Winter 1986 VMC ROAD RUNNERS V o l .18 N o .2 June 1986 NEWSLETTER Price $1.00
ISSN0813-7870
DOT BROWNE Well-known and popular Veteran Champion and multiple Age-Records holder at every level up to World Class and VMC RR MEMBER for many years has been elected VMC CLUB CAPTAIN 1986. As a Comm i ttee member she'll contribute her experience actively.
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Registered by Australia Post Publication No.VBH 0488 VMC ROAD RUNNERS - 598 High Street, EAST KEW 3102. PHONE: 817-1033 CLUB T-SHIRTS AND SINGLETS are still only $7.00 each, plus $1 P & P. Colours are white with navy logo, sizes 12 - 22. Order by mail, or phone the office between 12 - 2 pm Tue-Wed-Thu on 817-1033, or ask at runs.
There have been some alterations to the fixture list on Page 23, and we ask you please to read it carefully and make any necessary alterations to your diary. The Albert Park 15 & 5km Races have now been BROUGHT FORWARD to July 27, and will include A 10KM VMC RR WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP as a special event in our campaign to gain more women members. ****************************************************************************** RUNNING GROUPS : Any regular local running groups are invited to join this l i s t . VMC RR gets numerous requests from new members and visitors to Melbourne for training advice and running contacts. In order to provide this service to our members and friends, Fred is available from 10 am on Sundays (other than race days) at the Kew-Camberwell Athletic Track, Cnr Burke & Harp Rds, Kew. Club members wishing to assist are welcome to come along and run with groups of varying standards, to encourage beginners and establish a 'help ing hand' group , and foster a greater spirit of comradeship within the c l u b . FERNY CREEK Meet at the Cafe in Ferny Creek, near corner of Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road and Mast Gully Road (Melways 75-C-A), Sunday mornings from 8 - 9 am for a long run (8,15,17,21 mile circuits) in magnificent bush surroundings, a combination of road running and the Sherbrooke Forest tracks. Back to the Cafe after, for breakfast. Dozens of other runners for c o m p a n y . GREENSBOROUGH Regula Runners Women's Running Group - all ages and abilities Groups meet on Wednesdays at 9.30am at Willinda Park, Greensborough. Beginners welcome, child minding provided. A thursday group meets at 9.00 am at the rear of the Woolworth's Supermarket in Greensborough to run for 1-1^ hours. Other runs at various times, please ring the VMC Office for information, 817-1033. WATTLE PARK Women's Over-AO Group, contact Marg Anderson 288-1894. The group meets on Mondays at 10.00am near chalet and clock tower, top of park driveway. YARRA VALLEY RAMBLERS men and women, mixed standards, contact David Bland, (B) 509-1952. The group meets on Sundays at 8.30am at the Kew- Camberwell Athletic Track, Cnr. Burke & Harp Rds, Kew. Yarra Valley courses, Eastern Parklands Rambles. COBURG FUN RUNNERS train at Harold Stevens Athletic Track (Melways Map 18-A-9/10) every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6.15pm. For further in formation contact Coburg Fun Runners, 55 Woodland Avenue, Pascoe Vale South, 30AA. Phene; 386-9251. PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS For runs of various distances in the Mornington Peninsula area, contact : Kon Butko 787-1309; Ray & Mark Lewis 789-6109; Gordon Loughnan (059)77-A892; Tony McMahon 786-515A. BALLARAT Mt. Helen Fitness Trail Runs: start at 9.30am at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 8km from Ballarat on the Midland Highway to Geelong. Dates for 1986 are: June 1, July 6, Sept 7, Nov 2. For more information ring Laurie Prosser, BCAE, (053) 30-1800; or Newell Barrett, Shire of Buninyong, (053) Al-3501. WAL SHEPPARD - ATHLETE - ADMINISTRATOR - FRIEND - HE WAS A CREDIT TO THE WORLD OF SPORT.I
It isn't easy to sit down and pen a tribute to someone as outstaridirtg as the late WALTER) WILLIAM SHEPPARD,President of the VMC RR for several years prior to concentrating on building the Veterans Athletic Movement I oca I Iy,nationaI Iy and world wide.Having shared countless experiences and responsibilities in almost all aspects of athletics close on forty years with Wal,we had developed a friendship based on mutual respect personally and a concern for the wellbeing of athletics. One of Wal's outstanding qualities was his awareness of other people without a trace of 'Status' prejudice,a preparedness to share knowledge and enjoyment with young and old.If any proof of his appreciation by others was needed,the 300 or more mourners at his burial service were a small indication. When it came to having tomuster a sense of humour,that was never a great hardship for Wal.Some of my fondest recollections have been moments of jokes and laughter in spite of tight situations on or off the track shared with WaI,seeing sport in its proper perspective of life,its primary object being recreation and enjoyment as a counter to the everyday 'Rat Race'. Wal's achievements as an ath lete, after essaying in severa.I other sports,were at top club level in his earlier years as well as at State level for the Postal Institute earnivaIs.But it was in Veteran ranks,after the age of 40,that Wal really made a name for himself with State,NationaI and World Champion Champioships and Age Group records, several of these after recovery from a Heart Bypass operation,one of the first to be done in Australia.lt is fitting that Wal heads the list of the winners of our annual MASTERS MILE completing a double for the first and second holdings ofthe event.That was in 1968 and 1969 and it has become an institution since. One thing above all set Wal apart from many of his contemporaries: He never shirked getting involved in the nitty-gritty of everyday tasks so very necessary to make our sport function to our satisfaction,no matter how simple or menial it appeared to seem. Thanks for the inspiration,encouragement and pleasant memories of a fine sportman and loyal friend Fred Lester.
RACK ENTRY FORM - VMC ROAD RUNNERS - 598 High St.,E.KEW 3102.(BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE)
Please enter me for the following race:...... SURNAME...... INITIALS...... CALL NAME...... ADDRESS...... POST CODE...... PHONE (Home)...... (Work)...... BEST TIME OVER THIS OR NEAREST DISTANCE...... DAIEa ,,/.../..... (last 5 years) PLACE WHERE HELD...... NAME OF RACE...... DATE OF BIRTH..../..../...... MALE/FEMALE(cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED......
