Rolled up for the 6.30am start to fine not a soul around, very strange and had thoughts I may have to knock out the long run solo until Pommy Paul Birch came running down the hill soon after. A few more joined us but none of the regular Sunday big crowds that we have been getting of late. A team (mostly girls) went out yesterday, and with C.T on hols, Enda away and one or two others injured we really were down to the bare bones today.
Started off nice and easy and was happy to see the ‘Leech’ join us for the morning after about 500m, knocked out the first 6k in a pedestrian pace of 4.53 per/k (29.12) before picking the next 10ks up for the longer loop.
The 10 were done in 46.10 ave 4.37, I then called on the boys for one faster 4k loop to finish with. Felt OK as I basically just tucked in behind the Leech the whole way as we completed the flat 4k in 15.38 – ave 3.55s (3.53, 3.50, 3.59, 3.57)
20ks done in 91 mins – average for the day was 4.33
Didn’t exactly feel great to begin but worked my way into it I suppose and was happy with the way I was able to finish it off.
Good to see Glen back running with us after a long absence, he worked well and was actually working in front of Leech and I for the 4k finish.
As good as it was to run with the Leech, I had to endure his TRASH talk all morning and his bleating about getting beat in the recent Churchill Cup, It was that bad he was even trying to get Jerome (who joined us this morning ) a FRENCHMEN to be part of the Irish team based on the fact he has an Irish girlfriend can you believe? Shameful behavior
Pommy Paul was looking strong as he carried on to do his 36ks, even saw Kanser out later in the morning who I hear helped in for the final 18k.
Just out for a few Sunday arvo pints, unfortunately I’ve got to head to the ‘Dark Side’ over the bridge to Manly for them though as Tommy H, Taffy and the Boys don’t seem to travel that well.
Should be a good afternoon mind, just pray Tommy H doesn’t embarrass himself by regaling stories about his past football career.
Rest day tomorrow, although will head in for the Monday recovery swim
Cheers
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