VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB NEWSLETTER and 35th ANNUAL REPORT
MARCH 1981 PRICE 80c
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GARRY HENRY (Traralgon) 2:10:09 at Fukuoka, Japan in December was the fastest by an Australian since Clayton’s 2:08:33 in 1969. Photo courtesy John Punshon The VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB ITRoJ^VFTB. is published for the information of members of the V.M.C. and is covered by the pny »eut. of the Annual Membership Pee. It is issued four times a year * SPRING (SepteuVbyr'1 s. (December) AUTUMN (March) and WINTER (June). All athletes, irrespective of c'/' v u.-x, are invited to contribute letters, results, comments, etc., to the Editor, ! 6oj.r > 8t»-CANTERBURY, 3126, Victoria* PLEASE NOTE that material submittsrl Cor publication SHOULD be on single-spaced, typed A4 sheets, irrespective of length, to *‘.«xt‘t.itate lay-out. Articles should not exceed one and a half pages of A4, preferably half llet I Articles for publication MUST be accompanied by the name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature. The author of the article shall retain full responsibility for the content of such article. DEADLINE for copy is the 10th day of the month preceding the month of publication, but we ask contributors to aim for the 1st day of that month to make editing less rushed. ****##•********«•&*• *#*•#**#*#■****#**#******#*#* USTFJHSm'J-l OF COIvSfUNICATIONS : AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OP AtJST.s Bier PASBJELL, 377 Lit .Collins St, MELBOURNE 3000. A.A.A.of NSW * Clive LEE, P.O.Box I Hri, Grosvenor St, SYDNEY 2001. NSW W.A.A.A. t Flo WRIGHTER, 3? Bpyita St, KINftSGRCJVE, NSW 2?0B, V.A.A.A.* John BRUCE, 103 vv.: - .. 7MSY, Vie. 053* V.W.A.A.A.I Maisie McQTOS^O'K: ; 3 Vic.3036.' Q.A.A.A.J John BAILEY, 33 Wightou n:;, m s w m M , ft*land 4017. ft.W.A.A.A. i Joyce BONWICK. 10 St, W00L00KGABBA, ft*land 4102. A.A.A.of S.A. * Brian CHAPM&2L ti^KO^-ox $7, TOflKXHBPOB PARK, S.A.5O68. N.T.A.A.A. i Klaus ROTH, 13 ; -j.-r.-U, Northern Territory, 5792. A.A.A.of W.A«: Mrs W.SHERXDUf , F.OJtox 208, IEMKCSY, W.A. 6014 . T.A.A.A.? Noel RUDDOCK, 10 Hayn.olds Court, BOTBXNE, Tas. 7005* T.W.A.A.A.s Mavis EBZBEY. 12 Oteoxiii St. NORTH HOBART, Tas. 7008. A.C.T.A.A.A.J Mrs J. CROSS, G.5-,Q,3f>x 6% CANBERRA, A.C.T. 2601« R.R.C.of NSWj Fred HOWE, 5/ 3O Boopar St., RMDWTCK, N.S.W. 2031. A.C.T.C.C.C.s Bryan MbCARTHY, P*0 ,Box: CANBERRA, A.C.T. 2601. R.R.C. of S.A.s Bruce AWlA!t‘v.‘i, -ion-.?;* '■>>); r., Centre, Box 163, GOODWOOD, S.A. 5034. W.A.Marathon Clubs Rod BISDfl*/. " GiSsaTOOOD, W.A. 6024* ***************>*• .;i. ************************ VigrpRXA?; No. 13 MELWAY REFERENCE OLYMPIC PARK - Batman Ave & fk-.*-) Czran Princes Bridge & Richmond Stn. 44 B 11 MURRUMHEENA TRACK - North J in n • v I... -v,ji•. itott’-s 1 »5k® from M*beena Stn. 68 K 9 SANDRINGHAM TRACK - Thoaar — '.w
THE VMC MARATHON will be held on Sunday, June 7» 1981, at Crib Point, commencing at 12noon. All race entries for the Marathon, must be in the hands of the Competition Sec. by May 18, or late fee penalties apply. A 10km event, connencing at 12.15p^» will be held in conjunction with the main race. Check-in 10.00 to 1 1 .30an for both races. A Presentation Dinner will follow the Marathon, at Frankston Hotel, 510 Nepean Highway, commencing at 6pm, with a Smorgasbord, and Music provided. Charges will be 311 per adult, £5 for children aged 5-1 2 , £2 forchildren ander 5« There will be spot prizes for finishers at the dinner. For people intending to stay at the hotel overnight, the charges are 530 a doubleroom, §6 for an ectra person, breakfast is 03.50. (Telephone booking: (03) 7&3 72 55*
V „M. C .MARATHON , CRIB POINT , JUIIE 7 1981 , 12 noon , ENTRY FORM . Please enter me for the VMC Marathon, herewith S3 entry fee.
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Signature...... Date. 1981. Page 2A AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL.12 No. 4 35th ANNUAL REPORT 1980 - 81 . As many of you probably know, your retiring General Secretary, PAM TURNET, has had a big load on her plate this year, quite apart from the growth of the V.M.C. itself* Responsi bility in coaching on the wider state and national scale, outside administrative commit ments and having to look after a family at the same time, have put a great strain on her. Therefore she has decided not to stand again at this stage, recommending instead that we review responsibilities within the club and re-define individual tasks within the Committee. It is now up to the Club, and the incoming committee and officebearers, to act on these recommendations to enable vis to cope better with the demands arising fron the steady growth in membership and participation. Results published during the year and the summary in the editorial on page 4 of this issue underline the urgency for re-structuring and the need for greater involvement in the day to day tasks of running our organisation by the individual members of the Club. Fin|plally, the fllub is solvent, the membership is closing in on the 700 mark and last year’s increase in fees was adequate at the time. However, growth has brought with it an increase in work load on key committee individuals and inflation is still with vis, which points to the need to budget for increasing costs in the ensuing period. Tour committee, at its last meeting, agreed to recommend increased fees to meet this eventuality. We, as a club, can point with some satisfaction at both points of our key aims* promoting and fostering distance running. At one end we have had a tremendous influx of participants into events promoted and supported by vis and have a good working relationship with clubs of similar interests, stretching from the Metropolitan area into the country. At the other end, we are witnessing rising standards with many of our members leading the throng and representing Australia at the Olympics and other international contests with distinction. It has reached the stage where it becomes difficult to single out the many members who are reaching new standards without overlooking others with proportionately equal achievements. There has been a slight improvement in the number of members attending to race day duties oh a Foster basis, but there are still too many who do not understand that it really is no hardship to take your tufitt, it is a question of fairness to your fellow athletes as well as yourself. Your committee has functioned well and deserves thanks for a job well done. For those who wonder what the tasks of the committee are here is a list of the tasks over the past years Membership, Finance, Fixture & Competition planning, Race Organisation, Social Activity, Property & Sales (T-shirts,Badges), Ultra-distance events, Liaison with other athletic bodies and Pun Runs, Information and a few other minor matters. Special thanks are due to PAM TURNET for coping with the task of General Secretary. We need to also say thanks to MAGGIE JOHNSON, who has shifted to Canberra, for her cheerful shouldering of any tasks that came her way. In her letter of resignation, Maggie says that VMC members would be most welcome to call on us at 105 Jansy Cres.,Griffith,A.C.T. Thanks are also due to the VAAA and its sub-committees for co-operation received and the many individuals, members and non-members, who have come forward from time to time and helped us on race days and other occasions to enjoy our sport. Fred Lester. Competition Secretary. ********************************************* PAGE 2 Basic Information,Venues 13 Sri Chinmoy Marathon/ Bravo,Sth Melb AAC 2A Notice of MSS/ MARATHON Entry Form 14 Marathon Running-Are We Improving ? 3 35th Annual Report 15 Queensland Distance Running 4 Editorial 16 dto. /A Marathon under 3 hours 5 VMC 12km & 4kn/01ympic Tyres Marathon 17 Fukuoka Marathon 6 VMC 8km & 2km 18 Fuk.Mar./ 14th World Vet .Dist.Champs 1 E.Z.10,00Gm A,B,C,D,E,W 19 What has 16,000 legs ? 8 E.Z.10,000m F/ Ultra distance Report 20 Bright Alpine Climb/World Vet .Mar .Analysis 9 4 laps P.P./ 10 Miles Boulevard Bash 21 Training Notes 10 Mldhite Run/ Book Review 22 ’What Do You Make Of It ? 11 Ouyen High School at Honolulu 23 Fixture List/ Membership Form 12 Ouyen H.S.at Hon. 24 V.M.C. new rates & conditions/ Fixtures To give readers some figures as to present trends in participation in VMC events, we give a short summary of the past twelve months. Puller details can easily be obtained from any Newsletter backnumbers. During the winter, the eight major races and their supplementary shorter runs drew 1057 entrants. The Once-Around-The-Tan drew only 32 and the 1 try-out1 Latrobe Uni 12k & 6k a total of 91 starters.Out of 1180 starters 1100 completed their races, or 93• 2$. A break-up of those who finished showed 145 women (13• 2/i) of which 37 were Veterans; among the men 222 (20.2$) were Veterans, over 40* With 25«5.-£> women Veterans showed a higher participation than their younger sisters especially in the longer runs. Participation of Juniors, under 20, for both men and women was 92 (8.4/0* Looking at the summer events, figures were also up against previous years.The early summer runs gave 333 in the major and 54 in the minor events as starters plus 179 runners toeing the line in the E.Z. 10 000m series, a total of 556, as against 541 in 1979• Similarly, the later summer events showed a slight increase with an average of over 100 taking part. All in all, there is a steady growth right through the spectrum of athletics, fed to a large degree by the growth in awareness of physical fitness and the increase in Pun Run activity. What we have to realise is that the VMC is the bridge from casual to regular participation in competition, the nursery and school for higher achievement in distance running, with the refresher and advanced courses available to those who wish to take advan tage of the opportunities. The VMC cannot , and is not meant to, provide for evejcy facet of the running scene. Our simple aim, according to our constitution,is "to promote and foster distance running". In view of the increasing participation in community runs of all kinds, as well as our own growth in numbers which is creeping up towards a four figure membership, increased demands are likely in the near future, and are in fact already being made. Without re-organising in good time, and that time is on us now, we are going to be swamped by the pressures of these demands and cease to function effectively towards our aims. In