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2. A DECLARATION
1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the Victorian Marathon Club & Road Runners event named on this fhtry Form, for myself, my heirs, executors and adninistrators hereby waive a ll and any claim, right or cause of action which I or they might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of my life or injury damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of or con sequent upon my entry or participation in the said event.
2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of a ll persons, corporations and bodies involved and otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them, and includes but is not limited to Ccamonuealth and State Departments and Instrunentalities, medical and paramedical practitioners and personnel, and shall so operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act or neglect of any or more of them.
3. I have read the rules and conditions of the event as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them.
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* I certify that I am the parent/guardian of ...... and that he/she has my consent to run in this event.
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* Complete i f applicable NEW MEMBERS ON VMC RR COMMI T !. With the influx of severe! now inch's on I ho derision makino rowf i 1 fee of the Club, we are also having an influx of new ideas in many d f r*-'»c I ions . | r. Hie immediate future it will be a matter of proper ova I uni i on ol all ideas and a' I i r-,^ upon them in a way which will ensure the progress of Hie Club to the satisfaction r>f all. BILL LUKE,as our new Pres ■ dent,report s on several positive charges which already are in place such as the formation of active working groups,each headed by a Committee member.They are: COMPETIT!ON,F I NANCE,SPONSORSHIP,MEMBERSHIP K STAFF ING,NEWSLETTER, MED I A,SALES,SOCIAL and ZATOPEK SERIES. The VMC RR objective is to foster distance running and promotion is an important com ponent to the continuationof our sport.We want to be 1 he club in Victoria known for staging the best distance road and +rack competitions and the new Committee is working to improve on our past performances. You, our treasured Club coI Ieague,are the key through greater membership support, measured by a greater involvement by you. Support can be given by writing to or phoning our office and volunteer to assist at our races or in your area of expertise, we always need: RACE MARSHALS - LEAGAL ADVISORS - CUT PRICE QUALITY PRINTING/TYPESETTING - FIXTURE AND NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTORS - SPONSORSHIP CONTACTS - OFFCICE/CLERICAL ASSISTANCE Our aim is to keep our membership informed and get everyone active and enthusiastic. To achieve this,we will publish our Committee notes regularly and lift our Club’s profile in the media and at athletic events. We already have committed some of our Club's healthy assets to a great junior prospect and club member,MALCOLM NORWOOD to get to Europe for experience in top competition. We know thatMalcolm has what it takes to be a big success in International competition and he has committed himself to support our events and promote our Club in the future. We are also looking at program changes,NoveIty feature events involving celebrities, possibly an Aussie-KIWI chaIlenge,etc. We are looking to improve Newsletter content and presentation,more input of stories of human interest. All this highlights a need for membership involvement on an ongoing basis.Good fellow- sh i p, know I edge and experience is gained at all our meetings and all members are welcome to attend with notice through Competition Director,Janet O fDell,at our office. ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS ! Yours in sport,
(Bill's report slightly abridged) (due to space problems. - Editor) m .
