HuRTS 45 minute Tempo

Cycled into town for the HuRTS 45 minute tempo session, turning at 22.5 minutes for what is normally a bugger of a set and one that i harbour a great dislike.
Big crowd out with all the usual suspects lining up at the Stone Arches, set off with former #1 Tucks who was taking it easy after his 2nd at Fitzroy Falls on the weekend and it wasn't long to see everyone disappear out front, Had a good chat with Tucks, as Chris Graham and Old Warrior Charlie run with us - felt pretty comfortable and managed to reach outside the Theatre Company ( 5.6ks) before the turnaround. Made a big effort to pick up the pace, and was automatically too quick for Tucks who continued at the same pace, caught a group ahead at the passenger terminal ( yes there were people slower then me ) and then passed the Warrior outside the Opera House. Knew i would get back and had time in the bank but wanted to keep the pace up to see what i had left. Didn't feel that strong on any little hills though and was glad once i had gone past the A.B.C Pool.
Luckily enough no one passed me on the way back so I'll take that as a positive - but i was a little perplexed when i saw Kanser near the Art Gallery as i knew he hadn't come by at any stage. Got back to the start line in 43.59 so a minute quicker. Pretty tired after that in truth but happy to get over 11.2ks done in 44 minutes.

Will be out on the bike for a small brick session in the morning followed by a swim if i get the time.

Cheers

PS, For the Record;
 Found out later the reason i didn't see Kanser come by me was that he took a short cut, as he didn't want to trouble his Achilles.
Lets hope he doesn't feel the need to do the same in the Dublin Marathon he plans to do later this month :)