Runners gathered at the start of a fun run.

Nearly go time! #SunsetSeries2026

Home, changed into #running wear and waiting on a train to the CBD: then a 2nd train to the new ANZAC station as it's close to the start of the last #SunsetSeries2026 run. Also a good trial run for getting to LeftField on Sunday. A little sticky, but pretty favourable conditions tonight.

Out early and on-site at the client, smashing through a bunch of work. Planning on a equally early exit to get home, changed and back out to the Botanical gardens for this evening's #SunsetSeries2026 run. Should be perfect #running conditions later on. #FreelanceLife

Last of the #SunsetSeries2026 runs tomorrow evening, around the Botanical Gardens. The course goes past the south lawn, where I'll be to see Leftfield at #LiveAtTheGardens on Sunday. A big month for shows as there's still Fat Freddy's Drop in a couple of weeks.
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Screen cap. from a fitness tracker app. Shows a picture of runners in parkland, overlaid with key run stats: Distance: 8km Avg pace: 4:48/km Also a tiny course map overlay in the bottom, right corner.

Crushed it! Under 5min/km, which is no mean feat at this stage of my #running life. #SunsetSeries2026

Runners lined up in the starting chute, under trees, ready for a fun run.

All herded into the starting chute, ready for #SunsetSeries2026 race 2: Princes Park. A flat course and relatively cool conditions, so hoping for a respectable time. Five minutes and counting down...

The #SunsetSeries2026 runs are a sellout this year, though it's always been a popular event. One of my regular #cycling circuits passes 3 or 4 ParkRun groups (Bundoora, Coburg Lake, Kirkdale Reserve) which all seem well attended.

Reviewing time splits from last night's #SunsetSeries2026 run, the slow segments were inside the zoo. Which makes sense as it's narrow, more crowded and there are many tight corners. Princes Park has few tight turns so should be much faster.

The entrance of a zoo with people running through and past; and spectators milling around.

... and done. Cooler, but still warm and sticky. But I guess that's what we all signed up for (about 2000 of us). Managed a respectable time given the conditions and course geography. Back to the same neighbourhood in two weeks for a couple of circuits of Princes Park. #SunsetSeries2026 #running

A group of people in athletic gear gathered at the start of a fun run.

Five minutes to go... Currently being marshalled in the starting chute, for #SunsetSeries2026 run one. Everyone being briefed that they run 3 times around the outside of the zoo and twice around the inside...

While today peaks at 32°C, it will be a more tolerable 24°C at 19:00 when the #SunsetSeries2026 zoo run starts. Probably not ideal for a fast time, but bearable. Princes Park in two weeks time is the flat, fast course. #running

The first #SunsetSeries2026 event tomorrow is in the evening. Which means I get to extend today's recovery for another half day. Luxury. #running

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Generally schedule mondays as a recovery day. But rescheduling that for tuesday to be well rested in readiness for the first event of #SunsetSeries2026 (The Zoo). #running
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Whew! Post QVM #running was an absolute chore this morning. Over 80% humidity and 22°C certainly made for difficult conditions... but I'm pretty much ready for race 1 of #SunsetSeries2026 next week (the zoo circuit).

Up early to get in a comfortable 13km again this morning. But feel surprisingly fatigued (日本語 was a struggle) for some reason. Have a good solid base for the upcoming #SunsetSeries2026 and #R4K events coming up, so happy about that. #running

Got through a gym session, then #swimming laps in the pool. With a bunch of admin out of the way, off to the station to go to the CBD to pick up a race pack for #SunsetSeries2026. Seems the trains are in chaos because of an equipment failure at Southern Cross. *sigh*

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Early registrations are now open for next year's #SunsetSeries2026. Short(ish) courses and a great way to spend a midweek summer evening. I've signed up again, as these are fun events to be part of. #running
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