’b i l l LUKE CONTENTS 2 Running Groups/Notices 12 Valentine's Day 2A WaI Sheppard Tribute/EntryForm 13/14/15 Perfect Pace 2B Entry Declaration 16 dto./Manly 100 Miles 3 President*sReport 17 The Masseur's Angle 4Commun ications/Venues 18 dto./ Halls Gap Marathon 5 VMC 6 laps Princes Park/E.Z.correct ions 19 Ultra Runs / Risks to Health 6VMC 10km 19/2 / VMC 6.2km Easter Run 20 dto. / Women's Running Group 7 VMC 12 & 6km F.C./'Euroa 10km 21 Reflections on Ramelli's run 8 VMC-Coburg Q.o.N.12 & 6km/EagIehawk jMar. 22 What Do You Make Of It/More fixtures 9 VMC 16km Easter Championship 23 VMC RR Fixtures and Membership Form 10 VMC 25km & 10km Albert Park 24 VMC RR Club Information 11 The Grand Canyon Run
It is said that one in every four people inAustralia is unbaIanced.Think of your three closest friends - if they seem okay,then you're in trouble! The VMC ROAD RUNNERS NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VMC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB and is covered by payment of the Annual Membership Fee.lt is issued quarterly: AUTUMN(March)-WINTER(June)-SPRING(September)-SUMMER(December).AII runners, irrespective of age or sex,are invited to contribute letters,resuIts,photos,comments, criticisms,etc.,to the EDITOR,1 Golding St.,CANTERBURY 3126,Victoria. PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication should be on single-spaced,typed A4 sheets by preference,to facilitate I ay-out.ArticIes should not exceed 1j pages of A4,ideally less than one page.ArticIes for publication MUST BE accompanied by the name and address ofthe contributor,together with his or her signature.The Author of such article shall retain full responsibility for its content. DEADLINE FOR COPY is the 5th day of the month preceding the month of publication. *****************************************************************************************
INTERSTATE LINES OF COMMUNICATION VMC ROAD RUNNERS, 598 High St., E.KEW 3102 (03) 817-1033: TUE, WED, THU 12-2.00pm AAU: Rick PANNELL, P0 Box 254, M00NEE PONDS, Vic. 3039 (03) 370-7555 NSW AA: Clive LEE, P0 Box N101, Grosvenor 5t, SYDNEY, NSW. 2001 (02) 241-3538 VAA: John BRUCE, Olympic Pk No 1, Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002. (03)428-8195 (03) 428-8049 QAAA: Reg BRANDIS, QEII Stadium, Kessels Rd., NATHAN, Qld. 4111 (07) 343-5653 AA of SA: Ian ROGERS, PO Box 57, KENSINGTON PARK, SA. 5068 (08) 332-8352 AAWAs PO Box 208, WEMBLEY, WA. 6014 (09) 387-5599 AAA of TAS: Noel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court, DYNNRYNE, Tas. 7005 (002) 23-1976 ACT AA: John MUIR, PO Box 503, WODEN, ACT. 2606 B (062) 82-5487(062) 86-4831 H NT AA: Bill SMITH, PO Box 41710, CASUARINA, NT. 5792 (089) 85-2766 VIC VETS AC: Peter COLTHUP, 14 Bakers Rd, NTH.DANDENONG, Vic. 3175 (03) 795-1169 QLD MARATHON &, ROAD RUNNERS CLUB: Andrew SEMPLE, PO Box 192, EVERTON PARK, Qld. 4053 WA MARATHON CLUB: Peter McDONALD, PO Box 164, GREENWOOD, WA. 6024 (09) 448-5418 H SARRC: Bruce ABRAHAMS, GPO Box 591, ADELAIDE, SA. 5001 (1 Sturt St.) (08) 212-5855 NEW ENGLAND: John STANLEY, 'WoodPark' RMB 410, Old Inverell Rd, ARMIDALE, NSW. 2350 NORTHERN NSW: Angelo JONES, PO Box 1, ALSTONVILLE, NSW. 2477 ACT CC CLUB: Dave CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres, KAMBAH, ACT. 2902 SYDNEY STRIDERS: Phil CALDWELL, PO Box N119 Grosvenor St. SYDNEY. 2001 (02) 427-6350 ROAD RUNNERS ASS (Sydney): John JESTON, PO Box A438, SYDNEY SOUTH 2000 (02) 989-3822 *************************** **** ** ******************* ********* ** * *** ** ****************** VICTORIAN VENUES MELWAY REFERENCE OLYMPIC PARK: Swan St &. Batman Ave, trams from Princes Bridge & Richmond Stn 44 B 11 TWO BRIDGES COURSE: Opposite Botanic Gardens, near Morell Bridge, Alexandre Avc > 44 B 12 ALBERT PARK COURSE: Robinson Hall, at rear of Basketball Stadium, facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK COURSE: Walker St Pavilion, near Carlton FG, Royal Pde, trams past 29 G 12 BOULEVARD: Richmond side of Yarra, behind Burnley Gardens, Kevin Bartlett Res. 45 B 12 POINT LEO ROAD COURSE: 200m up from Pt Leo turn-off, Flinders-Hastings Rd 196 G 2 FISHERMENS BEND: Area south of Yarra 42 H 12 DOMAIN: Birdwood Avenue, rear Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km from Flinders St 43 K 12 LATROBE UNIVERSITY: Car Park 6, off Ring Road 19 H 7 WERRIBEE SOUTH: Primary School, Cnr White &. O'Connors Rds, WERRIBEE SOUTH 201 H 10 WESTERFOLDS PARK: off Porter Street, TEMPLESTOWE 33 E 1/2 BUNDOORA PARK: Off Plenty Road, BUNDOORA, next to golf course 19 F 4 MURRUMBEENA TRACK: North Rd/Murrumbeena