I did a quick 40 minutes on the treadmill beforehand as I'd failed to check when the pool opened. This was a great chance to try out the Mp3 player and after some rammage into the ears, it was affixed perfectly and giving some good sounds. It was a shame to have to take it off to change for the swim, especially when I saw what else came out of my lugholes.
Here's when the 1st issue arose, I may have over estimated the amount of weight my stomach has lost or the increase in thigh size recently. I was unable to get my new trunks on. I was already concerned they may be a bit skimpy to start with but these bad boys would not be experiencing the chlorinated embrace of the pool for a good while yet. Fortunately I'd brought some board shorts with me, which still fit nicely.
Now I've expressed my worries about the massed start of the Ironman before and yesterday was great practice for that. The pool was heaving and everyone was staying in lanes about as well as a drunken toddler behind the wheel. I was no different, dodgine and ducking to avoid swimming into anyone and having to dive underneath at times to avoid collisons. I think a child hit me in the head at one point but I thought it best not to look back.
The player worked great and gave good sound, until it fell out my ears, I'd not managed to get such a tight fit as when I was running and within 3 metres was diving to the floor to retrieve it. After a few more false starts, it seemed to be firmly attached. However after a pretty good kick off, it was floating again. Deciding to cut my loses, I made a beeline for the exit and a night on Improv fun.
It was great getting back in the water again and I think with a bit more moulding and maybe smaller buds the player will work out a treat.Also some day I will go swimming before work.
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