1986 A.C.T. VETERANS' HALF MARATHON Garry Hand and Annette Perkins take the honours ■ BY KEN DANIELS- Royal Life CANBERRA, SUNDAY, 15th JULY The sky was overcast, temperature 12 degrees with little wind and some showers, the scene was set for the running of the 5th Veterans Half Marathon around the Half Marathon shores of beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. LAUDERDALE : TASMANIA This inaugural event of the Royal Life Half Race organiser Bryan Marathon Series was held on 20th July 1986, at Thomas had done a great This annual event on the winter calendar has Lauderdale, near Hobart. become more popular each year. The ACT Vets, job in making sure that the The accurately measured Second outright and first course was well marked ably led by popular president Brian Thomas, are to course by Vet, David Han­ Veteran was Jenni Rae (37) and that his army of mar­ be congratulated on their extremely well organised cock, comprised a three lap in 89.36 — also a P.B. — shalls were strategically Half Marathon. This event is highly recommended circuit, mainly flat, with followed by Elizabeth Too- positioned along the route. to all long distance running Veterans in any States, just a short steep uphill mey (37) 95.12 and yet This race is unique in for inclusion in future winter preparations. section followed by a long another excellent perform­ that it has two starting (Results Page 2). downhill recovery, starting ance by Shirley Brasher times, 9.30 a.m. and 10 and finishing at the Lauder­ (59) 96.14. a.m. Early starters are dale Tavern. expected to complete the were Coral Mollett, Robin A newcomer to ACT Award presentations course in more than 100 were held at the Lauder­ minutes and late starters Stanhope and Lyndal Veterans, Ann Young The weather was fine, Hatch. W50, set a new record of dale Tavern, where pop­ under 100 minutes. Chief almost warm! and no wind, ular hosts Ron and Maxine starter Brian Gleeson As results started to 111.17 — a record that has providing near perfect come to hand it was evid­ stood since the inaugural Gower (joint sponsors of ensured the large fields in conditions. the race) kindly provided both starts got away exactiy ent that quite a few records event in 1982. That record were going to fall by the (125.50) was set by “ample sustenance” for on time. Of the final 240 finishers, all finishers, although The first group of runners wayside, particularly Queensland athlete Peta Croft. more than fifty were VAAT Nathan Pritikin would have consisted of 6 W30, 7 among the women. members and many more Peter Kallio again took turned in his grave at the W 35,7 W 40,6 W45 and 1 Firstly, the sensational were of Yetocaa age. First MAS affe p t m in . awc»orqc>igJaVo€ thefasc run o f the day was by Veteran hdfrie and 21st served! In typical athletic M45>* m saso, 3 M55, 6 Garry Hi^dM&X, set&tg a 14. This is the fifth oveftifl was the ever con­ tinie that Peter has won gusto most runners were M60and 1 M70, 142 run­ new Australian Record in sistent Greg Foot (43), seen to “ attack” everything ners and 2 wheelchair his age group zipping and the only person to win fresh from his recent 5 times in the one age in sight as if they hadn’t athletes. around the course in 68.01 success in the TCU South­ eaten tor weeks! In the second group minutes and only a week group. ern Cross Marathon at Another 5 time winner there were 3 W30, 2 W40 after representing the Richmond, in 75.53, hotly A thoroughly well was Joe Mayer M70. Joe and 1 W50, 52 M35, 23 A C T. in the Australian followed by leading Vic­ organised event, the Royal M40, 11 M45, 6 M50 and Marathon, where he finish­ won 3 times in M65. This torian, Ted Paul in (48) Life Half Marathon prom­ 7 M55 a total of 104 run­ ed 15th in 2.22. was his second win in 75.54, Bruce Longmore ises to become a major M70s. His time this year ners a grand total of 248 Annette Perkins broke (53) 78.38 and Iain Mont­ event on the Tasmanian was a little slower athletes. Jo Cullen’s record of 85.21 • Above: Eric Greaves (M35), impressive winner in gomery (46) in 80.28. winter programme, and To ensure that the early by 2m33s. Annette was (129.39), as he has been 33.41 at the V.V.A.C.1.1986 10K Road Championships even more popular in the on the injury list for some runners (some had never 2nd Australian woman in held at Devil Bend, Reservoir, Victoria. future. time. The female division was run the course before) did the Australian Marathon won outright by the popular — Liz Toomey. not go the wrong way, (2.52). Sue Baker-Finch (33) in a they were led around the The first three ladies in personal best time of 86.54. (Results Page 5). course by local veteran and the W40 age group broke tri-athlete Wilf Deck riding the previous record of his bicycle. 99.17. They were Joan Greaves, Browne win Vic. Sutton (92.25), Norma • Below: Sue Baker-Finch (33), continues her recent Dean Wallace was first Lindermann (96.59) and run of success with a great win in the Royal Life Half to cross the line in 85.23 Coral Mollett (98.23). Marathon at Lauderdale, Tasmania, in 86.54, 20th July. minutes (Dean started with Lyndal Hatch, after 10km. Road Championship the early group so that he having a wonderful track could help out at the finish, and field season, continued working out placegetters). in her record setting way Eric Greaves and Dot with a W45 win of 99.24. Devil Bend on 27th Sydney/Melbourne Ultra He was followed closely Browne were the first July. star Geoff Molloy (M40) , by wheelchair athlete This is just 7 seconds male and female win­ with Lew Harvey (M35) Dennis Kennedy (89.28) below the record she held ners, respectively, in In ideal conditions, the popular Vic club captain third. followed by L. Edwards as a W40 and 40 seconds the 1986 Victorian Vet­ World 5000 metres below the record she set erans 10 K Road Greaves (M35) scored an 93.07 and Dan Reddy. impressive win over former (W45) champion Dot The first three women last year in W45. Championships at Browne easily won the female division in 40.10 from triple World Champ­ ion (M55) Jean Albury 41.59. Other notable perform­ ances were Tom O’Lough- lin (M40) 45.18 (who recently underwent by-pass surgery), current World 10000 metres (M70) champion Alan Burgoyne, just back running after a severe bout of bronchitis with 42.49 on the testing, hilly course, and the refreshing sight of the M75 trio of Harry Preston, John Brown and Tom Daintry, the latter winning the age group in 53.27. This popular event on the winter calendar was well conducted by the Springvale/Noble Park venue, led by Max Harrison and Wendy Greaves and ably assisted by Bob Tait ana the W.I.A. (Wireless Institute of Australia), who maintained constant • World Champion Bemie Hogan (Q), second from the left, on his way to winning the M65 200 metres in (26.40) communication with the at the recent National Titles in Adelaide, S.A. Far left Wal Stubbings (Q) 1st M70 (32.50). Third left Ted organisers throughout the O’Dell (Tas) 2nd M65 (31.50). Fourth left Andy Smith (V) 2nd M70 (33.50). Inside Gordon Boag (ACT) 3rd race. M65 in (31.90). (Results see Page 9). m m m E

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As you will see on Page 3, it was recently an­ Some late news received just before going to print. CONTENTS nounced the Patron for the 1987 World Games will Firstly from Western Australia advising of the departure in be the Right Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria. early August of John Gilmour (M65), (arguably the greatest It is with pleasure we publish his Games message and veteran athlete of modem times), to compete in an Interna­ words of encouragement to us all in what promises to be a tional Masters T. & F. meet in Nanjing, China; closely fol­ E ditorial...... 2 great era in Veteran Athletics. lowed by an invitation to compete in the rich Twin Cities Also in this issue is a truly inspirational interview with Marathon in Minnesota, U.S.A. in September. We wish him 1987 World Games ...... 3 remarkable U.S. athlete, 87 year old Paul Spangler, by well in both these major events. Also in late mail from the Gretchen Snyder. If anyone ever had any doubts regarding recent British National Titles held on 12/13 July are some notable performances, i.e. 100 metres M50 Ron Taylor Under the Watchful Ey ...... 4 advancing years being an obstacle in the pursuit of fitness, it is dispelled forever by this amazing gentleman who did not 11.8, M70 Colin Fairey 14.0; 200 metres M50 Ron Taylor even S ta r t running until he was 67 and who now holds 68 23.1; 1500 metres M40 Alan Roper 3.59.2; 400 metres Profile (John Gilmour) ...... 5 American and world running age records at distances from hurdle W40 Maij Hocknell 70.5 and M45 David Barrington 400 metres to the marathon. 61.3. Watch out for these stars in Melbourne next year! Racewalk Review ...... 6 While on the subject of ‘ ‘Inspiration’ ’, the general theme for this August issue of “ The Veteran Athlete” seems to be Till the next issue stay fit, healthy and happy. Overseas News ...... 7 one of Motivation, as clearly illustrated in the articles. “ Ad­ vice for older athletes” , “Masters Athletics is growing” and “ Unemployment? Not in the Veterans!” MIKE HALL Ultra Distance News ...... 8

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'87 WORLD GAMES UPDATE Roach Tilley BY PEG SMITH Grice Retirement We have just pro­ We have also recently action shots during the contain a pictorial record of Services make duced a full colour bro­ appointed our official World Games. It has been the V I1 World Veterans’ chure which is to photographer. This com­ suggested we produce a Games from the first to the Message from promote our Games, pany has a fine reputation, souvenir book following last day. I would appreciate your life better tourism in Victoria and and will be taking many the Games. This is other your thoughts and com­ pre and postigames photos leading up to the than the official results. ments on this suggestion. tours in Australia to all Games and also taking The souvenir book will Peg Smith. in the long run! intending visitors. Patron of ’87 For advice on Taxation, Pension and Investment, 363 Camberwell Road, World Games Camberwell. 3124. Phone (03) 82 3364 (Melb). Tasmanian Masters — Offices in every State.

CITY OF MELBOURNE Games, 1987 Also through our gener­ A meeting was The events will be at a same philosophy of, well ous sponsors it has been held in Hobart on 19th twilight meeting in Hobart conducted events for indi­ possible to obtain suffici­ June, 1986. Represen­ on the 9th and 10th Decem­ viduals of mature age who ent funds through adverti­ tatives from the Tas­ ber, 1987, and will include wish to continue in their sing to produce 50,000 of manian government, track and field and walks. sport for life. these brochures. They are Veterans Athletic As­ There will be a 3k and 10k Competition for an in­ Reunion not an entry form, but, sociation of Tasmania road race from the centre of dividual sport will be the rather a lead up to the entry and the AAVAC were Hobart at noon on one of responsibility of that sport­ planned for book to be produced later present. these days also. ing body, which will be this year. given a budget for their 1956 This now gives us the ground hire, equipment opportunity to pass out in­ costs, etc.. All other costs Olympians formation to the general The purpose of this such as administration, public in areas where there meeting was to discuss if Anyone who has travel­ entries, promotions, Gold Medalist Hal are potential new members there was to be any involve­ medals, etc., are to be met for your clubs. I will be for­ led to overseas or interstate Connolly (Hammer ment of athletics in the events will appreciate the by the Organising Com­ warding copies to your Masters Games which are Throw 1956) and tele­ chance of combining some mittee of the Australian vision writer/producer club secretaries and various to be held in tandem with Masters Games. extra competition with The V11 World Veterans’ Games to be David Vowell hope to regions soon. Make the our own World Champion­ held in Melbourne, 28th November to 6th most of them and distribute their touring. It is with this organise a reunion of ships in 1987. in mind and also knowing December, 1987 are now shaping up to be them at fun runs, work, fit­ 1956 Olympic Track & ness centres, local news­ the efficiency of the Tas­ the biggest athletic event ever held in the The Masters Games will manian Vets that there is a world. Field medalists in con­ papers, shopping centres, include a possible four­ junction with the V11 doctors, elderly citizens treat in store for those who Early indications from overseas travel agents teen different sports. It is continue on down to the World Veterans Games clubs etc.. There is a space not an international event, “ Island State” after the who have visited Melbourne to inspect the facilit­ on the back to put a local In Melbourne in 1987. but after consultation the VI1 World Veterans’ ies have reconfirmed their initial bookings for contacts name and phone VAAT and the AAVAC Games. accommodation and in the case of Denmark, If organising efforts are number so that interested agreed that in the interests The Tasmanian Masters increased the numbers from 200 to 250. successful, participating people can be encouraged of offering the widest op­ Games are to be conducted The impact of more than 5000 overseas tourists 1956 medalists will be pro­ towards your club for more into Australia specifically for the Games will have portunity for competition by the Confederation of vided with transportation, information about Veteran for athletes who will be Australian Sports (CAS). an estimated impact of more than $ 10,000,000. Athletics. There is also the extra tourist advantage for Melb­ accommodation and the coming to Melbourne, The AAVAC was a found­ opportunity to compete in there will be athletics in­ ing member of CAS and ourne because of the thousands of interstate com­ exhibition events. cluded in the Games in Ho­ believes that these Games petitors and supporters who will be taking part. bart. will be conducted with the An important feature of the Games is the up­ For more information grading of Olympic Park Ground No. 2 so that contact either David Vow­ there will be two tracks at the one venue. This is ell, 11429 Sunshine Terr­ one aspect I believe has impressed organisors of ace, Studio City, CA 91604 overseas travel who have visited Melbourne for (818)762-0363 or Hal site inspection. Connolly, 1029 Nowita Although the Games are quite a long way Teams events for games? away, obviously a lot of detailed work is to be Place, Venice, CA 90291. undertaken now and I congratulate the organising (213)392-7642 or Mike Hall, cl- “ The Veteran We have just issued our proposals for rule nations “ may’ ’ be permitted, and team awards in long dis­ body, the Australian Association of Veterans’ definitions for these games, and amongst them is tance running and race walking on surfaces other than Athletic Clubs, on their dedicated efforts and wish Athlete” , Mclnnes Rd., an indication that we will not conduct team track “ may” be given. you all well in your preparations for this important Tynong Nth, 3813, Vic­ events. The Team Event Rules — as laid down by sporting event. toria, Australia, (059) WAVA:— 9. Road races, cross country races and road- — John Cain. 428344. This suggestion has been made because we felt they walking races shall also include team competition and the Premier. were not warranted, and also favoured the host and larger result of each age-group shall be decided by totalling the represented countries. I expressed this view in the initial times of the first three finishers in that age group; each report sent out in January. As no one indicated any con­ team shall be restricted to one team result in each age cern over the matter, that was interpreted to mean that group. ACCOMMODATION REQUEST there was no interest. 10. Road races, cross country races and road walking V 11 WORLD VETERANS GAMES OB. Inc. Phone: 375 1900 I also expressed the view in that report, that if there races, an athlete may score as an individual in his own age P.O. BOX 282, ESSENDON, VIC. 3040, AUSTRALIA TELEX: 151673 was sufficient objection to any of our proposals we would group, and for a team in a lower age group, provided that Prices quoted per person, per night, room only. obviously reconsider. the intention to do so is declared to the manager before the You will be pleased to know that Bob Fine (ex vice start; an athlete may not score for a team in more than one HALF THIRD president WAVA) has just advised me that in his opinion age group. SINGLE TWIN TRIPLE we do not have the right to drop this area of competition. A DELUXE A$ 95-115 55-70 12. In road races, cross country races and road walk­ B SUPERIOR 75-95 45-55 My reading of the rules suggests otherwise. ing races, in world or regional championships, there shall We have no intention of creating friction in what we C TOURIST 50-75 30-45 25-30 be three team awards in each age group in which three or D BUDGET (SHARE FACILITIES) 25-50 20-30 20-25 are doing, but are just indicating that if there is an option more teams have three or more finishers, and a team E SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS 40-55 25-40 given to us, we have the right to take up that option. If Bob award shall consist of an award to each of the teams’ first F UNIVERSITY (BREAKFAST & DINNER) 45 is right and it is a definite rule, and he should know, then three finishers; any age group in which fewer than three A$20.00 non-refundable administration fee. so be it. If there is strong enough support for the event, teams have three or more finishers. Each team having then so be it. three or more finishers shall receive a team award. RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS WAVA Constitution — Rule:— Relay teams by Ray Callaghan 10% per person plus non-refundable admin, charge $20.00 required, at time of booking. Full payment of balance must be made by 1st August, 1987. Though not an athlete the rapid growth of CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: himself, through his Veteran Athletics in A$20.00 Administration charge not refundable. long and close associa­ Full refund of balance 60 days prior to arrival. Veteran this country. 10% charge per person 60-15 days prior to arrival. tion with the late Wal Prior to his untimely No refund less than 15 days prior to arrival. (PLEASE DETACH ON LINE) Sheppard, spanning . death, Case had further nearly fifteen years, he pledged support for the ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION: P.O. BOX 282, ESSENDON, VIC. 3040, AUSTRALIA. had developed a re­ forthcoming VII World Athletics markable affinity with­ Games here in Mel­ NAME: in the Veteran move­ bourne, and in a typical ment here and over­ gesture made a total seas. commitment to become ADDRESS: loses great His uncanny percep­ the major sponsor of tion of an athlete’s this publication “ The many needs in the area Veteran Athlete” . Per­ CITY. COUNTRY: of combined travel and haps the greatest tribute competition, was per­ we as Veteran Athletes c ambassador haps his greatest asset can pay this truly re­ to our organisation. markable man is to con­ CATEGORY: A B C D E F Please number 1 st & 2nd preference. Having arranged tinue to develop our or­ It was with pro­ tional Sporting Tours highly successful tours ganisation in the man­ found shock and had collapsed and to many Olympic and ner in which I’m sure he DATE OF ARRIVAL: DATE OF DEPARTURE: disbelief that I re­ died suddenly the Commonwealth Games, would have wished. ceived the sad news previous day. World Track and Field Farewell Case. You on Sunday, 22nd Case, whom I had Championships, World will be greatly missed NO. OF PERSONS: x $20 SINGLE: DOUBLE: TWIN: TRIPLE: June that my good known only a relatively Veterans Games, by us all. friend and associ­ short time, was un- Oceania Games as well We also express our Enclosed Administration fee SIGNATURE: DATE: ate Mr Case Mus- dtiubtably Veteran Ath­ as various other sport­ sincere condolence to Approx. 10% of accomm. ______ing events, his expertise kens, managing di­ letics greatest ambas­ his dear wife Pam. cheque or bank draft rector of Interna- sador. was an integral part of — Mike Hall SPECIAL REQUESTS: PAGE 4 THE VETERAN ATHLETE AUGUST 1986 For Female Runners! Kay Porter, whom I met in Indianapolis last year, and whose book I can recommend — as mentioned in the July issue, has also conducted some research on UNDER THE female athletes (see article below). The most interesting fact to me concerns the improved self image and better feeling these women had about their own aging progess as well as a feeling of well being with less problem of anxiety, depression and mood changes. A great advertisement for Veteran Athletes! WATCHFUL EY RESEARCH SYNOPSES OUR CORRESPONDENT: Wendy Ey, B.E.M. (Vice president A.A.S.A.), Psychological Characteristics of the Average Manager, Australian Track & Field team at the 1984 Olympic Games, Los Angeles, Female Runner former Australian 100 yds sprint champion 1956, Commonwealth Games silver medallist The author reports descriptive and psychological data col­ 1958, Multi World Veteran gold medallist and current W45 World record holder in 100 lected over several studies. In the first study 90% of the 218 run­ and 200 metres. ners felt that running had improved their self-image and made Despite her extremely busy schedule as a lecturer at the South Australian College them feel much better about their bodies. They were also more of Advanced Education, many teaching appointments and an endless array of other comfortable about their own ageing process. Respondents aver­ commitments, Wendy still finds time to maintain the high level of fitness required to aged six miles a day and at least half the women over 30 years of become a World class athlete. age had lost 4kg or more since beginning their running programs. As a journalist Wendy has successfully written many books and publications over In general, women in the study between 30 and 60 years of age the years and her research into Athletics for Women in Australia has done much to reported physical activity and achievements to be common satis­ further the cause of female participation in this country. factions with their running program. Standardised psychological As a member of the Board of Management of the Australian Athletic Union, also, we feel sure her regular column will provide interesting and informative reading for all tests such as Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety, Zung’s Depres­ Veteran athletes. sion Scale and the POMS test were used in later studies. These results indicated that running promotes well-being in terms of an­ xiety, depression and mood states, including those women aged over 35. Porter hypothesises psychological characteristics will most likely influence the women to run and compete further as they age, the implication here being that these women could serve as role models giving hope to others who might believe that Judy Daly — World Champion being over 35, and 8kg overweight automatically means old age. J.G. Porter, K. (1985) Psychological characteristics of the average She has an all consuming Judy is not solely an female runner Physician and Sports Medicine 13(5)777-775. desire to achieve and to athlete, but finds time to compete to the best of her undertake an Art and Craft ability, something that has Course; to further use those Put some life in not waned with age and talents in spinning and continues to give her ehor- weaving and enjoy her mous pleasure. In Veteran hobby of gardening. Athletics her aim is to hold Judy holds many State your ninning a World Record, and the and National Veterans Games in Melbourne next From “World Class” by Grete Waitz and Gloria titles and has represented Averbuch, Warner Books, June 1986. year could offer just the South Australia in Track & incentive she needs. Field and Cross Country Some people feel “ transformed” from the first day they In addition to her own since 1960. begin running; others feel that it’s just plain hard work. Part of personal goals, Judy is The following is a the challenge is to find satisfaction in both the fun and the work: active in the administration summary of her Athletic both are important, and both can be satisfying. Here are some and coaching of athletes. achievements. tips to help you get the most from the sport. She is a member of the Open Titles: 1968 - 3K • The main objective in the beginning of your running pro- Board of Management of Cross Country National gramas to get out there and move. Don’t worry about what you the Athletic Association Championships 1st. 1970- look like — do it joyfully. You’ll never enjoy the sense of freedom of South Australia, elected 800 metres National running gives until you do away with any and all psychological as the athletes representat­ Championships 2nd. 1974 constraints. ive, and assists her husband - 800 metres National • Make your running a group experience. Find running John in the coaching of Championships 2nd. partners, or engage your family in your activity. I enjoy my young athletes. Veteran Titles, W35-39: running much more since it has become a family affair. I run with She is concerned at the 1982 - 1500 metres, Jack in the morning and I often do my second training session in tte aftsnwro with my brother Jan steady drop out of junior Oceania Championships, athletes once they reach • Keep youf ninning consistent, but interesting. Vaiy the Fiji, 1st; 3000 metres, terrain, the course, and the location. Beginners have a tendency senior ranks. It seems that Oceania Championships, the monies and coaching to do the same thing every day, which is often why they feel Fiji, 1st; 5K Cross Country, running is boring. Even small changes help. After tiring of running efforts are all too fiequendy Oceania Championships, directed at the talented one route in New York’s Central Park, it took a mere change of Fiji, 1st; 800 metres, direction to wake me up. junior and that once they Oceania Championships, move into the senior ranks • If you sometimes feel discouraged, bored, or apathetic, Fiji, 2nd. 1983 — 800 don’t let it get you down. Mood swings in running are natural. I, there are very few incent­ metres, National Champ­ ives. She likes the idea of for one, get these feelings often, especially when I’m tired. A ionships, 1st; 1500 metres, certain level of fatigue is part of getting in shape. If you’re train­ an overseas tour for State National Championships, athletes and believes that ing properly, a lot of it can be psychological. Usually if I’m 1st; 10K Cross Country, feeling tired, I won’t make any decisions about my workout until this might overcome part National Championships, I do a 15-minute warmup run; by then I’ll know how I feel • Judy Daly, clear winner (4.49.40) in the W35 1500 metres at the National of the problem. 2nd. 1984— 1500 metres, physically, rather than just what my mood is. Championships in Adelaide. — Photo Peter Griffin. One other major concern National/Oceania Champ­ Judy has is the lack of • Consider your daily life as a runner. Organization, discipline, ionships, 1st. 1985— 1500 and proper perspective are key elements to accommodating your Recently appointed Statistician for the South Australian Veterans support for coaches. Little metres, VI World Champ­ recognition is given to activity and adapting to your new lifestyle. Like me, you should Club, Judy Daly has a distinguished career in athletes. ionships, Rome, 1st; 800 determine a running schedule. To do so, consider all the variables: Coaches, particularly fin­ metres, VI World Champ­ ancial assistance and of first, your “ body clock.” Some people like to run first thing in The current W35 World Her talent as an all round settling on middle distance ionships, Rome, 2nd. 1986 the morning; others feel only half alive in the early hours. Devising Champion for 1500 metres athlete led her to compete events, specialising in 800m course without the expertise — 1500 metres, National of coaches, few athletes a schedule, however, isn’t always as simple as running when the began her athletics at prim­ in almost every event vary­ and 1500 metres. Championships, 1st. mood strikes. Your schedule must also take into consideration ary school in Adelaide as a ing from sprints and hurd­ would reach the levels that Personal Best Veteran they do. In addition, the your responsibilities. When are you most likely to make time, sprinter, where the maxi­ les to high and long jump Now coached by hus­ performances W35-39:- and keep time, for your ninning? mum distance she could as well as javelin, shot put band John (Olympic Team role of administration 400 (59.8), 800 (2.11.5), needs examination. Far If you are like most people— busy throughout the day with race was 75 yards! Encour­ and discus. Coach) these days Judy 1500 (4.29.5), 1 mile work, plans, and responsibilities — you know how easy it is to aged by her parents and approaches her athletics too many seem to forget (4.50.8), 3000 (9.41.1). that they are there to pro­ get caught up. That’s why I think it’s better to run early in the Brenda Pearl (official starter Inevitably, specialisation with enthusiasm and dedic­ Personal Best Open day. By getting it done in the morning you have no excuse not to at the World Cup in Can­ occurred and Judy first ation. Her training plan is vide a service to the sport performances:- 100(12.1), and not to promote them­ run (except sleep, of course!) berra), she joined the Adel­ moved away from jumps an all year round one to 200 (25.1), 80H (11.3), Running can give you health and joy, a sense of well-being, aide Harriers Athletic Club and hurdles (lack of height, maintain a high level of selves. 200H (27.8), 400H (64.4), In summing up, it is im­ challenge, and endless discovery — about yourself and your in 1958 and came under the she claims!) to 200 and fitness where she strives 400 (55.7), 800 (2.7.3), abilities. I know it can do this for you, because it has done this for portant to mention that 1500 (4.28.7). care of coach Len Barnes. 400 metres, before finally quality rather than quantity. me. — Greta Waitz.