Rd, 1.5km from Murrumbeena Station 68 K 9 SANDRINGHAM TRACK: Thomas St, HAMPTON, 1km from Hampton Station 76 K 6 MENTONE TRACK: Opp. Lr Dandenong Rd/Nepean Hwy cnr, Second St, MENTONE 87 B 7 COBURG TRACK: Outlook Rd, EAST COBURG, off Murray Rd Swimming Pool 18 A 10 ABERFELDIE TRACK: Corio St ESSENDON 28 D 6: HEIDELBERG TRACK: Liberty Parade 19 D 12 COLLINGWOOD TRACK:: Heidelberg Rd, Clifton Hill; Crosscountry course opposite 30 G 12 DONCASTER TRACK: George St 33 J 11: BOX HILL TRACK: Elgar Rd, 2km Box Hill Stn 47 C 7 RINGWOOD TRACK: New St &■ Sylvia Rd, 1.5km from Ringwood Station 49 F 11 KNOX PARK TRACK: Rushdale St, SCORESBY 73 D 7 CROYDON TRACK: Norton Rd, off Mt Dandenong Rd, behind shopping complex 50 K 4 DENDY PARK: Dendy Street, cnr Nepean Highway, BRIGHTON 77 B 2 VMC RR 6 laps (19km) PRINCES PARK. 16-2-1986. Cool,humid,then very warm. 124 Starters. 1 .Graeme SMITH 29 65*02 39 .John GAPES 27 80*34 77.Barry THOMAS 23 88*38 2.Paul JAMES 25 66:16 40 .Tom DAVISON 53 80:52 78.Colin GIBBONS 44 89*05 3.Robert MANDILE 33 67*10 41.John WAITE 45 81:11 79.Len HALLETT 36 89*14 4.Anthony MANDILE 29 68:11 42. Chris LEDIETJ 46 81:12 80.Kevin BROWN 49 89*21 5.Greg MANDILE 24 68:39 43*John ARCHER 48 81:20 81 .John McLAUGHLIN 45 90*03 6.Greg MORGAN 36 71*01 44 .Danny McDONAGH 21 81 .*43 82 .Kevin DILLOM 41 90:03 7.Craig WARE 17 72:15 45.Rod SHAW 32 82:18 83.Tony O’ NEIL 30 90*19 S.Alan CROCKETT 28 72:35 46 .Gordon STEPHEN 32 82:20 84.Don O'DELL 49 90:23 9 .Lawrence GLOVER 31 72:53 47.Andy MOORE 33 82:35 85.Jean ALBURY 56W 90:29 10 J)es GARLAND 30 74*03 48.Rob SHUTE 37 82:36 86.Gerry CLARKE 49 90*43 11.Barry SAWYER 52 74*21 49.Sean WOODS 28 82:42 87*Ian FARRANT 42 91*11 12.Steven VOSTI 36 74*47 50 .Dave CRAIG 42 82*51 88. B ill GORIN 41 91*19 1 3 .Ian UPTON 44 75*04 51.Lea BRADD 34 82*56 89 .John BAKER 31 91*30 14.Sam TABIT 15 75*43 52 .Mike GLASGOW 32 82*58 90 .L e if BUTTON 46 92*03 15.Chris HAYES 16 75*45 53.Tom GORMAN 46 82*59 91 .B em ie GOGGIN 48 93*39 16.Alab SINCLAIR 36 75*47 54 .Mike WALSH 34 83*23 92.Elizabeth LITTLE 25W 93*45 17.Alan BALLARD 39 75*48 55 •Peter QUINN 36 83*51 93.P. McMAHON 35 93*53 HP 18.Roger WEINSTEIN 35 75*52 56.Jim GOOK 47 83*59 94.1. ROWAN 42 93*53 © 19.P eter SMITH 34 75*59 57.Denis WASSON 40 84*09 95.Ben MORREY 57 94*34 20.Frank MARTINEZ 29 76*20 58.Hay GALLO 32 84*14 96.Max ALLCHIN 22 94*35 21 .Prank ALLCHIN 35 76*39 59.Mai BROWN 45 84*31 97.Bruce GRAHAM 35 94*57 22.Darren ROGERS 23 77*08 60 .Brain ALEXANDER 32 84*39 98.Kathie DONOHUE 35W 95*18 23*D ill WILSON 34 77*17 61 .John APELBAUM 32 85*15 99.Judy WINES 48W 95*18 24.Brendan DeMQRSON 34 77*53 62.John ROSE 50 85*20 100.Howrad BROWN 47 95*23 25.Peter MOORE 37 78*09 63.P eter BLACK 40 85*40 10l^Marvus TRAYLEN 55 96*20 26 .Noel NEWELL 27 78*15 64.Bruce GOODMAN 48 85*57 102.Dennis AHDLEY 38 96*21 27.Richard PIESSE 43 78*35 66 J>oug IOSS 20 86*02 103 .Barry CHAPPLE 38 97*36 28.Steve FOSKEY 31 79*12 65 .P eter WOODS 24 86*02 104.Vicky THMPSON 4OW 97*53 29J>oug STOKES 33 79*18 67 .Michael HAYES 39 86*05 105.Gerry HART 47 100*05 30.Gary TAYLOR 26 79*19 68 .Gerry GIBNEY 56 86*12 106.Ray ROGERS 40 100*10 31.Bob POER 43 79*20 69 .P eter NELSON 45 86*14 107.Tony CAVE 48 100:43 32.Tony vENGELEN 38 79*43 70.Kim JOHNSON 33W 86*15 108.Paul JANKINS 9 102*12 33.Andy DRAGUN 35 79*50 71 .John WALKER 49 86*28 109.Judy DAVISON 49W 102*57 34.P h il HEMPHILL 33 79*51 72.Ian DENOVAN 45 87*12 HO.Susan STEPHEN 28W 105*01 35.Stuart ASCOTT 29 79*53 73.Kevin SPHJDER 22 87*32 111.Margaret BRISTOW 49W 105*08 36.Tony DOYLE 43 80*01 74*Susie PARKER 23W 87*46 112.Bon HAYES 37 107*07 37.Noel McCREA 56 80*15 75.Steart WATSON 47 87*58 113.Brian TIERNEY 52 110*28 38.P eter RISK 29 80:29 76 .John CUNNINGHAM 41 88*33 114.Ann MAHLEY 46W 112*18 NOTE* NP » Not Paid-up on entry lis t VMC HR 1 lap (3.2km) PRINCES PARK. 16-2-1986. Cool, humid. 7 S ta rters. 1 .Fred LESTER 63 13*14 4.Merv WOQDGATE 56 16*58 6 .Jason THOMAS 11 17*56 2.John HENCZE 53 13*39 5.Matthew GRAHAM 7 17*55 7 .Chris GUNN 7 20*16 3 .Chris HAYES 11 14*51 RACE MANAGER Janet O'DELL was assisted by Greg JDRGAN, Tony MORGAN, Paul TEMPLETON, Bob NEWBOLT, Leonie LOVED AY, George TUHNERfC olin MARSON, Frank DWYER, Kevin FALLOON, John & P h y llis GOSBELL, Graeme DAWS and John DeHIGHDEN.
