Day 254 - Wednesday 18th May 2011

Another day similar to yesterday, however, bigger waves, stronger tide to the East and spitting rain. Sea temp up to 12.3 degrees, so heading up at last, however, the wind and rain made it feel colder. I decided to wait for company today, not from a fear perspective, simply because I felt like having company (even I do sometimes!). So I waited for my friend Big Bob to arrive and together we swam around the pier clockwise – that means we went under the pier towards the East with the tide and then swam around the pier and back to the beach against the tide. It was a seriously good swim, very physical indeed. The tide was really strong and wanted to stop us going forward whilst the waves were constant and choppy and wanted to keep us smothered. But supermen as we are we battled on and got around and back safely and in one piece.

Tomorrow Leo has suggested a jog to the Peace Statue and then swimming back with the tide to our beach. If the tide is as strong as today it will probably only take about 30 minutes at most, but should be a good swim as it’s a fair distance and the waves, even if they are heading with us, will make the swim a challenge. Tonight after work I’m at the gym with Ross doing an hour on core exercises; hopefully we’ll leave the arms alone as they are still aching from the pot moving and swimming machine earlier this week.