Down the Swanny.

A few late changes were made and had organised to meet Mikey and his Merry Men for a longish run around Centennial, Saw them just taking off for there second 10k loop as i pulled in, so a quick change and i was out to catch them up.  About 8 in total including Pommie Paul, Ben, HuRTS most improved from 2012 Jeet and half a dozen others who i still don't know, BUT surprised to see NO MIKEY...Very strange!!!
Felt pretty flat from the off today as the pace was kept honest with Jeet leading the way i was just happy to talk to Pommie Paul all the way about 'All things English Sports'. Completed the first 10k loop in 45 minutes before most called it time for the morning after doing 20ks.
Went on with Ben for the second and kept the pace similar to the first although it felt a struggle as the second loop was done in 46.15 (4.35 pace), Ben pulled up stumps here after 30ks for him and i was oh so close to doing the same but took a gel and went on for another 6k Woolarha Hill loop, the watch died with 2ks remaining but was happy to see i somehow had kicked it down to 4.23 pace for the 4ks and hopefully didn't lose to much time over the final 9 minutes or so?
26ks done for the day (average for 24ks @ 4.35 before the watch gave up the ghost)
Happy with that even if it wasn't planned. I wont do the STaR tomorrow now as i figure 26ks is close enough to the 28k that was on the cards and with NO Tommy H there either in the morning i fear i would only be running by myself with the likes of Bartles, Rene 'Allo Allo' and C.T in attendance and are not known for slowing up for us slower runners.
Might however just spin the legs over for an easy 10ks or so around the park locally.
So NO Mikey this morning? Might need to review that award he won last year - i will make sure i give him a serve come Tuesday's training session :)

Another superb evenings entertainment in the cricket as our man Swanny skittled the Aussies all out for 128. It was appalling batting from the tourists and the way they review there DRS system is even worse with Watson the main culprit. I believe he really is the problem in the team and looks out for himself more then  his team mates.
Not a good reply from the English who didn't enforce the follow on then losing 3 wickets for not many, although with a lead of 265 already i think another 130 to the total will put it out of reach for the Aussies to chase down 400+
Besides loving the cricket i think the commentary from the guys is first class - certainly know what they are on about and in 'Bumble (David Lloyd) at the mike it's a laugh a minute and there is never a dull moment. Maybe Ian Healy and Slats could join him and learn a thing or two come the Aussie summer?

Man Utd are in town as well this evening - might take a peak at that in between the cricket, Took this photo for my mate Slim Sammy Agnew the other night of his idol Wilfred Zaha who used to ply his trade at Palace but is now at UTD. Poor bloke looked a little nervous and lost with the crowd of 5000 - told me after that he's never played in such a large attendance in the 3 years he was at Selhurst Park :)

"Sorry Boss, i can't concentrate... the crowds to noisy for me and I'm not used to it"  Willy Zaha coming to grips with an attendance.


Have a good weekend
Cheers