible to say I was left standing still in the water then that's what happened. 

After struggling into the suit I then struggled in the water, my chest decided it was going in close up on me and the end result was that the group swam off and I followed "bringing up the rear with the ducks".  Doris, who had come along to support me on my first outing said it was the first time she had seen me come last in any sport and that I reminded her of one of those wind up toys you put in the bath, thanks for the support Doris, who by the way seemed too busy eyeing up the "eye candy" to notice me.

However I didn't give up, so when the rest of  our group had finished got out and gone home I was still in the lake, determined to make it to the boat and back all of 120 yards. Why is it I can run a marathon, cycle London to Brighton, but can't swim for toffee !!! 

things can only get better...

Sunday 01.08.10
A new month, new day and my second dip in the lake. Still feels like I'm swimming like a redland house brick but I persevered and although it would be fair to say my swimming ability is zero, I will improve, I will train harder, I will meet triathlon standards as I know what all those children with brain tumours go through each day and my little struggle is nothing compared to their battle.

So thanks for tuning in on my blog look out for my weekly updates and stay with me on my journey, especially as I will be calling on you for your pennies next year.

One tired but glad to have started
Richard.

8 Responses

  1. Comment from Claire Evenden, Sun 1st Aug 2010 4:41pm

    YOu came along to watch one triathlon and now look at you!! Well done Mr C keep up your usual standard - all or nothing!! XXX

  2. Comment from kimm, Sun 1st Aug 2010 5:24pm

    oh dear what planet did you just land from ooooo i know planet jaffa cake. lol looking good keep up the good work.x.x.x

  3. Comment from Nanny, Mon 2nd Aug 2010 5:04am

    Well done Richard I have to admit that I couldn't have done any better although swimming was my thing many years ago. Love the suit but you do look like a "Jaffa Cake" with that hat on. Maybe I should try it one day the sport that is not the hat. xxx

  4. Comment from debbie, Mon 2nd Aug 2010 5:33am

    well done Mr C and dont you look attractive in your wet suit lol kepp up the good work and we are all here supporting you with a littel giggel coz well you know we can

  5. Comment from Wendy Saunders, Mon 2nd Aug 2010 6:00pm

    Why do you need a hat when you don't have any hair? Ah, probably so Doris can see if you're still afloat. Give it time and you'll be swimming to work when they close the tunnel! Thanks for the workout on the organ - (that'll get em guessing). Wendy

  6. Comment from Sarah Carter, Wed 4th Aug 2010 4:17am

    Well done Mr. C - fully committed as usual. If you changed the hat for a black one, you'd look like Andre that cute little seal! I'm looking forward to an invite to join Doris watching the eye candy. xx

  7. Comment from Andrea, Fri 6th Aug 2010 7:17pm

    What a sight! It could be worst, Me in a wet suit, that would be unnatural. This is just fantastics, and crazy, keep it up.

  8. Comment from Dave Denny, Sun 8th Aug 2010 8:37am

    Good luck Richerd, hope the training's going well.