The Tribune

TODAY (Monday) was our last day at the Bahamas Olympic training camp in Crawley, England. After our regular morning weights workout and swim, we headed back to the venue for a media day and autograph session with the locals. They turned out in numbers as well to see the track athletes go through a workout. Around 500 men, women and children were there to see some of the best athletes in the world, and take a photo or two.

Arianna spent about 30 minutes talking to kids and signing autographs for them. She also had time to get a photo with former high jump world champion, Donald Thomas. Such a really nice way to send the team off to London. The locals were very friendly and had many great questions to ask of the athletes.

It was another beautiful day, with not a cloud in the sky all day. I hope this lasts for the next two weeks.

We did have a double (workout) to do today, so Arianna was back in the pool in the afternoon. The purpose of this workout was to get the heart pumping a little, so we did some descending efforts just to give a little redness in the face. This lets the body know it still needs to be ready for action when called on in a week or so.

Off to bed in anticipation of a big day tomorrow! Olympic Village here we come!