her neighbour, a recreational “ I’m not depressed. I don’t old, researchers at the Center runner whom she first spotted know what it is to take a tran­ for Evaluation of Human Per­ “ shuffling and trotting around quilizer, as so many people formance at Mt. Sinai Medical the block” a few years ago. do when they get older.” Center in Milwaukee found Advice for older athletes That neighbour keeps shuffling As for physiological prob­ little or no decline over ten lems, Rothfarb has a simple seven-day one, particularly for mass from turning into fat After menopause, women her way into better shape, years in their V02 max (a Frequently veteran ath­ suggestion for the ageing older people. mass. Longer warmups may runners also face another prob­ while Connolly has all she can measurement of maximum letes approach their train­ runner: slow down. Rothfarb be in order, too. Johnson sug­ lem: Since they are no longer do to drag herself through a oxygen uptake that indicates ing as though they were The rub is that as the years three-mile run these days. ‘ ‘It’s herself has never had a single cardiovascular fitness). The still teenagers, and learn go by, it can take more work to gests eight to ten minutes protected by estrogen, their instead of three to five, to grad­ risk of heart disease rises to very discouraging to have had injury from rimning. “ People V02 max of an average person to their sorrow that it was maintain the same level of fit­ overdo it— they try for speed,” ually increase ventilation and that of men’s. At Kenneth the feeling of sprinting and not in the same age group normally a mistake. ness. Susan Johnson suggests she says impatiently. “ It’s like the supply of blood to the heart. Cooper’s Aerobics Center in be able to do it anymore,’ ’ she goes down about one percent a that the older runner rotate when you’re driving — if you Clearly, the older athlete But perhaps the most import­ Dallas, women as well as men notes. “ Every single day I year, but the runners who had running with other sports that torture myself. If I don’t run, I speed, you get into an accident. maintained their training levels has to modify his/her training maintain muscle tone and ant protection from musculo­ over 35 are required to take a and listen to what the body skeletal injury — aside from a treadmill stress-test every feel guilty, but I’d rather live My ten-minute mile is slow showed no decline at all, and aerobic capacity without enough that I don’t get injured. tells you. Patricia Freeman, proper proportion of training three years, even if they are with the guilt than face the even those who had slowed pounding the body. “ Run one In fact, Rothfarb goes through writing for Women’s Sports and rest — is good posture. “ If regular exercisers. And John­ fact that I’m older and creakier down had the aerobic capacity day and swim or cycle the next, and slower. ’ ’ about half of her 10 to 18-mile of a 20-year-old. and Fitness in the United or use a mini-jogger,” she we don’t make the effort, son cautions that it is import­ For other women, however, daily workout walking. States makes the following says. ‘ ‘The older runner needs gravity will pull us down and ant for the older runner to running makes the passing Rothfarb is convinced that As for Rothfarb, she is busy points: non-gravitational workouts. we will become round- adjust her target heart rate, As the ninner ages, rest may shouldered,” says Johnson. because what exercised the years more palatable. “ Run­ running has kept her young. training for the Boston Mara­ “ Most of my friends have become even more crucial. Mature runners will also “ In running, if that happens, heart at the age of 30 may ning gave me a different way thon and plans to drive there died,” she points out. “The “ As you get older, your re­ lose strength, even if they it can lead to problems with overtax it at 60. “ You can’t of life,” exclaims 84-year- from Miami in her own car. others are sick. They’re living covery time will be slower,” follow the most strenuous run­ feet, ankles, hips, or knees.” run as fast as you used to,” old Ruth Rothfarb, who gave She says she doesn’t know on pills. In their seventies, says Olympic runner and author ning program. Most experts So to continue running she says. “ That’s a fact of up golf because it was “ top whether running has actually they’re old.” And there is Jeff Galloway. After years of now recommend strength- throughout life, she suggests life.” slow” and took up running at prolonged her life, and she some indication that she might punishing his body, Galloway building activities, such as that older women take special Pat Connolly, an Olympic 72. Now she runs marathons doesn’t really care. “When I is coming around to the point weight training or calisthenics care to maintain the abdominal pentathlete in 1964 and 1968, and is 35 pounds lighter than be right. run, my day is made,” she of view that a three-day run­ performed with light hand and and back muscles that keep the finds that fact particularly she was in her forties. “ I’m In studies of male endur­ says. “ Then I know that I’m ning week may be better than a leg weights, to prevent muscle body erect. painful. She has come to envy happy with myself,” she adds. ance athletes 50 to 82 years alive.” C G E P G H e j?< (BY MIKE HALL)

Profile No. 3

J»/ JOHN GILMOUR — THE RUNNING MACHINE $ s The problem with John Gilmour is that he breaks just too many World records.

Gilmour, arguably the finest Veteran From day one on the track, in Athlete in the world today, does not almost unbearable heat, until his ultimate attract the attention he so richly deserves. collapse on finishing the gruelling mara­ It would be fair to say, in fact, that even thon on the last day, he continued to the majority of Veteran Athletes in Aust­ astound spectators, who would repeatedly ralia have become somewhat blase about respond with standing ovations at the the man who is no doubt a legend in his bell lap in each of his events. own time. Gilmour lapped all of his rivals at * The partially blind Gilmour, who least twice to win the 10,000 metres gold & suffered from malnutrition, and as a medal and lapped all except one of his s? result, permanent eye damage as a 25 rivals in the 5000 metres, slicing 15 prisoner-of-war in Japanese occupied seconds off the World record for his age Singapore, turned 65 on May 2nd, 1984, group. Gilmour then completed the I❖a i and has since systematically eclipsed 1500 metres in the World record time of nearly every world record in his age 4 mins. 49.16 secs, to take gold for the 1 group. third time. In the Marathon his supreme i Having previously achieved this efforts of the previous days finally took incredible feat in the five years of M60 its toll and despite easily leading his div­ I i division, where he held World records ision most of the way, tired dramatically for every distance from 800 metres to over the last 3 kms to finish courageously i the Marathon, it seems inevitable, barring in 3 hrs. 10 mins. 20 secs, for the silver injury or illness, he will achieve total medal, behind evergreen George dominance of the M65-69 age group. McGrath (NSW). § S5i The seemingly invincible Gilmour, In his lead up to the World Games who two years ago emerged from a ser­ Gilmour had more success, when he I ious car accident in Canberra with a once again won the World 10 km road i cracked pelvis and broken ribs, seems to championships in Blackpool, England, thrive on adversity. Defying medical for the fifth successive time. advice to settle for a more sedentary life­ i style, he underwent an exhaustive six After a successful period of open months therapy and a year later was back competition after the war, when he was i on the road again — setting more World recognised as the best distance runner in records. Western Australia, John retired from the An incredible half marathon at scene after winning the State Marathon Bunbury, W .A., in April last year, in 1956. However, after many years of clocking 1 hr. 17 mins. 17 secs, was 2 relative inactivity, his old friend and mins. 30 secs, faster than American original founder of the Veteran move­ Clive Davies’ World record. ment, Cliff Bould, finally convinced Gilmour began his assault on the him to run again, and accompany him to i over 65 record book when he ran nine compete in the 1971 U.S. Masters in miles and 1540 yards to eliminate the San Diego. Despite a very short period , previous best held by U.S. Master Norm of preparation, it is now history that Gil­ Bright for a one hour run. mour blitzed the opposition in the 5000 A few weeks later he ran 10 miles and 10000 metres, at the age of 52, in i § 17.09 and 35.42 respectively. >1< in 59 mins. 13 secs. — another World Country, in the National Titles, over the greatest athlete in Australian history, I record for over 65’s. That’s not bad for a Still head coach and president of Easter week-end. will continue to astound us all with his man who only 12 months previously the Canning Districts Club* Gilmour John has also been invited to com­ relentless pursuit of World records in was virtually written off. has amassed well over 40 World Veteran pete in the rich U.S. Twin Cities Mara­ the future. I In June last year at the VI World records in the last fifteen years, and now thon in Minnesota next October, where Like Elliott himself, John Gilmour Games in Rome, a small, but no less even has a race held annually in his he will attempt to break Clive Davies’ is the ultimate World Champion, in i wildly enthusiastic contingent of Aust­ honour. existing race record of 2 hrs. 42.5 secs, every sense, and I advise all sports- ralian athletes, including myself, were In Adelaide recently he was awarded for the 65-69 year bracket. (See editorial). minded Australians not to miss the rare privileged to witness possibly the great­ the 1985 ‘ ‘Male Athlete of the Year’ ’ by What more can be said about John opportunity of seeing this great athlete est exhibition of sustained Athletic the Federation of Australian Sport, and Gilmour? Well, one thing is for certain, in action during the forthcoming V I1 achievement, over nine days of World promptly followed this by winning all this athletic “phenomenon” , the man World Veterans Games in Melbourne class competition, from the great John his events, 1500/5000/10000/Cross whom Herb Elliott has described as the next year. Gilmour.

WACI INAUGURAL ROYAL LIFE RELAY RECORDS HALF MARATHON AS AT MAY, 1986

Place Name Age Actual 114 Brian Westwood M40 1.31.10 W45, 4 x 100 Metres: Pat Carroll, Lorraine Group Time 123 Alan Scott M42 1.32.00 Woodman; Gloria Wilson, Lois Jones. 69.87s. 21 Greg Foot M43 1.15.53 124 Athol Wescombe M48 1.32.20 22 Ted Paulin 125 Alan Bryce M49 1.32.29 M40, 4 X 100 Metres: Allan Elliott, Bob Tait, M48 1.15.54 24 130 Bruce Campbell M59 1.33.37 Kevin Irons, Gerry Bruin. 49.30s. Michael Holmes M36 1.17.45 28 Bruce Longmore M53 1.18.38 133 Christine Coates F33 1.34.13 136 Elizabeth Toomey F37 1.35.12 M45, 4 X 100 Metres: Gerry Robinson, Terry 31 Clem Baker-Finch M33 1.18.58 36 Iain Montgomery M46 1.20.28 137 Robert Richards M53 1.35.26 Dunn, Don McMahon, Barry Wyatt. 51.47s. 140 Terry Woodhouse M33 1.35.48 39 Ron Ledingham M38 1.20.52 146 Shirley Brasher W59 1.36.14 40 Frank Atkins M42 1.20.57 M 40,4 X 400 Metres: B. Humphreys (56.56s), E. 149 Elizabeth Baldy F34 1.36.47 46 Christopher Ross M40 1.22.00 Kemplay (55.89s), O. McGlone (57.28s), C. Waring 152 Harry Fehlandt M46 1.37.04 49 Dennis Leitch M40 1.22.17 (58.71s). 3m 48.44s. 157 Victor Moss M33 1.38.05 53 Kevin Cleaver M38 1.22.36 162 Mike Carins M38 1.38.51 M55, 4 X 400 Metres: Bob Loader (75.38s), Bob 55 David Hunt M42 1.22.47 164 Michael Pook M39 1.38.53 Bateman (2m 29s), Bob Lewis (3m 47s), Frank Tutchener 61 Tommy Watson M51 1.24.28 165 Mike Maddock M43 1.38.57 (4m 56.08s). Time: 4m 56.08s. 66 Roy Beadell M51 1.25.01 167 Freddie Pine M64 1.39.10 67 Chris Beadle M38 1.25.03 168 Norman Anderson M58 1.39.24 M65, 4 x 800 Metres: Keith Bird (2m 47.74s), 69 Ralph Crack M56 1.25.17 175 Lloyd Pennicott M52 1.40.32 Bob Turnbull (3m 01.75s), Dick Kirkman (2m 56.36s), 74 Rex Godfrey M44 1.25.56 176 Max Jones M48 1.41.05 Peter Colthup (2m 55.21s). Time: 1 lm 41.06s. 79 Sue Baker-Finch F33 1.26.54 196 Jan Chew F48 1.44.16 102 Peter Wheeler M44 1.29.32 M 70,4 x 800 Metres: Alan Burgoyne (2m 49.64s), 207 Mildred Johnson F48 1.46.12 103 Jenni Rae F37 1.29.36 Andy Smith (2m 59.95s), Eddie Gamble (2m 54.91s), 209 Rosilind Holgate F45 1.48.16 104 David Rae M48 1.29.37 Cliff Barling (2m 59.63s). Time: 1 lm 44.13s. 213 Aileen Slater F38 1.49.27 105 John Cheek M50 1.29.53 214 Tony Slater M39 1.49.27 106 Rob Kemp M39 1.30.02 vn WORLD 223 Vernon Tapp M65 1.53.11 The progressive splits are approximate. The time 107 Graeme Bissett M51 1.30.08 225 James B un- M68 1.54.13 recorded is the middle time of three watches. All the 108 Colin Williams M40 1.30.15 234 Norman Charles M42 1.59.35 necessary formalities for a record application was observed. 112 Graeme Cruise M44 1.30.53 VETERANS’GAMES MELBOURNE 1987 RACEWALK REVIEW BY PETER WADDELL (A.C.T.) Marlene Stan way fights her way back

Two of the most personal bests, and have half her age and climaxed plagued Marlene for the important prerequisites remained Australian Nat­ a very good year by winning rest of last year, culminat­ that produce a champ­ ional records ever since. the 50K Victorian Open ing with an operation in ion in Track and Field Flush with success at Championships, at Albert November which severely athletics are almost international level, Marlene Park, Melbourne, in record interrupted her career and certainly dedication continued to dominate the time and is the only woman even prevented her from and determination. Qur W40 Division in this in Victoria to have com­ competing at the National profile subject this country at State and Nat­ pleted the distance. Championships recently. month has plenty of ional titles and was further Slowly regaining her fit- both. rewarded in 1981 with two Marlene went on to win nes over the last few silver medals at the IV gold medals at the National months playing badminton, Marlene Stanway, 48, of World Games in Christ­ Titles in Melbourne 1983, running and racewalking, Dandenong, Victoria, church, New Zealand. Canberra 1984 and two Marlene’s inherent qualit­ mother of six and grand­ silver in Hobart 1985, ies, which originally mother of two, decided to In 1982, at the ripe age together with many launched her into Veteran take up walking just before of 42, she was successfully successes at State and open Athletics, will undoubtably her fortieth birthday in competing in open events competition. However, a see her back at the top in 1979, to lose weight and against athletes less than series of injuries and illness the near future. lower her blood pressure. Although she freely admits, on reflection, those early days contained a fair share of aches and pains before her fitness level began to ANNUAL INTERSTATE increase and her weight dramatically decrease. However her determin­ FEDERATION TITLES ation to improve and her The second section of the Annual Inter-State Competition, to be held at Hawkes- dedication to training bury College, Richmond, on August 30th should attract a large veteran field. impressed Melbourne The mens race will be over 10,000 metres, starting at 2.30pm and the womens 5,000 metres at coach Betty Newman who 1.30pm. suggested a programme of NSW Walkers Club will probably provide a large majority of the starters — about 40 veterans carefully planned endurance are starting each week in the Sydney competition. With Keith Laws recording P.B. each week, and conditioning, mixed with NSW Open 5 and 10 K Champ John Smith in good form, backed up by Bob Pearce and Logan hard track repetitions, Irwin, NSW should give the Victorians a good battle for the teams title. would compliment Mar­ NSW women (Michelle Boyle, Dawn Keys, Jane Johnson and Jane Purcell) are confident of lene’s natural ability and winning the teams title, following their win in the Canberra Titles. make her a definite medal prospect in the World Games, scheduled later in the year in Hanover, West Germany. A generous sponsorship DAVE THOMSON SETS HIS by G. J. Coles, the company who she worked for at that time, enabled her,to fulfill SIGHTS ON WORLD GAMES her ambition aiid bring Dave Thomson, turned 40 on 23rd December, and Immediately set about re­ home two bronze medals writing the A.C.T. record book. in the 5000 and 10000 His 6m00.09 for the 150QM and 8m38s for 2 K, were a warm-up for the A.C.T. A. A. 5 K Walk, metres respectively. Her in which he retained his tide. excellent times of 26.21.40 Thomson’s aggressive, competitive spirit showed out in the A.C.T. and Australian 5 K title, (5000) and 53.42.80 the interstate and international matches when he recorded personal bests in all races. (10000) W40, were both He broke the qualifying time by 43s in recording a 21.47s in the National 5 K Title, only beaten by our 5 Olympians. Dave left his mark in the record book in the first 8 days of March. He recorded 12m52s to win the East Coast 3 K Challenge Match on 1 st March, recorded a 12m44s 3 K in the initial meeting and won the Vets 5 K Title on March 6th. Two days later he broke the ACT record in winning the 10 K Title in 45ml4s. With Willi Sawall going into the 45-49 division in November next year, Dave has his sights on the World Titles in Melbourne and is training with the Australian Institute of Sport athletes, increasing ON THE GRAPEVINE his training with 6 sessions of weight lifting and aerobics a week.

