Despite the extremely cold wind chill factor for Week 10 performances from the 45 runners and walkers certainly were very impressive. A large number of runners showed good improvements with four actually setting a new ‘Best on Record’ for age.
First home for the afternoon activities, 10yr old Annie Dziubinski, fresh from playing a tennis tournament during the morning, set a new Record for the 1k Distance. !0yr old Francis Peabody was pushed hard by youngster Owen Harlor, in doing so Francis lowered his 10yr 2k ‘Best on Record’ time.
The 1k and 2k is always a pleasure to watch as most of these young competitors who enjoy the outdoor activity, despite the weather will certainly become very good future athletes in any chosen sport.
The 3k Distance was also very interesting as Joel Harlor set off on a good handicap and managed to overtake all 3k contenders. However 10yr old Elijah Mercer in his first run with Victory finished second in a very good time . 3k Improver of the Week is awarded to Eleanor Parnell who finished very strongly and set herself a very good time.
4k distance, though small in numbers was big on improvements and great running. Winner of this distance Dan Peabody also set a new Best on Record time for his age category as did John Tallon. Both are newcomers to Victory Runners this season and it is very pleasing to note such good improvements on a weekly basis.
As we missed a report for Week 9 it is important to note we did have some very good performances. Three new Best on Record times were set. In the 4k Distance congratulations to Joel Harlor who ran an excellent time of 13.55 for the one lap. Long time member and busy mother of four, Laura Prince managed to improve the Best on Record time for 35- 39 yrs. by 24 sec. Well done Laura. Despite not having many competitors in the two lap distances we were pleased Irwin Burbage did have some other competitors at the Open Day last week. In doing so he also set a Best on Record time for the 8k in age category 40 – 44yrs, Well done.
Four competitors contested the walk, Mother and daughter enjoyed trying out the 4k distance with their furry friend for the first time. We would like to encourage more walkers to come along and enjoy a walk and a talk. The distance is your choice.
Our Star Masters Athlete, Cristine Suffolk has had excellent results competing in Cairns at the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. During Saturday and Sunday she contested 6 Events and increased her great Medal Tally by 3 Gold and 3 Silver, and also set two new records for her age category 50 – 54yrs. in the 2k Steeple Chase and the 1500mts events. We are very proud of this top achievement from a very dedicated Victory Runners athlete.
For all families and individuals who have received, (or will receive during the week) information about the Athletics NSW State Cross Country Championships at Willandra on Saturday 17 th .June. Please be aware of the early start time of 11.00.am and respond to the request for Volunteer help and involvement in the various areas.. Looking forward to Week 11, Saturday 3 rd . June 3.00pm start of all distances. Note: Club uniforms will be available for purchasing. Visitors and new members always welcome.
Quote for the Month of May:
Running is not about being better than someone else. It’s about being better than you used to be.
Nike
Results
1k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Annie Dziubinski (10yrs Record) | 4.1 | 20 |
| Eddie Parnell | 4.34 | 19 |
| Stella Maxted | 4.45 | 18 |
| Henry Tait | 5.11 | 17 |
| Dan Tait | 5.12 | 16 |
| James Wilson | 5.16 | 15 |
| Jai Burbage | 5.19 | 14 |
| Andrew Tallon | 5.41 | 13 |
| Timothy Tallon | 6.06 | 12 |
| Dane Kelley | 6.07 | 11 |
| Amy Tallon | 7.42 | 10 |
| Joshua Tallon | 8.28 | 10 |
| Charlie Wells – Smith | 8.38 | 10 |
| Zahra Wells – Smith | 8.4 | 10 |
| Charlie Jones | 10.12 | 10 |
2k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Bridget Fairs | 7.47 | 20 |
| Laylah Connelly | 9 | 19 |
| Hayley Connelly | 9.17 | 18 |
| Owen Harlor | 9.24 | 17 |
| Francis Peabody ( 10yrs Record) | 9.39 | 16 |
| Layla Burbage | 9.53 | 15 |
| Cailin Burbage | 10.03 | 14 |
| Thomas Dziubinski | 10.21 | 13 |
| Lulu Wilson | 11.47 | 12 |
| Jade Kelley | 12.35 | 11 |
| Jeanie Paton | 13.23 | 10 |
| Elizabeth Peabody | 13.24 | 10 |
| Layla Prince | 13.35 | 10 |
| Louise Harlor | 11.54 | 10 |
Walks
| Name | Time | Points |
| Heidi Murray 2k | 22 | 10 |
| James Murray 2k | 22.01 | 9 |
| Leah Kelley 4k | 34.23 | 10 |
| Sam Kelley 4k | 34.43 | 9 |
3k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Joel Harlor | 9.49 | 20 |
| Elijah Mercer | 12.52 | 19 |
| Shane Mercer | 12.54 | 18 |
| Eleanor Parnell | 14.53 | 17 |
| Simeon Tallon | 21.27 | 16 |
| Annalies Corse | 24.52 | 15 |
| Paul Jennings | 18.45 | 14 |
4k & 5k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Dan Peabody (Record 45-49yrs) | 19.38 | 20 |
| Laura Prince | 21.27 | 19 |
| John Tallon (Record 40-44yrs) | 21.48 | 18 |
| Razz Wilkins | 24.43 | 17 |
| Irwin Burbage 5k | 26.07 | 20 |