other states around Australia, a similar position has arisen and people there are also aware of the problems and working towards satisfactory solutions. Maybe we have an advantage in Victoria in that the VMC has already been in existence for some years, supplementing as it were participation in running over and above programs carried out by the state AAA’s. This we can extend into co-ordinating more closely with the community running scene, exchanging our experience and expertise in the distance running field for attracting athletic talent into regular compe tition for the benefit of the Australian athletic scene as a whole. In the recent past many occasional participants in all kinds of community runs have gone that step further and joined up with the VMC and then with the VAAA through one of the local clubs. The prospects before us look very bright and it will be entirely up to us, active runners and athletes, whether we will make a success of it. Maybe we ought to give a great sigh of relief that we are still close to the beginning and no bureaucracy has entrenched itself. This will give us a chance to take on the tasks of organising and managing ourselves and also share these tasks around, so that everyone knows what it is all about. Even devoting just the one day in the running year, as asked on your membership form, to share in the responsiblity for making our events function smoothly and to the satisfaction of all, is an important service to yourself in keeping control of your own sport. The question before each and everyone of us iss "How much does it mean to me ? Is it worth my while ?" If the answer is YIS there is no excuse left for not doing something positive towards the promotion and well-being of our sport. If we keep finding excuses, we did not answer the question honestly in the first place. Doing solely because you feel that it is something expected of you simply is neither the right nor sufficient motivation, after alls Who is doing what, and for Whose Benefit ? Okay. We have a big year before us and lots of changes are not far away. There are many more Marathons all around the world, as well as in Australia, not counting all other runs around the towns and villages. Hun and enjoy the land and the people we are all sharing. If things don't work out immediately, there is always tomorrow, keep trying. Above all, let's keep doing our own thing WITH A MINIMUM OP FUSS. Fred Lester. V.M.C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL. 12 No. 4 V.M.C. 12km, TWO BRIDGES, 118 Starters, Pine,mild and humid. 19-11-1980. 1 .Hev O'SULLIVAN 31 37*55 38.Bob ELLIS 33 43*21 75.Barry LYNCH 33 46*43 2 .Terry HARRISON 34 38:28 39 .Graham DAVIS 31 43*21 76.Lindsay BEATON 30 46:48 3 .Bruce JONES 31 38*53 40 .John GILL 32 43*23 77 .Mike WHITEOAK 35 46*53 4 .Paul DRINKWAEER 32 39*02 41 .Ian GILBERT 41 43*31 78~&llan CLARKE 45 46:59 5 .Peter SHARE 32 39*04 42 .David RUSSELL 23 43:38 79.Roger RANDLE 40 47*19 6 .Trevor VINCENT 42 39*36 43.Bob McGUIRE 37 43*41 80.Ed NEVE 25 47*20 7 .Gerry SOFIANOS 28 39*41 44*Ian WILLIAMS 41 43:44 81 .John HOLSCHIER 24 47:41 8 j)enis ANDRE? 31 39*44 45.Drf.an MEE 43 43*54 82 Jeter KEPPEL 25 47*45 9 .Ron HARRY 33 40:08 46.B111 FULTON 45 43*58 83.John RICE 34 47*46 10.Tarquin OEHR 29 40:10 47.Bill MITCHELL 28 43*59 84.Martin CULKIN 30 48:06 11.Neil Mclennan 39 40:11 48.Brian BERRY 27 44*02 85.Graham SHEPPARD 31 48:06 12.Les MDLLARD 26 40:41 49 .Jane KUCHINS W 27 44*05 86 .John FREARSON 30 48*35 13.Jim COZENS 24 40:49 50.Frank DWYER 29 44*14 87 .Tom DAVISON 48 48:39 14 .Andrew KOVESS 2 64 1 :07 51oStuart NICOL 29 44*20 88.Jeff SHARP 32 48:46 15.Jobn KNOTT 37 41*08 52.Les BRACED 28 44*31 89.-Andy M50RE 27 49*13 16.Wayne THOMPSON 27 41*16 53 .Mike HUBBERT 37 44*35 90.Tom FAIR 37 49*27 17*Alan IRWIN 39 41*30 54.Geoff ALFOHB 36 44*42 91 *Merv LARTER 37 49*28 18.B111 HALL 26 41 *35 55 .Bill HARRISON 38 45*04 92 .Col MACKENZIE 46 49*40 19 .Dave HOWLEFT 20 41*36 56 .Dennis COLEMAN 31 45*09 93.Mike PALMER 33 49*47 20 .Dave GAZLEY 36 41:44 57.Tony EGAN 36 45:14 94.John McBRIDE 30 50:09 21 .Dave OLNEY 33 41 *46 58 .Peter LOGAN 31 45*15 95.Sue KEY W25 50:22 22.Bob SCHICKERT 37 41:48 59.Tom HANCY 43 45*16 96.Mike HOARE 45 50:37 23J>avid W JOOTS 29 41 *52 60.Jim HOPKINS 31 45*21 97.Bill NAGLE 40 50*56 24.John TIPPETT 26 41 *53 61 .Joan CAMERON W 24 45*23 98.Rod OPIE 31 51*00 25 .Geoff ELSTON 33 41*56 62 .Mary McLENNAN W 32 45*25 99.Kevin RULE 39 51*11 26.Kevin MACKEH 35 41 *57 63.Brian JOHNSON 41 45*26 100.Rod HERON 50 51*13 27 .John WAITE 40 42*04 64.Peter NELSON 39 45*36 101 .Peter BATTRICK 37 51*17 28.Brendan McVEIGH 39 42*09 65.Greg PARSONS 25 45*37 1 02.Alan SEWARD 39 5 1 :27 29 .Peter ANDERSON 28 42:19 66.Geoff GLUE 27 45*46 103.Stan LEES 37 51*27 30J>avid LYNCH 44 42:33 67 .Peter MORRIS 36 45*49 104 .Gariy SWAIN 38 52*49 31 Undrew MEMMOLO 17 42:49 68.Bob FEWSTER 36 45*58 105.Jim KEARNEY 33 52*51 32^Ken BUNNING 39 42*55 69 .Allan THHEADWELL 25 46*15 106.Bill PAGE 33 53*24 33.Tony BERRY 45 42*59 70.Jim CRAWFORD 45 46:15 107.Mike KELLY 28 54*13 34 .Graeme MILL 30 43:04 71 .Bob LAUGHTON 42 46:21 108.Duncan CROCKETT 38 57:01 35 .Peter ZAHARIAS 23 43*13 72.Lorry CUMMINS 41 46:26 109 .Peter WHEELER 38 61:04 36 .Ian DUNN 32 43*19 73.Gary HYDE 36 46*33 110.Nareen NORR W 33 73:59 37 .Louie ROKAS 21 43*20 74.Lloyd SUTTER 28 46:34 V.M.C. 4km, TWO BRIDGES , 19 Starters , 19-11-1980 1.*omDAN0S 33 12:46 7.Barbara BYRNES W28 15*21 13-Itfnne SCHICKERT W 39 20:27 2.Peter KEHOE26 12:52 8.Alice BISITS W23 16:30 14.Adele TAYLOR W 35 2 1 :16 3.Joe CAMPISI 23 13*06 9.Sheila O'SULLIVAN W 35 16:53 15.Karen KNOTT W11 21*29 4.Mark TOBIAS 13 14:20 10.Rob KENNELLY 31 17*24 l6.Nicholas HARRISON 10 22:17 5.Fred LESTER 57 14*43 11.Jeanette HARISON W31 19:25 6 Jake CUMMINS 37 14*47 12.Andrew LAUGHTON 12 19*55
OLYMPIC TYRES MARATHON. Princes Park, 23-11-80. Cool and cloudy. (How lucky can you be ?l) A full report by John Punshon, well known as Australia's ace athletics photographer, was in the February Fun Runner, so we will not bother with a tedious repeat. Suffice to congratulate Bob SQUIHRELL (NSW) on his fine 2:23:34 win and ACT's John BELL 2:25*28 runner-up• Colin DONALD was first local in third spot with 2:26:39 but we don*t know which state has the privilege to be represented by fourth placed Martin O'MALLEY who also was under the 2:30 Laurel Wreath ceiling with 2:26:55* A further 8 runners dipped under the national qualifying 2:40 and there seemed to be PB's aplenty. Special mention must be made of Rolet deCASTELLA's first time under 3*00, not bad for a rising 57 year old to make 2:58:48 11 He must have inspired Margaret SMITH to her own 2:58:50 PB, also a first under 3*00 hours. Of course Wally SHEPPARD was there, his heart in constant communication with Doc Andre KREPSCH for 3*24*03. I wonder what it had to murmur when the going seemed to be a bit tough ?l V.M.C0 8km, TWO BRIDGES, 129 Starters, Humid, overcast, gusty wind. 3-12-1980. 1.Trevor VINCEHT 42 25*23 42 .Ian SLOANE 27 28*36 83. Ivan ROBOTHAM 38 30*54 2 job GDTHRIE 37 25*27 43.Mike RUSSELL 24 28*44 84 .John BRAITHWAITE 24 31 *07 3 Jaul DRINKWATEIt 32 25*30 44*Ian GILBERT 32 28*44 85 .Tony STEVEHSON 34 31*18 4 (Brian SHAHE 31 25*35 45 Jeter REID 27 28*44 86 .Andy MOORE 27 31*18 5.Len JOHNSON 31 26*11 46.Tony FEDER 28 28*51 87 .Alan CLARKE 45 31*25 6 .Neil KYAN 38 56:13 47 .Derek BOWDEN 31 28*56 88.Mike CUMMINS 36 31*36 7.Gerry SOFIANOS 28 26:15 48 .Bill MITCHELL 28 28*57 89 .Ken ALLENDER 31 31*37 8.Tarquin OEHR 29 26*23 49 .Mike PELLY 21 28*58 90.Wal SHEPPARD 58 • 31 *40 9.Neil McLENMN 39 26*28 50 .Stuart NICOL 30 29*01 91 J e t e r KEPPEL 25 31 *42 lO.Carl STEVEWSON 35 26*33 51 Jred ACKLAND 24 29*02 92 .Bryan KELLY 33 31*48 11 .Warren KET 21 26*40 52 Jake HOBBERT 37 29*03 93*£en MEHY 33 31*49 12.Les MOLLARD 26 26*44 53.Bruce GRAYLING 29 29*09 94 .C ol MACKENZIE 46 31 *49 13.John CONNELLAN 25 26*47 54 .Megan SLOANE W27 29*10 95 .J e ff SHARPE 32 31 *56 14.ltLke GOERKE 38 26*55 55*Chris MENNIE 27 29*14 96.Fred LESTER 57 31*59 15.Alan IRWIN 39 27*03 56.Bob COCHRANE 37 29*15 97 J a u l ROBOTHAM 16 32*07 16.Andrew KOVESS 26 27*06 57 .Bill FULTON 45 29*16 98.Rod OPIE 31 32*11 17 .Stew. HANDASYDE 28 27*11 58.Louie ROCAS 21 29*17 99.Tom FAIR 38 32*16 18.Ian RANDS 35 27*12 59 .Graham DAVIS 31 29*35 100 .George BORG 35 32*17 19.John TIPPEK? 26 27*13 60 .Jock WcLEAN 35 29*36 101 .Merv LARTER 37 32*21 20.Jeff ELSTON 33 27*16 61 .Tony EGAN 36 29*40 102 J e t e r BATTRICK 37 32*26 21 .Wayne THOMPSON 28 27*31 62 .Peter MOORE 32 29*43 103.Sue KET W25 32*29 22 .Dave GAZLET 36 27*38 63.Bill HARRISON 38 29*44 104.Rod HERON 50 32*32 23.Gerard MULLALY 19 27*45 64.Jim HOPKINS 31 29*45 105.K itty CHILLER Wl6 32*57 24 .David W JONES 29 27*45 65.Tom HANCY 43 29*51 106.John JOHNSTON 57 33*01 25.Bob WARD 36 27*46 66 .Mary McLEHNAN W32 29*55 107 .Mike HOARE 45 33*01 26 .Bob ELLIS 32 27*46 67 .Ian HANDASYDE 27 30*04 108.Wayne STRONG 32 33*05 27 .Tony BERHY 45 27*50 68 .Dick BATCHELOR 40 30*05 109.Mitchell SMITH 40 33*17 28 Jeter ZAHARIAS 23 27*51 69.Barry LYNCH 33 30*06 110.Tony BRADSHAW 47 33*30 29 . John WAITE 40 27*52 70.Gary HYDE 36 30*07 111.Jim KEARNET 33 33*57 30J)avid LYNCH 44 27*53 71 Je t e r NEI50N 40 30*08 112.Max OOSTWOUD 39 34*09 31 j>avid RUSSELL 33 27*57 72.Terry CUMMINS 41 30*12 113.Kevin RULE 39 34*24 32.Ken FRASER 45 27*59 73.Les BRADD 28 30*13 114 . John EDMONDS 42 34*53 33.Frank DWYER 29 28*03 74 .Linds ay BEATON 30 30*13 115.John HARDISTY 23 35*06 34Jtod LAWRENCE 34 28*11 75.Jim KAEHNE 30 30*25 116.Malcolm MACMILLAN 51 35*08 35 avid SAWITZKI 14 28*12 76 .Ed NEVE 26 30*26 117.John BRUNTON 42 35*33 36.Terry O'HALLORAN 28 28*18 77 .Brian JOHNSTON 41 30*33 118.Jane ANDEESON W21 35*38 37.Ron WOGDBRIDGE 32 28*20 78 .Mike CARAHER 40 30*41 119.John BROWN 71 36*25 38,Ian DUNN 32 28*21. 79.Brian 0‘CLLAGHAN 40 30*44 120 .Steve ENRIGHT 28 38*04 39 Andrew MEMSOLO 17 28*24 80 .Julian WALSH 30 30*47 121 .Ann LYNCH W43 40*06 40.Brendan. McVEIGH 38 28*27 81 .John RICE 34 30*48 122.Adele TAYLOR W 35 44*53 41 .Brian HYCROFT 48 28*29 82.Trevor JUEP 40 30*52 123*Stan M1SKIN 55 44*53 V.M.C. 2km, TWO BRIDGES, 15 Starters, 3-12-1980. 1 .John FREARSON 7*13 6 .Robin HUGHES 9*09 11 .Marg CLIFPOHD 9*56 2 •Tom GRONERT 7*14 7 .Andrew SMITH 9*15 12.Jenny COCHRANE 9*59 3 .Rob KENNELLY 7*17 8 .Cameron ELLIS 9*20 13.Janet WILKINSON 10*06 5.Gail LEJGGE 8*25 9.Geoff ELLIS 9*35 14.Oath PIGGOTT 10*30 4J)avid WAITE 7*24 10.Fiona LYNCH 9*54 15.Christian STRONG 10*47 (No age groups available as they were missed by the recorders.)
