Fears that today’s turnout was going to be low because of next week’s Gold Coast were soon put to bed as I rocked up for the 6.30am start to find one of perhaps our biggest attendances for ages. Good showing from the ‘Shire’ (Laura, Damo, Elzy and a few others) Girls were out in force with the likes of Corky, Sonii, and a pleasant appearance from Mermaid Emma. Irish had Leech, Super Kev, as well as the regulars Renaud, Jeet, Birchy, with Manc Lad Glesso making his Sunday debut, and not forgetting the token Jock, Craig Wiseman.
Just sat in for the normal 6k loop chatting away with Glesso already feeling the pace although it was perhaps only 4.40 pace. Once back at the café the 10k loop was next up and it didn’t take long for the front group to break away but I was more than happy to stay with Birchy, Sonii, Corky Sweaty, and Gleeso as the chat and banter was spot on at a more leisurely pace.
The guys had 18ks on program so I took them on one of my 2ks loops to get the required amount. 85 minutes for the 18ks, average all up working at 4.46 per/k
Probably a little short on distance again but for the first week back I’m happy enough with that.
A nice morning was topped off with coffees all around (served by quality South American staff) with Benny St pulling up a chair and stopping by for a quick chat.
Had a top evening on Friday night to farewell MrAce, massive turnout from the squad that just proves how well respected the lad is. Good to catch up with everyone as the beers flowed well into the evening. I was dying yesterday as a result that saw Taffy, Leech and Mermaid Emma kick on till all hours.
A few photos from the night.
What is it with Taffy and his fashion? Seen here in his idol Tom Jones shirt from 1973.
Cheers
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