Location:
Kits Pool, Vancouver, BC Canada
![whale shark](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2276809234_1e7757c039_m.jpg)
![mako shark](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/2276018007_5339d57eec_m.jpg)
What: A 5K swim in Kits Pool. At 8 complete laps to the kilometer, that makes this challenge 20 laps, or 40 lengths of the world's best pool.
Why: Because you can.
Who: The Whale Shark, the Mako Shark and whoever else wants in.
Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well being and safety and should be self sufficient.
History: There is a long-standing history to this event, event though this is the first time it is being offered as a Club Fat Ass Flash event. Some of that history is in the comments below under past taunts.
2007 - postponed because the pool was closed due to a strike
2006 - the Mako Shark wins! Whale Shark stops 1/2 way for a snooze
Please read the Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.
Comments
Rematch?
OK, I the Mako Shark, do hereby publicly acknowledge that my sorry fat Mako ass got kicked the other day. Yes, the Whale Shark beat the Mako Shark by 90 seconds in a mano-a-mano duel to the death over 5 kilometers.
What does the Mako have to say about that? "I want a rematch!"
Given it was a Thursday afternoon in September, the water was clear of kiddie pee and coconut oil. The sun was shining and temperatures on the pool deck were in the high 20s. Whale Shark and the Mighty Mako were attending a conference that day and decided to dog it for a couple of hours... but not before consuming their respective weights in sandwiches and pie.
Whale Shark and the Mako did their thing for the planet and car-pooled over to Kits Pool, but the devious Whale Shark flung the Mako's special racing shorts (the knee-length, powder blue Hawaiian ones that smell like mould) into the back seat where they remained during the duel. From the get-go, Mako was at a disadvantage as, in the interest of public decency, he had to wear the Whales Shark's guachies.
For fuel, the Whale Shark chose orange Gatorade while the Mako went with a bottle of coke as the Sharkies were with his aloha shorts back at the conference. The first 3 kilometers rolled by stroke for stroke as if on an odometer. True, the blubbery Whale Shark did start to pull away at the start of km4, but only after striking the honest Mako on the head with his pull-buoys, which somehow kept flying off whenever the Mako pulled into the lead.
High-5s were exchanged at the end of 40 laps and both sharks dried off in the warm autumn sun and soaked in the magnificent views.
Tradition has it that the winner of the Duel at the Pool buys the looser a beer. However, the spendthrift Whale Shark broke with tradition by returning to the conference happy hour, leaving the thirsty Mako to survive on his own wits.
Best 2 / 3 next summer, Whale Shark?
Official 2008 Results Now Verified .. Boo-Yah !
The Mako Is Curiously Silent ...
Mako's wife here. Mako is
He Is Indeed ...
Hugs, Whale Shark!
Extra, Extra .. 2008 Duel Results ... Read All About It
Revised Duel Date
Looks like the duel will be this Thursday afternoon.... Reef Shark, Red-Tailed Black Shark, Hammerhead Shark, take note!
Chicken of the Sea
So, when is 15:00 not 15:00, 'ya big guppy? Thought we had a date? Getting butterflies there, ole Whale Shark?
FYI. After an honest day's work, I shovelled 22 wheelbarrows of gravel then did 20 laps at Kits Pool. I think I'll go to the gym tonite for a little workout.
How flexible are you? Can you touch your toes? Can you place your palms flat on the floor? If you can do that, then bend down, put your head between your legs and kiss your sorry ass goodbye! Ha ha ha. You are so dead, pal.
Prepare To DIE !!!
Rain, No Train
My reputation is not in jeopardy.
From What I Hear On The Street ...
YOOHOO .. Here, Mako Mako, Here, Mako
My Swim Training for 2008 - by the Mako Shark
I asked at the pewl today, "How many times have I been this year?" Ready for this? Including today, I have been four (4) times. Assuming 2.5K per visit, that means I swam 10K at Kits Pool this year. To that, add another 5K at the 25M pool down the street over the winter. So there you have it: 25K of training -total- this year.
Given that you train twice a day for 5K, five (5) times a week, let's say you swim more in a week than I do in a year. Fair enough?
Do you think it's a fair fight? I sure do! You are going to suffer not only physical pain, but mental anguish. Imagine how you will feel when, after 4K of almost lapping me, I come up beside you, stick my tongue out, roll over top of you, kick your goggles off with a casual flap of the foot and calmly continue down the lane as you inhale salt water by the liter? Laugh now, Whale Shark 'cause you'll be crying later this week!
EXCUSE ME ...
Training UPDATE - September 5, 2008
Whale Shark Sushi
His fate is inevitable. The Mako Shark is merciful. Hopefully, the Whale Shark won't suffer long.
Hello there
Feed me!
You Mean ...
Tell Your Readers The Truth
Get Your Training Fins On ....
Pool Hours and Dates
My buddy Rick warned me that the pool closes on the 14th. Here are fall hours and dates:
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/rec/pools/pdf/kitsilanopool.pdf
Based on what I saw you swim yesterday (e.g. 4 lengths before you rolled over and started to blow bubbles...), you are going to be whale shark sushi
Glad to hear from you, little fishie
Actually, 40 lengths X 137m per length = 5.480m or just over 5 kilometers. Which end of the gene pool did you come out of, Whale Shark?
Bring it on! I'm good to go for 11K if you are...
swim!
Oh Oh
I will write my will this weekend. It looks like I am going to be eaten up. What kind of shark are you?
Duel Date
Yikes. 5K is a long way to swim. That's 40 laps, eh? The Whale Shark is currently in Montreal. I understand he has been doing laps in his hotel bathtub. May have to postpone the duel date...especially if there are other sharks out there planning to call our bluff. If it's the Black-Tipped Reef Shark I think it is, this old Mako just pee'd himself and is heading for the nearest hidey-hole in the coral!
Blacktip Reef Shark
Breast stroke
Nice to be back in the pool, Whale Shark
It was a bit dicey because my ribs started to poke out after the ski crash there, but tonight it was back into the pool for old Mako. Only 25 minutes. Nothing to get the runs over. I'm being straight with you... you currently have a leg up, but enjoy it while it lasts because I've duct-taped my ribs back together and I've got your number...
How's the water in Montreal?
Been training much this week, Whale Shark? Me neither. I've been sharpening my teeth, though.
Chomp, chomp...
Mako
Fishie, fishie in the sea...
How's the water in Lake Okeechbee?
It's a swamp, brother Whale Shark. You paid all of that $$ to go to Florida for some secret training and all you got to swim in is a swamp. Watch your back when you're swimming in the swamp, because I told cousin snapping turtle you were coming.
Little Mako has down in the corals observing the Whale Shark. Biding his time, sharpening his teeth...
Chomp, chomp
Past Taunts
Yo Whale Shark,
I had a sentimental moment while dreaming up new taunts. Here's some history on the Duel at the Pool...
Thoughts on 2007
Mindless banter by the Whale Shark - July 07
Proof positive that Whale Shark got his butt kicked in 2006
August 2006
Whale shark strokes self - Aug 06
More whale shark self-worship before disembowellment by mako - Aug 06
The Whale Shark's very own blog
Kits Pool photo and original challenge
Waa Waa Whiny-ass Titty Baby
Date
Glub, glub. My what a big mouth you have, Whale Shark!
You called the date... just another of the concessions I have allowed you, Whale Shark. Is there anything else I can do to make you comfortable during your final hours?
Re: Final Request ...