FOR THE INFORMATION OF'OUR HEADERS, you will notice the absence of Ger ard BARRETT from the w t t . ZATOPEK 10,p66m lists of December 1980. Gerard passed up the chance to have his name engraved on the trophy for the third time, as he felt that he should make himself for the Australian Team to be chosen for the Pacific Games at trials in Canberra only two days later. The shameful treatment he received on the part of the powers that be in the AAU of A in retribution (?) for suffering a recurring injury at the Moscow Olympics is a grievous insult to one of Australia's finest sportsmen, who has never shirked his responsibilities to the sport and his fellow athletes. To be singled out and told that no matter how he performed he would not be considered by people who don't know the trials and agonies on the way to achieving excellence in sport makes one doubt as to their own fitness to conduct our sport. Page 6 V *M.C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCHV0L.12 No. 4 V.M.C.MIIi ZATOPEK 10,000m TROPHY, "A” Division, OLYMPIC PARK, 18-12-1980. 10 Starters. Cool, fair breeze. 1 .Steve AUSTIN 29 27*54*3 4.Jeff COOLE 27 29*29 7.Graeme KENNEDY 22 29*54 2.Gary BENTLEY- 30 28*44 5.Warren PARTLAND 20 29*45 8.Graeme CLEWS 30*12 3 .Steve POUI/PON 23 29*20 6.Peter NOOHDHOFF 24 29*52 9.Nick DeCASTELLA 20 30*22 "B” Division, Olympic Park,17-12-80. 14 Starters. Cool,cloudy,steady breeze. 1. John WADDINGTON 28 30*42.1 5J>vid POTTS 22 30*57 9.Mart in O'MALLEY 25 31*56 2.Billy JOYCE 26 30*45 6.Ken DUXBURY 27 31*02 10.Tom DANOS 33 32*21 3.Eobin SEALEY 23 30*47 7.Paul O'HARE 3131 *17 ><11 .Neil RYAN 38 32*40 < 4.'Trevor VINCIMT 42 30*50 8.Bob GUTHRIE 37 31*33 12JDaniel BELNICK 20 33*23 "C" Division. Olympic Park, 17-12-80. 22 Starters. Cold,overcast,spot shower. 1 aDaug LEBAS 39 31 *45 8.Tom YUNCKEN 33 32143 VI5.Kerry PRITCHARD 35 33*52 2 .Bruce COOK 24 31147 ^ 9.Ray BROWN 39 33*07 16 .David W JONES 29 33*53 3 .John dONNELLAN 26 32*14 2 * 10.Michael GOERKE 38 33*07-*l7 .Ian RANDS 35 34*01 4 .Ian SLQANE 27 32*14 X 11 SCHICKERT 39 33*13 18.Andrew WALKER 29 34*01 5.Carl STEVENSON 35 32*32 1 2.Les MOLLAHD 26 33*22X 19.Jim McLennan 36 34*17 6.Ian BARRY 29 32 * 34 13.Peter KEHOE 26 33*45 20.John GRJJViTiB 16 34*24 7 .Martin CASH 22 32*36 14.Robin YOUNG 32 33*50 "D" Division. Olympic Park, 16-12-80. 31 Starters. Cool,overcast,humid. 1 .Geoff ELSTON 33 33*34 12.John WAITE40 34*47 23.John EYRE 45 35*53 2.Bill HALL 26 34t06 13.Prank DWYER 29 34*51 24.Brian RYCROFT 48 36*00 Y3.Gorry HAST 42 34*08 14.Brendan McVEIGH 38 35*03 25.Mike KELLEHER 17 36*12 ^JJavld LYNCH 45 34*20 15.Ken BONNING 39 35*07 26.Steve LUDER 30 36*18 *5.Tony BERRY 45 34*33 I6.1an DTJNN 32 35*12 27 .John SMITH 45 36*38 * 6.Kevin MACKEN 35 34133 17.Jim CRAWFORD 45 35*14 28 .Lindsay BEATON 30 36*50 7 .Bobs MARSHALL 32 34*43 18.Geoff THOMAS 41 35*18 29 .Gary COSSENS 27 36*56 8 .Peter ZAHARIAS 23 34*44 19.Graeme HUNTINGTON 44 35*25 30.Trervor REDGRAVE 41 37*44 9^>avid OLNEY 34 34*45 20.Bob COCHRANE 37 35*38 31 .David ANSELL 39 39*45 10.Joe CAMPISI 23 34*46 21.Rod HEATH 26 35*44 11.GEOFF PAYNE 36 34*47 22.Tony PEDER 28 35*47 ”E" Division. Olympic Park, 16-12-80. 30 Starters Cool,overcastrlight drizzle. 1.MLbe CARAHER 33 34*27 11 .Bill FCJLTON 45 36 *42 21.John RICE 34 38*14 2 .Rob LAWRENCE 34 34*58 12 .Mike HUBBERT 37 36*48 22.Bryan KELLY 33 38*15 3 .Bill MITCHELL 28 35*10 13.Gerry RILEY 50 37*18 23.Alan CLARKE 46 38*20 4 .Dave COLEMAN 31 35*26 14.Tom HANCY 43 37*21 24.Peter NEISON 40 38*29 5 .Haydn NOLAN 25 35*29 15.Terry CUMMINS 41 37*25 25.Fred LISTER 57 38*31 6«Derek BOWDEN 31 35*49 16.Alan THREADWELL 25 37*35 26 .Peter BATTEICK 37 38*53 7.John GILL 32 35*52 17 .Ivan ROBOTHAM 38 37*37 27.Peter JOHNSTONE 44 38*55 8.Bob LAUGHTON 42 36 s 11 18.Barry BROWN 37 37*40 28.Colin MACKENZIE 46 39*08 9 .Murray DICKINSON 42 36:25 19 .Peter CALVERLEY 34 37*43 29 .John PREARSON 30 40*04 10.Jim HOPKINS 31 36:33 20.Lyle FLETCHER 49 37*44 30.Rod OPIE 31 40*05 "W" Division. Olympic Park, 15-12-80. 22 Starters. Cool,fine,light wind. 1 Jfegan SLOANE 27 35*56.2(AR) 8.Laura DESS 16 40*51 15-Pegey SMITH 44 44*33 2 .Jenny WALKER 22 36*11 9.Rozanne BRISBANE 18 41s09 l6.Pran JOLLET 38 50*21 3.Mary McLENNAH 32 37*42 10.Sue DAVIDSON 40 41*46 17.Pauline BRADSHAW 41 51*49 4.Kerrin TURNEY 17 37*51.4(VJR)l 1 .Shirley YOUNG 50 43*17 18.Maggie CLEMENTS 38 54*49 5.Kitty CHILLER 16 38*08 12.Anne CALLAGHAN 43 43*25 19.Lynne SCHICKERT 39 57*56 6 j)ot BROWNE 39 38*28 13.Susan RAGG 19 43*27 20 .Dianne SLATTER 34 62*59 7 .Sue KEY 26 40*01 14.Jane ANDERSON 19 43*53 21 .Lorraine BENSON 36 64*19 1 .Steven HADLOW 24 33*11 18.Phil McINTOSH 29 38*44 35*Rod HERON 50 40*16 2.Ken FRASER 45 34*40 19J>avid FARHSWORTH 42 38*47 36.Colin POLLAHD 16 4O 1I6 3 .Ken COPPLMAN 32 35*39 20.Ted MCDONALD 61 38*51 37.Stan NICHOLIS 69 40*21.6 * 4.Ian GILBERT 32 35*46 21 .Don ODELL 43 38*54 38 .Mike 00ARE 45 40*26 5.Rex YOUNG 44 36:26 22.Ken WHITE 34 38*57 39 .John JOHNSTON 57 40*27 6.Lindsay HOOPER 53 36*29 23.Wal SHEPPARD 58 39*16 4O.R0SS BARNETT 32 40*30 7 .Ray CALLAGHAN 47 36*46 24.Jeff SHARPE 32 39*17 41 .Geoff KINGSTON 17 40*59 8.Geoff LYONS 33 36*48 25.Tony BRADSHAW 47 39*33 42.Peter KEFPEL 25 41*01 9.Jim FOLEY 42 37*07 26 .Terry CASH 47 39*34 43 .Stuart McVTHENNEY 21 41*45 10.Max WALKER 31 37*11 27.Merv WOODGATE 51 39*35 44.Allan HTBBERD 33 42*40 11 .Peter MORRIS 36 37 * 38 28 .Noel MAXWELL 39 39*36 45 .Bill PAGE 33 42*53 12 .Greg PARSONS 25 37 * 59 29 .Bill SCULLEN 43 39*37 46.Alan SEWARD 39 43*15 13 .Brian JOHNSTON 41 38:19 30.Jim DUGGAN 38 39*50 47 .Stan MISKIN 55 45*40 14.Mike CUMMINS 36 38*21 31 .John McBRIDE 30 40*01 48.Frank BONBCKER 55 45*43 15*Graham BURKE 34 38125 32 .Terry DAVIDSON 42 40*02 4 9 .Peter WHEELER 38 46*14 16.Jarker GORANDER 47 38*27 33*Merv LARTER 37 40*08 * World Age Record 17.Bruce PIPPEFT 30 30*30 34.Merv TRACET 32 40*14 ************** ************** ****************** ULTRA DISTANCE REPORT Peter Logan. They've tried hard in Sydney to make their 50 miler the toughest road race in Australia and I can safely say they have finally succeeded t The course now is from Sydney Town Hall to Wollongong Town Hall via Mt.Ousley, and the total distance is closer to 52 miles. 1980 winner, Wayne Rouse, was sponsored by his Christchurch(NZ) club and was looked after by Don Keyssecker and race organiser Tom Gillis (both do a good job looking after interstaters as well l). Tom and Don did the right thing by NZ the following week - see results below. We are having our track 50 miles on July 11th this year, at University track, so please advise me early if you intend to run (690 51 80). The 50 miles planned for Portsea in April is NOT on I Other events* April 12 100 miles track,Sydney /October 50 mile Wollongong to Sydney. S.ydney-Wollongong 1150”. 19-10-80 , 37 finishers (4 women)* 1 ;Wayne ROUSE (nz)5*53* 11 5.Bob BRUNER(Vic)6*53*15 V40 9.Matthew CULL 6*58*49 2.Anyce MELHAM 6*24*21 6.Bill WEBSTER 6*54*09 10.Peter L0GAN(Vic)7*03*56 3.Bob TELFER 6*27*45 7 .Mark McKEOWN 6*54*26 11 .Tony VISALLI 7*06*02 V 50 4.Kerry HBINECKE 6*38*10 8.Andy ELKIN 6*58*20 21 .Carolyn VAUGHAN 7*52*40 1W SIMON & LOWTHER 100km ROAD RACE. Christchurch, NZ, 25-10-80. I.Too GILLIS 7*42*38 2.Siggie BAUER(NZ)7*45*36 3.John S0UTER(NZ)8*19*32 4.Don KEfSSECKgR 100km Track. Q.E.II Park, Christchurch, August 19B0. 8*33*44 1.Roger ALCORN(NZ) 7*19 2 .Don KEYSSECKER(AUST) 7 *42. 100km Road. Sydney, 20-7-1980. 1 .Don KEJfSSECKER 8*05*49 2.1an HUTCHISON 9*15*52 3.Russel BOND 10:15*09 V4O 4 .Allan STAPLES 10*46*20 5.Keith BORDEN 10*58*42 V 50 6.Bob MORGAN 12*25*27 ********************************************** LETTER TO THE EDITOR , Grant Aldous, Your worthy comments in the last Newsletter concerning the behaviour of some race participants brings to mind one of my pet bug3 — people promoting themselves to faster time sections, be it though they know in their own minds that they are not Gary Henry's or Frank Shorters. Yet they push to the front and then become barriers. We oould take a lesson from competitors in the Honolulu Marathon who did not break ranks. As each time group was led to the start, others applauded them. The start was jostle free and there was a marvellous feeling of friendship with everyone prepared to help each other finish. V.M.C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL.12 No. 4 VMC 4 laps of Princes Park (13km). 18-1-1981, 8.00am. Very warm, 25 C. 1.John CONNELLAN 25 46*13 21 .Peter SLATTER 52 *5* 41 .B. LUCIANO 56*58 2.Phil HARRIS 47*19 22.Roy COMMERPORD 52*59 42 .John SMITH 57*26 3.Bill MITCHELL 28 47*37 23.Bob LAUGHTON 52*59 43.Leigh HANCOCK 57*52 4.John CLARKE 37 48*49 24.Barbara BYRNES W 53*19 44 Jeter KEPPEL 58*58 5 Jeter MOORE 32 49*05 25.Terry PAYNE 54*09 45.John JOHNSON 59*05 6.Paul CIRCOSTA 49*18 26 .Barry MOORE 54*11 46.Pat O'DONNELL 59*24 7.Max BLISS 41 49*45 27 .Mick WHITEOAK 54*32 47 .Tom DONOVAN 59*27 8.Ken COPPLEMAN 32 49*59 28.Arthur WALLINGTON 54*37 48 .Tom DAVISON 59*37 9.John WELDY 50*07 29.Nigel ROYCE 54*40 49.Ruth ANDERSON W 60*14 10.Bruoe COOKE 50*29 30.Garry HYDE 54*44 50.Peter McGRATH 60*21 11.Adraian VALLANCE 50*45 31 .Graham BURKE 55*32 51 .Stan 60*26 12.Mike POWELL 50*46 32 Jeter MORRIS 55*46 52 .Duncan CROCKETT 60*36 13.Mai SCOTT 51*19 33.Gerry RILEY 55*47 53*Robert MIT HEN 63*19 14.Grant ALDOUS 51*31 34.John MAHONY 55*49 54 .Kevin TITTERELL 64*05 15.Ron RAYSON 51*58 35 .Andrew THOMAS 56*01 55 .Gunter NEUHOFER 66 *06 16 Jeter MADDIGAN 51 *59 36 .Stephen WHITE 56*05 56 .Merv WOODGATE 66*06 17.Steve TELEKI 52*00 37 .Tony DOYLE 56*08 57 .Prank BONECKER 67*00 18.Jackie TURNEY W 52*13 38 .Ken EMERY 56*17 58 .Don BISSETT 68*26 19.Bill PULTON 52*28 39.Merv LARTER 56*24 59.Annette BIRD W 69*45 20 .Graham SHEPPARD 52*52 40.Eric MARIE-JEAN 56*23 VM?-Blchmond Burnley Boulevard Bash (10 Miles/ 16km).8-2-1981. 