HuRTS 8 x Gate to Gate - 910mtrs

With the HuRTS divided into 3 groups today i opted on the Gate to Gate session instead of the Hills or the 400s some of the others went for.
That meant it was a smaller then normal turnout with Mikey, J-Fen and the highly popular Richie High making a comeback in time to smash me next week out at Nepean. With Mikey leading from the front i settled just behind him on the first rep whilst Richie was behind and J-Fen was having a stroll with Razor Wareham about his recent Melb Marathon working about 30 %.
Tried to stay with Mikey for the session but to be honest he is in good form and was getting away from me on the last 60 seconds of each rep beating me by about 5 seconds i reckon?
Richie pulled the pin after 6 - apparently he'd seen enough and was seen laughing all the way back to the office thinking that's another winning bet he has against me in the bag?
I was struggling on reps 6 & 7 and just hung on to get the session done in the end.
Times for each 910 metre effort were;
3.07, 3.03, 3.06, 3.06, 3.07, 3.11, 3.11, 3.04
Again times down on normal but at least they were all done running sub 3.30 pace - something i haven't managed since before the injury, so that's a good sign.
Also out today was an old friend/training partner from about 4-5 years back who has been a frequent trainer lately with the HuRTS boys as well as with the Centennial Crew, Damon Bray used to train more then anyone in the Eastern Suburbs in his quest for some good triathlons. Unfortunately Damo's results never really matched his efforts in training but he does hold ONE record that i am aware of that will never be broken. I once saw Damo just beginning one of his long 20k runs with about 23 High 5 Gels in his hand ready to go - and remember asking him what Ultra he was set for? Old Johnny Hill has a lot to thank Damo for in setting up his business.
Anyway he's back, and he even run past me one of the reps today - So good on him and good to see him back, i asked what his goal was over the next few months to which he replied 'To Make your Blog....... but please don't Slag me' :)


From there i went over to the A.B.C Pool and knocked out an easy 1k - unfortunately it was anything but. Jeez i struggled out there big time today, and after running and a set on the bike first up i was buggered and could barely cycle home.
Will take a rest day tomorrow and just freshen up a little before i give the BRAT tri a hit out on Sunday.

All the best to Pete Walker and POD who are heading over to Kiwi Land for the World Champs in triathlon this weekend - both are flying especially POD so look out for some quick times from the boys.

Cheers