The (not so) Hickson Road 1.2k Reps

On Sydney's wettest and coldest day of the year it was a case of only the hardy souls out for this one. Was supposed to be the Hickson Road 1.2k Reps but Chairman Tommy H pulled rank again over an absent Mikey and although kept the distance decided on a change of venue to start the session outside the Opera Gates and run around to Mrs Macs Chair.
Even with the wet weather there was still a decent turnout of around 20 (mostly English with Tom, Paul Birch, Skippy Heyden & John Bowe in attendance) and good to see Muzza back with us as well as Warrior Charlie who's not been seen for a long time.
Despite the shocking conditions I felt OK out there and I actually don’t mind running when its like that, settled in on the first rep tucked behind MrAce, who was in turn just sitting of J-Fen and Skippy Heyden only slightly ahead, the battery run dead early on but knew it was long when I crossed in 4.25 (boys reckon maybe 80 -100 m long? )  Working off a 2 min rest from Tom that meant I was only getting around 1.35ish recovery, found it slightly tougher on the return with the higher wind but was keeping it pretty consistent that I was happy with.
Times were 4.26, 4.28, 4.25, 4.27, and 4.24
Still some time away from when all the awards will be handed out, but you can bet those toughing it out in those conditions will be on the short list when the names are read out :) .... Solid effort from all those out today.
No sign of my mate Enda again, poor bloke still suffering from that Asian Bird Flu, Mad Cow & Swine Flu combined. You know if it wasn’t for the fact he's as daft as a brush, you wouldn't guess he was even Irish. Fact... He's not a Ginga? He doesn't eat potatoes? Doesn't drink Guinness? (Too strong for him), he has no heart and he doesn't like wet weather? You be the Judge.
No sign of the other Irishman either, Dave Kane, (they all seem to have gone undercover since the Half Defeat) hope he's OK, been seeing more of 'The Good Wife' running around the park in the mornings then Kanser himself.

Swim squad tomorrow, lets hope this rain clears up by then, Might even get a train into the City and then see if I can get a lift to the Pool in Julia's flash motor :)

Cheers