South Australian Peter Fullager (winner of the Nat­ Robin is also a hard working official, a foundation ional 5 K 40-year Walk in Adelaide), was another of member of ACT Walkers Club in 1966 and was secretary Australia’s top walkers. for 16 years, and has only missed 5 or 6 races in 20 years. Peter was Australia’s Commonwealth Games rep­ Interstate Results resentative in the 1974 Games, at Christchurch N.Z., winning the bronze medal in the 20 Miles Walk. With Willi Sawall going to the 45 year division next year Peter NSW Walkers Club president Ron Crawford has should dominate the 40 year division. returned from his 9 weeks trip through the USA and VICTORIA Europe. Ron represented Australia in the 1956/60/64 June 14th: 8 K Handicap, 1 Jack Kilfoyle, Eq. 2 Ralph Field and Jim Short. Overall Olympics in both 20 and 50 K Walks. He still holds the Results — W. Sawall 33.13, B. Dudon 38.33, C. Jack 39.05, G. Russell 41.33, Australian 10 K Title, which was taken off the walking B. Maslin 43.42, R. Gardiner 43.48, T. Daintry 45.24, S. Miller 45.53, G. Gourlay Edna Dundas won the ACT Walkers Club Womens calendar after he won it in 1961. 46.10, P. Bethell 46.32, J. Kilfoyle 47.48, R. Field 49.58, J. Short 49.38. 20 K Title last week. (Edna admits she was fortunate with 4 K, George Paton 22.03, Penny Hall 22.37. Sue Cook and Rachel Thompson overseas and Judy John­ July 5th: 1 Hour Track at Colling wood, G Russell 11252metres, B. Maslin 11021, son in hospital). Edna, has only been Race-Walking two R. Thomas 10444, T. Daintry (75yrs) 10314, John Fitts 10146, Penny Hall 10119, Bob Gardiner, runner up to Harry Summers in 50- B. Conboy 10107, G. Paton 9939, M. Brown 9936, J. Kilfoyle 9926, J. Short years, she has been a regular and consistent competitor year 5 and 20 K National Walks, still competes every during the Track and Road season, and her dedication 9746, V. Harley 9653, R. Field 9321. Saturday. Bob was selected for 1964, 68 and 1972 June 28: 4 K Hep. Albert Park, P. Hall 22.22. has paid off. Olympic Games. He won the silver medal at the 1970 Commonwealth SOUTH AUSTRALIA Games, 20 M Walk, and is still Australian 2 Miles June 21st: 8 K, Murray Marker 2nd 41.29. 3 K, L. Harpur 1st 15.22. Champ, won in Hobart in 1965. Bob’s father Bert was ACT Walkers secretary Judy Johnson, entered July 5th: 8 K, M. Marker 40.49, Aileen Miller 49.47. also one of Australia’s top walkers. Bert won the last 7 hospital on June 10th for what was to be a minor operation. June 28th: 25 K, M. Marker 2nd 137.36. 5 K, Lillian Harpur 1st. Miles Australian Title held. He was later an A.A.U. However the problem was more serious than first thought official and a National selector. A.C.T. and having lost 30 lbs in a month she will be out of action for at least four months. Judy didn’t start athletics till July 5th: 8 K, 1 Dave Thomson 38.00, 3 R. Whyte, 6 P. Waddell 45.25. 1979, but with her determination and dedication she quickly N.S.W. became top walker in her division, and has won most of Queenslander Klaus Maurer didn’t take long to June 21 st: 15 K Hep, won by Bob Pearce. Also K. Laws 76.21. the Australian titles she started in since 1981. regain top form, following.his 8 weeks holiday to Europe. Klaus is the best of the keen Brisbane Veteran Walkers. June 28th: Keith Laws led NSW Vets home in the 20 K at Gosford with a good 102m22s He was 1st Veteran to finish and 2nd overall in the followed by Bob Pearce 106m57s — 1954 NSW Champ Ted Edwards has slowed Queensland 20 Kilometres Title, recording 112mins 10 a bit with 132m57s. John Mison won the 10 K in 49m34s from Les Bird 52.38. Robin Whyte’s second place in the ACT 50 Kilo­ secs. Walkers Club secretary Bill Kirby followed with Gals 10 K, Jane Purcell 67.19 won the Hep from Jane Johnson 58.57. 3 K Hep, metres Title last week was his first silver medal for the 4th place and Peter Thompson 5th. Michelle Boyle 18m21s, Yvonne Melene 19m35s, Astrid O’Neill 20m55s, Dawn distance, as he has won the title each year since 1980. He 8 Km: The following week 48 year old Peter Coulson Keys 17ml3s F.T. Mens 3 K, 1st David Gillett 18.25, Peter McWilliams 20.22. recorded a good 4 hrs 43 mins 11 s (but he was up against 48.08, narrowly defeated Bill Kirby 48.33, 40 year old J. O ’Neill 17.33 (fastest). Steve Hausfield, who slashed the ACT record) set in the David Jones 51.49, 41 year old Peter Thompson 51.56. July 5th: 10 K, 40-year-old Keith Laws continues to amaze his opponents this time 1976 World Walk Titles trials. Robin qualified with Tim Rob McNae (55-59 year Division) was next in 60.34, with his 48m56s, this cut 2 mins of his previous best. Only John Smith is faster Erickson and Willi Sawall to represent Australia. from 55 year old Ed Sinnamon. than Keith in NSW now. Bob Pearce 55m36s, Les Bird 56m59s was also a P.B. Vic Townsend an excellent 57m41s. 3 K, Dawn Keys 17ml7s, Michelle Boyle 18.34, Astrid O’Neill 21.56. Mens 3 K, D. Gillett 17.49, Peter Me William 20.00, Karl Gorsuch 20.46.

June 21 S t: 8 K, Murray Marker 2nd 41.29. 3 K, L. Harpur 1st 15.22. Courtesy Al Sheahan INTERNATIONAL EVENTS August 11-23: International Masters T. and F. National Masters News. Meet in Nanjing, also 5k. and 10k. runs in Hangzhou, China. Information from Sports Travel, P.O. Box 7823, San Diego, C.A. 92107, U.S. OVERSEAS N EWS August 16: 7th International Veterans T. and F. Meet, Baden, (Nr Zurich) Switzerland, M33 + , W30+. Information contact LC Vomstein, Baden, P.O. Box C.H. 5400, Baden, Switzerland. Sept. 5-9: 3rd Oceania Championships, Apia, Brown wins Bnigge Western Samoa. Enquiries to secretary, C/- M.Y.S.C., An inspiration for Apia, Western Samoa. Oct. 4-5: XIX World Veterans’ Road Champion­ ships in Richmond, B.C., Canada. 10k. + marathon. International Vets 25 K Enquiries to Vancouver Masters, R.R.S. 4640, Fairlawn Drive, Burnaby, B.C. Canada, V5C. 3R6. Telex Barry Brown 42, demonstrated that he is once again back in 0451588. all Veteran Athletes top form by winning the recent 13th International Veterans 25K October 4-5: North American Championships. in Brugge, Belgium on June 29, defeating Belgium’s Joseph Van Tampa, Florida. Bob Fine, 4223 Palm Forest Drive, Del­ De Water in the impressive time of 1.21.07, by over 30 seconds, ray Beach, FL 33445, U.S.A. with Britain’s David Clark third in 1.21.39. October 10-12: Pan American Masters Champion­ on’t ever quit! That’s my advice to runners,” says Paul Spangler. “ If Britain’s Bryan O’Neill took fourth in 1.21.48, followed by ships, San Juan, Puerto Rico. you want to enjoy good health and happiness, you must maintain Belgium’s Pierre Voets, whose 1.21.59 won the M45 title for the October 18-19: Hong Kong International Vet­ D physical fitness through regular aerobic exercise throughout life.” second year in a row. Jean Van Onselen, another Belgian and erans’ Meet, Hong Kong. M & W 35 +. Athletic Veterans top M50 performer in the 1985 World Veterans Games in Rome, of Hong Kong, GPO Box 10368, Central Hong Kong. The 87 year-old Spangler takes his “ My training schedule is not rigid. won the 50-54 competition in 1.25.43, while Holland’s Piet Van November 6-9: 111 South American Veterans own advice. He’s out on the roads near It’s frequently interrupted by travel — Alphen moved into the M55 division with a good 1.28.38, seven Championships, Santa Fe, Argentina. minutes over his 1.21.07 time of 1985, when he handed America’s March i5 ,1987:20th Veterans’ (10k. and 25k. and his San Luis Obispo, California for lecturing and racing. I average Norman Green his only loss in M50 competition. Cross Country) World Championships, Israel. Executive home by 3:50 a.m., six days a week. 30-35 miles a week, unless I’m training Linda Delveaux of Luxembourg was the first women finisher Director, Barry Shaw, 6 Shmuel, Hanatziv St., Netanya, After putting in a 2-7 mile run at his for a marathon, when it goes up to 54 in the race in 1.35.47 to capture the W35 division for the second Israel, 42281. 10-11:00-minute-per-mile training miles a week. I train at about 10- 11:00 straight year. November 28-December 6, 1987: VII World pace, he meets his friends at the track pace (85% of my racing pace). My pace Veterans Games, Melbourne, Australia. Men 40+, Women 35 + . No qualifying standards. World Veterans by 5:30 a.m. and runs another two varies some according to how I feel.” Games, P.O. Box 311, Greensborough, Victoria 3088, miles with them. Then they cool down He warms up very little, using the first Report from Britain Australia. Phone: 03-4356743. by taking an 800M swim in the two miles of a run as a warm-up before municipal, Olympic-sized 50-meter speeding up to his training pace. To on Taylor, World Veteran sprint champion, 52 this year, running in his gold pool. He’s home by 6:50 a.m. ready to cool down he does “very little — just track shoes, has been unbeaten since turning 40! He reduced the M50 200 start another day writing, reading or keep moving around.” R world record to 23.13 at the Barnet Sports Gala in North London, June 7. Ditsele Stars lecturing. Three official timers clocked him at 23.08, 23.09, and 23.13. And when does he manage to sleep? Usually he tries to rest 1-2 days in South “ I climb in bed at 8:00 p.m. and read before racing. He tapers off for 2 Thane Baker held the old M50 mark In the Ranelagh Harriers Half­ until about 9:00 p.m., or until the book weeks and takes 3 days rest before a of 23.4. marathon, May 31, out o f 227 runners, falls on my face.” Africa marathon. Since he first began runn­ Taylor remarked, “ . . .1 have had the first veteran was Brian Booth, 42, Spangler is a retired surgeon and ing, he says, his workouts have the best season training this winter, but Verlea AC, who was second overall spent most of his career with the Championships “ diminished in distance and speed as I was getting too fit, so I had to stop with 68:52. Johnny Baldwin, 49, was United States Navy. He was acting old age creeps up on me.” He uses flats training, so I did not get injured. . eighth (70:01) and Johnny Geoghegan, Chief of Surgery at Pearl Harbor when for all his running. Ian Green, bronze medalist on the 21st (72:18). Margret Auerback, now it was attacked by the Japanese, 1970 Commonwealth Games 4x100m 38, was first of 15 women in 78:55. The 11th annual South December 7, 1941. From 1959-61 he African Masters Athletic relay team, who still runs in Division The most outstanding recent men’s was the Senior Medical Officer and Over the years he’s had “most in­ Championships were held One of the British League, won the distance result was Allan Rushmer’s Chief of Surgery for Project Hope, juries, except stress fractures.” He suf­ in Herman Immelman M40 100m in the Barnet meet in 11.4. 31:42 in the New York “Rochester and organized a voyage to Indonesia fered two serious fractures — of the Stadium in Germiston, a Pat McNab, the ex-international and 10K” on May 18. Johannesburg suburb, on and South Vietnam. wrist and two ribs — from stumbling wife of coach and athletics writer Tom April 4-5. He is a widower, but sees his four over down hurdles while running in Alan Roper of Swansea won the 10 K McNab, was winning events in the S. Dhsek turned in an cAi'itfrcn often. "Fm blessecf wftfi a the dark. “ Doing too much, too fast is 17th Veterans Inter-Counties Road Race, ladies’ section, despite having had impressive double in the wonderful family,” he says. “ I look probably the major cause of many in­ May 18, in 30:53 from Dick Milner three operations on her foot and in M40 800 (1:56.8) and 1500 forward to every visit with them. They juries,” he says. “ That and improper (31:00). pain when competing. Chris Ellis, the (4:12.6). His 800 time is never let me down.” shoes.” He ices an injury for the first less than two seconds off Blackheath Harrier, now 42, won the Veteran Eleanor Adams did two Spangler did not compete in school. 48 hours, then uses contrasting heat Klaus Mainka’s world M40 discus in 46.48 (152-6) and did 48.40 world records in the New York six-days He began running at 67, because of and cold. He thinks the use of DMSO mark of 1:54.9 and faster race with a 400K best o f 66:37:02 and “fear of coronary heart disease.” A has helped the resolution of “sprains (158-9) for third in the British League than George Smith’s win­ 421K (261.7 miles) in 72 hours. □ late start didn’t bother him. In the fif­ and strains.” recently. ning time (1:56.9) in last teen years he’s been competing he’s year’s World Champion­ collected more records than any other ships in Rome. American runner — open or master. L. Halweendo was only three seconds behind Dit­ He holds 62 American and World run­ Masters Athletics Is Growing sele in the 1500 (4:15.7) ning age records at distances of 400M and won the 5000 to the marathon. I Sheahen’s article in the last Masters News concerning athletes over 40, and (15:54.1) and 10000 “ My favorite distances are the 5 and the outstanding success which many of them have had in 1986, presented one (33.50.3). Monty Hacker 10K,” he says. He holds the American * of the top sports stories for the year. picked off the M50 100 and World age 86 record for both — The newspapers have made much of the fact that men and women over 40 have (12.5) and 200 (24.9). the 5K with 28:54.4, and the 10K in been able to compete and beat those of a much younger age group. To the media Audrey Reid took the W70 63:58.4. Currently he is the World IG- and to the general population, this comes as a great surprise and shock, almost an 100 (17.0), 200 (35.5) and AL Marathon Champion for age unbelievable event. To those of us who have been competing in Masters Track & 400 (80.5). The latter betters the existing world 80-89. He’s beginning training now to Field over the years, it didn’t come as any great surprise, as this has been going on W70 mark, but is off Reid’s defend that title in October at the IG- as a matter of routine wherever we conduct an athletic event. pending mark of 79.64, set AL World Marathon Championships at last year’s World Games Granted, only a few of the over­ In thirty years I hope to be one of the in Vancouver, B.C. in Rome: Makabela clock­ In 1985 he was chosen TA C’s age-40 competitors have maintained Herb Andersons, you may be one of ed a 51.3 in the M40 400, outstanding athlete of the year, both the capability of competing on an open the Paul Spanglers. The Dwight while A.L. Conradie on the track and on the road, for men level, but, as rare as it has been in the Stones, the Mike Ramos’, the Doug posted a 4:36.8 in the M50 age 85-89. He was voted to the Run­ past, more frequently will it be done in Padillas, and the Joan Benoits will be 1500. WAVA President Don Farquharson of Can­ ner’s World All-Star Team, and was the future. I am convinced that, for the one of you. The only difference will be masters athlete, motivation is more that these individuals will not have had ada placed 4th in the M60 California Track and Running News’ 800 in 2:55.7. pick for masters men 70+ Road Rac­ likely the key to success than native in­ the twenty year break in competition ing Athlete of the Year. In addition to dividual talent, even to the extent of that most of us experienced. At that running, he also com­ competing in open events. time, I look for the records in the 40- to petes “irregularly” in swimming and Those competing over the last twen­ 50-year age groups to be very close to race-walking, and was a 1985 Masters ty years in athletics have been the open competition levels. There will be Swimming All-American selection. forerunners for competitors who will many more competitors, with the A R E YOU IN For the past twenty years Spangler follow. Our meets may still be infor­ number of women competing equal to has been lecturing for the American mal, and they may have a little bit of a the number of men, and their standard TRAINING? Heart Association and at universities picnic atmosphere, and long may that of performance will be very near equal around the country on the causes and be true. But, every year, more skill, ex­ to that of the men. prevention of coronary heart disease, perience, and talent has been physical fitness and lifestyle, and on developed in producing our local, Without question, masters athletics keeping the mind and body alert and regional, and national meets. We will is here to stay. More and more people active in old age. Spangler’s philosophy is that with a need to continue with this progress in are going to be motivated to run, And keep active he does. He races all positive “can do” attitude life can be order to encourage and provide the op­ jum p, and throw. It will not be unusual year round, including entering three or “ beautiful, productive and thoroughly portunity for competitors to become for athletes to have continued their ef­ four track meets a year. “ I run in 4-6 enjoyable. It can be a ball.” No ques­ involved in masters athletics. Only forts in masters athletics as there will events— 400, 800, 1500, 3,000/ 5,000 tion he’s having one. And he definitely with that encouragement and oppor­ b e^ strong motivation to continue FOR THE and 10,000m — depending on the has a “can do” attitude toward tunity can motivation be kindled, those pursuits regularly and without schedule of events.” Each year he runs masters running competition. His goal cultivated and developed to provide breaks. After 20 great years, we can all vn WORLD 10-15 road races and/or cross-country is “ to be the best in my age group at all athletes with the opportunities to con­ expect a rewarding 1986 and another races, from 1500 to the marathon. “ I distances from 400M to the marathon, tinue competition for extended periods VETERANS’GAMES enjoyable 30 years to come. !Z try to get in one marathon a year, but as long as God gives me health and of time. have only managed eight, so far” (in strength.” fifteen years of competing). —Gretchen Snyder Ultra- ULTRA DISTANCE N EWS Runners’ BY COL BROWNE Association formed

50 MILE EVENT PROVES POPULAR In February this year, an inaugural meeting of ultra-runners was held in Mount Waver- ley, Victoria to discuss VMC forced to conduct two events the possibility of form­ ing an Ultra-runners at Box Hill and Princes Park Association in Aust­ ralia.

