1k Reps at Rushcutters with the Milk Tray Man

Back down to Rushcutters for the 2^nd time in a week for the HuRTS 1k reps and it brought a massive crowd back. Strong up front with Tommy H, Barts, Special Q, Scotty, and a guest appearance from ‘Harold’ (Holt) who I don’t actually know but looks pretty damn impressive when he puts the foot down. Prince Ho was also floating around, not sure what he was playing at but seemed to be doing his own thing (really think he needs to put it on the line more instead of just the ‘I’ll see how I go’ comment that he seems to throw out all too often)

I was happy to be included in the second batch of runners alongside, Jerome, Skippy, Lichtwark, Enda, Brendan, Angus and a few others and as usual led them around coming in on the first way to fast in 3.08

Tried to work off Heyden for the 2^nd a few seconds slower but still moving OK, Found around the 3^rd & 4^th the lads were catching and coming past me at the 700m mark but that was working well as it then meant I could get pulled around for the final 300m of each rep.

Had really done my dash by the 4^th, and had to work hard on the 5^th one even calling for Enda on the far side of the oval to help out and take the headwind at the 650 mark, managed to hang on though and end with a respectable 3.12 with Jerome offering much needed encouragement along the way.

Times were; 3.08, 3.10, 3.13, 3.12, 3.12

 

Once again another solid session and it’s a long time since I’ve knocked my reps out that quick (for all 5 at least),

 

Sight of the Day, David ‘Kanser’ Kane at the oval , refusing to chat to anyone doing his own thing that had Enda remarking that the poor lad would hardly break into the Irish top 50 runners these days and they struggle to even have 50.

Fashion Parade of the Day – Tommy H wheeled out his old ‘Black Magic’ Turtle neck sweater. Oh Lord, and to make things worse it looks like its shrunk in the wash ... either that or he picked up young son Charlie’s by mistake this morning. Absolute shocker.

Bet of the Day - $20 with Enda for the Gold Coast – I’ve got a 4.30 handicap start (wanted 6 mins, he said 3 – Independent adjudicator said 4.30)

 

Rest day tomorrow although I will turn the legs over down at Barangaroo for a few ks at lunch

 

Cheers

Tommy H at todays training - even brought the girls some chocolates.