A lovely mild and cloudy afternoon welcomed keen members to Week 11, the final afternoon of walking, jogging or racing around the hills and flats of Willandra, for what has been a very unusual season due to the affect, limitations, illness, sadness and loss caused by the world wide pandemic. We sincerely hope that 2021 will bring healing, health and restoration to the universe.
Some great improvements were noted for the final week. The following members all earned the ‘Improver of the Week’ title. Lulu Wilson in her 4th run over 2k managed to improve by over a minute. 9-year-old Tori Hill had a great run to be first to finish, improving by 23 seconds. Tori’s older sister Evie also ran very close to her PB on a 2-minute handicap to finish 3rd.
Not to be outdone by the girls, the ‘Top’ two boys in 3k, 11-year-old Ayden Spicer took 26 seconds from his PB. 12-year-old Joel Harlor hardly touched the ground taking 18 seconds from his PB to finish in record time of 10.08.
First of the adults to achieve a good improvement, Natasha Spicer chopped 17 seconds from her best 4k time and second home in the 4k Kevyn Davis surprised himself and others by a 1 minute 20 seconds improvement. Last but definitely not least, Eva Moeller-Duhme achieved her 6k PB for the season with a 10 seconds improvement, stopping the clock at 47.09.
A really great effort from these seven members and a good mix of ages.
Cristine Suffolk had a win in the 6k with consistent running from her handicap of 3 minutes to overtake Paul Jennings in the final stages, while Jon Schol managed 3rd place. 6k was probably a little short for Jon, having spent the last couple of weekends competing in distance events in Canberra.
Special thanks to volunteers Carla Hill and Bill Seary, plus Julie Harrison who helps after her 1k walk.
Just a reminder re the invitation in last week’s report from Kembla Joggers to an OPEN NIGHT on Thursday evening 24th September – to be held at Beaton Park athletics track in Wollongong starting at 6pm.
If you are keen to attend, an entry has to be completed online before the day.
Please check this on their website. kemblajoggers.org.au/news/
Week 12, 29th September is our final activity as we celebrate the conclusion of Victory Runners cross country 2020.
The activity will start at 3pm, so don’t be late, or you may miss out on this ‘fun event’ for everyone.
This will be followed by a couple of surprises to conclude the afternoon activity.
Last chance to absorb our monthly quote.
September, Quote for the Month:
“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.”
Dean Karnazes (A runner and well known popular American author – especially about running).
Results
1k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Julie Harrison (Walk) | 11.25 |
| Zali Wilson | 12.17 |
2k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Evie Hill | 8.47 |
| Tori Hill | 10.07 |
| Madeline Oke | 10.45 |
| Ruby French | 12.00 |
| Lulu Wilson | 12.04 |
| Ashley Spicer | 12.48 |
3k Distance
| Name | Time |
| Joel Harlor | 10.08 |
| Ayden Spicer | 12.24 |
| Olivia Oke | 16.00 |
4k Distance
| Name | Name |
| Natasha Spicer | 23.24 |
| Kevyn Davis | 31.02 |
6k Distance
| Name | Name |
| Cristine Suffolk | 27.36 |
| Paul Jennings | 35.48 |
| Jon Schol | 27.59 |
| Kirsten Pichler | 36.58 |
| Razz Morgan | 38.28 |
| Eva Moeller – Duhme | 47.09 |