iina i finished on strongly over the concluding stages to win Victorian Marathon Clubs’ popular 50 mile track the event in 5.55.58 — 10 minutes outside the existing The main aims of this event, scheduled for the 28th June posed quite record held by Bruce Cook. Now living in Carlton, the association would be: an organisational headache for officials this English bom McManus has a marathon P.B. of 2 hrs 40 1. To protect ultra- year. mins but after finishing second in the 207 km Melbourne runners’ interests. to Colac trial last November, was forced to withdraw 2. To set minimum stan­ from this year’s Westfield 1000 kms Sydney — Melbourne dards and guidelines for Entries for the race totalled forty three, exceeding at the 450 km mark. Gallant Ballarat veteran Barry official ultra-distance run­ all expectations and necessitating the running of two Brooks, 46, was runner up just over six minutes behind ning events in Australia. divisions, a track event on the Saturday followed by a McManus with Peter Milne, 31, of Wantima third in 3. To vet and ratify road race on Sunday, 29th June, at two separate venues. 6.11.32, a very creditable effort in his first ultra distance claimed ultra-distance It was indeed a test of endurance for the organisers even race. records. more than the athletes themselves. 4. To provide a channel Of the female division popular Spring vale Veteran of communication of ultra- Cynthia Cameron smashed the current Australian open running information — 50 mile track record by nearly 12 minutes, finishing 14th rankings, forthcoming in 6.52.42. She was followed by Dawn Parris, 33, in events, results of past events, overseas results. 7.27. All competitors who finished this gruelling event Twelve interested ath­ are to be congratulated on a truly fine effort. To see the letes attended the first determination involved and the self motivation to finish meeting. It was decided to of each runner, is a sight to behold. call this association the Australian Ultra-Runners’ VMC 50 Mile, Box Hill track, 28th June, 1986 Association (A.U.R.A.) and a small committee was RESULTS formed to set the ball roll­ 1 Alex McManus 5.55.58 35yrs ing, comprising: Geoff 2 Barry Brooks 6.02.39 46yrs Hook (convenor), Geoff 3 Peter Milne 6.11.32 31yrs Molloy, Tony Rafferty, 4 Leif Michelsson 6.19.29 44yrs Dot Browne and Alistair 5 Frank Prowse 6.30.31 34yrs McManus. 6 Geoff Hook 6.35.54 41yrs • Leo Jones, M45,2nd placegetter in VMC 50 Mile Road It is recommended that 7 Bob Marden 6.36.23 33yrs Race in 6.34.23. ultra-race organisers, be­ 8 Terry Cox 6.47.39 49yrs fore finalising the date for 9 Ron Hill 6.49.16 46yrs On Sunday, 29th June at Princes Park, Carl­ their event, should contact 10 Peter Logan 6.49.47 38yrs ton, the second division competitors lined up for Geoff Hook (03) 2889739 if Keith Fisher 6.50.44 21yrs the 8am start in very cold, but clear conditions. or Dot Browne /HVi 12 Ken Walters 6.50.48 53yn» Young Peter Gray led the seventeen starters, 8742501 for suggestions 13 Cliff Young 6.51.39 64yrs although his suicidal early pace was to his detriment as to a suitable month in 14 Cynthia Cameron 6.52.42 44yrs when gradually his long lead was whitded down first by which to hold the event to 15 Bill Beauchamp 6.59.42 41yrs the strong running Kon Butko and minutes later by Bob maximise participation. 16 Peter Richardson 7.07.40 22yrs Bruner, Leo Jones and Keith Alexander. In comparison Incidentally, to help 17 Claude Martin 7.10.39 50yrs with the track event the day before, conditions underfoot race-organisers, an Ultra 18 Les Bradd 7.12.05 34yrs Race Check List can be were far from ideal, runners having to negotiate foot­ obtained from Dot Browne 19 Gerry Riley 7.18.28 55yrs paths, uneven road surface and even a severe camber in (03) 8742501. This list has Greg Wishart 7.20.16 47yrs 20 some instances, all of which would invariably reflect in 50 items which need to be 21 Barry Allen 7.24.19 29yrs overall finishing times. 7.26.35 33yrs considered prior to race- 22 Peter Manning day to ensure a successful 7.27.11 33yrs 23 Dawn Parris Butko, although now a clear leader, was starting to event. 8.41.04 41yrs 24 Ken Hough weaken noticeably and Victorian Vets president Leo If you have a race you 25 Stephen Foulkes 8.46.06 32yrs Jones was fast closing the gap hotly followed by John wish to publicise let us dnf. Peter Moore 5.34.50 43mls Sumner and Klaus Schnibbe. Shortly after the thirty mile have the details. mark casualties came thick and fast; first Butko, visably Cynthia Cameron, 14th overall in the track race, and Write to: Dot Browne, distressed, pulled out of the race and was soon followed also the first female to cross the finishing line. She (A.U.R.A.), 4 Victory by Peter Pfister, Bob Bruner and Keith Alexander, Street, Mitcham. 3132. broke the previous record (held by Adrienne Beames), although Keith resumed later to courageously finish in when she ran 6.52.42. fifth position. Meanwhile on the brighter side both Tony However, Saturday dawned with the ever reliable Doyle and Ian Stansfield were steadily making progress Dot Browne & Co. fully under control for the 8am start. with a sensible even pace, and Springvale Vets John Threatening skies looked ominus early, but conditions, Anderson and Chris Woolgar were doing likewise in the though cold, were quite acceptable when Starter Ray middle of the field. Callaghan set the twenty six runners on their way to tackle 201 laps and 64 yds! Into the final hour for the leaders and John Sumner, The field of twenty four men and two women — systematically walking the 100 yds straight, drinking his Dawn Parris 33 and Cynthia Cameron 44 — comprised “ magic fluid” and maintaining a model of consistency, no less than seventeen veterans, reinforcing once again passed Leo Jones to take the lead and go on to win in fine that age shall prove no barrier in the pursuit of athletic style. A sports psychologist at Melbourne University, achievement. Sumner would seem to have all the necessary credentials By 11am the race had developed into a veritable and had done his homework well, for someone with little feast of individual tactical battles among several of the ultra experience. Leo Jones was magnificent in defeat, Editors Comment: competitors, the excellent leader board continually being attempting his first ultra distance event and ably assisted The Victorian Marathon updated, giving everyone a clear picture of each runner’s by his faithful back up team of John May, Ray Ramelli and Road Runners progress and overall position. At this stage front runner and Gary Hyde finished a close second. Klaus Schnibbe, Club, Dot and Colin Alex McManus had just completed the marathon distance like all the top placegetters, was rewarded for his early Browne, Ray Callag­ in an amazing 2.53.10. Could he possibly keep up this conservative pace with third position in 7.10.37. Tony han, Geoff Hook, Ken relentless pace for another three hours? Back in the field Doyle, the great improver, went from last in the early Walters, Bob Tait, it was noticeable Leif Michelsson was gradually closing stages of the race to finish fourth, and excellent perform­ Klaus Schnibbe, Murray the gap on 2nd place Terry Cox and with less than a lap ances were recorded by Keith Alexander, John Ander­ Dickinson and many separating them Dawn and Cynthia seemed to be using son and Chris Woolgar, who all crossed the line within each other to advantage with Cynthia just ahead. two minutes of each other. more hardy souls The second half of the race unfolded with all runners whom I’m not aware of, now beyond the four hour mark, and no casualties. It was VMC 50 Mile, Princes Park, Carlton, are to be congratulated 29th June, 1986 interesting to note the various comparisons of some on sacrificing part or competitors as they passed through the marathon point, RESULTS all of their week-end to Peter Moore, (38) 3.04, Geoff Hook, (41) 3.11, Ken 1 John Sumner 6.21.46 45yrs ensure this unusual Walters, (53), 3.23, the oldest man in the field, the 2 Leo Jones. 6.34.23 45yrs irrepressible Cliff Young, (64) 3.24, Cynthia Cameron, Double Event had the 3 Klaus Schnibbe 7.10.37 42yrs necessary smooth or­ (44) 3.33 and Gerry Riley, (55) 3.34. The period between 4 Tony Doyle 7.27.13 42yrs the fourth and fifth hour began to see dramatic changes, 5 Keith Alexander 7.34.46 35yrs ganisation required. several runners, noticeably Leif Michelsson, Peter Milne, 6 John Anderson 7.35.16 47yrs Also to the delightful Frank Prowse, Barry Brooks and Keith Fisher all seemed 7 Chris Woolgar 7.36.55 42yrs Sandra Kerr, who dili­ to be making significant improvement on the leader Alex 8 Ian Stansfield 7.47.59 42yrs gently lap scored for McManus. As large black clouds hovered menacingly 9 Michael Hoffman 7.49.31 33yrs nearly 18 hours! above threatening rain at any minute, the focus of attention 10 Graeme Huggins 8.03.25 20yrs switched back to the track where Barry Brooks, seemingly 11 Peter Gray 8.09.35 21 yrs flying around each lap, had improved his position from 12 Keith Crowle 8.21.43 47yrs sixth to second and at this stage appeared a real threat to 13 Graham Light 9.03.41 38yrs McManus, who later admitted, after experiencing a bad dnf Kon Butko 4.33.29 36mls spell at this point had mentally conceded the race to dnf Bob Bruner 4.21.04 34mls Brooks. However, it was not to be as the more experienced dnf Marie Jewell 6.18.55 34mls ultra performer McManus regained his composure and Alex McManus, winner of the track race in 5.55.58. dnf Peter Pfister 4.38.52 26mls THE THROWING SCENE *™

Early in 1983, John Smith, instigate a similar weight throwing series on With Canberra conducting regular weight variables. This is still experimental as we do popular Victorian treasurer, handed my return to Melbourne. pentathlons under the guidance of evergreen not wish to lose our women competitors. me a page from the National Masters With the ever ready assistance of Ilmar Charlie Rann, also Heather Doherty and Des Week 4. — Shotorama: Men = 4kg, 5kg, Manes and Ken Priestley the various weights Frawley itching to start a similar programme in 6kg, 7.26kg and M35-59 the 10kg and M60+ News, the well known USA Veterans and implements were obtained and each week paper, advising of a meeting to be Queensland, I am hopeful of staging many of the 8kg. Women = 3kg, 4kg, 5kg, 6kg and we conducted the weight pentathlon at the these events at a mutually convenient venue, in 7.26kg. Once again all competitors throw all held at Dalray Beach, Miami for a Caulfield venue. It proved an immediate an endeavour to promote wider interest in Vet­ implements and the single yearly age factor weight Pentathlon scheduled success as we used an age factor scoring formula eran field games. prevails. immediately after the WAVA World compiled by Phil Partridge, an evergreen ageless The programme conducted at the Caulfield tyro who conceived the weight pentathlon in venue is as follows: To be included in a shot or discus compet­ Championships held at Puerto Rico. the US. Week 1. — Weight Pentathlon: Hammer, ition will be the heavy throws, comprising the The event interested me very much as it As an extension to the weight pentathlon shot, discus, javelin, M35-59 - 351b weight, following: 161b, 201b, 251b, 351b and 561b did not require any running except in the and discorama I devised the Hammerfest, M60+ the 251b weight. The various weights weights. The overall length of the chain is 16 javelin. The weight pentathlon comprises the being the 4kg, 5kg, 6kg, 7.26kg and the 25/351b for each age decade prevail with the age factor inches which makes for some interesting aspects hammer, shot, discus, javelin and the 25/35 lb short handled weights. With another Sunday in in yearly scoring. of technique and competition. Ask George heavy throws (16 inch overall). The WAVA the month not being used I then introduced the Week 2. — Hammerfest: Men = 4kg, Simpson who throws the 4kg and the 8kg shots weight specification for each decade prevail Shotorama with the 4kg, 5kg, 6kg, 7.26kg and 5kg, 6kg, 7.26 and M35-59 the 351b weight equal distance. Great excitement and jubilation with the heavy weight being M35 - 59 the 351b the 8/10kg shots. There is an age factor scoring and M 60+ the 25 lb weight. Women = 3kg, when W60 Lydia Widera did her first turn in weight and M60+ being the 251b. formula for each event, for women the 3kg is 4kg, 5kg, 6kg, 7.26kg and W30-49 the 201b the hammer. The Dalray Beach complex was a large included instead of the 8kg, leaving the 7.26 as weight and W50+ the 3kg and 161b short In conclusion, may I say that these type of arena containing four separate throwing areas their heavy weight. handled weight. All competitors throw these events provide enormous satisfaction for the and the meeting was well conducted by Phil We conduct weekly throwing events weights and die age factor scoring method used. participants, and a great athletic alternative for Partridge and his many organisers. An innovat­ under the auspices of the VVAC Inc. Registered Week 3. — Discorama: Men and Women many Veterans to excel in something other than ion after the weight pentathlon was a discorama, officials help conduct these meetings and throw all these weights = 1kg, 1.25kg, 1.50kg track competition. Finally give your individual an event comprising the 1kg, 1.25kg, 1.50kg, permanent records are kept, with the assistance 1.75kg and 2kg. An interesting aspect of the States’ throwers the recognition they deserve 1.75kg and 2kg discus’. I found this event to of the *'Veteran Athlete’, regular news, inform­ Womens’s age factor is that 20 years is added by sending regular results to our excellent be very interesting and vowed there and then to ation and results are published. on to their age to compensate for certain communication medium ‘ ‘The Veteran Athlete’ ’. Victorian Veterans’ 1986 2nd Victorian Winter 10k. Road Ch’ship AGE GROUP 6 C. Silcock ...... 41.49 Weight Pentathalon Championship CATEGORIES 7 M. Hoare ...... 42.10 8 M. Hooper ...... 43.20 M35 9 D. Moss ...... 44.16 I E. Greaves ...... 33.41 10 G. W ert...... 48.22 L. Harvey ...... 33.56 M55 P. Bence ...... 35.46 1 R. Young...... 39.07 N. Gray ...... 36.58 2 F. Tutchener ...... 39.32 J. M onk...... 38.13 3 G. Riley ...... 41.18 P. Knight ...... 39.28 4 R. Ellis...... 44.38 A. Armstrong ...... 39.35 5 T. Albuiy...... 51.02 K. Alexander ...... 39.49 L. Cassidy ...... 39.56 M60 10 M. Banik ...... 43.09 1 W. Harley ...... 43.42 II B. Callanan ...... 43.36 2 K. Matchett ...... 46.36 12 1. Tregcar...... 45.12 3 J. Kilfoyle 46 S3 13 G. Callander ...... 52.07 4 R. Moss...... 50.03 14 R. W helan...... 68.46 5 J. Hill ...... 54.16 M70 G. Molloy ...... 33.49 1 A. Burgoyne ...... 42.49 G. Moore ...... 34.05 2 E. Walker ...... 61.10 L. Mapstone ...... 35.36 M75 R. Curtis ...... 37.25 1 J. Daintry...... 53.27 R. Jennings...... 37.31 2 J. Brown...... 54.05 H. Ross ...... 38.24 3 H. Preston ...... 57.46 J. C ram p...... 40.08 W30 M. Cummings ...... 1 41.00G. Monahan...... 54.12 L. W aser...... 41.21 W35 10 T. O’Loughlin ...... 45.18 1 C. Monk ...... 45.27 11 M. Whiting (Inv) .. 45.432 C. Griffiths...... 46.49 M45 3 M. Tait...... 56.22 1 T. Vincent...... 34.42 4 C. Stowe (Inv)....50.22 H. Prentler ...... 36.08 W40 T. McCoy ...... 37.14 1 C. Cameron ...... 43.11 J. Chisholm ...... 37.21 2 T. Callanan...... 44.24 M. Hall ...... 37.22 3 V. Thompson ..... 47.13 . 38.04 J. Gook ...... W45 B. Wicks ...... 38.26 1 Dot Browne ...... 40.10 . 39.16 R. Hill ...... 2 A. Callaghan ...... 49.03 T. Gorman ... . 39.21 3 J. Davison ...... 49.16 10 G. Salthouse . . 40.37 4 P. Hall ...... 50.28 11 R. Smith ...... 40.57 12 C. McKeown . 43.05 W50 13 A. Holmes .... . 43.46 1 T. Holmes ...... 53.06 14 D. Herbert .... . 43.58 W55 M50 1 J. Albury ...... 41.59 C. McRae ...... 38.38 2 S. Young ...... 48.54 T. Davison ...... 39.17 3 D. Ellis ...... 56.10 R. Young ...... 39.50 4 M. Riley ...... 70.59 K. O nley...... 40.28 W60 C. Browne...... 41.09 1 B. Newman ...... 51.18 1985 .Weight Pentathlon Rankings 1985 Weight Pentathlon Rankings Rank. Point Name Age Date Country 1 4201 Ed Hill 43 12.12.85 U.S.A. 2 4148 Ed Hill 42 8.09.85 U.S.A. 3 4132 Stu. Thomson 52 15.12.85 U.S.A. 4 4128 Carl Wallin 43 15.09.85 U.S.A. 5 3910 Bob Richards 58 17.01.85 U.S.A. 6 3865 John Fraser 70 31.03.85 Australia 7 3849 Frank Reilly 37 15.12.85 U.S.A. 8 3772 Roy Foley 68 31.05.85 Australia 9 3756 Mike Dellar 37 15.12.85 U.S.A. 10 3711 Lloyd Higgins 44 15.12.85 U.S.A. 22 3503 Aivers Pavulins 60 31.03.85 Australia 41 3257 Rod Guy 35 31.03.85 Australia 45 3221 Heino Vann 50 31.03.85 Australia • Olive Webb (NSW) W55, showed remarkable consist­ 73 2938 Werner, Widera 60 31.03.85 Australia ency in the National Titles recently. Silver Medalist in 74 2922 Graeme Rose 40 31.03.85 Australia five events. Shot Put/Javelin/Discus/High Jump and 78 2850 Ilmar Manes 50 31.03.85 Australia 10 Km Walk. 80 2823 James Davis 50 31.03.85 Australia 90 2578 ‘Dennis Blandy 60 31.03.85 Australia 117 1524 George Simpson 75 31.03.85 Australia 121 1 W Anrlv ^mith 70 m cc a ______i:„ Central Australia Masters Games Alice Springs, NorthernTerritory - 18-25 October, 1986 For eight days in October this year, a unique sporting series will be held in Alice Springs, The Nor­ thern Territory’s desert oasis. Mature age athletes from all over Australia will be taking part in the Central Australian Masters Games, the first event of its kind in this country, and you’re in­ vited. Masters sport is for those over 35. The inaugural Central Australian Masters Game will be competitive, but it will also be fun, a time to meet up with new and old friends from your particular sport. The games are a Northern Territory Government initiative, fully supported by the Confederation of Australian Sport and The Australian Sports Commission. We are expecting more than 1500 In October, Alice Springs is that smiles are the gold we all want sportsmen and sportswomen to meet in hosting the friendliest games to win”. Bring your enjoyment of Alice Springs this October. imaginable. The first ever Central winning and your urge to smile. The Alice in Spring is beautiful. Australian Masters Games. We’ll put them together. The climate is almost perfect and the These games are open to For details see below or write sky as clear as you will ever find, any­ enthusiasts in their sport who are to Mr Brian Price, General Manager, where. over 35. Any team, club organisation Central Australian Masters Games, Sporting venues and facilities are ex­ or individual is eligible to enter. P.O. Box 1448, cellent and the people are as friendly and The Central Australian Darwin N.T. 5794. welcoming as you would expect in a town Masters Games is a gathering of Phone (089) like Alice. mature adults who like to win. As QO 9 9 1 1 Dawn Fraser is our National Sports the songs says “you learn with your CENTRAL AUSTRAU AN Promotion Officer and she will be com­ age that playing’s the thing and MASTERS GAMES. peting along with other famous Australi­ ALICE SPRINGS OCTOBER 18-251986 ans. The Central Australian Masters Golden Memories. Golden Rewards. MDA BWC 9271 Games will be a sporting experiences you really shouldn’t miss.

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Address ...... r ------" l u c k y DRAW ------> -v,.rn trip to New Zealand for two Hying A ir ]W a re t piuS $5Q0M^ournament Prizes eal3ndj PAGE 12 THE VETERAN ATHLETE AUGUST 1986 3rd Oceania Veterans Games Although we are in possession of a programme, we are awaiting bulk supplies of these together with 24th Summer Olympics — Apia (Western Samoa) entity forms which we shall receive when we meet with Seoul — 17th September — Karl Scholl, the Secretary of the Organising Com­ 5 — 9 September 1986 mittee, 2nd October 1988 After some delay in setting firm dates, these Games We are planning to leave Apia again on Thursday 11 Registrations for the 1988 Olympics will also open will now be held in Apia from 5 to 9 September. September arriving in Auckland the following day, in June. losing a day by cross^^^ntenjational Dateline Our Oceania Delegate, Clem Green, has made the We shall need to have some indication of numbers necessary arrangements for these Games to be held again. or two nights in Auckland Agustrialia. by September as we intend to visit Korea at that time under the auspices of the West Samoa Athletic to contract for our accommodation for the Olympic Association who have set up a special committee for Full itinerari|«^lu$fb posjedtfut to all passengers period. this event which is chaired by Joe Annandale. currently regMeredwitftus for Apia, together with entry forms gariy'in June. We expect both accommodation as well as tickets to The climate in Western Samoa is warm and rather be in very short supply for the 1988 Olympics. humid tempered, however, by a constant prevailing Estimated costs at this stage, are $1100.00 ex Syd­ wind. ney and $1200.00 ex. Melbourne and Brisbane. The track at Apia Park is of a clay type composition Adelaide passengers would add a domestic fare to 20th World Veterans Road & and when rolled and watered, presents an acceptable Sydney and Tasmanian passengers a domestic fare Cross Country Championships surface. to Melbourne. We have been fortunate in securing accommodation These estimated costs are based on a group fare and Netanya (Israel) at Aggie Grey’s Hotel, a very famous South Pacific although stopovers en route to Apia are possible, it 15 — 17 March 1987 hotel and watering hole. could result in a higher cost. Accommodation is The rooms are quite modem and all have aircondition- included in these costs. Following a discussion between Wal Sheppard and ing units, some rooms also being equipped with We should point out that these Championships are Barry Shaw during the recent W. A. V. A. Meeting in additional ceiling fans. taking place during the Australian School holiday Switzerland, we have received the following invitat­ Present plans are to depart Australia on Wednesday period as a result of which both airline seats as well ion from Barry who is the Executive Director of these 3 September overnighting in either Nandi or Auckland as accommodation in Apia is at a premium. Championships: before flying pn tb ^ i s ^ i Thursday. It is therefore unlikely that we shall be able to obtain The Organising Committee of the 20th World As we cross the International Dateline, we arrive in additional seats over and above those we are now I.G.A.L. Championships invites Veteran runners of Apia on Wednesday evening local time. holding. all standard^ to come and participate in a memorable running festival. Now, more than ever, runners Apia Park #|l|b&6pen for practice on Thursday from We would therefore urge early registration as even express their health and fitness and make new friends 4.00 till 7:TO pm arid on Friday from 8.00 am till at this stage, we only have less than 25 seats left. by running in different and exciting locations. 6.00 pm. So if you are still planning to go to Apia, would you This was the philosophy of the founders of I.G.A.L., The Welcome Ceremony, Official Opening and please contact us urgently. the World Association of Veterans long Distance Samoan style dinner, will commence at 7.00 pm on Runners, twenty years ago. Friday, with the Championships commencing on Saturday which will finish on Tuesday 9 September. These pioneers organised annual events to promote APIA STOP the concept of good health and universal friendship In order to avoid the highest temperatures of the day, through the sport of running. Morning events will be run between 6.30 and 9.30 PRESS am and Afternoon events from 3.30 onwards. Since that time, running has exploded into the most popular sport around the World. As a result of the cancellation of a special flight to and from Apia for the Australian & It is fitting that the 20th anniversary of the World New Zealand teams, we have been forced to change our travel plans to and from Apia I.G.A.L. event will be held in the vibrant and modem The final itinerary will now be as follows: State of Israel. Depart SYDNEY Friday 05 September Air New Zealand 2.00 p.m. We extend a warm invitation to Veteran runners of Arrive AUCKLAND Friday 05 September 6.50p.m . all standards to comb and eniov an mcitins and Depart AUCKLAND Saturday 06 September Air New Zealand 10.oo a.m. happy running experience. Arrive APIA Friday 05 September 4.10 p.m. Depart APIA Sunday 14 September Air New Zealand 6.45 p.m. There will be a choice of three Championship events. The distances will be 10km, 25km and Cross Country. Arrive AUCKLAND Monday 15 September 10.05 p.m. Depart AUCKLAND Tuesday 16 September Air New Zealand 10.35 a.m. The Championships will be held during the festive Arrive SYDNEY Tuesday 16 September 11.55 a.m. period of Purim, a holiday celebrated with fancy As a result of this forced change, we have met with rtiembers of the Apia Organising Committee and have asked dress parades, music and dancing. There will be folk­ them to amend the competition programme to allow our athletes sufficient time to acclimatize. lore evenings, parties and ceremonies. With our arrival in Apia on Friday afternoon, the only likely competition that weekend will be the Triathlon on The 20th I.G.A.L. Championships add a new Saturday and the Cross Country on Sunday. Monday competition would consist of 15 and 8 km walks, 3000 finals, 800 heats, 4 x 100 heats, discus, high jump and triple jump. In this way competition would now finish on dimension to your running experience and offers a Wednesday 10 September. unique opportunity to visit the Holy Land. Although the previously published costs from Sydney will remain unaltered at $1100.00 there has been a slight You will be taken to see all the important sites and increase for those passengers travelling from the other capital cities. enjoy the character of this remarkable country. Entry forms are now available and have been sent to those who had registered with us. Entries for Apia close on 01 August. So come and run in beautiful and sunny Israel and meet fellow runners from around the World. 2nd World Track & Field Barry Shaw, Executive Director, Championships — Rome 20th World I.G.A.L. Championships. 28 July — 5 August 1987 For your information we would add that the pro­ VII WORLD gramme is as follows: This is undoubtedly the Track & Field Blue Ribbon event! Sunday, 15th March Cross Country With the Track & Field events at both the Moscow and Monday 16 March 10 km Los Angeles Olympics having been robbed of excellence Tuesday, 17 March 25 km due to the boycott actions, Rome will provide the venue VETERAN for a full Meet where all nations are certain to be represented. Entries are open to all Women over the age of 35 and We are very pleased to announce that we have been appoint­ all Men over 40 years of age on the day of the race. MELBOURNE ed as the official agent in Australia for the 1987 World AUSTRALIA Age categories will be as follows: Championships, an appointment we also held for the ■/W feA-r-r. Women W35/40/45/50/55/60/65/70/75. Championships when they were held in Helsinki. Men M40/45/50/55/60/65/70/75/80. Rome has advised us to make our application for tickets as • 28TH NOVEMBER - 6TH DECEMBER 1987 ■

