Swimming in a birds toilet

I did a double session today.  I got the opportunity to take my first open water swim of the season in Strathclyde Park.  Stepping into the cool murky water with lots of "bits" floating in it wasn't pleasant.  When you swim you take water into your mouth so I let you work it out - a very hot curry followed so it should sort any internal problems out.  You can't see past your elbow in the water and the wetsuit constrains your breathing at the beginning until you get used to it.  You zig zag all over the place as there is no dark blue line below you to follow and this is why I will be putting in a lot of practice before 13 June when I compete in a half Ironman which is rated as in the top 10 hardest in the world - oh s**t! 

Support Tufty!

The thought occurred to me, as I was ploughing up and down the swimming lane at 7am, what do normal people do at this time in the morning?  Take my blue nose pal Tufty who is going through intensive treatment at the Beatson - he is probably getting a nice back massage but he deserves it for what he is going through.  His real pals are going to shave their heads to raise money for the Beatson once his last few strands are gone so well done lads.  Tufty, I'll stick to the Ironman and hopefully raise as much as I can for Maggie's from my pals while leaving my hair on.  Come on guys get online and support Tufty!