8.00am, Very warn. 1.Kev 0'SHAUGHNESSY 29 52*13 31 .Phillip LEWIS 17 63*54 61 .Criatf JOHNSON 17 67*29 2 J)ave BJfHNES 30 53*05 32.Bill FULTON 46 63*56 62 .Bob MDORE 40 67*38 3.Gerry SOFIANOS 28 53*34 33.Gaiy HYDE 37 63*57 63.Jeff SHARPE 32 67*46 4.B111 MITCHELL 28 56 *01 34 .Bryan SHEEHAN 21 64*07 64.Stephen WHITE 26 67*47 5 Jeter McMAHON 31 57*26 35 .Peter MADDIGAN 38 64*39 65.Trevor BRAVO 30 67*52 6.Quentin VALENTINE 31 57*56 36 .Graham HUNTINGTON 44 64*39 66.John HALL 33 67*57 7*John CLARKE 37 58*18 37 .Bruce McLEAN 46 64*46 67.John SMITH 45 68*03 8 .Peter MORRIS 36 58*30 38.Michael CLARK 29 65*04 68 .Merv LARTER 37 68*04 9.Ken CQPPLEMAN 32 59*03 39Damien COOK 27 65*15 69.Leigh HANCOCK 31 68*21 10.Lindsay HOOPER 53 59*08 40.Graham SHEPPARD 32 65*17 70.Ray CALLAGHAN 47 68*36 11 .Max BLISS 41 59*48 41 .Andy MOORE 28 65*29 71 .Jim DWYER 29 68*36 12.Robin YOUNG 32 60*25 42 .Graham WINZAR 32 65*32 72.Tom DONOVAN 49 68*40 13.Bob LAUGHTON 42 61 *01 43.Kim RICHARDSON 28 65*33 73.Ian JOLLY 34 68*47 14dfcxxy‘ TKEECHARD 35 61*12 44.Jim McNEIL 35 65*37 74 .Tony SMITH 29 69*03 15.Grant ALDOUS 33 61*35 45.Alan CLARKE 46 65*42 75.Peter OLARK 26 69*07 16.Rob McGUIRE 38 61*37 46 .Trevor MoGREGOR 37 65*49 76.Coral BARKER W21 69*14 17.Graeme SALTHOUSE 43 61 *43 47.Barry SLATER 39 65*51 77 .Tom DAVISON 48 69*24 18 Jeter MOORE 32 62 * 04 48 .Ken EMERY 33 66*25 78.Bob RELID 37 69*46 19.John WAITE 40 62*05 49.Terry CASH 47 66*27 79 .Peter SMITH 28 69*59 20.John PALMER 30 62*06 50.Tony DOYLE 37 66*29 80.Trevor JUPP 40 70*15 21.Bob SCHICKERT 39 62*13 51. John GOSBELL 42 66*54 81 .Merv WOODGATE 51 70*16 22 .Ernie ELLIOTT 39 62*13 52.Bill LOTHERINGTON 47 66*59 82 .Ngaire DRAKE 31 70*23 23.Noel HALFOHD 38 62*13 53.Bill LONG 24 67*02 83.Ed BIGGS 38 70*30 24.Charles AITKEN 28 62*49 54 .John JOHNSTON 57 67 * 11 84.Ron YOUNG 49 70*41 25.Adrian VALLANCE 29 62*55 55*John McBRIDE 30 67 *15 85.Jock CARMICHAEL 57 71 *07 26.Ian HIGGIN 36 63*07 56.Don O'DELL 43 67*17 86 .Darryl ROBERTSON 17 71*15 27 .Noel MAXWELL 4O 63*11 57.Keith ALEXANDER 35 67*22 87 .Gerry RILEY 50 71*31 28.Bob TURNBULL 61 63*13 58.Andrew THOMAS 21 67*23 88.Richard HARVEY 35 71*31 29.John TASSELL 31 63*17 59.Eric MARIE-JEAN 32 67*24 89 .Peter LOGAN 29 71*31 30.Ivan ROBOTHAM 38 63*22 60.Arnold SPARKS 35 67*26 90.Pat O'DONNELL 27 71*32 continued next page .... Some participants in the World Veterans Games rushed back to take part in the run on January 18,barely three days after the closing ceremony in Christchurch.Ruth ANDERSON of the USA collected silver in the 10,000m track and CC races W 50 division,as well as bronze in the 1500 and 5000m track events. She also took out a silver in the pre-games 25km road race at Palmerston North. Others were Gerry Riley and John Smith V .M.C. NEWS LETTER Burnley Boulevard Bash cont. 91 .PhillTp~STERN "46 ~ 71 *40 105 .Kevin TITTERELL 34 75*40 119.Arthur 2LLIS 52 79*50 92.Rowena BARKER 49W 71 *49 106 .Lewis SCHEMBRI 37 75*54 120.Chris FLEMING 19 80*26 93.Stan LEiS 37 71*58 107.Ian UREN 30 76*08 121 .Frank DiiAN 37 83*19 94.Cynthia CAMERON 38W 72*09 108.Mart in CULKIEN 31 76*27 122.Jer:.'y HEILKANN 57 83*26 95.Kkwm WALE 23 W 72*43 109 .Duncan CROCKETT 39 76*32 123 Jeefy SMITH W44 83*42 96 .Darryl BROWN 72*48 110.Jolm ACOTT 31 76 *41 124.Judy -WINES W43 83*42 97.Brian PRIESTNALL 23 73*23 111 .Dick ELLERTON 49 77*07 125.Judy DAVISON W 44 85*14 98 .David YEAMAN 44 73*49 112.Anne CALLAGHAN W43 77*30 126.Shirley YOUNG W 50 85*14 99.David CHRISTIE 32 73*52 113.Annette BIRD W31 77*51 127.Bob COLE 36 87*16 100.Tony RIITANO 16 73*52 114.Alan BALLARD 34 77*53 128.Judy BARKER 23W 91*24 101 .Tony BARBER 19 74*07 115.Peter WHEELER 38 77 * 56 129 »Mn KEYS W37 91 *43 102 .Darryl DANIEL 41 74*21 116.Noel ANDERSON 55 78*01 130 .Norm McLEISH 49 95*04 103.Prank BIVIANO 37 74*57 117.Gunter NEHHOFER 37 78*23 131 .Kevin YOULDEN 30 98*28 104.Maurie HE4RN 39 75*1? 118.Nikki SALTHOUSE W 16 79 * 44 132 .Michael WAIT 29 98*28 V.M.C.I.HDNITE RUN . TOO BRIDGES.'(8km). 31-12-1980. Mild and hunmid. 111 Starters. 1.Bruce PELTS 24*17 32.Bruce HUMPHREYS 28*36 63.Ed NEAVE 32*34 2.Rob GILFILLAN 24*25 33*Kan HALL 28*45 64.Sue KEY W 32*56 3.Tim AD ALE 24*42 34.Hon YOUNG 28*51 65.Carolyn HOOPER W 33*28 4.Kevin O'SULLIVAN 24*49 35J5avid OLNEY 28*58 66 Je t e r PARNABY 33*28 5 .Paul BENNETT 25*14 36.Robert PAUL 29*03 67.John VISSER 33*36 6.Neil HOOPER 25*34 37.Geoff THOMAS 29*14 68.Tom DONOVAN 33*39 7.Martin O'MALLEY 25*42 38.Peter ANDERSON 29*16 69.Mark CASEY 34*20 8.Brian SHARE 26*02 39 .Tania TURNEY W 29*17 70.Mai MACMILLAN 34*39 9.Arthur KINGSLAND 26:06 40.Frank DWYER 29*24 71 .Kevin ESMORE 34*40 10;Richard WRIGHT 26:35 41 .Graeme ORR 29*40 72.Col BROWNE 34*45 11 .Brian McINERNEY 26*43 42*Des MIDDLETON 29*40 73.Kevin CASSIDY 34*50 12.Barry BROOKS 26*44 4 3 * B e m LEWIN 29*45 74«Don ROLFE 35*13 13.Ian SLOANE 26*46 44.Geoff BAIRD 29*50 75iJogn BRUNTON 35*26 14.Rob MEHSELBACH 26*58 45.Mai SCOTT 30*12 76 iVicky HXDE W 35*52 15.Michael GOERKE 27*01 46 .Daryl SMITH9 30*15 77.Russell BOURKE 35*56 16 Je t e r KEHOE 27*22 47 .Dot BROWNE W 30*23 78Shirley YOUNG W 35*58 17 .David SIMPSON 27*23 48.Bill SCULLEN 30*25 79«Mal OWEN 36*18 18.Brian BIRD 27 * 31 49 .Kerrin TURNEY 30*28 80.Ivan CARTER 36*36 19 Jaul DUCK 27*38 50iMal KIRKWOaD 30*33 81 .Ken CARTER 36*47 20 .Gerry HART 27*57 51/Tan HOLTEN 30*34 82 .Geraldine RILEY W 36*52 21 .Dave GAZLEY 27*59 52 .John RICE 30*37 83.Gerry RILEY 36*52 22 .Warren KEY 28*00 53.John EVANS 30*44 84 .Alan HOOLEY 37-*14 23 .Ken FRASER 28*02 54 .Tony WHfiON 30*49 85 .Anne CALLAGHAN W 37*32 24.Ray MATTHEWS 28*04 55 .Graeme DAVIS 30*50 86 .Ray CALLAGHAN 37*33 25.Toby IMHOF 28*05 56.Louis SCHNEIDER 31 *28 87 .Barry FRISWELL 38 * 22 26 Je t e r BATCHELOR 28*07 57 .Ivan ROBOTHAM 31*36 88 .Joan CAMERON W 39*24 27 .Megan SLOANE W 28*08 58.Tony BARBIN 31*49 89 .Brendan CHARLES 39*50 28 .Ian RANDS 28*19 59.Bill HARRISON- 31 *57 90.Clare McKERR W 40*35 29 Je t e r REID 28*21 60Jeter BEGGS 32*02 91 Jam WEIR W 44*01 30 .Lindsay HOOPER 28*26 61 .Jackie TURNEYniW 32*03 31 .Ian DUNN 28*29 62.John SALTER 32*25 -X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-I-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-I-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-I-X- BOQjg REVIEW Grant Aldous The high priest of running, Jim Fixx, is honest. "Journalistically, running is a tough boat,” he says. After all, what can you write about carbo-hydrate loading that has not been said before ? This is what I like about Fixx — no-nonsense writing. He talks about the "tough beat” in his latest book, JIM FIXX's SECOND BOOK OF RUNNING . It is the companion volume to the running bible, The Complete Book of Running, and is a must for all runners. In the foreword Fixx admits* "If you use the word 'complete' in a title, you pretty much paint yourself into a corner. It becomes difficult, unless you are willing to subject logic to uncomfortable stresses, to write a book on the same subject. Nonetheless, not long after publication I found myself brooding about a sociological para dox and wondering whether logic was, after all, sacred.” There is no need for Fixx to apologise for a new book* It is well presented, well re searched, utterly interesting and rewarding. Published by Random House at 3US 10. V.M.C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL.12 No. 4 OffYEN HIGH SCHOOL ... HONOLULU MARATHON. 1980 . Russell Parsons. The Team: David SINGLET0N(17); Wayne SUNGLETON( 16); Paul JID0RE(l6); Paul R0SS( 15>; Tracey MDNR0(15); Megan LAUDER(15); Angela PRANKLIN( 15); Carol-Ann M00RE(15); Debbie MDNR0(l5); Russell PARSONS(ageless). Manager: Mis Carmel MOORE. From the deafening cannon start in the humid darkness, the unreal encouragement by the thousands of spectators and officials, to the looks on proud faces at the finish of a year's work, the Hon6lulu Marathon was all we hoped it would be. With good reason, Honolulu is billed as "The People's Marathon" 6,829 runners ... 6,6^0 finishers, an International event with strong representations from the U.S.main land, Japan, New Zealand, West Germany, Australia( 113), and far away places like Sweden. Everybody seems to be part of the spectacle. The number of people jogging every day of our stay, at all hours, all shapes, sizes, ages was absolutely amazing. The emphasis in a very real sense is on taking part. We met many people. They were astonished that a group of young people from Victoria* s Mallee has made the commitment to such a venture. Their praise for the kids and their achievements were generous. Throughout our ten day stay in the islands the thrust of enquiries was "you're running in the Marathon ?" ... "you finshed, great I". Never were we asked about times or plac- ings. This is a marathon for the masses to which few elite runners are Invited. We oould expand in depth on the variety of assistance we received in planning and preparing for the trip ... the scepticism that slowly turned into encouragement, the grant the kids were awarded from the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust, the trai ning, the injuries, the doubts. The excellent travel arrangements by Ken Grover at Stephens Travel in Sydney, a wonderful letter and $20 donation we received from a Morwell runner, the article in the Fun Runner, a TV segment on You, Me & Education, the Melbourne Marathon, district and parental support. These are but a few of the acknowledgments we should make. Although we spent four days in Honolulu prior to the marathon, gauging the potential effect of the renown humidity with early morning runs, the Carbohydrate Loading Party at Aloha Towers was the real start. The massive crowd crammed into the enormous hall,guzz ling beer and soft drink, gorging 1& tons of spaghetti, clapping incessantly to the Japanese druamers anddanoers, listening intently to the interviews with various runners, exchanging T-shirts, planning, boasting, encouraging ... people from all over the world. We loved it. Among the throng were the Ouyen High School ferrets, nervous, excited, happy, in and out of the crowd ... autographs from Frank Shorter, Dean Matthews, Marty Cooksey, Don Xardong and more: Andy Lloyd ... the kids had travelled across the Pacific to meet the guy we'd followed home (not too closely) in two Big M's. Rest on Saturday. A team meeting to discuss again final plans, and suddenly it was 4*00 am, Sunday. The organisation of the event was fantastic : buses to the start, the marshalling of the runners, the aid stations, and legions of unofficial encouragers along the way. The assembly area, divided into predicted time categories was in the Aloha Tower, one of the older wharves of Honolulu. With great precision the runners were led out to the starting line, TV cameras, searchlights; entrants and spctators alike apprehensive but cheerful* At precisely 6.00 am a cannon shot, a blaze of fireworks, and we jogged, stumbled and eventually strode off into the darkness. Each of our ten runners had their plan; not so much time goals as carefully predeter mined mile rates they would not attempt to better. We had come to finish, not to perish in a tragically vain effort to run a PB. The flat course, the initial relatively cool conditions were fine. Down through Waikiki to Kapiolani Park (the finish) and on to Diamond Head (6 miles), the only real hill. Experience and advice had warned us that the sun would hit soon after 7*00 am, but merci fully the sky was ominously overcast. And then it rained ... and I mean rained I The streets were awash; everything, everybody soaked; my 35mm camera fogged up, focus was by guesswork, but thankfully a few shots were OK. continued page 12 Ouyen H.S. at Honolulu (cont.) ISy job was to run with Carol-Ann at 8 min p. mile(5 min p.bn), David ahead at 7*10(4*27) Paul Moore & Megan, Paul Ross & Tracey, Wayne, Debbie & Angela, arranged at various time irate intervals behind. At 13 miles the course takes a loop through the expensive Hawaii Kai area