Not such sunny weather, but, lured by the promise of Swiss chocolate from Ollie's business trip, the swimmers gathered again on Saltdean beach. The air temperature seemed warmer than of late and so the challenge was laid down: a width of the groins! It might not sound much but in Winter, with the water drawing every ounce of warmth and energy from the body, it's a challenge akin to the 5km Ovingdean dash in August. If anyone doubts me, feel free to try it!
We ran to the far groin and swam back. Ollie claiming his first win of the year. Then, once warmed up and feeling the glow that resides on the boundary between pleasure and pain, we bathed a little longer. Breast stroking and crawling a few strokes this way and that.
Getting changed a more sociable and leisurely affair without the biting winds. Then warm croissants, rainbow cake left over from Polly's birthday sleepover, and the Swiss chocolate. All consumed on the picnic blankets which mysteriously appeared out of our bags. We are thinking Spring thoughts, people. Soon, very soon, we will be joined by our warm water loving friends.
Swimmers: Ollie, Paul C, Joan, Hildi, Alex.
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