So about that triathlon.....

Now, I know a few of you have been concerned with the quantity of shark attacks that have been reported here on the east coast of Sydney this summer - and I thought to calm your nerves I would share this little piece of news with you. 

This would be the time where you click the link and read on.....

http://www.smh.com.au/national/navy-diver-fights-off-shark-in-woolloomooloo-2009211-8404.html?page=-1

Now, I bet you are thinking to yourself, "Now, Sam, really Woolloomooloo, there is a neighborhood  named Woolloomooloo?" and I would have to say that yes, yes indeed there is place called Woolloomooloo. In fact it is only one little bay over from where we live. Chris and I go running right along this exact spot all the time. 

So, here's the thing, I have been keeping up with my triathlon training, and even before this incident I was a bit weary about the swim portion of the race. And really it was not because of the other animals might be joining me in the harbour -- but more or less, the fact that I am less than a stellar swimmer. But now you go ahead and add this whole "shark factor" thing and well we've got ourselves a whole new ball game - a few of my pals down here have said, "Well you will just have to swim faster -- oh gee thanks. 

Did you see the photo of that NAVY DIVER?  You really think if he couldn't get away in one piece that I will be able to? My good friend John Herrity once told me that I just have to be able to swim faster than the slowest victim (swimmer/racer.) Dear lord John, I hope you are right.