Hello. Hello its Good to be Back.

I'm Back... after a 3 week break where i went away to try to get back some regular training and find some much needed form that has deserted me since my calf injury back in August last year it was time to get the head down and get some hard work done.
Anyway the fans have demanded a return (well Enda's been sending me a thousand photos and Master Sweeney has even taken to posting 'Please Don't Go songs on the blog, and even Mr Abdul at the corner shop was asking what was happening ) so here goes. :)

As mentioned just been tipping away mostly by myself in the park with a little speed work a couple a days a week , as well as a medium to long run with Kanser on the Wednesday's and then hopefully getting out for a 24-25k runs of some description with the lads on the weekend. First couple of weeks were tough but last week i felt as if i was running free for the first time in a long time - even getting out last Thursday to do the Biathlon at the A.B.C Pool.
No sooner was i starting to feel OK then i started to get a recurrence of my right Achilles once more that saw me back to Physio Nick at Bondi - hopefully nothing major that a bit of rest wont fix and he just seems to think i maybe have pushed it a tad to much over the past 10 days. It in turn has meant that i have taken the rest of the week off, but i still plan on running the 2nd race in the Strider's 10k series out at North Head Manly in the morning.
Not sure who will be out and running  as both Tom & Kanser are scheduled to run the State 10k track in the evening but i am also hearing they are both struggling with Achilles problems as well, and with Slim Sammy Agnew still on crutches and J-Fen in Perth it may be left to Enda and Mikey to lead the charges home. Both are flying with Mikey a certain for sub 35, and Enda is in the form of his life (he must be as he has agreed to give me 60 seconds start) so watch out for him to give Macca a run for his money?
Got a few $$$$ on the result of tomorrow with the Chairman giving me a lofty 4 mins, Kanser 3 minutes and Enda a mere 60 seconds all for a friendly $20

So what else has been happening? Tom's in the form of his life running P.Bs on the track, Tucks is getting bigger on the Pie & Pints in Wales, Fats has wiped his tears and is back on track for 6ft in winning last weeks Striders Equalizer, Mikey is in top form, Fentons on hols, Kanser's running .....Late again, and Enda still has his cold (surprise surprise)........aah, it's good to be back, and some things don't change.
The title of today's entry takes me back to the early 70s and Enda's good mate 'Gary Glitter' blasting his way to the top of the charts with this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Msnt4lLm-g take a listen (is that Master Sweeney on the Guitar i see as well?). Quality.


Well what timing for a return,  with Sydney and Enda's biggest Party weekend of the year tomorrow evening in town with the annual Mardi Gras. Enda has begged me to get the blog back up in time as he is in need of help from the readers on what to wear for the parade and has asked for advice on what costume fits him best. He sent these to me - you decide :)

1. Is it a Scottish Dress?

2. Or as a Pink Fairy?

3. Very fitting .....may need to shave down for this outfit mind you?

4. Hello Sailor Boy?

Send your preferred in to me and i will forward on to our Irish Buddy.

Just out now to brave the weather and head into town for the lunchtime swim with Walker, Mikey and Company.
: 2.5ks done in the pool at lunch with Mikey, Enda, and Brendan.  Was feeling OK .... that was until C.A.B ( Corporal Angus Boyd) jumped in and the pace increased big time that saw Enda and myself gasping for breath at the completion of each rep.
Will forward a full report on the Strider's race tomorrow.

Also, Happy Birthday to HuRTS # 1 Social girl the Lovely Lisa (L.L), who is celebrating her 25th, make sure you get out and shout her a drink to help mark the occasion if you see her in any one of about 14 pubs she has scheduled in tonight  :)

Have a great weekend
Cheers