Easter Weeks Training

Sunday, With many away over the Easter weekend I caught up with some mates starting from Bondi Beach. Hit the City to Surf course in reverse up to Watsons Bay then back on the long slog up Hopetoun Avenue to Heartbreak Hill then along New Sth Head road till Edgecliff and back up to the Junction, before returning to the beach.
All up just on 20ks average 4.40s
Monday, After an afternoon in the Icebergs the previous day all I was fit for was a cycle around the park hurling abuse at Ronan, Kanser and the Sweaty Sock (Craig) who were out running the Sri Chimnoy 21ks.

Tuesday. Into town for the HuRTS session although a smaller crew today with many taking the extra few days off after Easter. Still Tucks, Fats were leading from the front whilst I sat in next alongside Todd, Super Kev and a NEW lad who could be our next English hope for the half.
8 x 5 minutes was the session and I felt pretty good throughout, Sat on 3.36 pace on the easier downhill 'out' section and then worked harder getting back with 19 seconds to spare averaging 3.31s
The second and 3rd reps were very similar hitting the same spot each time although that 19 seconds from the 1st got reduced to 14 & 8 respectively.
After doing 7 ks in the morning I then decided to run the 7th & 8th reps with Sonya Sultry working at 4 min/ks and found it a nice way to finish off the set.

Thursday. Worked by myself in the park and went with the 'Deek 5k' session that consists of 400s with a 200 recovery in between each. It’s supposed to work out at pretty much your 5k time and as I came home in 18.40 I reckon it’s not far off (although really depends on how hard/slow you do the recovery)
18.40 average pace 3.42

Supposed to head out tonight for drinks but with many of the team away I think I’ll give it a miss and save myself for the busy day tomorrow out with the old Diggers to honour ANZAC Day.

How the English prepare for a Half, In Manly 'Good Friday' with Pommy Paul, Slim Sammy, timmy, Tommy H, Warrior Charlie (token Aussie out for the night) and James Taffy Lad Matthews.

The Irish doing it a lot tougher, Ronan and Kanser on his comeback out for a hard 21k hit out, carrying a 'Jock' along for the morning.

Slim Sammy happy to see his Palace boys staying in the Premier, Happy 40th for today as well mate.

And have a guess what Muppet went out to the pub in his Slippers?

Have a great ANZAC Day ........and remember to 'Head Em Up'

Cheers