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Giles's Swim for Charity

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  • S
    Snowy
    Joined: 15 Jun 2012

    You'll be a Size Small (okay Medium ;)) in no time G!!!

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      I'm not losing any feckin weight…..

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        twin
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 May 2012

        @twin:

        Great G you will do 3 miles in August. Will done getting better all the time :).

        Yes you did it 3 miles.

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          Giles
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

          Thanks Twin.  My goal was to stand on the beach on 17th August, knowing that I could do the swim.  I'm a little ahead of schedule…..

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            twin
            見習いボス
            Joined: 12 May 2012

            You are welcome G see you at the Fish& chips. Keep on swiming :).

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              Weather permitting, I'll be in the water doing a medium length swim on Sunday…..

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                madmonday
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                great job G.  Your drive is admirable & I'm sure Mrs. P is proud of you.

                head high, middle finger higher

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                  Giles
                  IHUK Crew
                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                  She is in shock and awe…...

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Seul
                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                    Has she recovered from the vegan retreat yet?.. Oh: and the cancer?..

                    last edited by 3 Jul 2014, 14:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      She has just arrived home.  She has hair and a smile….But looking forward to dead animals tonight.....

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        @Giles:

                        She has hair and a smile.

                        Beaten on both accounts. I'll go have a beer on her - should help with the smile.

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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          Truth be told, my neck has been giving me some serious gyp today.  I checked it out and it appeears that I am swimming with my head looking to far forward, I should be looking more or less straight down.  Technical fix on Sunday required.

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            Giles
                            IHUK Crew
                            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                            Going to try and do a repeat of the 3 miler at 08:00 tomorrow.  The way I feel atm, could be a EFF….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                            last edited by 5 Jul 2014, 20:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Snowy
                              Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                              Sticking to the #obvious, make sure you stretch your neck out before starting. Neck twinges are no fun.

                              last edited by 6 Jul 2014, 00:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                trail and arrow
                                Joined: 7 Jul 2013

                                had a swim nerd talk shop with my neighbour this evening.
                                he is a big " Total Immersion" fan:

                                last edited by 7 Jun 2014, 20:17 6 Jul 2014, 19:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Megatron1505
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                  Pre-warning that Tommy want to "talk to Giles" about swimming at the weekend. Run for the hills man  😶

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                                  last edited by 6 Jul 2014, 19:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    @Giles:

                                    Going to try and do a repeat of the 3 miler at 08:00 tomorrow.  The way I feel atm, could be a EFF….

                                    I ducked out.  Mt neck was still giving my problems.  Although, I think I know how to modify my stroke to reduce the neck compression, I decided that on the basis that I have to stand around for 3 days at a show (the single most energy sapping activity known to man), discretion was the sensible route.  I popped down to see the others and was really pissed off as the sea looked amazing…...

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                    last edited by 7 Jul 2014, 06:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      Gave in to the inevitable yesterday and went to a sports physio.  She seems to have me on the path to recovery.  I'm debating whether to celebrate with a 3 miler this morning…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                      last edited by 17 Jul 2014, 06:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • rocketR
                                        rocket
                                        Joined: 6 Jan 2011

                                        😉 good to hear man…

                                        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                                        R.I.P. Geo

                                        last edited by 17 Jul 2014, 09:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          I debated and decided not to risk it.  I have a physio session tomorrow and on Sunday, the first group swim with most/all of the other swimmers…..

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                          last edited by 17 Jul 2014, 09:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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