Always time for a little bit more

Team Kennedy Manager had a class at the Sports Centre at 16:30 for an hour and a half. Given Wallis is away ski-ing in France with the school this week I thought that despite having had a 20k cycle this morning that I'd take the chance to get a swim in as well... The alternative is lying on the couch watching the History Channel. We get there but disaster; its an open weekend at the Sports Centre so its very busy. Pool wasn't too bad so I get in and get tucked in. I managed the first 50 laps in 20 minutes dead which isn't particulary quick, the most positive thing is that my nether regions are under no pressure in the pool.....aahhhh thats nice.

The pool started to get busier and soon I was dodging through the crowds and floating swimming aids. I managed to knock off 90 laps which is 1.5km but it was getting way too crowded. I called it day in the pool and went to the gym.

The gym was busy with people on the try before you buy plan. I like to do sit-ups on a sloping bench thing. I've been doing them for a while now and I can do a solid 50 non stop on the most extreme setting. Strong stomach muscles and back are a pre requisite for being a good climber on the bike. So I've read.

It suddenly gets 'dark'. 3 big lads appear round the bench next to mine. It looks like its been a while since they were in a gym and the largest is obviously no stranger at the food fridge They stand about, taking up space. I'm looking to knock off another 50 sit ups but I can't do the second lot without stopping, so it takes me a little while. I finish at 100 as its obvious "the lads" , who still haven't actually done anything yet, want to train together.

I head downstairs for a quick 10 minute weights session and I finish. I need a drink and the drinks machine is out of order. I get my gear and head up to the bar. A muddy puddle(orange juice and cola mixed). I'm waiting on the Team Manager finishing her class.

"The lads" appear about 5 minutes after I've sat down. They head over to the bar. I'm thinking you're not long in, you've done nothing and you're at the bar for a drink already.

However I'm wrong. They walk away with a Snickers bar each....the big lad is eating one and has one in reserve in the other hand.....

Can I not pay someone else to do the training

Up at 4:45am on Thursday for flight to Munich and home around 9pm...Really hard to get up this morning and I'm glad its Friday. however the Triathlon Devil doesn't allow more than 2 days with no exercise. This means tonight I needed a session. Left work around 17:30 and just could not be less inclined to go to the gym, torrential rain, turning to sleet, dark already, bad drivers and 0 Degree Celsius. Got home , packed my swimming and gym gear. Smiling through gritted teeth.

I didn't have a plan before I left, however on journey to the gym I decide on a fast swim and and fast bike ride just to get it over with. Short speedy training does add to fitness(remember the art of lying to yourself)..... 1km swim in 22mins the pool all to myself, 10km bike ride 20 mins, can I really cycle 10 times faster than I can swim....

I was told today that the average swim time for the 2km in last years Rapperswill Triathlon was 38 minutes...a long long way for me to go then....