tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post8314091718889005287..comments2008-10-07T10:16:32.750-04:00Comments on Allan's English Channel Swim: Swimming in Dover HarborAllan McLelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163852094389719216noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-43534153758614912232008-09-22T16:29:00.000-04:002008-09-22T16:29:00.000-04:00Michael - Tell Jim I found a place to get my perfe...Michael - Tell Jim I found a place to get my perfect pre-swim meal...sushi! (Inside joke - I got really sick during a triathlon once. I couldn't figure out why until Jim Shire asked what I ate the night before. I had sushi that apparently was not so good. My nickname after that was "Sushi".)Allan McLelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163852094389719216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-10953794531174424782008-09-17T19:46:00.000-04:002008-09-17T19:46:00.000-04:00"I just wish I could read them while swimming"Just..."I just wish I could read them while swimming"<BR/><BR/>Just imagine that marine "devil dog" Shire barking up a storm behind you telling you how worthless you are if you don't finish! That should do the trick!!!! :)<BR/><BR/>On a lighter note, I've committed to praying for your sorry behind over the next week to ten days every night. Basically until you finish the channel. You should feel very privileged--I never do that for anyone, not even my wife! ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Blessings and inspiration,<BR/><BR/>MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-16012565255780938752008-09-17T12:52:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:52:00.000-04:00Thanks for all the great posts everyone! I can't ...Thanks for all the great posts everyone! I can't tell you how much they mean to me. It gets me so pumped up and motivated to stay in that cold water. I just wish I could read them while swimming.<BR/><BR/>For everyone's benefit, Tobey and Liz have both swum the English Channel and have given me great advice. As I was getting ready to get in the water today I reflected on how lucky I was to have met them and Freda (the Channel General) and to have a good pilot (Eddie Spelling) to help me learn. There are so many things I didn't know that can make a big difference. Like using mouthwash, drinking Maxim, not looking at your watch, just swimming to the next feed, etc. I am very grateful that they take the time to help out a newby.Allan McLelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163852094389719216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-64993360073842843062008-09-17T10:54:00.000-04:002008-09-17T10:54:00.000-04:00Sounds like you'll be in great shape for the swim ...Sounds like you'll be in great shape for the swim next week. Keep up the good work and "biting the bullet" so to speak with that cold water.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482503018632163781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-73216591975623513462008-09-17T00:06:00.000-04:002008-09-17T00:06:00.000-04:00Thanks for the great update Allan and will continu...Thanks for the great update Allan and will continue to monitor your progress! I know that you're very determined to complete your mission and remember that the 'Y' team is rooting for you! KJKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200050503496562251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-12138922555045234132008-09-16T21:57:00.000-04:002008-09-16T21:57:00.000-04:00Glad you made it safely! Different swimmers at the...Glad you made it safely! Different swimmers at the YMCA asked me about you yesterday and today, so I'll be checking in with your blog often so I can give them updates the next day. Take plenty of pictures so you can bring them back to us at the Y and show them off. Have a good swim tomorrow! Enjoy the scenery! <BR/><BR/>Tamara(lifeguard)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-28549427300814027322008-09-16T16:50:00.000-04:002008-09-16T16:50:00.000-04:00Makes me want to go "across the pond" Allan. Excep...Makes me want to go "across the pond" Allan. Except I would stay out of the water...:) Any idea which day your swim will be? I'd love to talk to you after it's complete—after you towel off and warm up a bit I guess. I kid, best of luck. Your News and Press article is out this week. <BR/><BR/>Neil Hopwood, editor News and PressAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076955125708961061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-41989723945186108432008-09-16T15:32:00.000-04:002008-09-16T15:32:00.000-04:00It takes a few days to adjust to the harbor...the ...It takes a few days to adjust to the harbor...the temperature, the waves, dodging sail boats (give my regards to the one with the red hull-- I run into it every year, yes, it is anchored).<BR/>It sounds like you are enjoying every minute...spa, sauna, whirlpool...giving Channel swimming a different meaning.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>LIzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136924754818658762.post-7351498911621007752008-09-16T15:17:00.000-04:002008-09-16T15:17:00.000-04:00My only advice...when going into the round about.....My only advice...when going into the round about...if you are getting off of one of the exits stay in the outside lane, if you are going 360 around then stay in the inside lane and move over right before you get off. George and I learned this the hard way and ended up in the Police Department!!! <BR/><BR/>Swim Allan Swim!! Don't let Freda push you into swimming too much. Do what you need to especially if your shoulder is sore. If the conditions/winds are bad I recommend staying right along the jetty. The left side gets REALLY rough. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy every bit of the experience!!<BR/>TobeyTobey-Anne Saracinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05630167396813041210noreply@blogger.com