Was a little concerned to see the Chairman Tommy H rock up a little the worse for wear and it looked (and smelt) as if he had come direct from nearby 'Jacksons on George' to join the team for the opening rep.
I was out for a rather quickish 10k this morning with a client and despite the Achilles feeling OK i wasn't sure how I'd go with this one today. Went out sharp and with a slight course variation once again that saw us some 60 metres short of the normal 1.2k i stopped the clock in 3.44 (3.21 pace)
Nearly fell over from the fumes on the second rep as Tom run beside me but was quicker in the process before starting to tire for the next couple, but still managed to hang in there for the last one and for the first time in ages felt i was actually striding it out with all 5 reps under 3.30 pace.
Times for each were. 3.44, 3.40, 3.46, 3.45, 3.47
Normally get 2 minutes recovery on each set but the new #1 Bartles wasn't having any of that and demanded we go on his 2 minutes meaning i was probably only getting 1.35s? Wait till Mikey hears about this. I think the fame has gone to Barltes head as i could never imagine former #1 and the peoples Champion Tucks ever reducing my recovery time :)
Sad news of the day was returning home to find that J-Fen is in the broken wing club going down with a case of Osteitis Pubis (O.P) that will now rule him OUT of Berlin unfortunately - A cruel blow but i do hope he will still come over for the trip as he's a good guy to have on the social front, Plus, It will also solve Tommy H's problem of getting his race drinks served to him that he was so worried about last week
Not to mention that he will still owe me two Steins from our bet :)
On the bright side i did actually see one David 'Kanser' Kane out running around the town after his latest Op today, so hopefully he is back on track and ready to begin his 12 week program. He's giving Enda a big start but I'm still confident he can beat him by at least 5 minutes over 42ks?
Huge congrats also to Fats who i hear got picked to run for Australia (WHAT?????) ....Yep, he got selected for his Mountain Run /Walking they do later in the year in Poland. Delighted for him although i did state that he would have to fore go running for England next year in the Half Marathon.
Talking of that, I see the Irish lads are still to settle there debts for the latest Churchill /Sands Cup from the S.M.H. Old 'B Grade Binfield was on the phone to me demanding i get it sorted - so i best get on the case.
Tomorrow sees us back down the pool where coach Walker has lined up the 1k Swim Challenge on handicap. I've got rorted once more so will have to see how i go.
Here are the start times he has listed and estimated finishing time
1000m
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Start time
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Champ
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18:37
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0:00
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Enda
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17:56
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0:41
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Julia
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17:12
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1:24
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Brendan
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17:12
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1:24
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Tim
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16:59
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1:37
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Christian
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16:49
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1:47
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Dave
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16:36
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2:00
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Eoin
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16:13
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2:23
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Angus
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16:00
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2:36
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Peter
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14:56
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3:40
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Cheers
I'm shocked that you could train on a short course Timmy. No wonder your times are so quick. I might have to call in Springer and Action for a re measure of Hickson Rd for you.
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