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Bob Graham Round

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Derby Tup Dec 2018 12:39pm, 17 Dec 2018 27,931 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Don’t know what the days like in Lakeland but it’s stunning in North Derbyshire today. Go Simon G!!
Raptors Claws are coming to town Dec 2018 12:44pm, 17 Dec 2018 39,964 posts	Quote Pin Raptors Claws are coming to town Gorgeous in West Cumbria just now
Derby Tup Dec 2018 12:57pm, 17 Dec 2018 27,932 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup I’m considering a cheeky Tadpole for next summer 🐸
Northern Exile Dec 2018 1:35pm, 17 Dec 2018 4,831 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Good to hear DT. Swim training over the winter is a very good call The Tadpole round is becoming very popular. The Lakeland Tri guys have started to use it as a benchmark for their juniors. Bobs has expressed some cautious interest in it and she is definitely a slow breast-stroker, I've said I would do the swims with her if she's genuinely up for it.
Northern Exile Dec 2018 1:37pm, 17 Dec 2018 4,832 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Don't know where Simon is right now, he lost cellular coverage somewhere east of Red Pike. I think he must be down around Buttermere by now, he'll have to get a wiggle on if he's going to break Dan's record.
Derby Tup Dec 2018 1:40pm, 17 Dec 2018 27,933 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Slow breast stroke is my preference too
Rosehip Dec 2018 1:41pm, 17 Dec 2018 11,337 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip The Tadpole does look more my sort of distance - definitely need to find the time to get back in the water next year.
Northern Exile Dec 2018 1:54pm, 17 Dec 2018 4,834 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile You would need a wetsuit that is conducive to breast stroke, otherwise it could be a bit of a fight. The alternative is going sans wetsuit, but you need conditions to be right for that. Crummock Water is notoriously cold ...
Derby Tup Dec 2018 2:02pm, 17 Dec 2018 27,934 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Speedos and a muppet green swim cap for me
Rosehip Dec 2018 8:31am, 18 Dec 2018 11,340 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip Did he complete NE? Shame about the tracker giving up.