Long Intervals : Tuesday Session on Saturday

A couple of us still missing in Europe, a couple ill, other than that most of us there today. A 6km warm up in the bush followed by our normal Tuesday session, kt and missy doing their own thing.

We've come a long way with this session both mentally and physically. It's hard work but the results are there for all to see and will be even greater when we add another shorter and quicker session in the next block (which starts after City2Surf)

Today all of us hitting our times despite a cold, biting wind in the back straight that got stronger as the session unfolded.

Of me: 2000m 628 ; 1600m 508 ; 1200m 349 ; 800m 229 ; 400m 69. Had to work really hard in the 1200m due to the wind and made sure I didn't fall behind in the last 2 efforts. Cumulative identical to the session earlier in the week, the conditions worse. Felt a little more composed form wise, will look at some video Minnie took to see what I can improve.

After the session brunch at Rocksalt, lingered there for two coffees.

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