12k Woollahra Hill Loops with the Hardmen

If yesterday was the worst I’ve felt in a long time then today’s run with the BRAT/Hardmen was in stark contrast as I felt the best I have in ages. Caught up with Hardman himself J.C, Enda, Angry Boy Clyde and the guy who still holds the Centennial Park record for consuming most High 5 Gels on a training run Damon Bray (16 gels for 24ks of running)

Another hot and sticky morning but all of a sudden I was running easy and when I looked at the watch it said we were on 4.20 pace and that was including the hill. Enda departed at the end of the first loop still carrying on like a pork chop about the Biathlon Handicap for tomorrow and trying to tell everyone YET again that he hasn’t trained in weeks to go with it.

Was forced then to do the 2^nd 6k loop solo after J.C pulled the pin early and Angry Boy didn’t even see out the first 3ks (?) leaving before we got to Randwick Gates. Still feeling good so picked the pace up further and managed to hold it for the entire loop, only losing a little going up the hill around the 4k mark of the 6.

Lap times 25.44 ( Ave 4.20) and 24.28 ( ave 4.04s)

50.13 All up for the 12ks average pace 4.12s

Let’s hope I feel that good for tomorrows 4ks run in the biathlon J

Official times and handicaps were released this morning and it seems the Chairman Tommy H is giving me a measly 25 seconds – what’s going on there? Just hoping the 45 I have from Enda is going to be enough……..It will be close I reckon.

 Estimated times and given handicaps from the starters are:

1. Champagne Pony Club Charlie Low    17.50

2. Jamie Stewart                                   18.40    + 50 seconds

3. Coach Pete Walker                            18.45    + 55

4. James ‘Kenny Everett                          18.50   + 1 min

5. Echinacea Enda Stankard                 19.00     + 1 min 10

6. Eoin ‘the Leech Reville                        19.05    + 1 min 15

7. James ‘Taffy Lad’ Matthews                 19.10     + 1 min 20

8. Angus Boyd                                        19.10     +1 min 20

9. Tommy the Chairman Highnam             19.20    + 1 min 30

10 Mike MrAce Race                                  19.25 + 1 min 35

11. Christian Cialis Ellis                              19.25 + 1 min 35

12. Timmy Lindop                                       19.45 + 1 min 55

13. Dave Kanser Kane                               19.55    + 2min 05

14. Marc Person                                        20.10    + 2 min 20

15. Champ ‘the Champ Phetiam                 20.25    + 2 min 35

Cheers