With the Xmas break I put a call out to see who was keen to
do a HuRTS like set early morning in the park and was surprised to see 13
takers that included girls Corky, NOTB Elle and Laura returned with a big smile
on her face after her Sunday ordeal choking on the Pittwater Road fumes to
return to her proper home.
Decided on one of my old favourites that is the 1600m reps and
after showing the gang the route down the path, around duck ponds, bridges and
past the lovely wildlife we were set for 4 reps of the best. Led the first rep
out although I suspect the faster guys were just warming up but I was still happy
enough to hold 3.30 pace as I crossed out in 5.38
Brucie Lambo fired up for the 2nd rep whilst I
tucked in with my new found pacer in talented Jerome and maintained the pace
knocking a second off with a 5.37 although was blowing pretty hard and the body
was in a world of pain especially through the rib and shoulder area after a
couple of falls during Sunday’s epic day.
Was pretty much done after the second put held on to Jerome
again for the 3rd rep, till about the 1100m mark before he gapped me
as I was starting to fade and was surprised then when I only dropped a second
to finish with 5.39
Knew I should have completed the 4th but just
didn’t have it in me as the gang set off, and before I knew it Jerome had put his
foot down and blew everyone away coming in with a 5.08
Pretty solid work from everyone else with all giving positive
feedback on the session that was pleasing to hear, and Elle was already to sign
on the dotted line to join the SOTB crew for the New Year.
Will do something similar on Thursday and do some 800s on
McKay for all those interested.
Cheers
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