before part of the outgoing route is retraced. Just before the loop, we saw the winners, Duncon Mc Donald and soon after Patti Catalano glide by. The rain has stopped but the encouragement from the thousands lining the route never ceased. The humidity skyrocketed, and by 15 miles(24km) David was beginning to tie up ... he was to eventually finish in 3:19, a good effort. Carol-Ann was also having troublewith the pace; indeed we pushed too hard between the 14 and 18 mile(22.5 and 29 km)marks, and finally slackened right off at 21 miles(33.8km), the 3*30 goal had slipped from our grasp. We agreed to finish with relative ease. Along Kahala Ave., with it3 expensive ocean front houses, over Diamong Head, the run to the finish at Papiolani Park was worth it all. Music, cheering, crowds, photographs, the line at last, a necklace of shells for all finishers, a kiss, the reunion with Carmel and David. We made it I Showers, a coke, some momentary concern about Carol-Ann's exhaustion, and out thoughts turned to the others. It was warn and very humid now ... one guy literally crawled across the line. "Are you OK ?" "Pine", grinned another runner,"but I'm tired of all this fun I" Jogging and walking back down the course I collected more photographs of our groups as they finished. Finally, at the 24 mile(38.6km) mark I reached a lonely Debbie. A hug and a few words of encouragement, and she ran strongly to the line ... a proud moment. We all finished when Debbie finished.:A few tears, a drink, collecting our highly finishers T-shirts, we wandered through the park, The kids gave away some souvenier T-shirts of Ouyen and the small Australian flags they carried on the run. We bought a plaque to hang in the gallery back at school, and a video cassette of the race has since arrived as a permanent visual record. It was fantastic I But, we confess to missing the sort of reception friends and parents provided at the end of the Melbourne Marathon. Back to the hotel, a swim, some food, we rang Australia. That evening we watched the two Tg hour specials on the marathon, were rewarded with a glimpse or two of our groups, and completed our diries. Sleep came easy. The remainder of the trip was very tourist-like, enjoyable, but not as exhilarating as the marathon. We toured the islands, assembled our 400 slides, purchased innumerable gifts, T-shirts, and badges for friends and relatives, met a whole variety of people, and looked forward to home. But, best of ally we collected an indelible memory ... a team achievement of the highest quality. Was it Derek Clayton who wrote .."Everybody should experience the satisfaction of setting a goal, striving for it and reaching it" ? The implication of the last phrase is the most significant ... the trick is to set challenging, yet attainable goals. Clayton's "satisfaction" is directly proportional to the effort, self-discipline and sacrifice offered, together with the degree of positive encouragement and support provided by parents and friends. We attained our goal ... our satisfaction is total. Where do we go from here ? Well, probably back again to Honolulu next year (with a different group;; a few of us have our sights on a 1981 North American Marathon; of course, there's Adelaide or Melbourne, school, crosscountry, our swimming, athletics and oamping programs, Fun Runs, training, the thrill of being part of a team. What I love above all else about our young people is that their actions are a recog nition of the fact that their time is NOW ... and they're going for it 11 -x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- FURTHER TO FIXX's 'Second Book of Running’, it contains new medical findings, training tips and, in general, more reading about running and has already sold more than 200,000 copies in the USA. Let's hope a local publisher can get off the mark quickly. By the way, the book's dustjacket once again shows Fixx's legs, but this time shod with Adidas shoes I V .M.C .NEWSLETTER THE SRI CHINMOY MARATHON. Gerry Riley. Congratulations to the SRI CHINMOY Centre who held their inaugural marathon at Dromana on the 7th of December. This marathon was sponsored and organised by SRI CHINMOY Centre running group, a meditation group that combines running with the practice of meditation. Sri Chinmoy, himself a marathon runner, advocates physical fitness and inner calm and poise, gained through meditation, as essential components of a happy and fulfilled life. In running circles, Sir Chinmoy is perhaps best known for his adage : "Run and become# Become and run. Run to succeed in the outer world. Become to proceed in the inner world." Commencing at 6 am, the flat course followed a roughly out and back route along the sea-front to Blairgowrie. Although the temperature was 24 C, a gentle breeze together with feeding stations every 2km kept the runners reasonably cool. Some handsome trophies were presented to the place getters, all finishers received a colourful SRI CHINMOY runners log book and a certificate. The winner, Greg BUTLER, led from the start, recording 2:44*20. This was a well organised marathon, held in a friendly atmosphere, a must for all distance runners in the future. I understand the organisers are going to try and slot this event into the cooler marathon season. - Results: 1 .G. BUTLER 2<44:20 1 1 .G.RILEY 3*13*36 21.S.MISKIN 3*29*40 31.S.GIREPTI 3*39*44 2 .M. GIRD WOOD 2*52:23 12.R.SCHICKERT 3*13*56 22.M.GIRETTI 3*32*54 32.M.vSCHAIK 3*41*33 3.P.KENNY 2:53*56 13.G.SCHOFIELD 3*18*45 23.A.SPARKS 3*34*26 33.B.HULL 3 *?? T? 4.N.C0UTTS 2*55*17 14.R.BENZIE 3*18*46 24 .R. HARVEY 3*35*17 34.C.GRIXTY 3*?3:?? 5.M.WHITE0AK 2*58*29 TJ^G.COSSENS 3*19*09 25.I.RILEY 3*35*18 35.G.DAVIS 3*?? ?? 6.P.NEI20N 3*03*32 16.W.0SLER 3*19*28 2 6 .B.LONG 3*36*08 36.G.H0LLINSW0RTH3 *45*53 7.N.R0YCE 3 *04*21 17.J.HALL 3*19*36 27 .P .WILLIAMS 3*36*52 37.K.FORSTER 3*50*40 8.K.D0WRICK 3*09*56 18.P.COLLINS 3*19*54 28.J.3EG0TA 3*36:53 38.M.HOWARD 3*52*43 9.P.LOGAN 3 * 10*21 19.J.GUNSAN 3*24*45 29.B.BRANDON 3*37*11 39.G.KINNEAR 3*52*45 10.B.SMITH 3*12*57 20.B.TALBOT 3*26*20 30 .KAREN WALE 3*38:57 40.G.3P0NG 3*52*46 Karen Wale was the only woman runner, 55 finishers were listed,
WELL DONE . SOUTH MELBOURNE A.C. 1 Stan Miskin. May I, through the Newsletter congratulate the South Melbourne Athletic Club and the Olympic Tyre Company for conducting and sponsoring another excellent marathon at Princes Park on 23rd November 1980. Also, Iwould.like to thank my wife and friends, other competitors, offioals and even spectators unknown to me for the terrific encouragement they gave me throughout the race, particularly during the last lap and 385 yards. That after 4 unsuccessful attempts I finally broke 3g hours (a personal Everest even if no big deal to more talented marathoners) is probably due as much to this generous support as to the previous training and diet and the lighter shoes and clothing on the day* I apologise to Peter (a runner whose surname. I don't know) and to my lap scorer, Alan Clarke, for being a little terse(downright bloody rude ?) during the event, and thank the St John's Ambulance man who assisted me at the finish. B^y special thanks, however, must go to that pillar of strength at the Croydon venue of the Veterans AC - Ray Callaghan - for his wise counsel, steady pacing, encouragement and, yes - even his needling and sinking in of the spurs during those last few hurtful mile3. That I did not acknowledge all of the almost overwhelming support at the time does not mean that I was unaware or unappreciative, but simply that I could not afford to divide my concentration at the time. Again, hearty congratulations to the South Melbourne Club - a special "thank you" to Ray and a very sincere 'thank you* to everybody at the event. THE 15th WORLD V3TERANS ROAD CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held in Tokyo on Spet. 25 & 26, 1982, with the Nippon Turtles Association acting as organisers and hosts. Turtles' President , Hideo Okada, invites women over 35 and men over 40 *To come and enjoy running in beautiful surrroundings and come in close touch with the heart of the Japanese public'. Distances will be 10km and Marathon. Keep the date in mind, further details will be published at a later date. AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL.12 No. 4 MARATHON RUNNING - ABE WE IMPROVING ? Rod Opie.. The VMC Marathon has been held every year since 194-6 when Percy Cerutty won the inaugural event. (Held in conjunction with the VAAA Marathon - Ed.) The result sheets are littered with many famous names over the years, but it is not the winners and placegetters we are concerned with in this analysis. The Victorian Marathon Club holds a very important position in Victorian Athletics because it places a high emphasis on compfttitifl as distinct from winning:. This analysis investigates VMC marathons of the 1970's in these terms. RESULTS Weather. Many of the results achieved and conclusions drawn can bp explained by linking them to the weather. Attention is drawn to the rather extreme conditions of 1979» however as a general statement all were run in the Winter month of June, and from that point of view the results are comparative. Starters. The number of starters between 1970 - 1976 avereaged 67, peaking at 85 in 1972. The last four years average 95 and may well have been higher but for the weather of 1979* 1980 saw a high of 123 competitors. Finishers. 1970 -1976 averaged only 53$ completion, contrasting strongly against the past four years where there has been a growth from 82.2$ in 1977 to 90* 2$ in 1980. Venue. All except 1975 (Traralgon) and 1980 (Crib Point) have been run at Tyabb. The comparative results have been found to be insignificant. Winning Times. The fastest time was recorded by Neil Ryan in 1971 > and his time is the event record. On average faster winning times were recorded in the years prior to 1977* Average Times. The past three years years have shown slower average or mean times, 1978 having the the slowest at 3 hours 15 mins. In only three years - 1970» 1971» 1975 - has the average time been below 3 hours. Finishing Times. laV Less than 3 hours. The results show that in the past three years there has been a dramatic drop in the number of finishers whose times are less than 3 Houxa. It has fallen from about 50$ from 1970 - 1977 to 30.9$ in 1978, 25.7$ in 1979 and 36.0$ in 1980. A similar trend can be seen for the less than 2 hours 40 mins group. Rsults range from 29.0$ and 34.2$ in 1970 and 1971, 11.9$ - 19.4$ during 1972 - 1977, But 1978 had 9»9$, 1979 8.1$ and a lowly 1.8$ in 1980. (b) 3 - 4 hours. In most years more than 95$ of competitors finished in less than 4 hours. The less than 3 hours 20 mins group averages 79p complete rising to 91$ by 3 hrs 40 min. The years 1978, 1979 and 1980 'catch up' to the other yeaxs by 3 hours 40 mins.