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sell out. OPEN TO ATHLETES OF ALL STANDARDS each 5 year age group in all races. We are therefore likely to have to place our ticket order no WOMEN 35 YEARS AND OVER • MEN 40 YEARS AND OVER Accommodation is available ranging from “Home later than the middle of July and would urge anyone wish­ Stay” to 5 Star Hotels. ing to travel to the Championships to contact us as soon as possible. Entries close on 1 January 1987. INTERNATIONAL SPORTING TOURS A DIVISION OF MUSKENS BOURKE TRAVEL PTY. LTD. PHONE: (03) 879 4044 8 Whitehorse Rd., Ringwood, Vic. 3134 (03) 879 4245 FOOTNOTES FROM THE APPLE ISLE

FROM LIZTOOMEY

TCU Southern Cross Half Fun Run, Risdon Marathon and Marathon Brook Dam 21st JUNE, RICHMOND — V.A.A.T. RESULTS 15 JUNE, 1986 HALF MARATHON: 21.1 KMS 143 Norm Charles 2-04-33 6 Paul Jones (Pre-Vet) 1-14-10 146 Ken Boss-Walker 2-10-13 Forty hardy souls braved a still air temp­ M. Carins .... 2m26 secs. 11 Dennis Leitch 1-18-42 148 Dorothy Smith 2-18-39 erature of 2°C for the start of this event. The only F. Kessling ...... 2m38 secs. 13 Mark Clough 1-19-49 other problem was no still air! So taking the wind H. Heaven ...... 3m03 secs. 15 Iain Montgomery 1-19-55 MARATHON: 42.2 KMS chill factor into account the real temperature was E. Marsh ...... 3m36 secs. 16 C. Baker-Finch 1-2005 definitely well below zero as evidenced by the G. Giffard ...... 4m28 secs. Vale 22 Kevin Cleaver 1-21-38 4 Greg Foot 2-43-55 varied assortment of running attire. S. Hancock ...... 4m52 secs. 23 Mike Boss-Walker 1-22-05 10 Jack Becker 2-59-05 J. Chew ...... 5m03 secs. 24 Bob Robertson 1 -22-12 12 Graeme Fennell 3-10-03 K. Cleaver ...... 5m47 secs. Rosa Walker 28 Roy Beadell 1-23-41 13 Mike March M. Casey ...... 5m59 secs. It is with regret that 3-17-15 The briefing was so Two laps 8.6K 36 David Briers 1-24-34 16 Bruce Campbell 3-22-57 brief that one member for­ E. Toomey...... 6ml8 secs. we note the death of 46 Rex Godfrey 1-26-44 18 Shirley Brasher 3-30-41 got to enter but enjoyed A. Slater ...... 32 secs. D. Sculthorpe ... 6m26 secs. Rosa Walker. This lady, 47 Robert Kemp 1-26-48 25 Mike Carins 3-49-36 himself anyway. For a R. Whiting...... Iml2 secs. — a stalwart of running 50 Rod MacGregor 1-27-25 26 Freddie Pine 3-52-05 while it looked as if Mike R. Richards...... 4ml6 secs. in north-west Tasmania 51 Tony Mickleborough 1-27-28 28 Frances Hancock 3-52-40 Stevenson, 5 secs difference J. B urr...... 4m35 secs. will be missed, but 56 Wayne Mason 1-28-20 30 Aileen Slater 4-20-00 (one lap), had a mortgage K. Boss-Walker . 4m53 secs. As a point of interest the fondly remembered by 58 Brian Westwood 1-28-26 31 Max Jones 4-23-40 on the trophy but he was M. Hudson ...... 5m 10 secs. time per kilometre ranged club members. 59 Alistair Scott 1-28-28 edged out by Phillip Grim- D. Stoner ...... 6ml5 secs. from 3m40 secs, to 9m00 60 Sue BiJcer-Finch 1-28-28 secs. — so we accommo­ I believe she was the mond with a brilliant per­ senior lady member in our 61 John Cheek 1-28-32 formance of 3 secs, differ­ date all levels of ability (or 65 Michael Logan 1-25-55 inclination) in the one club; we saw her competing ence in 3 laps. Three laps 12.9K in the W60 events at the 71 Alan Scott 1-30-04 Coming event 74 Graeme Cruise 1-30-48 One lap 4.3K P. Grimmond ., ...... 3 secs. Hobart Nationals in March 1985. 76 James Claxton 1-31-09 Events M. Stevenson...... 5 secs. R. Godfrey ...... 14 secs. 78 Colin Williams 1-31-29 A. Smith ...... 16 secs. Thanks to those really Our sympathy is extend­ Aug 2: AAT X/C J. Elliott...... 25 secs. ed to her family. 82 Eric Marsh 1-32-41 A. Rae ...... 31 secs. M. Logan ...... 28 secs. hardy members, Jane and 91 Liz Toomey 1-34-34 Champs. 12, 8,4km “The A. Lucas ...... 46 secs. Keith Hewlitt, Anne Lea” 1pm. P. Hancock ...... 37 secs. 95 Victor Moss 1-35-23 R. Chipman ..... Iml3 secs. G. Cruise ...... 48 secs. Cruise and Adele Lucas, 99 Gordon Thurlow 1-36-20 Aug 9: SAB 10, 5Km D. Lucas ...... Im38 secs. Frances and Dave Han­ Handicap Mt. Nelson D. Auld ...... Im22 secs. 104 Elizabeth Baldey 1-37-10 A. Logan...... Im23 secs. R. MacGregor .. . Im58 secs. cock. 115 Michael Maddock 1-40-28 10am. Aug 10: Relbia 3- T. Slater...... Im28 secs. 117 Lloyd Pennicott 1 -41 -05 A. Lucas ...... 2ml7 secs. 131 Vernon Tapp 1-48-48 Legged Race and Nom. time Champs. 10 a.m. S. Cameron...... 2m32 secs. 140 Rosalind Holgate 1-53-39 H. Logan...... 2m46 secs. 141 Jim Burr 1-54-27 A. Stoner ...... 3m05 secs. 142 Ben Pastoor 1-56-25 Peter Crombie strikes t “THE WARA TAH" Gold in Nationals BY VIC TOWNSEND

Successful National 1987 Australian Athletic Championships, Titles for John Milne Sydney

Peter Crombie climaxed a fine Track and Field season in Adelaide, at the 1986 National Titles with an all the way win in the (M40) 400 metres in the smart time of 53.20. Popular NSW Veteran John Milne completed a promise he made to each of his grandchildren The Easter week-end proved very rewarding for Peter with a further three before the National Titles recently, when his sheer versatility won him four medals, one for each medals in the 100 metres (11.60) Bronze, 200 metres (23.70) Bronze, and Pentathlon of them. (2722 pts) for Silver. The highlight of John’s many successes in Adelaide was his battle with the great John Gilmour (see ‘ ‘Profile’ ’ His National successes followed his clean sweep in the recent 1986 NSW this issue), when only the awesome speed of the World Champion over the last lap in the (M65) 1500 metres made State Titles of 5 Gold medals in the 100/200/400/Javelin and Shot Put, all of the difference between “ instant fame” anda well deserved silver medal in 5.17.70. His other notable performances were which augers well for his chances in next years World Games in Melbourne. in the Long Jump (3.56) Bronze, Discus (27.30) Bronze, and Silver in the Pentathlon, (3448 pts). NEWS FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE BY STAN PERKINS 1986 QVAC Half Marathon Championships - June 22

These were held this Championship, I guess our M 30-34 M 50-54 year for the first time Gold Medal winners will 1 Tony McCall ...... 1:12:48 1 Col McLeod ...... 1:15:54 and, together with the have established the “ Age 2 Peter Hall ...... 1:13:34 2 Ron Young ...... 1:16:52 QAA Half Marathon Category” Records. No 3 L. Farquarson ..... 1:13:59 3 Warren Gruver .... 1:48:29 Championships, were doubt our Statisticians will 4 P. Circosta...... 1:19:36 4 Ian Hicks ...... ? incorporated in the make a pronouncement 5 Bluey Newton...... ? “Royal Life” Half Mara­ on this and I can let you M 35-39 M 56-59 thon, an event conduct­ know later. 1 Peter Kyle ...... 1:13:35 1 Ted Vale ...... 1:21:28 ed in each state as part 2 Ted Wagner ...... 1:13:48 2 Jack Weeks ...... 1:24:19 of the 1986 Australian 3 Carl W agner...... 1:17:32 3 David Sedgman ... 1:26:00 Championship Series. Before listing our Club 4 John Griffin ...... 1:17:37 4 Kevin Fisher...... 1:27:27 The Queensland Ath­ results I’d like to applaud 5 Rodney Greive .... 1:21:36 5 Ken Weeks ...... 1:32:01 letic Association pres­ the hard work done by Race 6 Len D on...... ; 1:22:09 6 Reg Campbell ..... 1:37:23 ented the event here. Officials and their help­ 7 David Edgeworth . 1:22:12 7 Joe Lewis ...... 1:41:33 ers. There was an unexpec­ tedly large number of M 60-64 Well, the day of the Race runners and this created M 40-44 1 Graeme Jackson .. 1:28:35 dawned sparkling bright many difficulties, partic­ 1 Peter Connolly .... 1:10:07 2 John B um s...... 1:38:14 and clear, but certainly ularly in the Finish Area, 2 MikePercival ..... 1:13:51 3 John Piper ...... 1:45:51 crackling cold — would but co-operation and good 3 Bob Henricks...... 1:17:05 M 65-69 you believe 5°C. down by humour seemed to sort 4 JohnWishart ...... 1:19:57 the over at Davies Park. It 1 Norm Gulbransen . 1:34:13 things out. All in all it was 5 M. Macdermott ... 1:20:25 2 John Petersen...... 1:52:01 was a great day for running, a great occasion and I pre­ 6 Eric Black ...... 1:23:54 once you survived the dict will be even bigger 7 Les Ritchie ...... 1:27:07 M 75-79 shock of discarding the and better next year. 8 Graham White .... 1:28:33 1 Merv Jenkinson ;.. 1:55:58 warm track suit and other 9 Sverre M yhra...... 1:32:29 W 30-34 gear. The field of some 10 Ian C urtis...... 1:56:00 1 Dell Grant ...... 1:30:11 500, including 56 eager 2 Helen Bergen...... 1:37:13 veterans, got away to a The QVAC results which M 45-49 3 Jenny James ...... 1:41:29 good start right on time follow are the best that 1 Harold Haldane ... 1:15:44 W 40-44 and soon settled down, in could be obtained in the 2 Rein Evenhuis..... 1:17:17 1 Helen Mead ...... 1:41:29 the warming rays of the absence of an Official 3 John Pitman ...... 1:22:59 2 Diana Southern ... 1:48:01 sun, to produce some fine Results sheet. Our sincere 4 Kelvin Crump ..... 1:24:00 performances, including thanks to the QAA and 5 Jack Cron ...... 1:25:18 W 45-49 many P.B’s. Royal Life for their superb 6 Col Kratzmann .... 1:26:02 1 Daphne Coffey .... 1:35:15 organisation and of course 7 James Dalgleish ... 1:28:35 2 Helen Young ...... 1:55:00 As this was the first invitation, allowing us to 8 Bob Douglas ...... 1:29:00 compete. W 60-64 QVAC Half Marathon 9 Glen N atalier...... 1:40:59 1 Thelma Sells ...... 1:52:00 Des Frawley (Q) M60 takes the silver medal with a 35.86 metre Hammer Throw in the 1986 National Titles. — Photo Coluna Photographies.

