A rather unproductive week so far

Getting a bit itchy as I have not had even one swim this week. The flu took hold on Monday and is only now showing signs of been beaten. I am getting sick of Foxtel documentaries.

The next few weeks will be tough as I try get back the fitness I would have lost. It's always best to do this recovery slowly as extra pressure is put on the heart during these few weeks.

Location:Gungahlin, Australia

First flu of the year

First flu of the year this weekend.  It unfortunately came the day before a 5 hour swim at Balmoral.  I only managed 2 hours, although it was good that conditions were very channel like; rough and lots of current.

Long set today

Today was a 5 hour set at Philip Pool.  Sun was out and the water nice and cool at 17c.

Thanks to Ben for coming along today and swimming the entire set.

Lucky me...

I am rather lucky here in Canberra as i have access to unlimited cold and now a semi-heated outdoor pool. The water temp is 17c however, it was the cold winds coming off the snow capped Brindabella's that made it rather chilly today.

Philip Pool