CONCLUSION. In general, over the past 4 years, compared with the earlier years of the severitiest (a) The participation rate has increased. (b) The finishing rate has increased. (c) The average or mean finishing time is sloweri (d) Fewer competitors (as a percentage of those who finish) are achieving the less than 2 hours 40 mins and less than the 3 hour groups. (e) There has been no change in the less than 3 hours 40 mins group averaging 91$. (f) The venue makes no significant difference, but the weather does, howerver the effect is difficult to quantify. *************************************** IT LOOKS AS IF THERE HAS BE3N A RETHINK on the part of 'Runner's World' magazine. Their intended 'international' issue has been delayed. It was to have been an Australasian publication under the management of Herb Elliott who had already put in some efforts in that direction. As a result, Herb has severed his connection with the U.S. company. QUEENSLAND DISTANCE RUNNING NOTES. Andrew Sample. University of Queensland Athletics Club's Marathon Training Clinic is the latest member of the Australia wide distance running community to publish a regular Newsletter. The one from Andy is No.3 and there is no doubt that he provides great drive. The following are selections from the Newsletter and Andy's letter to your Editor t The University of Q'ld AC (UQAC) conducted 3 races over 10,000m and the MTC (Marathon Training Clinic) 1 race over 6 miles on the track before Xinas, all a fortnight apart. These were held at night under floodlights and between 50 and 60 finished each time. 31-10-80 10.000m 14.-11-80 10.600m 28-11-80 10.000m 12-12-80 6 Miles 1. Ron IRWIN 31*19 Ron IRWIN 31*12 Bob WALKER 31*59 Ron IRWIN 30*33 2 .Bob WALKER 31*49 Bob WALKER 31*21 John MCDONALD 32*47 Barry ROUTLEDGE 31*45 3.Peter REEVES 32*05 Peter REEVES 32*52 Barry ROUTLAEDGE 34!0 5 Peter REEVES 32*28 4«Jari NURMISTA 32*32 Don STAPLETON 33*31 Don STAPLETON 34*27 Roger CARTER 32*40 (Finland) 5 .Bill LEHMANN 34*41 Bill LEHMANN 35*13 Rein EVENHU3S 33*53 5 .Don STAPLETON 33*32 6.Phil ANSON 34*57 Rein EVENHUIS 35*50 B. RODGER 34*09 6 .Roger CARTER 33*45 The MTC meets on Sundays at St Lucia at 6.00am, doing group runs of 10-25km with advice given as desired. Fun runs will be held in 1981 as a lead up to the University Marathon. These are on Sundays at 6.30am as follows* March 1 - 25km; I»Iarch 15 - 20km; March 29-30kra; April 26 - 20km; MAY 10 - MARATHON. (This was preceded by Feb 1-15km; Feb 15 " 20km,Ed.) How to run a Marathon in under 3 hours - Anyone setting, sights on a three hour Marathon should first servo a three year apprentice ship as a runner. He/she should at least have trained consistently through a six month period before going into the Marathon season. To run 3 hours requires year-in, year-out training at a level of 50 to 65 miles(80-105km) a week, spread over 5 running days. More miles/kms will surely bring the runner over the hurdle but I would warn against stressing the body too severely while training. If you run too little you'll never get through either. The answer: moderate - consistent mileageI The great number of runners who are now breaking 3 hours are proof of the effectiveness of modern endurance training. It is the answer. The runner in the 3 hour category should have a 10,000m best time of 36 or 37 minutes. If he can only run 38 minutes, a sub-3 hours marathon will still be possible, but he'll have to put in considerably more training distance. A runner with greater talent, coming up from the shorter racing distances, will need to place special emphasis on longer training runs, doing more of them while applying his natural gift of speed with moderation. November. 5 endurance runs per week of about an hour's duration. The pace should be about 7 - 7s Mitt p.mile (4*20 - 4*40 p.km) or even down to 8 min p.mile (5 min p.km). In all cases these should be easy, steady endurance runs in which the pulse rate does not rise above 140 beats per minute. December. The pace remains the same buttiEy to run 70 mins, 3 days a week. Some racing could be done or at least an 80 min fartlek-style run including speed changes o My prefe rence is for alternate kilometre runs with the pace going from 7*30 p.mile pace to 6.30 p.mile pace (1km in 4*40 to 4*00 or even faster as one becomes more fit). Jnn^iarv. Run 70 mins 5 days a week at November's pace for a slight overall increase in mileage. One run each week should last 1*j hours. February. Some racing can be done but no more than 3 times in the month. Training should continue as above but once weekly a 2 mile track run (3km) or road run in 12 minutes is recommended. March. Conditioning should now be complete and a typical week's training could be likes- Monday miles(l3.7km) endurance on a flat course in 1 hour. Tuesday % hours endurance run of about 11 miles(17 .7km). Wednesday Best Thursday Surging or fartlelc of alternate kilometres as described above, 10-12 miles Friday Rest (16-19 km) Saturday 16 miles(25.75km) road run in shoes you'll race in-about 2 hours, no faster. Sunday 30 mins warm up, then 3 x 2miles(3 x 3km) in 12 minutes»
Po era Marathon under 3 hours (cont.) April. At the end of March or beginning of April, there should be a race on the roads . It would be ideal to race 25km and 30km with a 2 week interval between, aiming for times around 1*48 and 2:10 respectively (4*20 p.km pace). If you run these times without pressing your limits, it will indicate that your goal is within reach. During this most important month of all, you should try to get up to 105km a week, running six or seven days a week if necessary. Here is a typical we-k's training for the third week before a marathon in May*- Monday 8& miles( 13.7km) endurance run in 1 hour. Tuesday tj- hours surging every second kilometre as described above. Wednesday Relaxed 1-& hours on paths. Thursday 2 x 3 miles(2 x 5km) on track in 20 minutes. Friday 8& miles(l3»7km) endurance run in 1 hour. Saturday 25km road run in about 1 s 55 • Sunday 10 x 800m in 3*30 each with 5-7 minutes break in between. May. In the two weeks before the marathon, here is a suggested schedule:- Day 1 10,000m time trial no slower than 1-2 mins under personal best, attempting a p.b. 2 Easy 1 hour run. 3 Rest. 4» Easy 2 hour run. 5 Warm up, then 3 x 3 miles (3 x 5km) at race pace. 6 20 mile(32km) run, 10 mins slower than projected marathon pace. 7 Rest. 8 hour aerobic run. 9 6 mile (10km) run at Marathon race pace. 10 T& hour easy run. 11 1 hour aerobic run. 12 45 minutes aerobic run. 13 Rest. 14 30 minutes relaxed, enjoyable run with variations in pace. 15 Marathon race.
Points from Andy's private letter are* Andy is going to run in the next Boston Marathon and hopes also to visit some sports medicine centres. Is there anyone else around the Australian distance running scene doing a similar trip ? If so, get in touch with Andy either by writing to 576 South Pine Road. Evert on Park. 4053 or ring (w) 354 1000 or (h) 355 0629. Andy is looking for like-minded medical people to form an Australian Medical Joggers Ass. along similar lines to the American body. A group of this kind with practical experience in participation would be most helpfal to organise seminars and clinics at Marathons throughout Australia. Finally, here are the results of the 50 miler held at St.Lucia, Sun. 28-9-1980, 1am start. I.Bob HUNTER 6*15*25.8 (3*08*30 at Marathon distance); 2.Jack WEEKS 7*23*21.2 (3*34*13)? 3Jay HARRINGTON 7*38*30.5 (3*35*00); 4.Len HAUVILLE 7*40*00.8 (4*05*40). Marathon distance only: Phil WAIN 3*03*50? John GRIFFIN 3*06*14; Barry MASSINGHAM 3*13*06; Andrew SEJJPLE 3*45*05; Bill LEHMANN 3*45*05; Peter HYDE 3*53*36. ****************** 'it************************** MARATHON & AQUATHON organiser (and contestant1)Angelo Jones, PO.Box 1,ALST0NVTLLE,2477» sent down a comprehensive fixture list for NSW North Coast-Brisbane areas Sat Apr.11 Casino F.R. / Aquathon Australian Titles,Tallebudgerra,Q'ld. Sun A p r .26 Tenterfield F.R. -Sun May 3 Lennox Head 10km F.R. -SUN MAY 10 Q.. Uni .MARATHON Sun May 31 Police Boys F.R.Lismore -Sun Jun 14 Ballina 10,000m F.R. Sun Jun 28 Q'land MARATHON -Sun Aug 2 Wardell MARATHON. 7am -Sun Aug 16Grafton -J- Mar. f?at Aug 22 Alstonviile 7k F.R. -Sat 29 Aug Murwillujnbah 3k F.R. Sun Aug 30 Gold Coast MARATHON -Sun Sep 13 Lismore Septemberfest F.R. Sun Oct 25 Grafton 7k F.R.- Sat Oct 31 Grafton Aquathon - Sun Nov 3 KyogleAuathon. NOTE: An AQUATHON is a 5000m run followed immediately by an 800m swim combination. Ehquiries to Brian Richards 066-21 44 22 (w) or 29 72 78(b) Angelo Jones 066-23 11 17(w) Or 28 11 14(b) ____ KA MARATHON . 7th Deoeaber . 1980 . Gayelene Clews. Japan's Fukuoka Marathon, known as the Asahi International Marathon, has grown into one of the most prestigious international marathons in the world. This year's race held special significance for many of the Japanese and American par ticipants, as their countries had boycotted the Moscow Olympics for political reasons. They viewed the race as a substitute for the 1980 Olympic Marathon. However, surmise as they may, the winner at Fukuoka was not, and could never be, attributed as the rightful winner of the 1980 Olympiad unless his name was Waldemar Cierpinski. The marathon started in what could onlt be described as chilly conditions at the Heiwadai athletic stadium. It followed a course that incorporated 2f- laps inside the the stadium before following a route alongside Hakata Bay to the Gaanosu turning point and" returning along the same course, finishing with another 550m of the track. Some 148 * 30 international and 118 local, athletes entered the 1980 race. The bulk of speculation and interest focussed on the performances of dual Olympic gold medallist Waldemar Cierpinski and dual Fukuoka winner Toshihiko Seko. Australia had three starters in Gary Henry, Bob deCastella and Laurie Whitty, all of whom went to Fukuoka chasing fast times in good condi tions, as the course is renown for producing just that. At the press conference preceding the race, international competitors were asked what they considered the winning time would be. Opinions ranged between breaking Clayton's world record 2*8:33 to 2:11*00. Cierpinski, not considering himself in form to be a leading contender, felt he was only capable of a 2:13 effort on the 60 miles a week he had eased back to since the Olympics. Tet, it was the finely built East German who led the field from the stadium towards Hakata Bay. One of the main contributing factors to the success and excitement in the 1980 Fukuoka was the intense competitiveness of its participants. This intensity was illustrated by the continual change in leaders (every couple of kms or so) throughout the race. Each of the 16 competitors forming what was left of the leading group at the end of 30km at some stage shared the task of being a pacemaker. 