Today is wasn't the weather that stopped me, it wasn't a bad cold , it wasn't even the pressures of work or home; nope today it was the Crones! That is the Crones disease not the old crones!
Actually to be truthful it was the preventative side rather than the illness. Today was my annual check up, which involved all day Sunday being really uncomfortable and energy sapping, followed by a day [Monday] of colonoscopy at the Nuffield under anaesthetic. It also meant nothing at all to eat from 6pm Saturday night to 6.30pm Monday evening (basically right now); with my current weight loss being a problem anyway a 48 hour abstinence was not overly helpful. Normally two days not eating is not a problem for me, but when you know you are not allowed to eat it makes you very hungry! I guess it's lucky that Christmas is on the way as that will mean lots of food and chocolate, including my Mums cheesecake & trifle to fatten me up!
All went well with the tests which is always a relief and now I'm done and fit for another year. So tomorrow, assuming I can get some energy back I'll have a sea dip, but I'm not gonna be able to get back to my 5 hr pool and gyms until next week as I need to get my energy levels back up.
Yesterday, 5th Dec, was the anniversary of my Dad's passing, can't believe it's 4 years. Dad, the Trust, The Swim and me swimming in the snow is all for you mate. Wish you were here in body, but I know you're here in spirit. I'll have a large whisky for you tomorrow when I'm allowed!
Hey ho, it's all just part of life's interesting tapestry !
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This blog is a dedicated blog for Rob Starr's journey from sign up to eventual Channel Swim. Rob's dedication to the Trust is second to none and this commitment to not only the gruelling hardwork, training and preparation for the swim, with his own personal challenges, but also the steadfast commitment to raising £100,000 and creating smiles. Please do follow
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