Cold but nice sunny day as I headed into town and good to see former #1 Tucks back and will be sad to see him depart again soon for another stint in Wales (told him he best leave his sense of humor at the boarder when he enters), and nice also to see Muzza back running free again.
Set was 45 minute fartlek, running 3,2,1 minute efforts with a 60 second break in between each x 5
Found myself running in a massive group for the first 10 mins or so , and felt fine as we picked up the ‘Italian Stallion’ Durante around Mrs. Macs Chair along the way. Decided coming around the Quay that the recovery’s were slightly too fast so the ‘Pie Eater’ and I slowed that down that meant the big group went ahead.
Still had a nice little group forming with us and Lady Laura was pretty much on our heels as we turned on 22.5 minutes just past the Theatre Company. I was still feeling fine as this point and picked off a few coming out the Quay but struggled to get past Warrior Charlie on the narrow path on the far side of the Opera House.
4 sets down upon entering the Domain grounds and Durante who was earlier very strong was puffing like a steam train and that was pretty much him done for the day as I pushed on. Caught sight of #1 Renee, and Glesso ahead that gave me something to chase and was even more surprised when I saw Pete Walker ahead, Pushed the last minute strong before affording myself the easy last 60 seconds to cruise home with 7 seconds to spare.
Just under 11.5ks for the session averaging 3.57s for the day- thought it may have been quicker than that but perhaps my ‘OFFS’ were a little too slow. Still, happy enough with the overall effort.
Lined up a midweek medium/long run tomorrow over the City to Surf course with Tommy H, should be good training with the race less than 4 weeks away.
Happy Bastille Day to all the French fans , Poor Jerome was nearly in tears when I wished him all the best for the day during training. Talking Frenchies what ever happened to the ‘L.T.O (Less Talented One) that was Tommy H’s brother? He used to be an avid reader and was never without a comment or two along the way. Not heard from him for a year or two – he must be making croissant’s somewhere.
Some photos from Sunday.
Fair play i say, anyone who gets to read 2 minutes is doing well :)
Cheers
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