Old dog, new tricks!

As Neil has already said, Hayley was an absolute star yesterday. She conducted herself in a very professional manner and shared her knowledge and experience with us. However, one feels that there is plenty more coaching to come and Hayley seemed like she had plenty to give. There's certainly more work to be done on the swimming front. For the eldest of the Ironman crew (Neil 'the Dolphin' Prior), he took to it like a fish to water! Harrison the 'salty old sea dog' however wasn't so graceful. For someone that considered himself a "paddle steamer" in the water, I have now realised that I've got it all wrong. I felt like one of the wind up toys that my son plays with in the bath, with tiny little strokes with bent arms!!! Looks like Hayley is going to have her work cut out and she hasn't even seen Alex or Phil in the drink yet!!!! Hayley, getting us guys up to the required standard is going to be an endurance event for you! However, with Prior showing a positive response, let's hope that you can teach this old dog some new tricks.