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• Medal winners exude the feeling of satisfaction at the recent National Championships in Adelaide. FOR THE VE VX/ORLD VETERANS' GAMES 3000M Hammer Throw SOUTH AUSTRALIAN M35 R. Munzberg 10.00 11.05.77 M35 P. Brebner 41.64m 28.03.86 M40 D. Pengilly 9.31 4.06.80 M40 D. Leadbetter 49.94m* 21.02.76 M45 R. Auld 10.08 30.04.80 M45 A. Gordon 47.54 19.02.77 TRACK AND FIELD M50 R. Sutcliffe 10.03 24.09.80 M50 A. Gordon 41.16 6.04.80 M55 L. Frisby 10.12 10.11.81 M55 A. Gordon 43.44m* 28.03.86 AGE GROUP RECORDS M60 W. Beames 11.09 8.02.83 M60 S. Halupka 29.64 20.04.84 5000M M65 H. Snelgar 27.72 20.04.84 Compiled by Judy Daly, South Australian Statistician. The following records are M35 R. Lange 15.15.70 30.03.86 M70 P. Barnes 24.48 6.04.80 up to and including June 1986. All official submissions and correspondence In M40 T. McCool 15.52 12.02.86 M75 P. Barnes 22.14m* 3.04.83 relation to these lists, direct to Mrs Judy Daly, 81 Onkaparlnga Road, Bridgewater, M45 G. Hicks 15:57 19.11.80 S.A. 5155. M50 R. Sutcliffe 17^09.5 6.04.80 25k PB’s Road M55 L. Frisby 17.05 11.11.81 M35 P. Worley lhr.35.36 21.05.83 k denotes National record. denotes World M60 L. Frisby 18.14 2.85 M40 F. Howitt lhr.27.03 6.83 10K Road Walk PB’s M65 G. Cornelius 20.06 15.12.82 M45 T. Berry lhr.34.52 14.04.84 Age Name Time/Dis Date W35 L. Harpur 56.48* 31.03.86 M50 R. Sutcliffe lhr.35.40 21.05.83 60M W40 E. McFarlane lhr.06.58 31.03.86 10000M M55 K. Potts lhr.39.02 30.05.81 8.3** 3.01.86 W45 W. Ey W45 A. Miller lhr.02.26 31.03.86 M35 P. Liebelt 34.10 17.12.80 M60 R. Blanchard lhr. 48.34 20.07.85 100M W50 D. Camac lhr.07.38 M40 T. McCool 32.52 22.02.86 M65 A. Digance 2hr. 18.55 30.05.81 12.4 29.03.86 W30 D. Lange W55 R. Webber lhr.08.46 23.08.81 M45 G. Hicks 33.03.4 8.01.81 10 Mile Road PB’s 12.7 29.03.86 W35 P. Speakman W60 R. Webber lhr.09.37 23.04.84 M50 W. Beames 35.33.0 1973/74 M35 R. Munzberg lhr.0.22 24.05.80 12.6 29.03.86 W40 R. Tregenza 20K Road Walk PB’s M55 W. Beames 36.04 21.06.78 M40 B. James 53.35 5.81 12.5** = 4.02.84 W45 W. Ey W45 A. Miller 2hr. 12.56 21.07.85 M60 L. Frisby 37.55 2.85 M45 G. Hicks 54.20 24.05.80 16.2 5.04.80 W50 B. Olner W60 R. Webber 2hr.27.19 13.07.84 M65 R. Bryant 45.40 4.04.80 M50 W. Beames 58.06 31.05.75 W55 C. Peters 23.2 6.04.85 Shotput M70 H. Purvis 51.54 4.04.80 M55 W. Beames lhr.0.34 9.06.79 W60 R. Webber 21.7 17.02.85 26.05.84 W30 R. Stokes 10.41m 25.03.78 110M Hurdle M60 W. Beames lhr.4.56 100 Yards G. Boyce 7.05m 28.03.82 M35 J. Ham arm 16.9 5.04.80 M65 H. Snelgar lhr. 16.09 26.05.84 11.7** 17.01.86 W35 W45 W. Ey W40 E. Dollery 8.92m 5.02.78 M40 D. Brown 17.3 2.85 10K Club Road Champs Regency 200M W45 S. White 10.53m 23.01.77 M45 D. Brown 17.1* 29.03.86 Park PB’s W30 D. Lange 26.3 30.03.86 W50 S. White 12.12m* 25.02.84 M50 T. Morgan 20.6 6.04.85 M35 P. Leibelt 36.24 21.06.81 W35 P. Speakman 27.1 15.02.86 W55 S. White 11.50m** 24.11.84 M55 A. Lampard 20.6 29.03.75 M40 D. Pengilly 33.51 20.06.82 W40 R. Tregenza 27.1 15.02.86 W60 M. Cahill 5.91m 28.02.81 M45 J. Perry 35.12 20.06.82 4.03.84 W45 W. Ey 26.2** Javelin 100M Hurdle M50 R. Sutcliffe 36.24 19.06.83 34.0 6.04.80 W50 A. Cooper W30 G. Hollis 33.18m 17.03.84 M60 A. Lampard 20.4 10.04.77 M55 B. Jones 37.36 19.06.85 31.9 30.03.86 W55 A. Cooper W35 G. Boyce 21.50m 5.02.78 400M Hurdle M60 L. Frisby 40.45 19.06.85 46.4 17.02:85 W60 R. Webber W40 E. Dollery 25.18m 7.04.79 M35 A. Hare 60.5 30.03.86 M65 H. Snelgar 45.10 1982 400M W45 S. White 30.88m 26.3.78 M40 G. Powell 62.5 2.78 M70 R. Bryant 50.32 21.06.81 W30 J. Daly 57.2* 4.02.78 W50 S. White 35.58m 6.03.82 M45 L. Snelling 62.8 23.01.77 10K Club Host Day PBs W35 J. Daly 59.8 28.11.81 W55 S. White 34.82m* 9.02.85 M50 T. Morgan 68.0 8.04.85 River Run W40 A. Pearce 67.3 3/81 W60 M. Cahill 15.06m 10.01.81 M55 T. Morgan 71.10 30.03.86 M40 B. James 33.56 4.09.82 2.04.83 W45 B. Parkinson 68.51 Discus ^ M60 A. Lampard 75.0* 27.02.77 M45 B. James 33.04 3.09.83 78.7 5.04.80 W50 A. Cooper W30 L. Larsen 25.44m 02.80 1500M Steeple M50 R. Sutcliffe 36.11 13.09.80 72.70* 30.03.86 W55 A. Cooper W35 S. Frusher 23.40m 8.03.81 M50 G. Inwood 5.24.5 M55 W. Beames 36.41 23.09.79 W40 A. Miller 22.42m 26.03.78 M55 J. Lovatt 6.07.8 5.04.80 M60 W. Beames 38.34 4.09.82 H. Snelgar 44.40 4.09.82 600M W45 S. White 33.48m 23.01.77 M60 R. White 7.27.0 29.03.86 M65 W30 J. Daly 1.35.5 14.10.78 W50 S. White 33.92m 22.04.84 3000M Steeple Paracombe Fun Run PBs W35 J. Daly 1.39 10.01.86 W55 S. White 34.56* 2.03.85 M35 K. Valentine 11.28 21.01.81 M35 J. Williams 22.09 1981 M40 J. Williams 10.03.8 29.03.86 23.03 1981 800M W60 M. Cahill 15.26 22.11.80 M40 J. Kennedy M45 P. Afford 10.54.6 4.03.82 M45 D. Cooke 23.22 1981 W30 J. Daly 2.7.4* 25.02.78 High Jump Event discontinued M50 B. Jones 25.23 1981 W35 J. Daly 2.11.5* 2.03.86 W30 J. Dobbie 1.28m 23.01.77 M50 B. Caudle 11.27.0 M55 L. Frisby 25.04 1981 W40 A. Pearce 2.29.2 13.12.80 W35 V. Hare 1.25m 16.02.86 M55 B. Caudle 12.24.8 23.01.77 M60 R. Young 32.58 1981 W45 A. Miller 3.0.8 30.03.86 W40 B. Parkinson 1.30m 7.04.79 M65 H. Snelgar 30.51 1981 W50 I. Regan 3.41 1.03.81 W45 S. White 1.28m 16.01.77 Pole Vault Marathon PB’s 1000M W50 S. White 1.26m 22.04.84 W55 S. White 1.20m* 16.02.86 M35 J. Hamman 4.03m* 5.04.80 M35 P. Liebelt 2hr.36.36 14.06.81 W30 J. Daly 2.53.2 14.10.78 G. Powell 3.66m 8.03.80 Long Jump M40 M40 B. James 2hr.33.05 6.06.82 W35 J. Daly 2.49.6 5.02.83 G. Powell 3.66m 3.84 W30 D. Drury 5.03m 29.03.86 M45 M45 G. Hicks 2hr.33.36 12.10.80 1500M M50 R. Daniels 3.20m 3.84 W35 H. Alderson 4.16m 15.03.81 M50 T. Berry 2hr.42.50 1985 W30 J. Daly 4.28.7* 12.02.80 A. Lampard 2.00m 17.05.76 W40 B. Parkinson 4.45m 15.03.81 M55 M55 B.Jones 2hr.54.32 28.08.83 W35 J. Daly 4.29.51* 22.02.86 M60 A. Lampard 2.30m 25.03.78 M60 R. Blanchard 3hr.01.27 26.08.84 W40 A. Pearce 5.06.4 6.12.80 W45 W. Ey 4.88m 29.03.86 W50 G. Vel 2.99m 15.03.81 High Jump M65 R. Bryant 3hr.46.56 12.10.80 W45 S. Malbut 6.08.1 12.12.81 1.55m 7.04.79 2.08.81 Pentathlon M35 D. Brown M70 R. Bryant 3hr.40.07 W50 N. Sutcliffe 7.10.0 8.03.81 1.62m 2.81 W30 L. Downs 2306pts •31.03.86 M40 D. Brown 3000m Walk Track 1 Mile 1.60m 30.03.86 G. Hollis 2468pts 29.01.84 M45 D. Brown M35 P. Fullagher 12.37* 8.04.79 W30 J. Daly 5.0.3 6.02.81 R. Stone 1.60m 16.02.86 W35 L. Byrnes 2639pts 29.01.84 E. Folland 14.03.6 30.03.75 W35 J. Daly 4.50.8 11.01.82 P. Dal wood 1.45m 30.03.75 W40 G. Boyce 2291 pts 29.01.84 M50 M45 M. Marker 14.22 26.02.86 3000M M55 R. Clarke 1.37m 7.03.82 M50 G. Peters 16.28 6.04.80 W30 J. Daly 10.01.63 21.08.81 M60 A. Lampard 1.32m 12.02.78 17.24 1973 • New Score System March 1986 MSS A. Digance W35 D. Letherby 9.29.8* 20.12.81 M65 C. McCarten 1.10m 18.03.84 M60 J. Webber 15.51.0 30.03.75 W40 A. Pearce 11.37.0 26.11.80 M65 J. Webber 16.32 81 Long Jump W45 S. Malbut 12.54.0 16.12.81 5000M Walk Track 100M M35 J. Hamman 6.43m 5.04.80 5000M M40 P. Fullagher 23.48 18.02.86 M35 H. Van Bavel 11.0* = 29.03.86 M40 D. Brown 6.06m 12.85 W30 M. McIntosh 18.59.0 4.06.86 M45 M. Marker 24.45 4.12.85 M40 B. Wilson 11.0 21.04.84 M45 D. Brown 6.00m 29.03.86 W35 D. Letherby 16.45.0* 9.12.81 M50 C. Hainsworth 28.01 18.03.84 M45 H. Thomas 11.5 11.01.81 M50 J. Liascos 5.34m 27.02.83 W40 A. Pearce 19.37.0 6.12.80 M55 C. Hainsworth 28.12.40 29.03.86 M50 L. Snelling 11.56* 18.04.81 M55 T. Morgan 4.73m 29.03.86 W45 S. Malbut 22.00 3.04.83 M60 J. Webber 27.15.0 29.03.75 M55 A. Cassillis 12.9 17.02.86 M60 A. Lampard 4.60m W50 S. Simpson 20.57.2 30.3.86 M65 J. Webber 28.12.12 18.04.81 M60 L. Willshire 13.4 21.04.84 M65 A. Digance 3.68m 2.80 M70 J. Webber 29.58 2.85 M65 A. Digance 14.8 5.04.80 M70 P. Barnes 3.19m 2.80 10000M M70 L. Barnes 15.31 8.01.81 10000M Walk Track W30 I. Carson 46.47.0 8.03.81 M75 L. Barnes 16.5 29.03.86 M35 T. Thompson 52.44 14.04.84 W35 D. Letherby 34.34.4* 7.10.81 Triple Jump 200M E. Folland 50.33 1975 W40 A. Pearce 40.46.8 18.12.80 M35 D. Brown 11.88m 8.04.79 M35 H. Van Bavel 22.9 30.03.86 M45 T. Nailer 60.03 20.04.80 W45 S. Malbut 44.53.0 3.12.81 M40 R. Stone 12.23m 9.12.78 M40 B. Wilson 22.5 8.04.85 M50 C. Hainsworth 57.40 24.04.82 W50 N. Sutcliffe 50.08.0 28.04.80 M45 R. Stone 12.25m 30.03.86 H. Thomas 23.20 9.01.81 M55 C. Hainsworth 57.47 13.04.85 M45 M50 R. Clarke 9.81m 19.02.77 M50 L. Snelling 23.7 3.81 M60 J. Webber 60.41 27.03.77 M55 A. Lampard 9.65m 8.03.75 80M Hurdles M55 R. Clarke 26.42 19.04.81 M65 J. Webber 63.10 24.04.82 M60 A. Lampard 9.40m 10.04.77 W45 W. Ey 12.9* 29.03.86 L. Willshire 27.0 22.04.84 M60 M65 A. Digance 7.43m 6.04.80 20K Road Walk PB’s 90M Hurdles M65 A. Digance 31.8 15.03.80 M35 T. Thompson lhr.48.57 4.05.85 W45 B. Parkinson 15.3 18.02.85 M70 H. Gursansky 36.6 7.03.82 Javelin M40 S. Malbut lhr.52.34 1974 M45 M. Marker 1 hr.45.54 31.03.86 100M Hurdle 400M M35 J. Hamman 45.0m 5.04.80 M50 C. Hainsworth lhr.58.38 5.05.84 14.4 25.03.78 M35 P. Davis 52.3 17.03.84 W30 R. Stokes M40 N. Birks 62.30m* 5.04.80 M55 C. Hainsworth lhr.58.41 4.05.85 16.5 5.04.80 M40 B. Wilson 51.23 1.04.83 W40 B. Parkinson M45 N. Birks 56.12m* 30.03.86 M60 J. Webber 2hr.07.3 16.07.77 W45 B. Parkinson 15.2 3.01.86 M45 H. Thomas 52.34 13.01.81 M50 E. Matthews 41.80m 17.03.84 M50 L. Snelling 52.50* 18.04.81 M65 J. Webber 2hr.02.55 1981 400M Hurdle M55 E. Matthews 40.54m 8.04.85 M70 J. Webber 2hr. 13.35 31.03.86 W45 B. Parkinson 75.9* 6.01.84 M55 R. Clarke 58.0 22.12.73 M60 A. Miojlic 30.44m 17.03.84 M60 R. Clarke 59.88 28.06.85 M65 C. McCarten 27.70m 21.04.84 50K Road Walk PB’s 800M Walk M65 A. Digance 78.5 2.80 M35 T. Thompson 4hr.50.23 8.83 4.18.0 7.04.79 M70 P. Barnes 24.68m* W30 G. Goldsworth M70 H. Gursansky 78.4 5.04.80 M55 G. Peters 6hr. 16.36 8.08.82 E. McFarlane 4.08.0 7.04.79 M75 P. Barnes 21.16 m* 13.05.82 W35 800M M60 J. Webber 6hr.14.17 26.08.78 5.32.0 7.04.79 W40 V. Miller M35 P. Tippett 1.54.8* 30.3.86 M65 J. Webber 6hr.16.17 8.08.82 W55 R. Webber 5.15.0 7.04.79 M40 P. Dempsey 2.00.8 17.02.85 Discus M70 J. Webber 6hr.29.59 4.05.85 1500M Walk M45 B. James 2.04.8 11.02.84 M35 D. Brown 30.46m 6.04.80 W30 G. Goldsworth 8.29.0* 8.04.79 M50 R. Clarke 2.08.3 9.08.75 M40 M. Kemp 52.44m* 19.02.84 W35 L. Harpur 7.25.4 - 2.02.85 M55 R. Clarke 2.13.8 M45 G. van 32.94m 7.03.82 •N e w Score System March 1986 W45 A. Miller 8.37.4 18.02.84 M60 R. Clarke 2.17.16 25.06.85 Ekelenburg W50 D. Camac 8.59.77 17.04.81 M65 H. Snelgar 2.55 6.03.83 M50 E. Matthews 37.12m 3.84 W55 R. Webber 9.31.0 7.03.82 M70 H. Gursansky 3.02.6 7.03.82 M55 E. Matthews 35.36m 8.04.85 Pentathlon R. Webber 9.43.30 18.03.84 W60 1500M M60 H. Snelgar 28.96m 6.04.80 M35 A. Hare 3197 31.03.86 3000M Walk M35 R. Lange 3.58.6* 29.03.86 M65 H. Snelgar 28.22 3.84 M40 P. Yaxley 2263.08 1982 W30 G. Goldsworth 17.58.1 12.02.78 M40 D. Cooke 4.17.2 22.12.79 M70 P. Barnes 27.34 M45 D. Parker • 2440.2 29.01.84 W35 L. Harpur 16.02 12.02.86 M45 B. James 4.15.4 4.02.84 M75 L. Barnes 25.36* 29.03.86 P. Yaxley 2869 31.03.86 W45 A. Miller 17.37* 12.02.86 M50 R. Woodcock 4.31.44 9.01.81 Shotput M50 E. Matthews • 2680.08 29.01.84 W50 D. Camac 19.31.88 17.04.81 M55 R. Clarke 4.50.0 22.11.80 M35 J. Hamman 10.18m 5.04.80 D. Parker 3291 31.03.86 W55 R. Webber 19.59.07 17.04.81 M60 L. Frisby 5.00.9 16.02.85 M40 M. Kemp 15.99m 4.09.82 M55 E. Matthews • 2851 01.85 W60 R. Webber 19.54.0 7.03.84 M65 H. Snelgar 5.59.3 27.02.83 M45 G. van 12.07m 22.11.80 E. Matthews 2834 31.03.86 5000M Walk 1 Mile Ekelenburg M60 R. Clarke 2508 01.85 W35 L. Harpur 26.54.0* 9.02.85 M35 T. Mitchell 4.48 25.04.79 M50 P. Dal wood 11.34m 29.03.75 M65 H. Snelgar • 1322 3.04.83 W40 E. McFarlane 33.07.0 29.01.86 M40 G. Wenk 4.48 25.04.80 M55 P. Dal wood 10.37m 25.03.78 H. Snelgar 1611 31.03.86 W45 A. Miller 29.05.0 18.08.85 M45 R. O’Neil 4.51.0 25.04.74 M60 T. Casey 10.97m 2.04.83 W50 D. Camac 34.05.0 18.03.84 M50 R. Woodcock 5.06 2.12.80 M65 T. Casey 9.65 m 30.03.86 Decathlon W55 R. Webber 33.52.0 9.02.83 M55 B. Caudle 5.31 25.04.77 M70 L. Barnes 8.89m 3.84 M40 D. Brown 4177 2.81 W60 R. Webber 33.47.0* 21.04.84 M60 M. Barnes 5.58 23.02.82 M75 L. Barnes 9.34m* 15.02.86 M45 G. Powell 4126 2.81 \ / E T g 2^» NEWS FROM THEWA'VETRUN’i

FROM SANDI WALTON 1986 State Pentathlon Champs. On the Grapevine In the recent Geraldton Marathon, W.A. Veterans were, as usual, prominent in the top finishers with excel­ 16th MARCH, 1986 lent performances by Bob Harrison (4th-2.48.28), Brian Danby (6th-2.50.45) and Barrie Robinson (7th-3.14.26). Age/Name Long Jav. 200m Disc. 1500 Points M50 The Albany Advertiser — Sports Star of the Month Jump metre K. Whistler 3.21 — 31.7 23.64 6.21 764.78 (March 1986) was awarded to W.A. Vet. John Cochrane R: Hayres 2.98 21.70 33.1 16.60 5.34 742.25 who set new State and National records for M50 Shot Put M35 J. Whittam 2.91 15.80 41.8 21.60 — 458.20 at the 1986 West Australian Veterans’ Championships. B. Cornish 5.08 34.84 24.9 25.96 5.16 1873.91 B Madsen 3.13 31.50 31.5 21.82 5.33 748.14 W30 M40 B. Wilson 14.6 6.98 16.78 2.53 3.88 2333.61 B. Landers 4.70 27.24 26.9 16.54 6.07 1442.00 W35 J. Bowen 4.02 40.30 30.9 29.78 — 1425.12 E. Hindle 13.0 7.14 18.63 2.46 4.59 2936.94 J. Froudist 3.78 18.18 30.6 18.20 6.03 710.14 W40 A. Croxford 2.33 — 39.8 8.72 5.27 J. Fletcher 14.8 5.88 20.50 3.01 3.98 2362.74 M45 L. Jenkins 15.3 6.39 13.03 3.10 3.15 1866.88 Coming Events . . . P. Gare (Rec.) 5.49 20.60 24.5 30.10 5.54 2420.10 V. Prescott 16.0 5.09 11.91 3.18 3.20 1558.84 P. Muller 4.86 28.01 28.1 23.08 5.17 1871.18 K. Counsel 18.6 6.19 11.10 — 2.75 789.87 Date Race Distance Venue R. Calnan 4.91 25.93 27.3 21.08 5.57 1849.82 W45 10/8/86 Lake Monger 9.9 km Lake Monger N. Richards 4.61 27.21 26.3 19.54 5.18 1829.35 D. Whittam 14.4 7.08 17.07 3.35 3.68 2394.02 Run 6.6 km Dodd St. 8.00 a.m. 17/8/86 Bibra Lake Run 12 km Opposite 6 km Adventure World 8.00 a.m. 24/8/86 City to Surf 31/8/86 Bridges Cycle 10 km McCallum Pk. Track 8.00 a.m. 7/9/86 Shoalwater 10 km 40 Fifth Ave. 5 km Shoalwater Bay 9.00 a.m. 14/9/86 Croxfords Climb 8 km Breckler Park Yokine 8.00 a.m. 21/9/86 Warrens Run 16 km Gnangara Lake 8 km 8.00 a.m. 28/9/86 Broadlands 42.4 km TBA Peoples Marathon

