Cleansing showers across Melbourne had started to clear just before the scheduled start time for the Monday running group - optional but all are welcome. Domestic Selector keen to repeat involvement, even though it took until Thursday for the soreness from last Monday to dissipate.
As we emerged from the covered foot bridge next to the Tennis Centre the rain came again. "Not getting my hair wet" was the retort, "going back to the car and will pick you up in just over an hour" - the diva behaviour a forerunner.
Swan Street Bridge, raining, quiet, traffic heavy. A fairly bleak feeling overall, no obvious Lions in site, could be a solo effort? Would I be left to ponder a vexing question - where do Il Divo fans come from?
Panansonic, freshly minted centurion, strode proudly in my direction, the Exotic Mauritian, Dyno Bells and Hussler not far behind. Jester unable to attend due to another Sunday shopping trip to the Good Guys for a tv stand that was not yet assembled correctly at Chez Jester.
No lycra pace maker available tonight, reverse direction selected, allow the soreness in legs to slowly seep out with a gentle rhytm on the decline. End at the base of the hill, four repeat bursts up around the 180 metre mark. The first two completed with little pain, the next two became lung busters but good pace and form held by all. Exotic Mauritian, with upper lip growth returning and white singlet, showing off his acceleration skills. Panasonic receiving air recognition from a passing WFC singlet clad runner.
Rain had totally ceased now, even some sun breaking through. Traffic started to build up, the die hards being joined by the keep hair dry prima donnas. No sign of the Rooster though, sorry Gasbox - no fashion update available.
Return to the bridge and past a boxing group for interest, incline path to ourselves tonight for the finishing phase. Effort up the hill was pleasing, recovery rate returned and flying sprints to end. Over bridge towards waiting car, number of Il Divo fans increasing - most in shawls, jumpers with nice shoes - where do they come from?
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