Tuesday. Rounded up a nice little team on Anzac Day morning that included The Branagan Brothers, Birchy, Rich Large, and Enda for some 2ks reps.
Got a decent little route where the first 500m is a slight climb before a relatively flat 1k then you get the downhill back for the best part of 500 metres. I was in touch with the lads up the hill on the first rep before the Irish lads gradually drifted away and was working hard before coming over the line in 7.08 (3.34 pace)
Second lap and the boys picked up the pace and I was struggling on the hill. Just tried to keep it ticking and hope the 2nd K would be quicker. Pace did drop though and was 6 seconds slower coming in on 7.14
For the 3rd rep it was just a case of getting through it and somehow managed to find a kick down over the last 250m that kept the time respectable coming back in with a 7.11
7.08, 7.14, 7.11
Again certainly not the quickest but at least I didn't chuck the towel in at any stage although it felt as if I was running at 3.20 pace at times.
Decent cool down with the boys before then going on for another 6ks with a client for work.
Memorable afternoon spent with Pommy Paul Birch to honour the Anzac's down at the Royal Oak cleaning up on the old 2Up game before supping a thousand beers with the winnings.
Top day.
Wednesday. After a busy morning working all with a dodgy head I wasn't keen to head into the city for a run but I promised the Chairman Tommy H I would front up to continue with our Centennial Park midweek run that we have been knocking out. Cruisy pace especially the first half as we hit the hills and stairs on the way but actually felt better as the run went on.
Another enjoyable run and happy to report 15ks done in 72 minutes averaging 4.50 pace
Big day tomorrow, will knock out my 3k swim first up and then attempt to do some speedwork at lunch, although its set to be the coldest day of the year so far so I've already given up any hope that Crossy Lad will join me for that.
Cheers
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