HuRTS Two for One Session at Rushcutters

Woke to a blanket of fog around Centennial Park first up as I was out on the bike for a cruisy 40ks with a client to start the day.

Beautiful day emerged after and it was down to Rushcutters Oval for the regular Thursday session. No sign of Mikey again who is still in the ‘Broken Wing Club’ with a dodgy Achilles, so Tommy H took command, and decided we were to do – 8 x 400s (rolling every 2 minutes) then the added bonus of a 3k Tempo run.

Any fear of the planned easy session I was after went out the window with this one as I knew just 8 of the 400s was going to be hard enough. Good turn out with frontrunner's Tom, Clarkey, Darien and A.N.Other leading from the front, And unlike last weeks session I had good company in the 2^nd group running alongside Todd, Angus, Taffy J.W and a few others.

Felt pretty good from the off today and knocked out a 71 to begin, and held the next 7 to all 72s just working a second or two behind Todd and Angus and switching places a few times with Taffy lad, with J.W pushing me all the way throughout.

The 3k tempo was next up (6 ¾ laps of Rushcutters) and was just looking at trying to hold 3.45 pace on this part of the session, Taffy went out hard but I was determined to run as much to pace as I could, saw loads drop out at various points – Even the much improved Pommy Paul blemished his recent good record when he cut short that brought a sneer to English Captain Tom’s face. 

I was running on heavy legs but held it together and crossed in 10.34 (average pace 3.42) although it was 130 metres short.

Bloody tough session, but a great one and I hope it becomes a regular on the HuRTS calendar.

A good weeks training overall – running everyday, lets just hope I haven’t overdone it before Saturdays Striders race at Lane Cove?

For the record today’s times were: 71, 72, 72, 72, 72, 72, 72, 72. The 3k Tempo rep 10.34 (ave 3.42)\

Friday, no swimming today, took a rest day and in fact spent time on the treatment table, bit tight in the back and legs so ventured up for a course of Acupuncture. Feel fine now so all systems go for tomorrow.

Big weekend coming up. As mentioned racing in the morning, bit of work after, radio gig talking all things footy in the evening, backing up Sunday with a longish run then the favorite part of the weekend …..Sunday Arvo Beers, doesn’t get much better J

Tough game for Stoke this week away to Chelski, although we are the form team at the moment so don’t be surprised if we come away with a point. Can’t see it to be honest and the Timmy’s Tip this week is to back the blues.

Chelsea 2 vs. Stoke 0

At the other end of the table the big clash is between Taffy and Slim Sammy with Cardiff going up against the Palace Eagle Boys to see who can stay in the premiership (still think BOTH could go though) It’s a game both sides can’t afford to lose so I’m sitting on the fence with this game

Cardiff 1 vs. Crystal Palace 1

Have a good weekend

Train Safe

Cheers