Sunday Coastal Run.

Well after the success of last week down in Melbourne it brought out all of Sydney’s ‘Elite’ to join in with the Sunday Long Run East Crew on a cracker of a morning. Stevie T, Shire girl and Olympian Eloise Wellings, Shire #14 Damo, Enda, Renaud, Barts (who wants to be known as an eastsider), C.T,  Abdul Ali (also from the Shire) and a rejuvenated Dave ‘Kanser’ Kane were all set and ready to go for the 6.30am start.(well Kanser 6.40)

Normal 6k loop to start done in 27 minutes (4.30 pace) before setting off and leaving the park for the Coastal run that sees us take in the delights of Coogee, Gordon’s Bay, Cloey and around to Bronte Beach.

Felt Ok throughout and even the normally long Bronte Hill didn’t seem to be the usual slog today, before getting back up to Queens Park and then into the park. Worked out to be a 13k loop done in 58 minutes averaging 4.29s which was pretty good considering the hills and stairs around Cloey and Gordon’s Bay area.

Just a tad over 19ks done for the morning in 85 minutes averaging 4.30s – Happy with that especially after running last week and even doing the 5k Park Run at Syd Park yesterday.

Stunning morning all around, only downside was having to endure Enda crap on about how he should have been nominated for HuRTS Performance of the Year for his 2.38 Gold Coast run back in July. Told him had he run his supposed 2.36 then he may have an argument. At this stage he started to ‘Sulk’ and sprinted off putting in a mighty effort up Bronte Hill to prove his worth leaving us all in his wake.

Will take a rest day tomorrow, but may hit the pool to help get the swim season underway.

Damo Bray spoiling an otherwise good photo, with Eloise Wellings joining the East team for the Coastal Run. I do wish Laura would hurry up and return so we can ditch the Shires #14 for someone a little classier.

2.5k into the Sydney Park Park Run – notice the killer of a hill. The antlike people at the bottom are the giveaway. Not saying it was high but I nearly got a nosebleed half way up, can’t wait to head over to Curl Curl one week to run on a flat course like those North Shore boys.

Apologies – In all the excitement yesterday, I forgot to mention that HuRTS #1 Female lady was also at Sydney Park, Yes, Renee Simon - not only did she run the 5ks but then carried on and continued with her long run for the week.

Geez, Little wonder ‘Kenny’ can’t catch her these days J

Cheers