26 athletes, led by Dave Britton of Canada, reached the Gamosu turn in times between 1*06*00 and 1*06*15» Britton at this stage had a lead of 10 sec on the field. However, he lost this lead within the next 51® when Australia's Gary Henry decided to increase the tempo to a 15*14-5km from the previous 15*40-5km average. Laurie Whitty, Australia's third entrant in the event, led the second bunch through half-way, together with several Japanese, in 1*06*59. With the wind now behind the athletes and the initiative of Henry and deCastella, the scene was now set for a faster return leg. deCastella, who finished a very respecatable 10th at Moscow and had a P.B. of 2*12:24* came to Fukuoka intent on running a fast time of 2*10 or better. It was this determination that created a surprise change in his racing tactics. Normally an even paced competitor content with sitting back and coming home hard, Seek took over from Henry just after 25km. Running aggressively, the strongly built deCastella led the field through 30km in 1*33*02 with a 15*08-5km effort. At this point he was joined by Cierpinski who, until now, had featured little in the race. Tucked in 16th position and trailing the leading bunch, his slight frame seemed to have appeared from nowhere at 30km, when he was sighted working his way through to take over the lead. deCastella, having done his share of pace setting, eased back as Cierpinski continued to increase the pace. Feeling Hypoglycemic, deCastella took a glucose tablet from his shorts pocket.But , unfortunately, chewing it caused a muscle spasm in his stomach and, doubling over with cramp, he lost contact with the leaders. The leading bunch was rapidly decreasing in size as the dual Olympic Champion pressed the pace* followed by a Japanese contingent of Takeshu Soh, Seko and Itoh, along with Pfeffer (USA) and the tenacious Henry. Throughout the swapping and changing of the lead between 30 & 35km» Henry had been content to run slightly behind and to the right of the leaders. Despite his tall, lanky frame and awkward looking running style, he maintained an even self-determined tempo and seemed unperturbed by the fluctuations in pace. Henry 'has acquired a reputation for tempo, a hard man to 'shake off', and he was not about to make it any easier for the Japanese. However, at 40km, Seko,Takeshi Soh and Itoh had powered to the front wedging a gap between Henry, Cierpinski and Shiperu Soh. Not far behind came Pfeffer and deCastella, the latter had fought back strongly after his catfomp. NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL#12 No* 4 Fukuoka Marathon (cont.) It was evident several ’kilometers from the finish that Seko was going to make it his third consecutive Fukuoka# While Takeshi Soh and Itoh showed signs of strain, Seko looked relaxed and striding fluently and waited until the last 1000m before accelerating away from his fellow countrymen. Last year he had waited until the final 400m before sprinting home in 64sec to snatch victory. This time the decision to go earlier was a wise one with eight world class competitors spaced around a 400m track, all finishing with no more than one minute between first and eighth! Seko was home first in 2*09*45 followed by Takeshi Soh in 2*09*49 and Itoh in 2*10*05. Fourth place, a brilliant performance at that, was Gary Henry in 2*10*09. Henry, if not having already distinguished himself with his performances in the Montreal and Vancouver Marathons, made his presence felt in Fukuoka by delivering a world class performance. Pfeffer, aware of deCastella,s efforts to regain lost time, glanced over his shoulder 250m from home to reassure himself that he was beyond catching, before finishing in 2*10*29 to Deek's 2*10*44. S.Soh & Cierpinski had sprinted home in 2*10*23 & 2*10*24 just ahead* Eight world class marathon runners having to surge and sprint over the last 400m at the end of a 42.195km run is an incredible performance indeed. Once again Australia proved its strength and depth in marathon rjmning with the results at Fukuoka. This was a race viewed by pillions via Japanese TV, with thousands of people lining the course two & three deep, waving Japanese flags in support of their athletes. The race was one of constant excitement and anticipation; it is no wonder Fukuoka is acclaimed as one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. 9th Taketomi (Jap) 2*11*27 10th Cannon (Eng) 2*11*35 20th Whitty (Aust) 2*15*25. ********************************************* 14th WORLD VETERANS DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Palmerston North.N.Z.Jan.3 10km/ Jan.4 25km el) 31*48 (Bel) 1*24*55 Australian Results* Cat. Pos. C a t . P o s * 17»Don Harris 33*57 ^ 0 13 10km 224 .Peter Le Get 43*00 M 45 .>58 23 .John Gilmour 34*25 M60 1 + 232.Cliff Bould 43*22 M60 10 34 .George Day 35*38 M 45 6 247.Noel LeRossign61. 44*04 M 55 24 35.John Smith 35*39 M 45 7 250.Wendy Davidson 44*07 W 35 12 46 .Don Weston 36*11 M55 3 + 255 .Peggy Smith 44*19 W 40 9 52.Albie Thomas??36*31 M 45 12 260.John Brown 44*19 M 70 1 + 54 .Graham Kent 36*37 M 45 14 261 .Yvonne Taylor 44*22 W 35 13 60.Les Gleeson 36*49 ^40 29 275*Rowena Barker 44*43 W45 4 92.Colin Silcock 38*05 M 45 22 321 .M Wilds 47*04 M 55 35 143.Alan Burgoyne 39*49 M 65 2 + 322.Loma Butcher 47*08 W 50 4 161 J)avid Mallett 40*27 M 45 40 343 .Graham Taylor 48*21 M 45 74 167 .John Milne 40*44 M60 5 398 .Elaine McFarlane 53*20 W 35 22 21iDon Harris 1*34*25 M 25km 95*Allen Tyson 40 13 elas 1*47*57 M55 6 28.John Smith 1*36*28 M 45 7 127 .David Mallett 1*51*57 M 45 34 39 .Murray Dickinson 1*37*36 M 0 26 171.Noel LeRossignol. 1 *58*09 M 55 13 62.Colin Silcock 1*42*43 M 45 16 190 .Peggy Smith 2*02*13 W40 4 91 .Bruce IBLchelsen 1*47*17 M45 25 202 .Jim Paton 2*06*07 M 60 11 1000 contestants and visitors from 22 countries were greeted with great enthusiasm for these World Road Ch1 ships conducted by the I.G.A.L.(international Ass. of Veteran Distance Runners) in promoting international understanding and fellowship* A 5km lap course was used for bothraces, commencing in a parkland with a temporary grandstand for spectators on the banks of theManawatu River andfollowing quiet, tree- lined, residential streets. Road surfaces were sealed and the course almost flat* 1972 Mexican Olympian, Antonio Villanueva, cruised to an easv win in the 10km while revelling in the still and overcast conditions. Bev.Shingles(NZ) clearly won the women's section in 35*52, followed by Vicky Foltz(USA) in 37*14* The next dap's 25km was held in hot conditions with no breeze. Joan Ullyot(USAj) won the women's section in 1*46*20, well ahead of Sigrun Schumacher(WG) in 1*50*42. Peggy Smith. w m AT HAS 16.000 LEGS AND RUMS 42km 195m ? Grant Aldous A cartoon in the Honolulu Advertiser showed a centipede formed by runners and asked : "What has 16,000legs and runs 26 miles 385 yards ?" (Your Editor made it metric ll) Everyone in Hawaii knew — the Honolulu Marathon I I,along with fellow VMC members Phil Harris and Bill Luke, competed in the 8th Honolulu Marathon last December. And what an expereience 1 Typically, American, the race was extremely well organised and conducted and festooned with flair. The U^S.Navy Band played the Star Spangled Banner and a chorus of nearly 7000 voices counted the remaining seconds before the starter8s gun discharged at 6.00 am. As 6829 runners charged down the wide road, the black sky was illuminated by stunning fireworkst flashing blue and yellow lights, fiexy pink flares, orange,red and white fire works, and a Marine Corps cannon fired. 2 hours, 16 minutes and 55 seconds later - the second fastest time for the race - former local runner Duncan Macdonald broke the tape, becoming the first three time winner of the event - a distinction he held for 18 minutes 31 seconds. At 2?35*26, Patti Catalano - America's Queen of the Road - galloped home to her third consecutive women's trophy and her third consecutive record time I But more importantly, this is truly a people's run. The finishing line was crossed by a record 6630 runners. The last finisher was a 74 year old Japanese man who set a record for the slowest time - 9*36:59* But he is handicapped with an artificial foot II Shortly after the start it began to drizzle. The rainfall developed into a heavy, grey, tropical downpour with almost 25mm falling in one hour. Roads were flooded and shoes became heavy. The hundreds of helpers at aid stations stood in the rain handing out drinks, cheer ("You're looking great","Go,Go",etc.) and, ironically, wet sponges. The race starts at the famous Aloha Tower, takes runners through Waikiki, up Diamond Head into a swank real estate belt, out into a big loop of suburbia, and back over Diamond Head, exactly where a hill should not be - one mile from the finish. It ends at Kapiolani Park, ‘Waikiki - about the same size as Melbourne's Princes Park - which was transformed into a giant picnic site. Thousands of people lined the finish, clapping and cheering. Japanese drummers beat in runners. Several miles earlier, there was a high school band playing the theme from"Rooky", and before them Hula girls. Every runner was encouraged. Even the man who stepped out of the crowd at the 26-mile mark and started to run toward the finish line. Another Rosie Ruiz ? No. U.S.Air Force Major Buzz Rogers had some back to finish the run more than 3 hours after he collapsed at the 26 mile marie and was taken to hospital! Australia was represented by 113 runners. Dual Big "M" winner, Andrew Lloyd, was with the leaders but pulled out at the 10 mile mark because of the rain. Gold Coast athlete, Rodney Lyons, was the first Australian, placing 34th in 2:30:50. First Australian woman was Liz Hassall, 200th overall and 8th woman in 2:54*44* Jane Kuchins was next woman home in 2:58*22. New Zealand hqfl the second biggest overseas representation - 276. Japan had 490 runners. They helped make up the thousands of runners from 26 foreign countries and the 50 states of the U.S.A. In Kapiolani Park, charcoal grills started cooking steaks and searing chickens, cans popped and a giant party swung. Without hesitation, I commend the Honolulu Marathon. But if you decide to run in it, do not take it seriously - enjoy and savour a wonderful experience. WHESLN0TI:A week before, 18 people in wheelchairs lined up for the first Honolulu Wheel chair Marathon on the sane course. ************** * * ****************************** DISTANCE RUNHTMJ IN AUSTRALIA, Part II, is still available from Don' jThe GroundsmanO and Fred jThe Hatfr at $10, a real' bargain price for a Collector’s piece. You've got no hope of ever getting No.1, it has been out of print for some time and is currently assessed at $6 when available ait Executor's auctions. Unfortunately, distance runners are a long living lot, so that kind of Executor's sale is going to be a rarety in itself. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL. 12 No. 4 DANNY FLYNN WINS "KING OF THE MOUNTAINS" at BRIGHT ALPINE CLIMB, 1980. Bill Clifford. Well known Wodonga runner Danny Flynn won the "King of the Mountains" trophy in the second Bright Alpine Climb. "Queen of the Mountains" was won by Elaine Splatt of Bright in 9 hrs 54 mins, the second time the title has been won by a local woman* Flynn's time aggregate for the ascent of Mounts Bogong, Porepunkah, Feathertop, Hotham and Buffalo over five consecutive days, commencing October 31st, was 6 hrs 21 mins. Other trophy winners were Reg Splatt of Bright in the men's over 50 section in 7 hrs 5 mins and Max Scherleitner of Lavington in the men's 35-49 section in 7 hrs 4 mins. Rayphe Collins of Traralgon was second overall in 6 hrs 47 mins. This mountain climbing event is held in Bright each year, over the Melbourne Cup week end, and attracts top runners from the North-East of Victoria, Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne and Gippsland. Each of the mountains is spectacular in its own right and competition was strong. There were some excellent individual performances from people aged 13 to 74 yearB. Not all entrants were runners; many were walkers keen to take advantage of an organised event that allowed them to enjoy some of Victoria's finest mountain scenery. The oldest person to complete all mountains was 55 year old Les Ortlipp of Bright. The weather during the five days was variable, at times uncertain but in the end capped the highest peaks in a crisp, white mantle of snow and gave clear, sunny weather for the climbs. Firm, full snow cover on Mts Bogong, Feathertop and Hotham was the highlight) of the event and, apart from Mt.Hotham, detracted nothing from the fast times set by the runners. The alpine scenery was superb: clear skies, long views and mountains as far as the eye oould see. Established walking tracks were used for each climb and officials manned checkpoints at the bottom and top of each mountain. Contact was maintained by radio. For Mt .Bogong the route was the Staircase Spur, for Mt.Feathertop the Bungalow Spur, for Mt .Porepunkah a new track up Telephone Spur, for Mt .Hotham the Bon Accord Spur and for Mt .Buffalo the bridle track from the National Park Entrance to the Chalet. The tracks were clearly marked for the event. At the conclusion of the last mountain, Mt .Buffalo, a barbecue and presentation of trophies was held on the oval below Mt .Buffalo Chalet. TOP TEN MEIN BOGONG POREPUNKAH FEATHERTOP HOTHAM BUFFALO 1. Danny FLYNN (1} 1:15:46* 0:52:41* (1) 1 :21:12 (1) 1 :51:40 (1) 1 :00:40* 2.Rayphe COLLINS (5) 1*:27*38 a 0:56:10 s2 < 1 :22:18 ’2) 1 : 52*12 [3) 1*09*29 3.Charles AITKEN >3 1:25*56 1 :02:36 .3 1*24*53 >6 ) 1: 58:03 2) 1:09:18 4.Max SCHERLEITNER,3 1:25:56 1:00:35 4 1 :27:12 >4) 1*55*30 6) 1:14*51 5 .Reg SPLATT 1 :24:50 1 :02:39 (5) 1*56*25 5) 1*11* 2 $>3l >5 1*30:35 24 6 .Jim TIMMER-ARENDS 6 1*34*35 1:03:18 6 1*32:35 ,3) 1*55*15 ,4) 1:11:14 Totals: 6:21:59* / 6*47*47 / 7:00:46 / 7*04*04 / 7 :05:53 / 7:17:01 * New Record Times. 