POSTSCRIPTS TO THE EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES* 1 )GE0RGANN PETERSON was the victim o f poor transcription and subsequent check in the Women's division. She was placed 8th and timed 36*20, very close after Dot BROWNE. This puts Jaaine HIGHAM into 9th place. Our apologies to both runners. 2)JAMIE HARRISON o f NSW was the f i r s t VMC HE fin a n c ia l member to fin is h and TANIA TURNEY o f V ic was the f i r s t VMC HR woman member to fin is h . Tania has since gone on to win the National 10,000m and make the trip to the World Crosscountry Championships as member o f the Australian team. Congratulations to both runners, w e'll be following your careers with much interest. VMC RR 12km ♦FALLEN' COMRADES1 , Domain, 16-3-1986. Fine,mild,light breeze.86 Starters. 1 .Rob WALLACE 34 37:17 29.Graeme SALTHOUSE 48 47*23** 57»I*es SPENCER 50 52*09 2 .Graeme SMITH 30 39*35 30 .Malcolm BROWN 45 47:25 58.N e v ille DELACY 43 52*17 3.P eter GAFFNEY 31 39*38 31.John GAGE 45 47i40n 59.Jenny ALTEHMATT 25W 52*27 4 .Terry HARRISON 40 40:36 32.Chris LEDIEU 46 47*55 60.K eith CROWLE 45 52*30n 5.Anthony MAUDILE 29 40*50 33.Terry WIGGINS 38 48:26 61 .L e if BUTTON 46 52*36 6 .Greg MORGAN 36 41*39 34 .David McINTOSH 37 48:30 62 .Martin OAKLEY 22 52*39 7.Terry PHELAN 37 42*03 35 .Doug PETROFF 44 48*35 63.Carolyn TMLACH 23W 52*57 8•Gabriel CARMONA 43 42*15 36.Buzz BORSITZKY 40 48*41 64.Kel O'CALLAGHAN 75 53*13 9.Rob JAMIESON 36 42:16 37»Jim JEFFERS 35 48*55 65.£dam REYNOLDS 18, 53*24 10 J)es GARLAND 30 42*42 38 .P eter 7INING 30 49*01 66 JCervin BROWNE 49 53*40 11 .Paul MADDEN 39 43*16 39 .Ian DENOVAN 45 49*02 67 .Herr WOODGATE 56 53*49 12.Cameron HAYES 16 43*28 40.Joan CAMERON 29W 49*21 68.Stephen FOULKES 32 53*54 13.Barry SAWYER 52 43*40 41 .Barry LYNCH 38 49*33 69.Robert BROOKS 18 54*03 14.P eter HOWARD 32 44*05 42.Sean WOODS 28 49*38 70 .Bennie GOGGIN 48 54*15 15 .B ill DUSTING 25 44*^3 43.Nanette GAGE 45* 49 *47n 71 .Ray BLACKMORE 50 54*36 16 .Gerry ELOORE 32 45*16 44.Stephen YOUNGER 17 49*59 72 .Robert DREW 38 54*58 17 .Warrick ERWIN 45 * 30n 45 .P eter BLACK 40 50*30 73.John KERR 56 56*09 18.Murray HUTCHISON 37-45*31 46 .Michael HAYES 39 50*41 74.Jeannette HARRISON 36W 56*25 19.Robert RAYMEH..43 45*37 47 .J e ffre y COSTER 37 50*57 75.Greg HAND 24 56*33 20 .Frank MARTINEZ 29 45*41 48 .Gerry CLARK 49 51*28 76 .Alan WATKINSON 49 56*38 21 .Mick WHITEOAK 41 46*07 49 .Gordon LOCHRAN 38 51*23 77 .Ashley WATDNSON 19 56*38 22 .Terry VALLENCE 40 46*07 50.Eddy PNIEflSKI 28 51*24 78 .Michael DALY 56 56*48 23.Richard EUSTACE 19 46*11 51 .Harry WATTS 40 51 * 39n 79 .Rod HERON 56 56 * 59 24 .Pet .TROWBRIDGE 39W 46*12 52.Stephen MARGETTS 40 51*39 80 .Bob BENNETT 47 59 s 21 25.P e te r WOODS 24 47*02 53.Tony POLLARD 45 51 *40 81. Jan ZANEN 54 62*57 26 .Ken ALLENDER 37 47*15 54 .Yvonne FOWLEY 31W 52*00 82 .Margaret MARGETTS 20W 65*35 27.Noel McCRAE 56 47*16 55.Kevin MARKS 33 52*00 83*Ann MARLEY 46W 67*59 28.Jon HOLMES 34 47*22 56 .Graeme TROTT 47 52*01 84.Rikki BEWLEY 39W 70*07 Note* n ■ members not renewed for 1986 on date of race. VMC HR 4km 'FALLEN COMRADES*. Domain. 16-3-1986. 23 S ta rters. 1 .C liv e DAVIES 44 13*28 9 .Robert CHU 14 15:24 17 J>aryl DAVIS 25 22*03 2.Paul GRAFEN 23 14*14 10.John HERBBHT 45 17*25 18.Jenny SMITH 22W 22*03 3.Nick HARRISON 15 14*26 11.John BENCZE 53 17*50 19*Paul TURNER 11 22*23 4 .J u lie McECE 25* 14*42 12 .Susan STEPHEN 28W 18*11 20 .Helen BROWN 45W 22*29 5 .Gordon STEPHEN 32 14*48 13.V ick ie THOMPSON 40W 18*44 21 .Karen GAZZOLA 39W 29*19 6.Ross DeKRETSER 17 14*57 14.Chris HAYES 11 19*16 22 .Maureen RILEY 55* 30*45 7 .P h il HOWE 33 15*00 1 5 .L isa HERBERT 14W 19*45 8.Mark McLEAN 15 15*11 16 .Jenny ROGERSON 20W 20*33 Race Manager FREDLESTER was assisted by Ed BIGGS, V ick i THOMPSON, Gerry RILEY, Murray KNIGHT, Nick HARRISON, Steve TELEKI and two more members who fo rg o t to put th e ir names in* WILLIAM NEELANDS MEMORIAL 10km,EUROA,6-4-1986.Fine,warm.67 Starters. 