Can never say NO to a social long-run with the team in Centennial. However, my run yesterday meant a tall ask for the legs to back up for 2.

On my warm-up to the Kiosk (7am start), I glimpsed the 6:30am group shooting south past the Moore Park Golf Course. Tagged on here for 2km before the 'start'. Well, I think the crew is getting a calorie head start ahead of Xmas as the attendance was sky high.

Some regulars (Timmy, JFen, Craig, CT, Greta, Gleeso), others returning (Jeet, Renaud, Enda, LJ) and finally newish recruits (Lambert, Champ).

Pace picked up at instantly. I was happy to oblige but with JFen smashing 4:20s, we doggedly hung on. First 10km loop at this pace really thinned the team out.

Partly to blame was the temps, then later the Woollahra Gate Climb. Shown below, motivation was a big issue for Lambert, Renaud, Enda, shirtless Timmy and JFen (head under a tap).