Carl Vs Carl

Carl and Carl were at the pool today.

Carl racing past someone in a wetsuit.

Carl battling through the leaves.

The temperature was up a bit today, 12.5ºC was the official reading. I stayed in for about eighteen minutes but felt colder than yesterday when I got out, not too bad but I was shivering a bit. It's probably better for me not to hang around and set off on my bike as soon as possible because that seems to warm me up quite quickly.

No sauna

The water is like a leaf soup at the moment.

Sue must be about nine foot long with the outstretched arm and pointed toes.

No sauna was the big news on Friday. It's been decided it won't go on again until the water temperature is below 8ºC. The water was 12ºC and I stayed in for about eighteen minutes, a quick warm shower and then I reheated myself by cycling into work.

Reflected image

These are the pictures Elizabeth took of me when I was photographing her.

I love this one with the leaves.

Lying on the bottom of the pool.

I'm smiling so I must have seen something funny.

Don't know what I was doing here?

Thanks Elizabeth, I really like these pictures.

Even warmer

Elizabeth brought her camera to the lido today.

Take a big breath.

And take a photograph.

The water was 12ºC today and I did eighteen lengths. Ten of them racing Alfonso which was fun. The sun came out just as I was finishing my swim but my battery was flat by then so no more pictures. I spent only about five minutes in the sauna because I was getting a bit late for work. It looks like it'll cool down at the week end.

Sunny day

The combination of light, water and leaves was stunning this morning.

Elizabeth asked me to try and get some pictures.

Which was easier said than done.

Sun reflecting off the doors on to the water and leaves.

The water is still at 11ºC so I upped my total to sixteen lengths today, it looks like it should stay mild until the week-end.

Open doors

Autumn colours at Tooting

The picture above was taken on my phone and mailed directly on to the blog an instant way to update which I think is pretty cool, pity the phone isn't waterproof.

Suspended leaves

Another mild and grey morning was brightened up by the amount of leaves that had fallen over night. As you swim through them some stick to you and others scratch but it isn't unpleasant, just part of the changing season.

Hand first, elbow high

I like this shot of Elizabeth, one hand pulling at the water as the other dives in elbow held high.

Headless swimmer

Not sure of this man's name, I raced him for a length and then turned to take a picture. 

Water was still 11ºC and swam fourteen lengths.

Mild one

Here's Vince, swimming without goggles using the wall as a guide. 

His style is long and stretched, total immersion, gliding through the water.

As if to mark the first of November the water was up to 11ºC, very mild for the time of year. I swam twelve lengths.