1.ErweI I RAE 34:26 11.Russel I WEAVERS 37:41 21.Peter WALKER 40:40 2.Brendan PEEL 34:34 12.Peter BINGHAM 37:45 22.George MOIR 40:43 3.Anthony MANDILE 34:51 13.Ian BROWN 38:14 23.Brendan HILL 40:46 4.Max CAESON 35:05 14.Robert RUSSELL 38:17 24.Bill DAVIDSON 40:50 5.Chris CHEER 36:18 15.Robert HOWARD 38:40 25.John KENNEDY 41:04 6.Sandy MORRISON 37:06 16.Geoff WEAVER 39:03 26.Robert MAYNE 41:13 7.Kevin MACKEN 37:08 17.Leon VAN BYNDER 39:22 27.David McNAMARA 41:50 8.John FAY 37:25 18.Dennis READ 40:01 28.George CORR 41:55 9.Michael McFLYNN 37:26 19.Brian GAUNE 40:13 29.J. O'FARRELL 42:00 10.Bryan O' FARRELL 37:32 20.Ray THOMAS 40:14 30.Graham MOON 42:28 Wompn• ======1.Jo-Anne RUSSELL 40:41;2.Barbara FAY 41:21 ;3.Joanne RYAN 45:00;4.J iI I CHARLTON 47:50; 5.Kerry LEWIS 52:11;6.Lynne GAUNE 52:45;7.Georgina RAY 60:14;8.Marj COLTHUP 60:46 Boys and girls under 12 competed in the Fun Run and all received prizes.Thanks to the Po I ice,AmbuIance,Euroa L ’ons and other helpers and specially Ian WHITMORE,former Iy of Wangaratta,who made a point of coming up from Melbourne to assist Lindsay NEELANDS. VMC RR - COBURG ♦QUEEN OF T H E N O R T H 1 12km.23~ 3-1986 .Fine.mlld.strong breeze. 1 oLindy TREZISE 44*54 15 .K.S.D .DOWNIE 57*42 29 JI.MDIR 64*21 2 .Coral FARR 45*07 16,E.JJ)0WNIE 57*42 30 .J .E.GUNN 64*36 3J>ot BROWNE 46)20 17 .A.N JJRENNAN 58*00 31 .L.M. LOVED AY 65*24 4 JPetrina TROWBRIDGE 46*29 18 • J .M.MCINNES 58*26 .T .E .HOLMES 65*27. 5.Julie MoKIE 47*55 19. ?? ??? 1 9 V 58*59 •JANET 0*DELL 6 7 * 3 ^ 6 .Sue STOLZ 51*19 20.C.M.GRIFFTTHS 59*35 35»L .DOUGLAS 6 8 <40) 7.J.L.QATES 55*40 21 .JoA.CHRISTIANSEN 60*23 33.M.G.B0NAT0 66*35' 8.L.A.CLEAR 56*12 22.K.ST0CKDALE 60*27 36. ?? ???2X8 68*41 9.H.M.LUTAN 56*47 23.J.I.H0ULT 62*01 37Doreen MOORE 68*53 10.Carol AMINOFF 57*03 24.P.L.R.REID 68*33 38.Barbie GRAHAM 70*43 11.J.BRIMAC0MBE 57*19 2 5 »M . J.BROUGHTON 63*33 39.R.B0RLEY 70*50 12.H.AJJIBBS 57*27 26.J.CR0WTHER 63*59 40.G.LALANNE 74*29 13.V.J.SLAIT 57*29 27.L.WIGGINS 64*18 14 .Rhonda POCKNEE 57*41 28.s.k.brown 64*20 VMC RR - COBURG 1 QUEEN OF THE NORTH 1 6km. 23-3- 1986. 1.Gay GEORGE 24*20 14«A.K.McKAY 32*34 27.J »L.TREWELLA 37 * 5 3 2.M.MATHEWS 24136 15. J. FREMANTLE 33*05 28.5.A.D0NEY 39*15 3.E.J.RILEY 24*41 16.N.BLSICK 33*07 29.M.BERG 40*35 4.J.L.BULL 25*43 17 .J .K .STEELE 33*42 30.J.McCALLUK 41:20 5 J).W. REDGRAVE 27*39 18.M. A. BENNETT 33*54 31 .A.MEROLA 42*10 6.T.D.MICALEFF 28*08 19.J.E.A»BECKETT 34*12 32.G.M.LYNCH 43*15] 7^ 0.505 28*44 20 .M.BECKERLEG 34*14 33.J.JEBRAM 43*15J 8.M.L.MACVEAN 29:12 21 .H.J.PEARCE 34*18 34.R.lj)J)eacon 47*30] 9JI.KAL0GIANIS 29*39 22.J.G.PISTERIN0 35*03 35.5.R J)EAC0N 47*30J 10.B.A.GIANFRIDD0 30*31 23.E.G.GALLICITI0 35*06 36.J.GALKAUGHAR 49*06 11 .C.M.SEDURANG 31*01 24.A.SHUTE 35*43 37 «B .F.STANLEY 51*27 12.No.208 31*11 25 J>.M.SLATTER 35*46 38.R.KERR 54*45 13 .N.PATTERS ON 31*45 26 .K.J.McKAY 37*27 Joint Race Managers HAROLD STEVENS and JOCELYN ROFFEY waere assisted by Coburg Club members pegging out the course and marshalling the routeand VMC members assisting in timing) recording and finish marshalling* Doug MOSS,Brendan McVEIGHtPeter BLACK,Paul JAMES, Alan & Ashley WATKINS ON, Andy DRAGUN,Peter JACKSON,John STAUNTON,Mark CAREY,Sam TABIT,Jeff SHARAM and Fred LESTER. There were some fine performances on a fairly tough course and a great atmosphere at the conclusion of the events. Ve wish JOCELYN all the best for her trip to the U.S.A. and the Boston Marathon, thanks for the great organisation tt xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox EAGLEHAWK A.C.DAHLIA &ARTS FESTIVAL HALF-MARATHON,16-3-86.Fine.miId.60 Starters. 1.Bruce PETTS 67: 41.48 2.Bernie KELLY 68: 53.72 3.John MALLINDER 71 :02 4.Jack WELLARD 75:00 5.GlennSELLMAN 76:39 6.Leigh PURTILL 77:05 7.James RUSSELL 77:37 8.Paul BENNETT 77:37 9.Max CARSON 77:38 10.Ian CARSON 78:16 11.Alan BUTLER 79:47 12.Ray WEBSTER 80:31 13.Geoff DALRYMPLE 80:58 14.Craig STANLEY 81 :52 15.Chris CHEER 82:15 16.Rhonda MALLINDER 82:26W 17.Leigh PEARCE 82:39 18.Tony SAIT 83:26 19.Mark STEVENS 83:26 20.Wayne KAVANAGH 84:18 21.John KENNEDY 84:19 22.Roger MORES I 84:35 23.Jenny HOGAN 84:54W 24.Tim LAWRENCE 85:02 25.Peter HUNT 85:12 26.Bernard DUCKWORTH 85:47 27.Leigh PHILLIPS 86:42 28.Tom DAVIDSON 87:14 29.Geoff WEBB 87:36 30.Jo-Anne RUSSELL 88:09W Local runner Bruce Petts,winner of the first staging of this event,won this third staging of the Half-Marathon in record time.He gained a 400m break on Bernie Kelly,last year's winner as wellas victor in the Halls Gap Marathon,by the 10km mark.KeI Iy,after a very successful track season with Kew-CamberweI I and using the shorter distances to improve his already respectable marathon time,just could not close the gap inspite of bettering his 1985 winning time.Rhonda and John Mallinder had a good double at their first attempt at this race:First and a record for Rhonda and third for John.lt must have been a good 'sharpener' for Rhonda to be first woman home in the Nike Canberra Marathon six weeks later. VMC RR 16km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP.Latrobe Uni. 31-3-1986. Cool & cloudy. 