Virtual Visit
Pat's today was in The Gardens and started off with 2 mins fast, 30 sec jog, 1 min fast, 20 sec jog, 2 mins fast, 30 sec SR. Then turn around and go back the other way doing the same thing.
Heading back on the second set I spotted this tall dude in brand spanking new 6ft Track top watching on. It was Brendan (CR Virtual)! He'd messaged yesterday to say he'd be in Bris so I let him know details of the session. He missed the start but found us after asking a passing cyclist up near the Story Bridge and he was able to tell him exactly where we were :-)
Anyway, he joined in for the rest of the sess. Which was great as I was ready to slack off a bit but pushed myself so I could hang in with him.
After the last two minute effort we had to run fast 2 1/2 minutes out and turn and run straight back for the same amount of time. Or so we were told. Of course Pat made us add a little extra on the end to finish at the cafe.
Brendan sure has recovered well from his 98k on Saturday, I'd love to know how he does it. If I wasn't struggling to breath I would've asked him :-)
I picked up my new orthotics later in the day. Al the Pod recommended alternating them with the old ones for a week or so until I get used to them, and to use the old ones for my long run this weekend. I couldn't wait to test drive them so hit the bike path this arvo for an easy 5k.
They feel a little different but comfy. And they are lighter than the old ones. After paying for them so is my wallet.
Heading back on the second set I spotted this tall dude in brand spanking new 6ft Track top watching on. It was Brendan (CR Virtual)! He'd messaged yesterday to say he'd be in Bris so I let him know details of the session. He missed the start but found us after asking a passing cyclist up near the Story Bridge and he was able to tell him exactly where we were :-)
Anyway, he joined in for the rest of the sess. Which was great as I was ready to slack off a bit but pushed myself so I could hang in with him.
After the last two minute effort we had to run fast 2 1/2 minutes out and turn and run straight back for the same amount of time. Or so we were told. Of course Pat made us add a little extra on the end to finish at the cafe.
Brendan sure has recovered well from his 98k on Saturday, I'd love to know how he does it. If I wasn't struggling to breath I would've asked him :-)
I picked up my new orthotics later in the day. Al the Pod recommended alternating them with the old ones for a week or so until I get used to them, and to use the old ones for my long run this weekend. I couldn't wait to test drive them so hit the bike path this arvo for an easy 5k.
They feel a little different but comfy. And they are lighter than the old ones. After paying for them so is my wallet.
posted by Tesso at 5:13 AM
10 Comments:
Jeez he gets around. I went on a run with him this morning, the running slut. :)
I get homesick looking at those photos Tess :( but great to see you made Virtual feel welcome at Pat's group - so typical of you.
Yeah it is pretty amazing....
Nice work doing a double run day Tess - was it really because of the orthotics or did you have Brendan envy? :-)
Amazing that he's up there running so soon after 98km on the track...must have had some interesting tales!
"Al the Pod" does sound like someone who would take your money.
I'd avoid "Vinnie the Proc" too if I were you.
Did you swap shirts? Tell him he 'navigates like a girl'?
A bit slack he didn't do a 45k warm-up.
Pick'n up in the Gardens Tesso! That could be risky.
Bloody tough crowd you lot are! Can't a runner turn up and run with a mate without being called a slut? Was great to see you tesso, don't worry about them they're just jealous. Cheers Brendan
You never know who you'll bump into eh?
Instead of virtual Bren, you get the real Bren. Neat :-).
Its good when we are honoured with running visits from far away lands.
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