Crystal Ball Time.

As i sit here doing my best Mystic Meg impersonation i delve into my crystal ball to predict some of the HuRTS members times for Sunday's City to Surf.
With many of the boys away, still in England watching the Games , Team G.B is decimated this year so it looks like Team Aussie with Tucks and Bartles will take line honours, although our Americano Friend J- Fen wont go down without a fight. As for our Emerald friends they have stacked  the big guns for this one.
Some of the team as i see it.
Tucks, Former #1 and having a pretty ordinary year so far, will be looking to redeem a few spots here in Tom's absence. Should be first to line up for the beers in Bondi
Est Time. 46.03

Bartles, One of the best trainers in the team but doesn't really have the runs on the board when it comes to the races. Think he could go well here though
Est time. 47.01

J-Fen. Mr Consistent and barely runs a bad race, doesn't like the downhills mind so could stop him a little on the final few ks of the race
Est Time. 47.15

David Kane. One of Ireland's high hopes although not sure of his form of late only managing a few 9.65k runs on his travels overseas.  Of course will go in with confidence but i think will struggle on a very honest 14ks
Est Time. 50.09

Richie High. Mr Natural, this man can do anything , even not running for 4 months whilst O/S he still smashes all before him as well as taking there cash, We will be relying on Richie for our post race party as well.
Est Time; 48.41

Richie Palmer, Trains 78 hours a week (and that's just in the swim) strong as an OX and is always there or thereabouts for this one
Est Time; 49.50

Mikey Conway. Well...........the money has come for Mikey YET again for this one with even Chairman Tom putting up 10 English Pound on Mr Hammy. Got to Deliver in one of these races surely....is this the one ?
Est time . 50.44

And Finally the last TWO .... I couldn't write or decide on these, so i called Paddy Power and spoke to media man 'Laughing Policeman Sammsy' myself and this is what has been posted for the Big Two ;)

Betting is as follows

Enda $1.45

Has to be considered a slight favourite as he has the fastest C2S time of the two. Now known as a pure runner he is not putting on unnecessary weight in the quads from cycling or in the upper body from swimming. Recent run form has been spectacular, holder of the golden shoe and a blistering 3:05 marathon at ironman Melbourne. Been seen doing numerous hours running in the lead up to this race and has tapered to perfection. Almost impossible to conceive a defeat with a Vo2 max of 77, his race to lose.

 Timmys Est Time : 48.58

POD $1.50

Taking this race extremely seriously, has told all sparks elite members he will be unavailable on Saturday to ride and has not been seen on a bike all week. Sources say he has been on Sparksy’s couch 3 times this week and it won’t be anything mental holding him back. Although Enda is the pure runner, Pod has historically had it over him in mano o mano races. Some say he has a heart the size of pharlap, others that the pain of Enda’s girlish glee hurts more than pain on the road. The shirts are all ready, he just needs the result to wear it now.

Timmys Est Time; 49.21

For the record My $$$$$ are on Enda :)

Well guys , have a great race all those that are running , a full report and photos will be published on Monday - Lets hope its all good

Good Luck

Have a great weekend

Cheers

Oh me........Well i will just battle away and try to keep those Irish boys honest for as long as i can, and try to keep Mr Conway at bay as i like the thought of having a nice Ayrton Senna ( A Tenner) in my pocket from chairman Tom

Also Richie High has given me 60 seconds start on handicap for a few beers :)

........See you all in Bondi