CROSS COUNTRY 5k/10k

Pos Age Clock 36 K. Vaalsta M50 38.49 Group Time 37 H. David M50 39.31 38 R. Shand M50 39.37 5K 39 J. Astwell M50 39.41 i B. Harwood *M40 18.56 40 P. Martin M40 39.43 2 J. Barnes *M40 19.14 41 R. Parker M35 39.50 3 B. Womer *M50 19.22 42 D. Moffett M55 40.08 4 J. Sanger *W30 21.43 43 K. Matin M45 40.20 5 P. Sanger *M35 23.44 44 J. Spencer M45 40.29 6 F. Hagger *M60 25.31 45 R. Harris M45 40.47 7 W. Vincent *W45 25.51 46 N. Richards M45 41.32 8 S. Munsie *M50 26.13 47 A. Pomery M55 41.33 9 S. Cross *W35 26.28 48 K. Forden M45 42.06 10 M. Robinson *W45 26.53 49 G. Hair M45 42.12 11 M. Tapper *W35 26.59 50 M. Moyle M55 42.33 12 D. Horsley *M70 27.12 51 A. Martin < M34 42.40 13 B. Abrahams *M55 27.13 • 52 J. Pellier M45 42.56 14 I. Lyon *M45 27.15 53 A. Davie M50 43.17 15 J. Stone *W40 28.32 54 P. Davies M55 43.20 16 J. Strachan *W60 29.34 55 P. Haynes M45 43.35 Eileen Hindle wins gold. Seen here clearing the bar in the W35 High Jump with (1.40). 17 P. Spencer *W45 29.54 56 M. Sanders M12 44.26 — Photo Peter Griffin. 18 M. Taylor *W35 32.23 57 B. Crellin M45 44.29 19 E. Crowther *W40 33.14 58 P. Sanders M45 44.29 V. Tyson *W60 34.07 59 A. Tyson M50 44.42 JA 60 J. Norden M40 45.00 10 l\. 61 R. Elmitt M40 46.05 20 B. Danby M35 33.14 62 R. Lawrence M55 46.28 21 D. Chaplin M45 33.21 63 R. Trott M36 46.53 22 B. Argyle M40 33.51 64 G. Peet M50 47.13 Jim Barnes 5k/10k Run at Thornlie JUNE 1, 1986 23 B. Hanna M32 34.00 65 A. Sim M35 47.14 25 H. Kirkman M40 34.31 66 B. Slinger M45 47.23 26 S. Barrie M50 34.32 67 K. Johnson M55 47.26 68 C. Mitchell W45 56.48 27 D. Clark M27 34.54 68 R. Farrell M45 47.30 Age Clock 33 A. Pomery M55 42.30 28 J. Ferns M35 35.53 69 D. Strachan M60 48.10 Pos. 69 S. Bowler M60 57.50 29 I. McGibbon M40 36.00 70 E. Moyle M60 50.35 Group Time 34 R. Brown M45 42.58 10 K. 70 J. Strachan W60 62.02 30 J. Bell M40 36.14 70 J. Russell M50 48.43 35 J. Dartnell M35 42.59 5 K. 31 D. Roberts M40 36.32 71 E. Moyle M60 50.35 1 S. Mitchell INV 33.44 36 G. Hair M45 43.00 1 J. Trovato M45 18.45 32 T. Wood M40 37.34 72 D. O’Donnell M35 51.02 2 D. Caplin M45 33.52 37 B. Kemaghan M45 43.24 2 M. Whalen INV 22.25 33 F. McLinden M55 37.44 73' E. O’Dea W50 51.29 M50 34.56 34 J. Yates M40 38.40 74 J. McClean M55 51.36 3 S. Barrie 38 M. Forden W40 43.29 3 C. Dartnall INV 22.34 35 J. Stickles M45 38.41 75 C. Cole W45 59.31 4 F. Smith W40 35.28 39 T. Vaalsta W45 43.38 4 S. Salter INV 22.34 5 J. Bell M40 36.46 40 B. Crellin M45 43.43 5 S. Hair INV 22.34 6 B. Foley M40 36.54 41 P. Jones M50 44.06 6 J. Pearce W35 23.06 7 A. Jenkins M40 37.16 42 A. Chambers M45 45.39 7 L. Whalen INV 23.13 8 D. Carr M50 37.31 43 R. Lawrence M55 45.43 8 S. Bell INV 24.16 9 J. Chambers W35 37.32 44 R. Farrell M45 45.44 9 B. Womer M50 24.19 10 M. Khan M40 37.44 45 J. Pellier M45 45.57 10 G. Morgan M60 25.08 A RE YOU IN 11 D. Roberts M40 37.53 46 S. Walton W35 45.57 11 D. Francis INV 25.51 12 T. Wood M40 38.03 46 R. Whaler M40 46.28 12 T. Tate M50 26.05 13 B. Sammells M45 38.17 48 K. Johnson M55 46.56 13 E. Tate W45 26.05 TRAINING? 14 M. Johnston M45 38.27 49 J. Mckechnie M50 47.11 14 M. Pritchard W40 26.19 15 T. Speechley M40 38.53 50 C. Chequer INV 47.16 15 G. Sanders INV 26.36 16 B. Carse M40 39.00 51 A. Sim M35 48.04 16 P. Carr W50 26.47 17 B. Spehr INV 39.11 52 C. Bould M70 48.06 17 C. Kemaghan W40 27.38 18 K. Vaalsta M50 39.16 53 J. Russell M50 48.06 18 G. Francis INV 27.50 19 J. Yates M40 39.20 54 J. Willers W35 48.20 19 M. Warren W50 27.51 20 J. Pellier M45 39.26 55 J. Sanger W30 48.22 20 M. Stewart INV 28.03 21 D. Moffett M55 29.42 56 P. Sanders M40 48.38 21 N. Berry W55 28.05 22 C. Bell W35 39.48 57 S. Sanders W30 48.39 22 K. Stewart INV 28.08 23 T. Kirwan W35 40.37 58 E. Mercer W40 49.13 23 J. Stone W40 28.34 *l- g /S irc 24 D. Hugh M50 40.52 59 J. McLean M55 49.20 24 E. Crowther W40 30.35 25 R. Harris M45 41.07 60 P. Farrell W40 49.20 25 D. Whittam W45 30.35 26 K. Forden M45 41.16 61 A. Aldrich W40 51.17 26 M. Taylor INV 30.56 27 M. Warren M45 41.22 62 D. O’Donnell INV 52.17 27 J. Stewart INV 33.34 FOR THE V I WORLD 28 B. Mitchell M50 41.54 63 D. Cowlan M50 53.19 28 I. Johnston W35 34.46 29 P. Guiton M50 42.09 64 F. Usher M60 54.29 29 J. Jenkins W35 34.46 VETERANS' GAMES 30 R. Sheehy INV 42.18 65 L. Hassam M55 54.32 30 K. Jenkins INV 34.46 31 M. Moyle M55 42.20 66 D. Crowther M40 54.35 31 D. Horsley M70 36.35 32 A. Davie M50 42.46 67 I. Lyon M45 56.02 32 S. Cross W45 36.35 THE VETERAN ATHLETE PAGE 17 COMING EVENTS THE ACT VETRUNNER Sat., 2 August: Crisp Country Challenge. 1.15pm 6 km: 2pm 10.3 km on Mike The second in a series featuring A.C.T. club members Crisp’s property (11km past Collector, on the Federal High­ Mike Adler Profiles top marathoner Garry Hand (M40). way). ACTCCC event. Sun., 3 August: Pack run, Deek Drive 9.30am. (ACTVAC). Sat., 9 August: Rocky Horror, Black Mountain Res­ erve, off Caswell Drive. 1.15 pm 5.7 km; 2pm 9.5 km. Gariy Hand - a dedicated running (ACTCCC). Sun., 10 August: Pack Run, Time Win Time Deek Drive 9.30am. A couple of years National Service was followed by a few (ACTVAC). 10 am Women’s years of playing Rugby Union, and it wasn’t until his mid Hamilton New Zealand 1981 Garry’s PB Jogalong. twenties that he came back to running. The catalyst for Garry’s Australian Marathon Championship 2.19.18 Member of Sat., 16 August: Carillon machine distance running career, as it has been for so many others, was 1985 2.19.18 Gold medal Relays, 3 x 3 km start near the establishment of the City to Surf. Garry became a regular Australian Marathon Championship 2.21.55 winning team Carillon, Lake Burley Griffin entrant and competed in 9 of the first 10 held, and as a member of Championship 1986 both years shore, 2pm. (ACTCCC). On a crisp Saturday afternoon in May the Customs’ Joggers Team has been a silver medallist in the Sun., 17 August: Pack run, Sporting Teams Section. 1986 Deek Drive 9.30am. 1980, Garry Hand charged away from the Gany Hand has been good for running. President of Customs starting line on his way to win the ACT 25 km The success of his athletic achievement began to gain (ACTVAC). Olympic Way momentum with his transfer to Canberra in 1977. The ACT Joggers for the past 10 years, of Weston Creek Little Athletics Marathon, Junee-Wagga. Road Championship in 1.23.19 from Jack Cross-Country Club conducts a winter season ranking list of Club for 5 years, of Weston Creek Athletic Club (and now vice- Sat., 23 August: ACT CC Lane. That night he travelled to the Riverina members based on runners performances as a percentage of the president), he was honoured with Life Membership of the latter Championships, 1.15pm 8km and next morning took out the winner’s prize course records. During 1977 from 8 runs at the age of 31, he in 1985. A tireless worker for the sport he has been a dedicated Women’s Championships, 2pm in the 13-lap x 2-mile circuit Griffith Marathon scored 84.6%; in 1978 from 20 runs 95.2%; 1979 from 29 runs club and team man and unselfishly is deeply involved in Junior Men’s 12 km Championship. 97%; in 1982 setting 10 records in 11 races he achieved the coaching during the track season. Weston Park. (ACTCCC). in 2.35.29. So much for tapering for a big magical 100%; and in 1985 at 39 years of age his score was And running has been good to Garry. Through trips won as Sun., 24 August: August event! 98.7% — and remember this is in open company, and in Can­ prizes, invitations to compete, and by National Representation Handicap, 10 km, Copland selection, he has travelled overseas on many occasions. Such is the recuperative capacity of this now M40 runner, berra these days the fields are occasionally graced with the pres­ College 9.30am. (ACTVAC). For a runner who always gives 101% of himself in every versatile from 800m to the marathon, who has been known to line ence of Institute runners. Sat., 30 August: Dunrossil race there are no excuses — no hard luck stories, but perhaps up for as many as five distance races in the space of a week, all at He has won the award as ACT Distance Runner of the Year Drive, 3 races, 4.3 km 1.15pm Garry should be allowed one ‘maybe if for the Hong Kong top level effort. In tests conducted by Dr Peter Flicker at the in 3 of the past 5 years. But surprisingly, with the talent he exhibits, Women; 1.40pm Men's divis­ Marathon. Garry and the UK’s Andy Holden ran neck and neck Australian Institute of Sport before and after a Nike Canberra and perhaps also indicative of the high local standards, it took 2 ion 2; 2pm Men’s division I. from the start and in the middle stages had the race to themselves. Marathon, on Garry, among others, Derek Froude, Graham years of distance running before Garry broke into the Canberra (ACTCCC). Some 7 miles from the finish Garry tripped and took a heavy fall Clews and Colin Neave, his extraordinary rapid recovery from winners’ list, and that was in a relatively low-key Wednesday Sun., 31 August: Pack run, the trauma of top competition, indicated almost a complete return twilight race over a 3.2 km of the Woden Fitness Circuit, when losing some ground and ending up in second place. Who knows, Deek Drive 9.30am. if fate had been kinder? to normal physical condition within a matter of days. he defeated Ken Sweeney in 9.49 for the 2-miler. Since the ACT (ACTVAC). Training for a marathon Garry would cover 80-95 miles a Bom in Sydney in September 1945 he achieved success at achieved State status in 1980, Gany has been selected to represent week, made up of a 4-mile in the morning at about 5 minute pace, Combined High School level in swimming and diving. His intro­ the ACT on at least 16 occasions. He has also been selected as a a longer run of up to 10 to 12 miles at 6.30 pace later in the day, duction to athletics was at 15 years of age when he joined Rand- regular member of ACT Teams for road, marathon and cross­ and an 18 mile run on Sundays — good quality training, but wick-Botany Club and showed sufficient promise to catch the country for the past 6 years. 1986 Royal nothing like the 120-140 mile per week regimen that some feel eye of Cec Hensley (the coach of Alan Lawrence, a 10,000m Improvement in performance over a 9-year span are indicated they require. During the track season, he reduces his mileage place-getter at the Melbourne Olympics). Concentrating his talents in this table: Life Half somewhat and incorporates at least 2 sessions a week of 200m on the half mile, under Hensley’s guidance, Garry achieved his 1977 1978 1979 1985 1986 and 400m intervals in conjunction with coaching commitments. first sub 2-minute 880 in 1961 with a 1.57.6. He then regularly Marathon, Anzac Relay 14.27 14.08 13.34 12.59 Too much trackwork however, induces the achilles problems posted 1.55s for the 2-lapper, but after the ’63-’64 season, on 4.3km which have persisted on and off for some years. leaving school he dropped out of the athletic scenc. Canberra Pennington 62.51 58.34 55.47 52.36 Garry sees no reason why he wouldn’t keep competing 16 km through to M55-M60 age groups, but perhaps would concentrate more on shorter events. With an interest in trail bike riding, (BY DAVE CUNDY) Rex Foulkes — 76.23 71.49 69.37 (run as the Royal cycling and swimming, there are no shortages of outdoor interests Congratulations to all fin­ xh marathon (1 st) Life Vi Marathon) in the Hand household. ishers in Canberra's Royal 72.22 If further evidence exemplifies the constant improvement in I ife HalfMnrnfhnn on CunHa;t. A few Wttto aftw tte Rey»l Life Half Mtmtan. he ran the performance that he is achieving despite ageing, the narrowing 18 May 1986. The response to ACT Veterans Vi Marathon over an almosfcjdentieal course, in an gap between Garry’s times vis a vis that of the winners in 12 km our inaugural event was pleas­ Australian M40 record time of 68.01. > championships is indicated in these examples: Australian 12 km ing and more than justified the Hand has now contested 45 marathons and his PB was set cross-country championship, Melbourne 1980: Garry 54th in ACT Cross Country Club’s when 3rd at Hamilton NZ in 1981 with a 2.16.37. He has won 42.04; winner Rohde Castella in 37.11. Australian 12 km cross decision to join with Royal two, one at Griffith and one at Darwin, and has been placed on country championship, Sydney 1985: Garry 16th in 39.11; winner Life insurance in the conduct numerous occasions. Highlighted among these achievements are Garry Briggs in 36.47. ACT 12 km cross-country championship. of a round of the Australian two consecutive Team Gold Medals at the Australian Marathon Canberra 1985: Garry 6th in 39.04; winner Graham C'lewes in Championship series. Championships in Sydney — in 1985 (2.19.18), and in June this 37.04. Many runners had their first year (2.21.55), with Colin Neave and Phil Garvin in this year’s Though concentrating on distance events, Garry is only opportunity to attempt the team. about 3 seconds slower as an M40 than he was as a teenager over 21.1k distance (indeed, the His initial attempt at the marathon was in the Canberra 800m, a margin he is certain he can close if he were to concen­ first ACT male and female Marathon in April 1977, and the following table shows some of trate on that distance. He currently holds the ACT resident M40 were in this category); our reg­ his earlier performances and progress down the time scale: bests of 54.4 for 400m, 1.58.21 for 800m, 3.58.7 for 1500m, ular club runners had the bene­ Time Win Time 8.40.4 for 3000m, and 15.02.9 for 5000m. He won the 5000m fit of stronger competition and Canberra April 1977 2.55.00 2.31.10 track tide in Hobart in his last year of M35 competition in 14.36.8 a higher profile event; and our Pre Pacific Games, Canberra 3.07.20 2.27.42 (National record time). In the Adelaide heat this Easter, he took interstate visitors were able to experience the beauty of the Dec 1977 the 5000m Gold in 15.39.30. With the Australian M40 record of 68.01 for a half marathon lap course around Lake Burley ACT Marathon Championship 2.34.08 2.30.24 'set in the ACT Veterans event in June this year and an Australian Griffin. April 1978 M40 best for the marathon of 2.21.38 set in the 1985 Big M, Interstate visitors took out NSW State, Nowra June 1978 2.49.19 2.27.24 Hand’s prospects of success in the World Tides in Melbourne the major honours with Steve Canberra Marathon Championship 2.33.18 2.26.56 next year must be considered bright. Austin and Tani Ruckle dom­ Nov 1978 Currently, his ambition is directed primarily at the marathon, inating their respective divis­ but depending on the track form he develops this summer, he ions. Steve’s winning time of 2.18.45 Nike Canberra Marathon April 1979 2.30.18 would also like to make a tilt at one or at most two track events, 64.08 was just 14 seconds out­ Nike Canberra Marathon 1980 2.25.25 2.17.51 providing there is adequate recovery time before his main goal. side the fastest time by an (Earning Garry 2nd place on the all- This time, and in this competition, he isn’t likely to rely on his Australian in Australia (Steve time ACT ranking list to Dave Mc- quick recuperative powers to carry him through the main chance. set the fastest time of 63.54 Inness at that time) There is not a member of the running fraternity in Canberra in the Royal Life event in who wouldn’t be delighted to see a deserved World Championship Melbourne in 1984). Tani Australian Marathon Championship 2.25.08 2.19.00 • The mental concentration and pain of intense effort Gold Medal taking pride of place in Garry’s superlatively improved on her winning run 1980 shows in this action picture of Garry Hand. endowed trophy cabinet. in the Sydney round of the ser­ ies, clocking 75.51 on the Canberra circuit. Both times were the fastest yet recorded ACT Veterans’ Run in the ACT. Mt. Ainslee Handicap - 9.2K Thanks to the many people at Regatta Point involved in the successful BY STUART MANLEY The ACT Veterans’ Athletic Club’s eighth Annual Fun Run conduct of this event — in par­ who often take the points on Almost half those gaining fine 34.51 to second fastest. will be held at 10 am on Sunday, 28 September commencing and ticular, our sponsors Royal 29 June, 1986. Condit­ Peter Frylink was presented Life Insurance Australia Lim­ ions — Bright, sunny and this challenging course. The points for the run were doing finishing at Regatta Point. course itself was slightly alter­ so for the first time this year. with his personalised T-shirt, This popular event over a 9.5 km flat course is entirely on ited, officials from the ACT very cold — minus 2 at celebrating his fiftieth run. He Cross Country Club, the Aust­ 9.00am. ed by replacement of the final Most of those at the top of the cycle paths, and is a lakeside run open to Vets and Pre-Vets only. uphill track with the road pointscore ran and there were is only the third to achieve this Medallions are awarded to placegetters in each 5-year age group, ralian Federal Police and the through the gate. This change some changes at the top. Mike feat. and traditionally there are donated items for a barrel draw. Any Department of Territories. I Bev Scown won her second was suggested by Mike Adler Allen consolidated his lead Stuart Reid suffered a nasty visitors to Canberra at that time are warmly welcomed to compete look forward to working with handicap by two seconds from who surveyed the route and with a handy extra 11 points to injury to his ankle and limped and entry is on the morning of the race. the same team in 1987 when Diana Wright. Stuart Manley remeasured it twice. The move to 71, 12 clear of John home to at least record another we will conduct the second celebrated taking over as distance is an exact 9.2k. Lightfoot who is now in sec­ run completed. Talk about Canberra Royal Life Half handicapper by filling third ond place. Alan Williams slips commitment. Hot running on a Marathon. The tentative date spot. This seemingly incon- The 68 runners (59 eligible) to third place still on 58. With The run co-ordinator was is 17 May. grous event was in fact given were scattered over a ten min­ the exception of Colin Bridge Jim O’Donnell who did an cold morning___ VETERAN AGE GROUP legitimacy by virtue of the ute span. All except some non- most of the top pointscorers excellent job, assisted by Dan WINNERS: By-passing the ACT Veterans’ Club’s clashing monthly handicaps having been set by eligible runners and the first are middle of the pack runners Reddy, Mike Adler,' John M40 Garry Hand ACT 72.22 handicap to take on open company, four of our top women Duane Lowry as his final act two place-getters were outside moving up the scale. Lightfoot and Greg O’Neill, M45 Peter Kallio ACT 78.24 acquitted themselves magnificently to fill four of the top ten as handicapper. The handi­ their handicap km rates. The The old course records held plus extras who volunteered M50 Ernie Warner ACT 88.53 places in the ACT Cross-Country Club’s 10 km ACT Road capper henceforth disqualifies middle runners in the field by Peter Skinner (31.51) and on the day. M55 Peter Tessvman NSW 86.48 Championship on Sunday^ 29 June. M60 Allen Tyson WA 100.41 himself. were 14 seconds per km off Jo Cullen (39.09) were not The next handicap is the With a bracing minus two degree temperature at the 9am W35 Annette Perkins ACT 83.01 The event had 68 starters their handicaps which is evid­ ruffled. Bryan Thomas was equally testing Cooleman starting time, Annette Perkins (recent 2nd Australian finisher in W40 Norma Lindemann ACT 94.41 which was an excellent field ence (as if anyone who has run fastest man with 34.14 and Ridge course which will pro­ 2.52 in the Budget marathon) placed 3rd in 36.38; Jo Cullen W45 Dot Browne VIC 84.06 considering the clash with the it needs any) that it is a tough Diana Wright fastest woman bably be lengthened to 10k. (3.08.31 in the Budget) 6th in 38.52.7; Maryanne Busteed W50 Anne Young ACT 117.54 ACT Road Championships at course. As several were heard with 43.07. Visitor from West Access is via Kathner Street, 6th Petrina Trowbridge VIC 84.29 (3.10.54 in the Budget) 9th in 39.58.9; and Rosemary Parker Giralang. The main result of to remark “ it is uphill all the Australia, Derek Hoye cele­ Chapman and race organiser is 8th Jo Cullen " ACT 85.12 10th in 41.15. The first three named made up the Gold medal this was the absence of the stars way” . brated his farewell run with a Bob Parker. 9th Mary Ann Busteed ACT 89 .49 winning team in the recent Australian Marathon Championship. 10th Rosemary Parker ACT 90.52 AROUND THE GROUNDS IN VICTORIA WITH PETER COLTHUP 1986 Traralgon Marathon IfttANS Peter Shone and Mary Edwards W 1986 Winter first Veterans Programme Sunday, August 10th: On Sunday 8th June, Traralgon Harriers conducted their very popular annual VAA, 25km. Road marathon at Tyers, in East Gippsland. Though the out and back course is normally Championship — Albert flat and fast conducive to good times, the race this year took on a whole new di­ Park. mension when runners experienced a near gale force wind and rain at times over the Sunday, August 10th: last 14 kms. PRR, 30km. and 10km. The usual enthusiastic Hamers, who prefer to limit the entries to about 150 and promote a Devil Bend — Chase friendly, informal well organised race, certainly lived up to their reputation despite the very Carnival. (Now August 24). trying conditions. Saturday, August 16th: The Traralgon marathon is always a favourite with Veterans, with this years contingent pro­ VAA Cross Country Re­ viding nearly half the field and Veterans taking many of the awards. lays - Westerfields Park. Results indicating age groups: Sunday, August 17th: Royal Life xh Mara — Men Overall Placings: 1 John Age Group Placings (Veter­ Altona Vi Mara — Brennan 2.34.00, 2 Peter Shone 2.37.34, ans): M35 Eric Greaves 2.48.34. M40 Saturday, September 3 Saul Bakaitis 2.40.26. Peter Shone 2.37.34. M50 Barry Sawyer 6th: AAU — Cross Coun­ 2.53.04. M60 Gordon McKeown try Championship — 3.12.35. Oldest finisher Ken Matchett ACT. Women Overall Placings: 1 (64) 3.29.33. W35 Mary Edwards Sunday, September 7th: Mary Edwards 2.56.06, 2 Colleen 2.56.06. W40 Claire Bowker 3.17.00. Peter Shone (Aberfeldie Vets.) M40, wins the Traralgon Marathon in 2.37.34 VMC Puma, 32.2km. — Stephens 3.00.23, 3 Claire Bowker Teams Award 1st Vic. Vets. P. Shone/ (2nd overall). Sun Super Run. 3.17.00. E. Greaves/B. Gaudion. Sunday, September 14th: Forest Hills, Vi Mara — 100km. Coburg. **** Veterans’ Marathon. Saturday, September 10K Vic Vets Cross 20th: VMC King of the VAA 16KM Cross Country Mtns., 30km. Sunday, September 21st: 3MP Addidas, 20 Country Champs. miles. Sunday, September Championships 28th: ***** Veterans PROPOSED WORLD Club, 10 miles ***** BRIMBANK PARK 14.6.86 Princes Park. Sunday, October 12th: GAMES COURSE TESTED Budget Marathon, Frank- ston. D2 Grade E2 Grade continued Sunday, October 26th: 1 Kew Camberwell (3) 641 pts BY COLIN BROWNE 2 Vic. Veterans 661 pts 414th Terry Vallance 75 m. 46 s. ***** Veterans Club, 3 Ringwood (2) 799 pts 417th Don Trembearth 76 m. 08 s. and very Australian in the 25km. Geelong ***** 418th 4 Nunawading (2) 913 pts Peter Buller 76 m. 11 s. sense of having wide acres of 34.50 Landyfield. 4? 1st 5 Other teams Kevin Esmore 76 m. 44 s. open space and plenty of gum 35.09 Sunday, November 2nd: ***** Veterans, 100km. competed. 423rd Brian Whitecross 76 m. 52 s. trees. We’ll be able to crack 36.22 4 Keith Alexander 37.39 Bush-Kanges Relay 95th George Moore 56 m. 49 s. 424th Rod Heron 77 m. 28 s. the old gag — ' ‘Hey, those 440th Peter Colthup 5 Allan Foley ... 37.41 Classic ***** Femtree 170th Eric Greaves 59 m. 40 s. 85 m. 04 s. two blokes didn't come back. ’ ’ 39.29 442nd Harold Stevens 93 m. 53 s. Gully. 192nd Bill Kennedy 60 m. 17 s. “ What two blokes?” “ Burke 41.16 Sunday, November 200th Denis Cain 60 m. 47 s. and Wills,” As we run past 8 Barry Callanan ...... 44.35 16th: South Melbourne the statue of the two explorers. Marathon. LADIES OPEN 12 KM Any U.S. Masters in the M40 Sunday, December 7th: 1 George Moore ...... 34.35 E2 Grade CROSS COUNTRY field who were garrisoned in ***** Veterans World Melbourne during the last war 2 Geoff Molloy ...... 34.57 1 Kew Camberwell (4) 913 pts CHAMPIONSHIP OF 3 Laurie Brimacombe ... 35.21 Games Trial Meeting 2 Vic. Veterans (2) 1068 pts (they would be M65’s pro­ ***** Olympic Park. bably) may remember Royal 4 Gabriel Carmona...... 36.14 3 Malvern (3) 1161 pts VICTORIA 14.6.86 36.36 ***** xhe Veteran 4 Nunawading (3) 1177 pts Park. It was called Camp Pell. 6 Graeme Hewitt ...... 36.39 World Games, November 4 Other teams There was a fellow named 7 Rob W illiams...... 37.16 28th to December 6th, OPEN Leonski got in the news a bit at competed. 1 Knox Sher 17 pts 8 Dennis C ain...... 37.45 1987 ***** that time .... 38.32 201st Leo Jones 60 m. 47 s. 2 Vic. Veterans 26 pts 9 Eddie McNab ...... ***** Track and Field Within earshot of the ele­ 10. Rob Woodfull ...... 38.38 250th Bob Curtis 62 m. 48 s. 3 Knox Sher (2) 47 pts — Cross Country — Mar­ phants trumpeting in the 11 Bob Curtis ...... 38.54 274th Ian Heafield 63 m. 53 s. 3 other teams athon — Pentathlon ***** Royal Park Zoo, high enough 12 Michael Orelli ...... 39.16 284th Bert Gaudion 64 m. 26 s. competed. **** The 3rd Oceania to see the ever-growing sky­ 13 Eric Fairbank ...... 39.31 other Veteran team 5 Vic. Veterans 69 pts 14 Tony Doyle ...... 41.04 Veterans Games, Septem­ line of the city of Melbourne, finishers other veterans 15 Tony Gutman...... 41.41 ber 5-9, Western Samoa. and adjacent to The Royal 330th Leigh Cassidy 66 m. 30s. 8th Petrina Trowbridge 46 m. 19 s. 16 Rob Waters ...... 