Giles's Swim for Charity

[Giles]

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…..

[twin]

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

[Giles]

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

[madmonday]

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

[Giles]

She is in shock and awe…...

[Seul]

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

[Giles]

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

[Seul]

@Giles:

She has hair and a smile.

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

[Giles]

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.

[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….

[Snowy]

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

[trail and arrow]

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

[Megatron1505]

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

[Giles]

@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…...

[Giles]

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…..

[rocket]

good to hear man…

[Giles]

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…..

[rocket]

well chosen… give it some time to recover...

[Jordan23]

Sonetimes it's better to rest to stay in form!;)

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Giles]

Today is the first official training swim.  I have no idea what it involves, other than  BBQ on the beach.  I have to admit that I am feeling a little apprehensive, there will be 17 other swimmers and I guess there will be some sort of "can the silly fecker swim in a straight line" assessment going on…....I can give them the answer to that without getting wet.....