Sunday Run with the League of Nations.

Another stunning morning for the long Sunday run that pretty much brought the ‘Who’s Who and the League of Nations out to run with us as the popularity of the East Side gang continues.

English gents – John Meagler (makes Tucks mileage look Micky Mouse and 8.40 Iron Man time) , Lindop, Birchy.

Jock – Craig Wiseman returning but spent more time taking photos and checking in at the airport.

Irish – Stankard telling all about his latest cold and now why he should be nominated for ‘HuRTS Spirit Award’

Italian – Durante, back on deck and you can tell there is a big race coming up.

Aussie – C.T (fresh from his 60k yesterday) and Superflake (not so fresh from his Melb Marathon)

Kiwi – Sonya, continues to improve and impress to finish the year strong.

Abdul Ali – One of the Shire boys and will be looking to take Tom and Barts down very soon.

Aussie – Dave Clarke in an attempt to halt his slide down the rankings that has seen him nominated for Underachiever, joins the team.

Pro guy – Todd Israel (?)

Normal 6k flat loop done in 27 minutes and then we repeated last Sunday’s effort taking in the Coastal path around Coogee, Gordon’s Bay, Cloey, and then Bronte. Clarkey, Abdul Ali and Enda weren’t hanging around mind you and soon split the group powering ahead pretty much by the time we even left the park, a quick regroup at Coogee for a water stop ( and a thousand photos and airport check in from the ‘Sweaty’) and we were off once again.

Tough section around Cloey with the steps and also with the extra people out for ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ and then it’s the even tougher section coming back up Bronte Road. Tried to hold form and run strong and had Enda for company on this section before the downhill past Queens Park then returning into the park for the final 2ks.

61 minutes for the Coastal section and 20ks done for the morning averaging 4.33s  - happy with that again although I was getting tired towards the end as the heat was starting to rise.

Great morning and delighted I actually got out and run as I was undecided last night as I sat having a few beers.

Even better to see the Italian Stallion Durante return to the team after a 4 year break – not sure why but he’s certainly out to smash me at J.P and is getting serious ? 

There was a little standoff between both Durante & Pommy Birch at the start as the ‘Battle of Harry’s’ cafe will take place on presentation night. Durante still holds the Hot Dog record x 5 but Birchy has good form ( you should have seen him demolish the Bacon & Egg Burger last week) and it could go either way?

Back out tomorrow – Think the Chairman has some 400s lined up for us ? although Sunday drinks come first, just hope I don’t go overboard this arvo J

Enda still trying to explain to C.T as to why he should be nominated not only for HuRTS POTY but now wants the 'Spirit Award' to go with it ???

It was getting hot out there and thought it was time for my English Monthly Shower, Sonya, Birchy, Clarkey and C.T nearby.

And Dave Clarke who run with us this morning was suprised when he had not seen the photo of Young Enda in his short trousers , and demanded i post up.

Photos care of Craig Wiseman - thanks mate

Cheers