Stromlo XC Intervals

Very hot even at 7am. To make it even more humid the circuit had sprinkler water put on it early and was saturated and steamy during the session.

I managed to sneak in 4 x 1000m circuits on short recovery while the others warmed up...then it was another 4 x 1000m circuits as bunny for KT and others on long recovery (8 minute cycle).

The girls were very quick. Most impressive was Kathy who has taken a couple of big steps since Oceania Championships and looks like she can run at her level again over the longer distances given some nice weather (not 40 degrees).

For coffee I had to take a shower first at home. I stank from all the sweaty workout.

A late afternoon loosener will get me ready for a long run tomorrow. I am hoping to go more than 25km on a soft surface and only at a steady pace. 32km for the day.

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