130 Starters# 1.Kevin O'SULLIVAN 37 51*12 41 .Chris BRICKHILL 39 63*13 81 .Alan BURGOYNE 71 7QfIQ 2 .Mark CONNOLLY 35 52:34 42 .Andrew BURGESS 19 63*22 82 .Kevin DILLON 41 70 * 38 3.Warren HOLST 24 53*47 43.Kevin MA.CKEN 41 63*29 83.John McLAUGHLIN 45 70*38 4 .Andrew WALLIN 25 54*17 44.G eoff WEAVER 36 63*41 84.Barry FERGUSON 39 70*55 5.John PHILLPOTTS 37 54*52 45.Graham DEACOH 36 63*53 85 .John MORRIS 44 71*17 6.Terry HARRISON 40 54*53 46.John JAHDINE 39 64:04 86 .Arthur WILSHER 50 71*31 7 .Brain SIMMONS 30 55*07 47.Richard OWEN 40 64*30 87.Gerry CLARKE 49 71*33 8.Ian GILBERT 37 55*18 48.Wayne ROYALS 23 64:36 88.Michael CYMBALIST 26 71*48 9.Anthony MANDILS 29 55*24 49.Graeme PINCHBECK 37 64*39 89.Glenns JAHDINE 29W 72*07 10.Paul GIBNEY 27 55*44 50 .Michael WALSH 35 64*43 90.Eddy PNIEHSKI 28 72*25 11 .P h illip WEBSDALE 28 56:11 51 .Richard LAMBERT 39 64*49 91.John KERR 56 72*42 12 J>ea GARLAND 30 56:52 52 J>oug STOKES 33 64*55 92.Tim SPUHDONS 43 73*17 13.Greg MORGAN 36 57*01 53 J>eny MARTIN 37 65*02 93.Mark NADOLNY 24 73*27 14.Ken CQPPLEMAN 37 57*04 54 .Rob SHOTE 37 65*12 94.Kevin CASSIDY 25 73*34 15.P eter GEBBIE 26 57*39 55 .Stan McGLASHAN 37 65*12 95.Ian JONIS 34 74*05 16.Rob JAMIESON 36 57*49 56 .Ted DEFREECE 51 65*14 96 .Merv WOQDGATE 56 74*59 17.Craig COUPER 26 58*03 57 .Barry WIGGINS 38 65*24 9 7 wHhifJuyiR 27 75*06 18 .Bruce PETERS 46 58*31 58 .Tom EVANS 47 65*30 98.P eter BEYAR 34 75*11 19 J)oug LUKE 43 . 58*41 59«Bram ALEXANDER 32 65*57 99.Trev*r PHILLIPS 35 75*38 20 .John CASTLE 40 58*44 60 .Eddy McNABB 42 66*05 100 .Brian TOOMEY 46 75*53 21 .John PARKER 37 58*55 61 .P eter VINING 30 66*34 101.James HOME 54 77*29 22 .Barry ROSS 34 59*00 CROWLE 46 66*36 102.John BAKER 31 77*29 23.Paul MADDEN 39 59*06 6 3 .Ian MORGAN 40 66*42 103.Kevin MOSES 23 77*36 24.Fortius MEHMET 25 59*09 64. Grant BARRETT 35 66*50 104 .Alan WATKINS ON 49 77 * 38 25.Barry SAWYER 52 59*24 65.Andrew CMRKSON 24 67*26 105.Ashley WATKINSON 20 77*38 26.Cameron HAYES 16 60:28 66 .Ian DENOVAN 45 67*34 106.Tony BEAR 31 77*40 27 .Tom NORRIS 33 60:32 67 .Leon JALANSKI 33 67*43 107.J£dy WINES 48W 77*57 28 .P eter LEIGH 48 60*47 68 .Richard TODD 38 67*50 108 .B rett HAYWOOD 39 80*41 29 .Richard HUGGINS 40 60*52 69. G eoff WHEEJLER 29 68:29 109 .Judy NEUTZE 24W 80*50 30 .Rob ALLINGHAM 41 60*55 70 .Harry WATTS 40 68*38 110.Mel OWEN 48 82*19 31.G abriel CARMONA 43 61:06 71.Fred HARRISON 43 68:42 111.C hristine GRIFFITHS 37* 82*25 32 .P eter MILNE 30 61:08 72 .John ROSE 50 68:44 112.P e te r BUFF 31 82*26 33.P eter GIBNEY 20 61*31 73.P e te r BLACK 40 69:03 113.Ian WALKER 52 82*45 34.Brian BLLOMER 45 61:50 74 .Mike BE7AN 36 69*08 114.Rhonda POCKNEE 34* 83*21 35 .L e if GORANDER 35 61:55 75 J>avid ARMSTRONG 30 69*08 115.Jan ZANEN 54 83*50 36 .John HOLMES 33 62:03 76.Ken EMERY 38 69*09 116 .Arthur ELLIS 58 85*15 37*Petrina TROBRIDGE 62:22 77 .Doug WYATT 43 69*32 117.Harold STEVENS 58 87*36 38 .Bruce ABRAHAM 35 62:39 78 .John CUNNINGHAM 41 69*34 118.Coral BROWN BROWN 31* 31* 93*55 39.N ig el AYLOTT 19 62*45 79.C hristine PETROFF 26W 69*40 119.Merv BECKETT 55 97*10 40.Lawrie GLOVER 31 62*48 80.Gerry GIBNEY 56 70*06 120.Rikki BEWLEY 39* 97*52 Wheelchair athlete Chris BLAND omitted to check in, we think he came in at 74*26. Race Manager FRED LESTER was assisted by Graeme PINCHBECK, M elissa & Stephen PINCHBECK, George CORR, Gary HIDE, Carmen GORANDER, Meryl HARRISON, P eter MILNE, John ARCHER, Diane MACKEN and one or two more helpers at the water sta tio n . New Zealander, KEVIN O'SULLIVAN, was passing through on his way to the London Marathon and thought it was a great sharpener on an excellent course. He certainly blunted Mark CONNOLLY's ardour within a kilometer from