7 .Don Mclennan 8*22*38 8.Bill Clifford 9:01:29 9.Les ortlipp 12:22:57 lOJDon GRIMES 13*34:27 WOMEN 1 .Elaine SPLATT 9:54:00. Mt.BOGONG 1986m Mt .POREPUNKAH 1194m Mt .FEATHERTOP 1922m Mt.HDTHAM 1860m Mt .BUFFALO 1200m CliAb: 1336m Climb: 736m Climb: 1374m Climb: 1312m Climb: 750m Distance: 7*4km Distance: 6.4km Distance: 8,5km Distance* 14km Distance: 10km WORLD VETERANS MARATHON, Christchurch 1981, Result Analysis: [Aust under 2:3Oj2*4O52:5Oj3*06»3*1O53*2O$3*3O;3*4Oj3*5O;4*OO;4*0©plus> /• 40+ 159 Finish | 26 1 5 7 O 2 3 2 45+ 128 II |k 24 1 6 5 1 1 ft / 50+ 63 ; 7 1 4 1 1 H ( 1 0 2 3 3 55+ 64 > 15 60+ 26 tf ( 1 2 (> 4 65+ 13 H j 1 70+ 8 " 0 (! 77 15 15 11 10 37 / Y *M*C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMN 1981 MARCH VOL.12 No. 4 TRAINING NOTES LET'S GET SOME TERMS STRAIGHT 1 Fred Lester. We caae across it again the other day. It was a prominent runner, not havming very much success over a recent period, saying that she’ll have to put more quality into her training sessions* Put a dozen carbon copies unddr that and it won't cover the times I have heard that sort of bilge before. Speedwork, sharpening up, quality are terms bandied around the running scene endlessly, bearing no precise definition to most people and of no assistance whatever in analysing good or bad-points in a general athletic program. Without defining the particular purpose and precise activity within the context of an overall program, all these terms are just so much bullshit I And I am not apologising for using the term I It is absolutely inex cusable to use vague terms such as this if you have been training and competing for a number of years* Moreover, it indicates a lack of proper understanding of what you are about and the need to buckle down to some thorough self-analysis. What we have before us is to establish the right combination, the correct balance, of all the various methods available to us to achieve our particular aim of the moment. Furthermost,the moment preferably should be part of a longer view or perspective towards a higher goal. This balance we want to establish is not static, it needs to be ire-examined as we go along in light of our progress. There just isn't a simple, single answer ever, much as we would like it to be. We are just corning out of the summer season, and if we have run track regularly there has been considerable pressure or, if you like to call it that, speed and quality. But this speed or quality is only such relative to your own personal concept, all you can safely say is that shorter races require higher pressure for shorter lengths of time. It does not follow that by applying the same kind of pressure (speed, quality)more often or for longer that your body will necessarily cope better under stress. More likely it will put more strain on your body and impede your build-up. Now,let*s get down to tin tacks. After a season on track,and the more intense pressure it entails,it is essential to have a period of steady recovery both physically and mentally* The faster, shorter races should never be avoided by the distance runner, track or road, they are all grist to the mill. Speed,after all, is what racing is all about and every race is a practice session in speed. On the other hand, racing also means more intense effort all round and cannot be kept up indefinitely without periods of relative recovery and build-up. Come the end of the track season, it is now a matter of going back to basics for a while for a gradual build-up towards the important races later in winter and spring* Long steady running with attention to relaxation and rhythm is a basic stock-in-trade for all runners, interspersed with light surges or short hill bursts, will keep up your log at the desired level. But ,at the same time, check any competitive urge to set specific targets during such mins, such as beating a companion over a stretch or getting back dead on time. Knee raises, bounding, run-throughs are also useful for working at basic running form and strength, something many distance runners tend to forget, if they ever have been aware of it. As you can see there is a variety of qualities to chose from. Work more on the particular quality which you have found to be weak in your running, but hasten slowly* sudden over-use leads to injury. As we approach another season of racing, or rather the races that we specifically want to do well in, we increase the work load gradually, shifting the accent to that facet of our build-up which we've worked out needs extra attention, taking care not to do that at the exclusion of other facets. This is the judgment of what constitutes the right balance, the best combination, at a given time which we have to develop for ourselves. It must be based on a realistic assessment of our strength and fitness, our weaknesses and shortfalls, and our long and short term targets. Wishful thinking or slavishly following someone else's training program only stops us from doing what is best for us. O—O~0—o-o-o—0—0—o—O-O-O—0-0-0—o—o—o—o-o—o-o-o-o—o-o-o-o—o-o-o-o-o—O-O-O—0-0-0—O-O-O—0-0-0 THE SPECIAL EXERCISE BOARD, mentioned in the last issue of VMC Newsletter (page 22),has found a couple of satisfied takers, Any lower leg problems - ankles, achilles, calf- can be given gentle mobility exercises to restore strength and flexibility. Contact BOEKT' s or the Editor for sufiply. V.M.C .NEWSLETTER AUTUMtT 1981 MARCH VOL. 12 No. 4 WHAT DO YOU MAZE OF IT ? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS . Fred Lester. THIS PONDERAL INDEX of John Sumner will haunt me for the rest of my days if I don’t get it right soon. The formula is .. height (height over cube-root of weight). V'weight Anyone interested in John’s 1979 Big M survey result, there are still some floating around so let us know with an SSAE,that is if you want one. WOMEN RUMING MARATHONS is getting more attention in the media but we are looking forward to the day when the sexist overtones will disappear. Performance wise, our Australian women Veterans carried off the silver medal in the Cliristchurch W4O team section. They were* Avice PEARCE, Peggy SMITH and Anne CALLAGHAN. Another outstanding result was Ouyen High School's 15 year old Carol-Ann MOORE 3*30:38 in the 1980 Big M, a 1-^ hours improvement on 1979*s event. THE MATTER OF RA.QD DIRECTORS for the winter runs was arranged at the last VMC Committee meeting and is as follows* Mon Apr 20: Mike Porter - Sun Apr 26* Bob Schickert Sat May 2*Neil Ryan - Sun Jun 7 :^red Lester - Sun Jun 28*Peggy Smith - Sat Jul 11*Gerry Hart - Sat Sep 19s a PRRC member. It is really most urgent that we put this procedure on a regular footing. If there aTe members who would like to learn how to organise or wish to have some practice for future use in connection with sport in their own area, this is a good opportunity. You will have the assistance of more experienced members to call on, so why not have a go ? Let us know when you would like to have a try at it. We will be looking for people to take charge for the summer runs by the time the next Newsletter is due. OLYMPIC GAMES need only be mentioned these days to cause controversy and dissension. The politicians seize on it like a dog on a bone, snarling to keep others at bay. Our City fathers use the proposal to hold the 1988 Games in Melbourne as a splendid idea in the first place and now have turned around to use it as a threat against the state government by wanting to dissuade the I.O.F. from the plan. Then there are those people who throw their arms in the air over the amount of money it is costing and the debt which will accrue. There are very few projects of a large scale whioh do not require loans over a period. Then the argument that it will not solve the unemployment problem. In the meantime it will give a Jot of people work which they wouldn’t have otherwise, especially in the floundering building industry! Brian Dixon has been working really hard to smooth the way for having the Games in 1988, even to the extent of getting the Builders Labourers Union on side, only to find his fellow politicians in Canberra trying to play tough with the same union, which is a key to preparing for the big event. But then, our Federal Government has not shown much Olympic spirit in the past. APRIL 11 IS A CRUCIAL DATE for Victorian athletics. The Forward Planning Conference will be on then to deal with 1.Administrative Structures 2,Competition Styles and 3.Finance, Promotion and Media. Like the VMC and athletic bodies in other states we have to face the reality of changes within the community and adjust to cope with new situations and de mands if we are to go forward. Almost everyone is highly critical of the inadequacy of the rigid interclub system. It lias reached theend of its useful life in its present form and we need to look to a greater variety, even a combination of several methods,to cater for the needs of modern athletics. The winter season has had the stimulus of burgeoning fun runs, as well as some experi mentation by the Veterans and the VMC, but In our weather conditions track need not be forgotten during the cooler months. One of the big hurdles to be overcome is an attitude, engendered by many years of centra lised administration, of inertia by clubs. It is hard to understand, in the age of summer daylight saving, why individual clubs have not taken advantage of the best part of the day - twilight - to conduct chalenge matches involving two or more clubs. Surely, the P.B.meeting experiment has proved the feasibility of such undertakings. Maybe we need to b u m the Interclub Competition Handbook to start thinking again. Fancy ru&ning your guts out for your club in a ,fDTf grade 4^0 800 scoring a point I won't mention the mid-afternoon 5000m ’killer syndrome' thought up by some ex-sprxnter on the T & F Competition Committee at length. 7«S«C.HEffBLETTER AUTUM 1981 KARCH V0L.12 No.4 THE DISTANT RTTW W KRS1 FIXTURELIST . From 1st of March. 1981. PLEASE NOTE* For more details on HOT RUHS, contact Dpt .Youth,Sport & Bee. 602 15 66# For regular AAA fixtures contact St^te AAA offices MAR l£Stm)Exacto Team Trot,Riverside A ve,9am, 13km. MAR 8(Sun jNunawading 8km F.R. 878 4576/Berwick 13km F.R. w.211 3630, h .707 2063. MAR 14CSat)Kalparrin F.R. 8km,9.30am, h .467 5410, W.4O4 22 11. MAR ijlSunjSri Chinmoy 10km, Sam, 497 2778/£oweerup Spud Hun 3km & 10bm, 10am, (059) 96 3693 MAR 19fTfau)VMC Rtm-For-Your^up-per. Olympic Park, 6. 30pm,&1 SUPPER,Annual General Mseting. MAR 22(Sun)01inda F.R.8km, 750 1 583/torumburra F.R.12km,(056) 55 2252 MAR 29(Sun)Heidelberg F.R.IOkm w .63 2331,h.459 9508/frerribee F.R.10km,w.688 6373,h.741 1657 Ringwood F.R.8km,w.729 1233>h.870 0201. APR 5(Sun)VMC 0nce~Around~The-Tan.Doraain.10.30/Big Bay Run 14km, 596 1249 APR 12vSunVVMC-EUR0A 15km & 5km. 1um/ Nike International Marathon,Canberra, Sam Ascot Vale F.R.8km, 370 7127/ Caulfield F.R.7km, 524 3236 APR 18(Sat)VMC-South Peninsula Easter Carnival Runs: Junior F.R. . Midnita Run./Bachns APR 19lSun)VMC«S.P. Father & Son 8km. 11am. 12000 APR 20(M6n7VMC-S.P. Mother & Daughter 5km/VMC Open 16km & 6km. 2pm. APR 25(Sat jHalls Gap-Stawell MARATHON, 1pm, $2 to Box 295,Stawell3380, phi(053) 58 1644. APR 26(Sun)VMC Fallen Comrades 12km & 4-km.Doma.i.n 10.30am. APR 27(MonJMomington F.R. 11 km,(059) 75 6913. MAY 2(Sat)VMC Half-Marathon & IQkm.Tullamarine. 2.00pn/kt .Beauty F.R, 6km, (057)2036. MAY 3(Sun)Richmind River Run,10km,10am Alexander Ave, 20 8701y Monash Relays. MAY 9(Sat)VAAA 8000m CCC,Gooroombat via Benalla. MAY 10iSunjAll Women 10km & 3km. KflJ 17(Sun)Ballarat Half-Marathon. & 10km,Bungaree,11.00am. MAY 23(Sat)VAAA MARATHON. Werribee. MAY 24tSun)AV0N MARATHON,Sydney. MAY 30(Sat)VAAA Sandown Relays. JUN 7(Sun)VMC MARATHON & IQkm.Crib Point, 12noan.Presentation Dinner at Frankston. JUN 13(SatJVAAA 25km & VWAAA lOkm.Lara./ JUN 14- Benalla 16km & 8km. JUN 27(Sat)VAAA 16,000m CCC,Jells Park. JUN 28CSun)VMC 20km & IQkm.Albert Park.10.30. JUL 4(Sat)iKew-Camberwell 10 Miles Bulevard Race / Jul 5 Latrobe Valley 25km. JUL HtSatJVMC 25km & 10km.Werribee South. 2.00m./ 50 Miles Track.University am. JUL 18( Sat )VAAA 10km.Werribee / JUL 19 Ballarat MARATHON. 11am. JUL 25 & 26 National MARATHON & 50km Walk, Melbourne. /JUL ?6 Bendigo 25km. VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB Affiliated to the Amateur Arhletic Association of Victoria FOUNDED 1946 to promote and foster long distance running.
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