Sydney turned on another perfect summers’ day today. The early morning was perfect for running and later in the morning was perfect for the beach. The air was so cool in the morning that the backs of hands were almost wintery chilly. This morning run started from Queens Park and after a lap of Centennial Park we headed out to the coast and followed the beaches from Tamarama to Maroubra. From Maroubra the route goes all the way to Malabar the returns to the start via the industrial areas of Hillsdale, Pagewood and Kensington. My legs were heavy right from the start and it did not help that the pace of the run was pushed. If it wasn't for wanting to be reminded of my early running days around this neighbourhood with Mike, Adam, Liz and the Tattersall’s running club, I am sure I would have turned around and gone home after the Centennial Park loop.
Running with Alan, Martin and John to Maroubra and the stunning coastal scenery distracted me from the discomfort I was feeling throughout. Five of us including Darryl, Dave Steve and Mikaela turned northwards from Maroubra and headed back to the start through Lurline Bay and Randwick, avoiding the industrial land.Glucodin tablets provided by Dave seem to do the trick from Maroubra and we averaged 5.13 min/km for the last 5 km. Very relieved to finish and have that slice of watermelon I was dreaming about. And my feet were happy with the new Adrenalines, on their first outing.
Got home from the run just in time to get into my cossie and head to the finish of the Warriewood to Mona Vale ocean swim where I waited from Mike, Jake, Alex, Judy and Russ to finish the race. 
Brilliant sunny weather, surrounded by fit and healthy people and a cooling dip in the ocean completed a perfect morning. 
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