The rest of 2011 - between marathons

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

I should point out to MLCM that most triathlons are swum in open water. Apparently one of the delights is the risk of being kicked in the face / head as the water boils with several hundred thrashing limbs. But it takes skill to do that, and I need to practice it in the pool first. Enjoy the treadmill, by the way.

The difference is that on the treadmill you can watch U2's Slane Castle DVD (as an example), listen to music, talk on the phone, eat, drink and actually generally engage with civilisation. Oh, and you can stop at any time without drowning.

Going up and down the pool staring at the black line to me is like inviting the black dog of depression to take over your life.

But at least you don't get all smelly and sweaty I suppose. I do like that bit.