Up Early to watch the opening of the Games before a busy morning working. It was lunchtime before finishing but i was determined to get my City to Surf 5k effort in again so it was a repeat of last Friday where i park up near the Golden Sheaf and do the easy 2ks down to O'Sullivan Street that is the 5k mark on the C2S.
Despite feeling tired before starting, the pace was pretty solid to begin and with a nice breeze behind the back i was holding the pace OK as i made my way up Heartbreak with the help of my tunes blasting out some Jam, David Bowie and the Clash's 'London Calling'(inspiration from this morning). Got to the roundabout on New and Old South Head Road then the wind was right back in my face and i was thankful it was a down hill section as i past the cemetery and into Military Road. Hit Dover Heights and the 10k mark in 19.10 averaging 3.50 pace and a lot quicker then last weeks effort ( thanks mainly to the tail wind - Check the Flakes blog for full details there)
Turned then came back the same way ( no schoolgirls today making me blush though) and took in the sights and a cast of hundreds out on the course getting there last minute runs in as well. Thought i saw Terence Bell heading up on the other side of the road - but didn't get the chance to talk. Saw a fast Enda go past me on the way up as well and he tells me he hit the 10k mark in 18.19...............So much for not training i say?
Managed to even hold the pace pretty well on the return as well, getting back to the start line in 22.06 (4.25 pace)
A couple of kays to finish it off, stopping at 60 minutes exactly for the day. Seems to be heading in the right direction as City to Surf gets nearer. Still off the drink so another two weeks and i reckon I'll be all set for a few by about 10am post race.
As mentioned i was up early to watch the opening of the Games - I thought it was brilliant to be honest (OK maybe i am biased) as it captured everything the Country stands for. The Industrial Revolution was very well done and Mr Bean was excellent . I am a big fan of the Arctic Monkeys but wasn't sure if they were the right choice for the occasion?
Lets just hope the Athletes can do us as proud - Go Team G.B :)
** Also see some Imbecile has posted on the blog? As i have previously stated 'The Trash gives out enough so i am happy to receive the same in return. But if you are going to post at least have some substance in your reply or even better put a name to your scribble and not just hide behind a mouse.
Already lost one fan a few months ago when a 'Young Cub' didn't understand the word 'Banter' and if you don't enjoy the 'Craic' ..... then simple 'DON'T READ' :)
Will just be out cruising around the park for 20ks in the morning , might see if i can do a few ks with J-Fen if he's around, No sign of Kanser (not even a report from his 9.65k race).... so it looks like it could be a Sausage and Egg McMuffin and Pancakes on the way home care of Macca D's for breaky if J-Fen doesn't come good with his Yankee Breaky sooner or later :)
Have a good weekend
Cheers
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