E for Epic

so last night I got to track thinking that i was doing a few 200s and that the rest of my group was doing 3x600. Glen at the last minute due to perfect conditions switched up the workout and had the group do one 600m time trial instead with a few 200s after. He asked me if I would pace for 400 as my pre race workout and I was happy to oblige.

I was told by the boys and Glen that 25 seconds for the first 2 and 52 seconds through 400 was what they needed. I came off the first corner to hear "Too Fast Rory" from Glen and I slowed down a little settling down and relaxing. We went through 200 in 24 seconds and I then tried to pick it up as best I could, as this pace was out of my element and I didnt want to slow the boyos down if i rigged. I hammered off my last corner and about halfway down the straight Ropes followed closely by Osta passed me at which point I moved out but still finished the 400. They went through in 50 and I slowed short of the line right behind them for 51 (Glen said 50 but i timed it). Then the 2 of them battled out a Epic last 200 and both ran Pbs of 1:17! Isaak was alittle behind them in 1:22.

I was so happy for my team mates and feel like the whole group is improving in leaps and bounds. Brian seemed frustrated at times with the hard workouts we have been having and I dont think he was sure if he was doing the right stuff, but I have no doubt that he is sold on it now as he seemed surprised by the 1:17.

Im currently riding the Red Arrow motorcoach to Calgary to open up my season (I dont consider the 4th my opener...) and I recommend it to anyone. It's amazing, leather seats, wireless internet, free food and refreshements, and a movie (James Bond Quantum of solace is currently playing while I write this). Also its all at a reasonable price of $60 which compared to the gas and effort to drive down is totally awesome in my opinion. I got a $5 discount for being a student and an additional $5 off for being AMA. These guys really impress me and I think I will be using them alot more later on in my life If i need to commute between the 2 cities. For anyone who is thinking about taking it say I refered you because they have a program where You would get 10% off on your ticket and Id also get 10% off on my next trip!

Anyways Im off, Going to go watch some episodes of chuck.

Hopefully next post I'll have alot of great news about a big PR.

Rory