Despite the cold westerly winds, runners and walkers alike enjoyed their activity and performed well. 6yr old Eleanor Coulston enjoyed the 1k distance in the company of her grandfather from South Australia who is visiting his family. Many thanks to Cailin Burbage who assisted in place of Eleanor handing out place tickets.
The 1k competitors displayed consistent running and happy smiles as they crossed the finish. First and second in the 2k finish was good running from youngsters Francis Peabody and Thomas Dziubinski Our youngest lad in the 2k, 6yr old Jai Burbage had his first run over 2k also performed very well.
Congratulations to Andrew Lawrence who ran a strong 4k and notched up a PB. Also a good 4k time was achieved by John Tallon running and encouraging his 13yr old son Simeon. Both crossed the finish together managing to reduce last weeks’ time by 30 seconds. Razz Wilkins was also close to her PB. So altogether it was great running all round to our 3k, 4k, 5k and 6k contestants and thank you all for your activity effort.
As the time ticked on, our attention went to Cristine Suffolk who let us know at the start, she had accepted the challenge to see if she could reduce her 6k Best on Record time set last week, Much to the delight of all watching, Crissy did managed to reduce the record by 18 seconds with a new record of 26 .57 !! Congratulations to a very excited Masters athlete for a great performance. Many thanks too, to our five walkers choosing a variety of distances, adding overall fitness.
Week 25 Saturday 16th. September will be our final week of usual activities starting at 3;00pm. Our final week on September 23rd will begin at 3.00pm also. However the format will include some fun events, awards, very quick Annual meeting and food. Hope all can join us.
Quote for the Monthof March: NO Life is without DIFFICULTIES. NO Garden is without WEEDS.
