Crook Calf

First tentative steps this morning as i joined TBs group of runners in Centennial Park for there 10k time trial they do. Got asked if i could pace one of the girls in the group to break 48 mins - and to be honest wasn't sure if i was even able to do the time.
Settled and to cut a long story managed to get her home in 47.47 average of 4.46 per k, happy with that but could still feel the calf big time and not sure i can actually race come Saturday? Will rest up until then with no training and hope that's enough recovery time to make the start line. The banter has already started up, and it looks like its on for all money at the business end, with Tucks not 100%, Tom aiming from sliding from #2 in the rankings to #6, and the ever improving Bartles, J-Fen and Scott pushing them all the way. Much talk has also centred on if Big Sam can avoid being 'Chicked' for the 2nd successive month by Laura, and whether Mikey's Hammy can stand the rigours of a 10k run? As for me, well all bets are off as if i even make the start line I'll be happy.
Seems to be alot of injuries, colds, heart strains etc... of late, and even our Master Sweeney up in Sunny BrisVegas is not ammune to a spell on the sidelines with a touch of Plantar (told him to ask Kanser for advise). Sweeney normally one of the fittest guys in the country (for his age - 64) has seen his fall from grace almost complete over the past 2 months as he has joined the Lycra cycling waxing boys up north. Armed with his new 'Jesus' sandals he has vowed to get himself back into shape despite his balloon in weight. All up its been a tough year for 'The Master' ...what with injuries and then forced to watch his beloved Arsenal suffer yet another year without winning anything with possibly the worst defence in the clubs history.

Master Sweeney, showing what no training can do for you - as he recovers with a little help on the bike, A far cry from his winning days at Loughborough :)
Just purchased (with the help of Sam) the new Garmin 610, so look forward to testing that out over the next week - Lets just hope it comes complete with a little built in motor and makes me run faster then the current model i have :)

Cheers

Ps, Oh yes...............I saw it, but i don't believe it - Enda out running this morning.........AND IT WAS RAINING (get ready to hear about his latest cold and that he will have to withdraw from Melbourne Ironman :) )