Perfect weather conditions and a very dry fast track was responsible for a top Week 19 of running and walking. It was the first time the two athletes sprinting to the finish in the 1k distance had chosen the 1k. Eleanor Parnell took out line honours just ahead by 4 seconds from Tommy Dziubinski who also managed to set a new time for his age category, 8yrs 1k Record. Congratulations Thomas, who also holds the Bes on Record for 2k distance !
It was great to see another 16 young athletes contesting the 1k, especially leading into the summer competition of various sports, including Track & Field. Both the 2k and 3k were down on numbers possibly due to the winter virus that is doing the rounds.
However, competitors in the 4k distance certainly all performed well with three women actually setting new 4k times for their age categories. Congratulations to Cristine Suffolk 50 – 54yrs, Laura Prince 35 – 39ys and Razz Wilkins 60 – 64yrs. Crissy obviously pulled out all stops and flew around the distance to take off 20 seconds set in 2021. Razz also ran very well and reduced her best time by 20 seconds, set in 2022. Last but not least, Laura managed to reduce her time by a massive 40 seconds. This was a great effort and well deserved by a busy mother. Best wishes to the Prince Family as they were setting off on Monday for a caravanning holiday to North Queensland.
Despite the men not setting any new records all performed really well and very close to their PB’s set earlier in the season.
Much appreciation to our walkers who enjoy the benefits of walking and dodging where wombats have also enjoyed roaming during the night hours.
Thanks to our young helpers Eleanor Coulston and Charlie Jones who assisted handing out place tickets.
As it was the first Saturday of August our monthly afternoon tea was served and very much enjoyed by all who were able to stay. A big thank you for all who supplied the ‘goodies.’
Week 20 awaits us for Saturday 12th August. First timers , runners or walkers always very welcome. Choose your distance. Start time 3.00pm.
Quote for the Month of August:
It takes nothing to join the crowd. It takes everything to stand alone !!
Hans F Hansen.
Results
1k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Eleanor Parnell | 4.19 | 20 |
| Thomas Dziubinski (8yrs Record ) | 4.23 | 19 |
| Cailin Burbage | 4.36 | 18 |
| James Wilson | 4.58 | 17 |
| Andrew Tallon | 5.1 | 16 |
| Isla Roccan (Visitor) | 5.16 | / |
| Layla Prince | 5.18 | 15 |
| Riley Prince | 5.28 | 14 |
| Timothy Tallon | 5.32 | 13 |
| Sienna Fryar (Visitor) | 5.37 | / |
| Jai Burbage | 5.4 | 12 |
| Leo Corsaro | 5.51 | 11 |
| Pippa Roccan (Visitor) | 6.03 | / |
| Dom Crockett (Visitor) | 6.13 | / |
| Jesse Crockett (Visitor) | 7.13 | / |
| Jake Prince | 7.14 | 10 |
| Joshua Tallon | 9.23 | 10 |
| Amy Tallon | 9.28 | 10 |
2k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Annie Dziubinski | 8.27 | 20 |
| Lulu Wilson | 11.17 | 18 |
| Jeanie Paton | 13.53 | 18 |
| Bronwyn Coulston | 15.11 | 17 |
3k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Simeon Tallon | 20.13 | 20 |
| Karissa Corsaro | 20.28 | 18 |
4k Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Cristine Suffolk (Record 50 – 54yrs) | 18.35 | 20 |
| Andrew Lawrence | 20.15 | 19 |
| Laura Prince (Record 33 -39yrs) | 20.46 | 18 |
| John Tallon | 21.05 | 17 |
| Razz Wilkins (Record 60 – 64yrs) | 23.07 | 16 |
| Laura Burbage | 23.51 | 15 |
| Paul Jennings | 24.39 | 14 |
| Frank Stevens | 35.08 | 13 |
Walkers & Distance
| Name | Time | Points |
| Sofia Corsaro 1k | 9.2 | 10 |
| Alice Parnell 2k | 21.35 | 10 |
| Vicki Dale 3k | 31.11 | 10 |
| Amie Thorpe 3k | 31.12 | 10 |
| Lorraine Stevens 3k | 32.27 | 9 |
| Kayleen Lawrence 4k | 45.11 | 10 |