Willandra certainly didn’t escape the August blizzard on Saturday afternoon. The icy cold gale force winds certainly were a valid reason to keep a number of our families and their youngsters from attending.
However, in the true sense of Victory Runners. nine very brave contestants were willing to accept the challenge and did not allow the conditions to prevent their eagerness to compete.
For this reason, improvements were certainly not on the agenda, especially for five of our younger members who had a very strenuous training session prior to the 3pm start.
Amazingly enough, Erich Moeller-Duhme who was also celebrating his birthday, won the ‘Improver of the week’ award by reducing his 8k best time this season by almost 2 minutes! Congratulations Erich, a great birthday accomplishment.
However, the conditions also did not prevent Kirsten Pichler from reducing her 4k time by 5 seconds, Paul Jennings was just 6 seconds short of his best 6k time and Eva- Moeller-Duhme managed to go under her 6k target of 48.00 for the second time this season.
All round the competitors for week 7, though small in number were a pleasure to watch. All nine finished their event with a great deal of determination and satisfaction. This reminded me of our monthly quote, you were like the Sun, Moon and Stars and it was definitely your turn to Shine. Well done, everyone.
Much appreciation to Julie Harrison and Bill Seary, volunteers who also braved the very unpleasant conditions to lend a hand with place cards and recording.
August ~ Quote of the Month:
Don’t compare yourself to others. You are an individual. Be like the Sun, Moon and Stars and Shine when it’s Your Time.
– Unknown author
Look forward to Saturday 29th. August at Willandra for Week 8 – Arrival time 2.30 for 3pm start. Visitors and new members very welcome to join or ‘try out’ for a walk or run. The distance is your choice.
Results
2k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Hailey D’Ombrain | 8.30 |
| Madeline Oke | 11.54 |
3k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Brooklyn Henry | 10.04 |
| Joel Harlor | 10.40 |
| Olivia Oke | 16.43 |
4k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Kirsten Pichler | 23.55 |
6k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Paul Jennings | 34.58 |
| Eva Moeller -Duhme | 47.52 |
8k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Erich Moeller- Duhme | 51.46 |