Yesterday at the BBQ Stakes 6k it was very hot but thankfully there was also a breeze. Helen does exceptionally well in the heat, she won the handicap a few weeks ago when the heat was excessive. However this time Helen and Roger ran together until 3k, then Helen took off. My splits were in the vicinity of 14:00, 13:30; Helen’s 15:30, 13:20 or faster which shows how quick she ran down the hills at the end.
Net times
me 27.38
Gary 28.48
Helen 28.53
Roger 30.53
And… Helen was awarded the annual “Honest John” trophy for 2009.
Gold silver or bronze?
The streets of heaven are paved with gold. Gold is supposed to be soft, so it might make a good running surface after all? However, my picture of heaven includes a 5k cross country running track not unlike Stromlo's, but with pine needles under foot, and large shade trees overhead. And of course ice cold Sprite stops every kilometer.