41.43 Track and Field — Cross Melbourne Children’s Hospi­ 334th Sam Hilditch 66 m. 43 s. 20th Nanette Gage 51 m. 25 s. 17 Tim Dent ...... 41.57 Country — Pentathlon — tal. It’s a great place for 42.50 372nd Frank Cantwell 69 m. 47 s. 30th Judy Peters 56 m. 27 s. 18 Denis Kearney...... Triathlon. people to walk dogs, fly kites, 19 Robert Blood ...... 43.39 377th Theo Orr 70m. 13 s. 31st Chris Liversage 56 m. 54 s. kick a football or just enjoy a 20 Colin Gibbons ...... 45.55 413th Ben Money 75 m. 17 s. 38th Kath Donohoe 57 m. 07 s. walk. Well, we ran on it and 426th Doug Orr 78 m. 42 s. had our first taste of the pro­ M45 439th Kevin Campbell 84 m. 57 s. 5th Iris Cook 45 m. 00 s. posed world games cross 1 Peter Hannaford ..... 35.10 other Veterans — 7th Dot Browne 46 m. 01 s. country course, and certainly 2 Barrie W icks...... 38.59 other Clubs 14th Anne Holcombe 48 m. 38 s. 3 Jim Gook ...... 40.07 30th Eric Sigmont 53 m. 26 s. enjoyed it! 40.28 1 Ted McDonald ...... 43.41 It was clear, sunny and cold, 42nd Carl Stevenson 54 m. 40 s. 19th Jan Money 51 m. 13 s. 5 Cec McKeown...... 42.33 2 Peter Colthup ...... 47.51 if you can work that out. Most 49.41 100th Neil McLennan 57 m. 13 s. 22nd Jean Albury 51 m. 49 s. 43.00 3 Dick Kirkman ...... of us who ran were trying to 43.35 121st Peter Hannaford 58 m. 01 s. 28th Jo McGarity 55 m. 16 s. 7 Ralph Smith ...... 44.34 M70 132nd Peter Shone 58 m. 23 s. C.C.C’ship points translate Melbourne’s July 8 Tony Bradford...... • Jean Albury, winner of with its soggy grass and 9 George C orr...... 44.37 1 Eddie Gamble ...... 51.08 176th Jim Seymon 59 m. 46 s. after 3 events 2 Jack Bennett ...... 52.02 the W55 Division in 42.32 muddy patches, biting winds 45.18 191st Trevor Vincent 60 m. 16 s. Knox Sher 27 points at the 10K Victorian Cross Bruce Peters 60 m. 34 s. 21 points and ice blue skies, into Mel­ M50 M75 198th Vic. Veterans Country Championships 1 John Brown ...... 58.03 bourne’s December with hot 1 Mike McAvoy ...... 36.56 217th Mike Whiteoak 61 m. 28 s. Knox Sher (2) 18 points at Royal Park. 2 Harry Preston ...... 59.14 227th Rich Piesse 61 m. 59 s. Malvern 15 points northerlies, hard ground and 2 Ken Fraser ...... 38.11 39.39 234th Keith Lodge 62 m. 14 s. Doncaster 18 points bright sun. It will be a fast but 3 John Smith ...... W30 4 John Irvine ...... 40.03 240th Ken Whyte 62 m. 24th Vic. Veterans (2) 8 points deceptive course and no doubt 1 Gai Monahan ...... 59.14 tactics will play a great part. It 5 Colin Silcock ...... 40.55 242nd Gabriel Carmona 62 m. 29 s. W35 The Victorian Vets. will be necessary to work har­ 6 Frank Cantwell ...... 41.32 267th Ken Bunning 63 m. 26 s. 42.13 1 Mable Mitchell 41.03 Cross Country champion­ 7 Rex Young ...... 278th Rob. Woodfull 64 m. 09 s. der up the inclines than your 8 Colin Browne...... 44.55 2 Jan Brimacombe ..... 42.59 280th Brian Mee 64 m. 18 s. MENS C.C.C’SHIPS ships this year not only opponents, stride out further 9 Gary Wert ...... 45.19 3 Helen Steadman ...... 47.12 282nd Colin Wight 64 m. 23 s. decided the best in each and faster down the stretches 10 Jack Carroll :...... 46.19 4 Coral Monk ...... 47.52 POINTS AFTER 3 EVENTS 47.54 292nd Jack Fredrickson 64 m. 41 s. age-group over 10k off and of course, cope with the 11 Kevin Campbell .... 48.18 5 Christine Griffith — ROAD cross country, they also man-made obstacles that Fred Smith 64 m. 52 s. W40 294th M55 302nd Peter Edmonds 65 m. 20 s. C’SHIP POINTS, 1 EVENT served as a rehearsal for Murray Dickinson has plan­ 1 Theresa B aird...... 40.14 1 Keith Lodge ...... 37.21 45.49 309th Gra. Pinchbeck 65 m. 32 s. the World Games Cross ned for next year. I notice that 2 Thelma Callanan Country events. Murray he has ordered lots of hay- 2 Bruce Michaelson .. 38.46 3 Vicki Thompson .... 48.07 311th Chris Lawlor 65 m. 35 s. 3 Denis Fitzpatrick ... 40.05 Dickinson had prepared bales in his budget for the 4 Margaret Fairbank .. 48.41 312th Peter Jones 65 m. 35 s. 02 4 Frank Tutchener 41.02 ... 59.14 1st Kew Camb. 26 pts an excellent course, a World Games. And Ray Cal­ 5 Marlene Dickinson . 318th David Pygall 65 m. 48 s. 5 Gerry Riley ...... 41.52 5 Heather Johnstone .. 59.14 321st John Howes 66 m. 02 s. 2nd Vic. Vets. 25 pts change from Yarra Bend, laghan mentioned sand traps 6 Merv Woodgate 43.29 W45 322nd Ron Young 66 m. 17 s. 3rd Nunawading 19 pts and we all went along to (who’s for golf), hoed and 7 John K err...... 44.19 53.58 1 Dot Browne ...... 40.06 337th Lyle Fletcher 66 m. 52 s. 4th Ringwood 15 pts evaluate it. watered sections, and who 8 Tom Albury ...... E2 knows what other hazards 2 Jan Morrey ...... 42.10 341st Barrie Wicks 67 m. 05 s. 47.01 Kew Camb. 26 pts M60 344th Brian Holcombe 67 m. 16 s. 1st those two have in store for us. 4 Heather Murfett ..... 49.52 It has many great features, 1 Theo O rr...... 39.52 352nd Mike Orelli 67 m. 58 s. 2nd Nunawading 23 pts I can’t really comment on 5 Anne Callaghan ..... 52.43 18 pts including being situated near 2 Rolet De Castella 43.46 353rd Colin Silcock 67 m. 58 s. 3rd Vic. Vets. the outstanding, performances 6 Peg Smith ...... 59.14 to the Melbourne University 3 Ken Matchett .. 45.40 382nd Mike Cummins 71 m. 08 s. 4th Malvern 17 pts -of the winners, as the only where many of our overseas time I saw them was when 4 Don Warden ...... 45.45 W50 390th Ken Liversage 71 m. 56 s. 5 Vic Harley ...... 46.35 1st Ballarat 10 pts athletes will be staying, close they were receiving their 1 Eileen Dibbs ...... 55.36 393rd Rolet De Castella 72 m. 13 s. 6 Ray Walker ...... 50.31 W55 8 pts proximity to the city, the 398th Doug Oliver 72 m. 50 s. 2nd Kew Camb. medals. At the presentation! 7 Bob Moss ...... 52.43 42.32 course itself is located in a 402nd Ken Hall 73 m. 40 s. 3rd Ringwood 7 pts However, for the record, the 8 Davjd Armfield .... 53.51 W60 very large park, well grassed 409th Peter Baitrick 74 m. 28 s. 4th Vic. Vets. 6 pts Age Group Placings were:- 1 Betty Newman ...... 53.49 With the forthcoming World Games next year in Melbourne, it seems ap­ this area be thoroughly examined to ensure our performance matches that of the propriate to focus attention on the often regarded menial task of Time Keeping. highest competition in Veteran Athletics. Few individuals have the necessary expertise to perform this function with The following article was recently received from popular Queensland veteran the high degree of accuracy required. It is therefore of paramount importance that sprinter Col Wheeler. Concentrate on the finish line, not on the The manual timing of Veterans’ competitors. If you see too much of the finish track races is usually in the hands of you will have not done your job well. volunteers. In one sense this is good. Such “helping out” leads to a deal of Do not anticipate the finish. As much as camaraderie. half a second can be credited to runners by ALL IN timekeepers who fancy themselves at this sort With the best will in the world, however, irs of thing. Mercifully, they are a rare breed. those who co-operatively take up a stopwatch to assist often perform imperfectly. I have REPORTING never met one who claimed to know all about Because the stopwatch may measure in say, hundredths of a second, it does not follow it. Nor have I ever seen an authoritative article in a reputable book or journal on the subject. that you can time a race to that degree of ac­ This latter condition is extraordinary. THE TIMING curacy. In fact, to believe you can is quite ab­ Timing is at the very heart of track competi­ There has to be some warning that the surd. The most experienced of officials, with Use two hands, or at the least ensure that such a timepiece, could feel reasonably confi­ tion. Competitive runners join veterans’ ath­ the stopwatch is as firm as humanly possible starter is about to call up the runners. Hold letic clubs so that they can monitor their per­ your stopwatch as described and focus your at­ dent about rounding off to the nearest tenth of a when you are about to operate it. In the days of second. I understand there are rules about this formance. It can be done only through careful the wind-up watch, good advice was to apply tention on the signalling device — usually the timekeeping. Where then can a conscientious raising of the pistol above the head. Do not now. No matter what the hundredths digit pressure with your right thumb at “seven reads, you must round up to the nearest tenth, occasional timekeeper turn to for advice? o’clock” while you operated the crown with watch the contestants. I must confess, how­ To find an answer, I recently spent time in ever, that in Vets races where background i.e., 12.13 should be formally recorded as 12.2 the joint of your right index finger. The index not 12.1 and definitely not 12.13. a large library going through comprehensive finger has a faster reaction time than any other. colouring can be less than helpful, I have often listings of articles written over a considerable stolen a glance to see the runners come up to Despite the previous sentence, report the You will lose any advantage, however, if you complete time orally to the recorder. Let him number of years in the best journals from use the fleshy pad of the finger, rather than the the set position before getting my eyes back in­ around the world. It was surprising to locate stantly to the starter’s gun. or her do the rounding upwards — much later if bone at the first joint. Studies have shown that need be. It will help to minimise errors. only one that had been dedicated to stopwatch excellent timers can reduce reaction time to . Start your watch at the flash of the gun’s officiating. The particular journal, of course, discharge, not at the sound of its report. Since When you have reported, ask the recorder less than three hundredths of a second by that to read the time back to you in full. is not available in Australia. method of operation. Now with the flush fit­ sound travels at about 335 metres per second, I was pleased to get assistance, however, and because on most athletic tracks, it is about Stand firm about the time that you have ting type button usually associated with a digi­ clicked if you know you are “ right” . Don’t be from Ken Southgate who is the Head of the De­ tal watch or with pushers on wrist watches, 100 metres from the start of the 200 to the partment of Physical Education at the Kelvin finish, it is easily deduced that the sound will swayed by strong personalities. We have all some adjustment is necessary. I’m afraid it’s met them. Grove Campus of the Brisbane College of Ad­ probably impossible to avoid using the fleshy generally take about three-tenths of a second to vanced Education. He willingly provided me reach your eardrum for interpretation by your If procedures hopefully have been laid part of the finger. There is~no excuse, how­ down and you have done your conscientious with a copy of a paper written by his wife, ever for insisting uptpn using the thumb to brain, to be followed by squeezing of the stop­ Helen, for use with physical education stu­ watch. When the breeze is blowing away from best, further worries cannot be justified. On a operate the button. good day, three or perhaps more times will be dents. Her Timing — Art or Science had been Maintain control of the stopwatch you, it will take even longer. Consequently, adapted from Timing in the World of Sports there are probably quite a few satisfied souls taken on the one competitor. All may be dif^ throughout the race. If you must have to ferent. The governing rules will be able to sort which is available from the Feldmar Watch change position, lay the timer on a flat surface who have been flattered with times at QEII and Company in California. St. Lucia beyond their greatest hopes. out what the official time must be. within your sight or place it with care in your We have all been involved with the cir­ My following summary remarks are de­ pocket. Some worrywarts might draw comfort rived substantially from Helen’s document. from using field glasses in making their start as cumstance where common sense has had to Familiarise yourself with any procedures prevail in allocating a time. Simply do what the to be used in the timing of an event. There may accurate as possible. There are minuses as well as pluses here because the stopwatch would chief timekeeper requires you to do and don’t be forms that you are required to complete. discuss it with others later. CONTROL There should always be a chief timekeeper and then have to be held in one hand only. Immediately after the start, check to see Having brazenly given out this splendid Like all skills, timing will improve with that person’s word is “ law” , to be overruled advice, I must confess that I do not fancy my­ practice and with a measure of dedication. One only by the referee. that your watch is running. If not, immediately call for the extra timer to continue with your self at all at timekeeping. It is an art and as in­ day you may find yourself responsible for This one may be difficult. Talk about dicated in the introduction, must be practiced if your timing only to fellow officials. Politely duty. If you miss the start, or quite obviously, cloclung a possible world record. For the Ve­ a degree of competence is to be attained. I like terans’ movement to remain respectable, your resist the ravings of excited breathless veterans you clicked it too late, own up, and the extra timer, who hopefully had been appointed for to practice timing events other than athletic performance should be as good as you can their near relatives and any others who exort ones just “ for the hell of it” and to build up make it. you to discuss the details. just such a problem, can substitute. FINISHING confidence. If you have a training partner or if Get to know the stopwatch you are going Never zero your watch until told to do so you indulge in coaching others, even in an­ to use in advance of the event. They all have by the chief timekeeper. The demanding part is to determine the. other sport, then plenty of opportunities will their idiosyncrasies. STARTING exact moment of the finish. If you are lucky, present themselves. Try taking your pulse Try to synchronise your timepiece with there will be judges to back you up. Most times You should be assigned a seat for an while resting, before and after meals or at the that of your fellow timekeepers prior to the at Vets meetings you will be unlucky. Timing end of a training session. It all contributes to event also. Even in this age of the computer event. If not, then take up a station from which is a lonely business. Simply concentrate on to operate in line with the finish with an unin­ proficiency. oriented watch, you could reveal a fading bat­ what you have been asked to do. Generally, Time for your turn. Press on confidently. tery or some irregular habits of your own that terrupted view. Yqul al&o must be able to see you Witt be required to lime a specific place in need modifying. the starter clearly. > the finish, i.e. first, second, fifth etc.. — COL WHEELER Some thoughts on depletion, may be a more Unemployment? appropriate marathon dis­ race preparation tance. BY GRAEME ENNIS cles is working, the other set must The Marathon - be relaxed. Otherwise the working Dr. Brotherhood is him­ Not in the Veterans! When I graduated to Veteran self a long distance runner Athletics after more years off muscle will have to overcome its (5 marathons and 3 ultras), By Doug McConchie inter-club competition than I opposite muscle before it can care to remember my obser­ move. Extra effort is therefore an ‘unnatural as well as a medical required for the same result and a researcher into the benefits Despite the figures relating to unemploy­ vations were of three things ment as Issued by the authorities, the level of in particular: Their amazing consequent jerky movement of endurance exercise. So prevails. This is why relaxation employment and Job opportunities within the enthusiasm, the number of he’s keen to point out that is so important. Veteran movement has never been higher. In fact different events they enter— distance?’ his aim in bringing this to often one straight after Flexibility is not vital for every veteran, both men and women, have a full the public attention was another! — and their lack of middle and long distance runners. time job with no limit on the hours worked. pre-race preparation. This Dr. Roger Bannister, the first four not to discourage long dis­ minute miler, boasted that he One of the fastest Initially, the distance tance running, but to assure The task we all have is to make the Veteran move­ article is about the latter, pre­ race preparation. Executed could not touch his toes. But it is growing fitness past­ was supposed to represent the average jogger that a ment more widely known and promote the membership vital in sprints, jumps and race that run by the Greek within your State and local district, with the forthcoming properly, this will minimize imes of the 80’s is run­ marathon is not necessarily the risk of injury and maximize walks. In my opinion it is poor ning the marathon — warrior Pheidippides from the ultimate proof of fitness. VI 1th World Games prominent in your approach to your chance of optimum style, due to lack of flexibility, 42 kilometres or 26 Marathon to Athens to tell All the fitness benefits individuals and groups with whom you come in contact. performance. which hampers veterans more miles 385 yards. of a battle victory against without the dangers, says It is true that you may need to act like the missionaries of than any other factor in these the Spartans. But although old and go forth taking your message so much further and It is necessary at this point to events. In the U.S.A., a mara­ Brotherhood, can be distinguish between the jogger, Start your warm up with show, Pheidippides exact route obtained from running 20 - making the most of every opportunity to get that message who enters a race as an enjoyable related jogging. Five to twenty thon ‘junkie’ can now run isn’t known, it’s generally through to others. at least one marathon a 30 miles a week. But to means of getting extra exercise, minutes is needed depending on the agreed that the distance he When talking about your Veteran activities and port­ and wisely does not extend him/ weather and the length of your week, somewhere in the have reasonable fitness to would have run was around raying the enjoyment and benefits you yourself experience, herself, and the serious athlete. event. The shorter the time your country. Even in Australia, run a marathon, a distance 38km (24 miles). of 50 miles a week is about your obvious enthusiasm is the factor which will impress. Most veterans seem to be one event takes, the more explosive it’s becoming possible to Historians even say that Enthusiasm is infectious, so use it to good effect. extreme or the other, don’t they? it is and the more you need to keep fit, just by competing the minimum. A full preparation is mainly for the warm up. Following the slow jog, Pheidippides may never If runners have run for Local or district newspapers are a wonderful outlet in marathons. for publicity and promotion. Any item concerning a local latter group, but anyone enter­ spend five to ten minutes doing have even existed. There is some time (2-3 years), and ing a sprint race, a jumping event, stretching exercises. There is no The N.S.W. Road no record of him in any of Veteran identity or results of events where Veterans Runners’ Association, for they feel they would like or a race walk, needs to prepare time in a general article like this to the writings of the scribes to run the marathon dis­ participate are examples which can be made into eye moderately well to avoid injury. list specific exercises, but try to example, has listed 22 catching news items, indicating amongst other things the of the times. tance, Dr. Brotherhood One should not eat for at least cover all major joints: neck (hands marathons or half mara­ wide range of club membership and that the 1987 World three hours before a race, and even The current official feels this can be approached up those who can still reverse a thons to be contested over marathon distance was set Games will provide the opportunity for Veteran Club then your last meal should not be a car by turning the head to look 12 months in the State of slowly. The big problem, members to compete at an international athletic meeting. heavy one. This creates a prob­ through the rear window), should­ at the 1908 Olympics in he says, is with beginners lem when events are held between ers, back, hips, knees, etc. etc. Be N.S.W. alone. London, just so the finish If there is one essential prerequisite necessary in But why the marathon? who try to get to that dis­ your endeavour it is sheer persistence. Newspapers, and 7pm and 9pm. Unless you can careful to stretch slowly and could be in front of the stomach tea in the middle of the progressively. Stop at the point Is the distance something tance too quickly. some people for that matter, do not always respond in a Royal Box. afternoon, (sorry about that) the where pain begins. Never bounce In feeling pressured to manner that we may wish. Submissions to newspapers do special? Or is it just lead­ And that’s Dr. Brother­ best solution is to miss tea an exercise to get extra movement. train for the full matathon, not always appear in the next edition. However, that is ing to excessive stress hood’s point: Had we the altogether or eat later after the race. In particular be very careful Dr. Brotherhood feels when patience and persistence should prevail and like A warm up is the most import­ injury in weekend athletes physiological knowledge about neck exercises, touching not suited to that distance? many otherwise healthy Bruce and the spider it is try again — and again. ant part of your pre-race preparat­ your toes — do it sitting down not then that we have now, he people could be exposing Publicity at Fun Runs and major events is always ion unless, of course, you are really standing — and if you do sit ups THE LEGACY OF says, that distance for a themselves to over-use possible by wearing your club singlet or assembling at a serious and opt for psychological make sure your knees are bent. preparation as well. A proper PHEIDIPPIDES marathon would probably injuries such as tendonitis, point before the event to ensure other participants are The last exercise mentioned is a warm up will promote flexibility, strength exercise. Strength exer­ At least one Australian never have been set. It has stress fractures, joint aware that you are Veterans. Publicity before an event is no basis in terms of energy relaxation, and get you to the start cises will tend to tire you, but are scientist thinks we may strains and chronic muscle possibly preferred, after all at the end of a marathon, for feeling warm. This should take 15 beneficial in the long run. A good have become over-obsessed metabolism or any other injury. A lesser race dis­ example, a competitor’s mind is on recovery with little to 30 minutes. compromise is to do strength with the marathon. physiological function. The tance may have the desired concern for very much else! It is perhaps worth digressing exercises before minor races, but Speaking at the Aust­ distance is beyond the fitness effect, without the In all probability most of what has been suggested to explain what “ relaxation” not before major events. ralian Sports Medicine normal energy reserves of associated problems. here is probably already happening in the many centres really means. It is a word every­ If you are not used to flexibility the human body and water For reference: Brother­ where Veterans gather, but what is really needed is that one hears, but few understand. exercises then set low standards Federation’s Annual Con­ Muscles are so constructed that for yourself at first. It can take ference in Canberra, Dr. reserves for sweating. hood, J. (1983) Marathon extra effort by all to spread the word that Veteran According to Dr. they can only pull, they cannot months to see any improvement, John Brotherhood, from Running: Physiology Athletics, with the forthcoming World Games as the push. This means that even a but at least you are maintaining Sydney’s Commonwealth Brotherhood, a distance of or Pathology? Australian added incentive, provide a physical and social environ­ simple joint such as the elbow what flexibility you still have in Institute of Health, around 20 miles, when Sports Medicine Federation ment which has few if any equals. needs two sets of muscles: one to the meantime. glycogen stores in the bend the joint (in this case done by pointed out that there’s no Annual Conference Can­ So go to it! Step up your P R. work and set yourself Finish your warm up with some average runner would be berra, July. a goal to aim for on behalf of all Australian Veterans. As the biceps at the front of the upper sprints. At first try them at half biological basis for the arm), and another to straighten it expected to be reaching for the rates of pay, the current policy on wage restraint speed, and finish with one or two marathon distance. (From Frank McGuire) (the triceps at the back of the upper at full stretch. Always try to time must apply so it is a case of high job satisfaction being an arm). A moment's thought will your warm up so that you have five ample reward for a job well done. show that while either set of mus­ minutes rest before the event starts. ^■t . i--'- ■s^u

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