the start, ft-**********#**#***************************** VMC RR MEMBERS who assisted at the 25km & 10km (see page 10) to back up Race Manager JANET O'DELL were* F r itz PENNING,Barbie GRAHAM,Frank DWYER,Graham DAWS,Stuart ASCOTT, GBQff WARREN,Phillip BOWES,Ed McNABB,Fred HARRIS ON, Merv LARTER,Mal COTHER, B ill LUKE, Fred LESTER,Terry O'HALLORAN & sons,John BROWN and Ms KERR. Nutritionist Susie PARKER, after taking out the women's race, gave a most interesting talktdiet for distance running, energy foods, cholestorol and its role in the body and answered numerous questions from the audience. Thanks to a ll who mage the day successful and enjoyable. VMC HR 25km Championship .ALBERT PARK.20 -A -1Q 8 6.ltild.overeaflt.fair breeze. 107 S ta rte rs . 1.Chris LYNCH 31 81*27 33.Michael GRIFFITH 37 102*08 65.Ray CALLAGHAN 52 115*24 2.Andrew WALLIN 25 81*46 34.Mike COLGAN 35 103*06 66.Noel LeROSSIGNOL 64 115*45 3 .Robin RISHWOHTH 20 82*46 35.Richard OWEN 40 103*35 67.Anthony DEKORT 49 116*00 4 .Paul JAMES 26 85*22 36.Tom DAVISON 53 103*36 68. Chris BLAND 32 */& 116*33 5.Ron HARRY 38 85*50 37.A llan KAEFUT 32 104*01 69.Ken EMERY 38 117*45 6.Brian SIMMONDS 30 86*18 38.Ron CRANE 37 104*28 70.Alan BURGOYNE 71 117*46 7.Frank MALONEY 24 86*45 39.Ross BUFFELL 37 105*03 71 .Stewart WATSON 47 118*11 8.Tom GRONEKP 30 87*29 40.Hans BARLEVTET 52 105*14 72.Brian MARCH 23 118*19 9 .Jim COZENS 30 87*50 41 .Frank TUTCHENER 58 105*19 73*Merv WOQDGATE 56 119*13 10.Andrew THOMAS26 88*50 42.Chris LEDIEU 46105*22 74.John KERR 56 M 119*22 11.P eter SHONE 40 89*00 43.Tom GORMAN 46 105*55 75.Sharon DESAILLY 29# 119*27 12.Craig WARE 17 89*18 44.Esard MALKIC 34 107*14 76.John EDMONDS 47 119*34 13 .Terry PHELAN 37 90*59 45.Ian MORGAN 40 107*16 77 .Marcus TRAYLEN 55 119*53 14.Barry SAWYER 52 92*28 46.K eith CROWLE 46 107*24 78.Peter NELSON 45 120*11 15*Graeme HEWITT 40 93*04 47.P eter BLACK 40 107*56 79.Brian TOOLEY 46 120*22 16.Malcolm McINTYRE 27 93*39 48.Mick BANIK 34 108*00 80.James HOME 54 121*21 17J>avid BRIKS 40 95*22 49J>ave YEAMAN 50 108*10 81 .Tony BEAR 31 122*05 18.Allen LANE 38 95*27 50.Brendon LADREY 20 108*11 82«Allan WATKINSON 49 125*00 19.Tony MORGAN 42 96*10 51 .Rob SHOTE 37 108*34 83.Ashley WATKINSON 20 125*00 20.P eter BETHERAS 46 96*10 52.Kevin MACKEN 41 108*38 84. B ill KYTE 45 126*11 21 .A lex MaMANUS 35 96*14 53.Gerry RILEY 55 108*39 85JLlex McKINLEY 39 128*06 22.Steve TELEKI 32 97*25 54»John CUNNINGHAM 41 108*39 86.Steve AHCHAY 35 128*06 23.Arnold SMITH 45 98*20 55.Graham DEACON 36 109*35 87 .Michael MAHDEN 13 128*06 24J)avid HAMLYN 34 98*26 56.Michael HAYES 40 109*46 88.Vicky THOMPSON 40W 131*50 25.Bruce WATffON 47 98*39 57 .John MORRIS 44 109*47 89.Vem GERLACH 61 132*10 26.Graham O’ NEILL 34 98*43 58.Grant HODGETTS 22 109*59 90.Anne nATJ.Ar.TTAw 48W 133*35 27JBert GAUDION 52 99*29 59.Ian DENOVAN 46 110*43 91 .Judy DAVISON 49W 133*35 28.Gordon KEENAN 45 100*44 60.Laurie SCERE5INI 32 113*13 92«Bariy SCOTT 43 137*35 29.Frank MARTINEZ 30 100*56 61 .Susie PARKER 23W 113*34 93.Peter QUINN 36 139*30 30.Kevin ALLEN 50 101*42 62.Harry WATTS 40 114*02 94.Roger WEINSTEIN 36 139*30 31 .Michael PHILLIPS 31 101*50 63.Frank NAKLA 47 114*23 95.Rhonda POCKNEE 34W 142*53 32 J )id ie r MARTIN 29 101*53 64.Tim LANE 34 114*34 VMC RR 10km Run.ALBERT PARK. 20-4-1986. 85 S ta rters. 1 .Martin STOCK 29 30*41 26.Theo vKELLEVEEN 52 39*52 51 .Graeme BISHOP 41 47*16 2.Graham GLASSFORD 16 33*22 27.Ross LETSON 37 39*58 52.1an WALKER 52 47*22 3.Terry HARRISON 40 33*36 28JDoug SANDFOHD 28 40*30 53.Lou WESTPHAL 43 47*28 4.Max HOWARD 33 33*56 29.Madeline MALONEY37* 40*35 55*Ky McKTMMIE 15 47*34 5.Louie ROCAS 27 34*54 30.George MARTIN 42 41*01 54J>ave LANQIEAD 37 47*29 6 .Ross SHARPE 38 35*07 31 .Jim DUGGAN 43 41*05 56 .Rich ALLEN 33 49*38 7.Fortius MEHMET 26 35*15 32.Mark McLEAN 15 41*06 57.Bob LOVBGROVE 40 49*39 8J)avid BLAND 39 35*25 33.Graeme HAMPTON 35 41*08 58.Gail HAMPTON 35* 51*15 9.Jim SEYMON 48 35*34 34.P eter COLTHUP 65 41*10 59.P h y llis GOSBELL 47W 51*22 10.Paul TEMPLETON 32 35*39 35.Bob MOORE 45 41*43 60.J u lie WILLIAMS 26W 52*07 1 1 .Rob O'BRIEN 18 36*20 36.P eter JOHNSTONE 49 42*00 61 .Ken MAHDEN 44 52*53 12 .Marc BONACCURSO 29 36*47 37.Ray BLACKMORE 50 42*02 62.Arthur CROOKE 39 53*18 13*Phil KING 29 36*51 38.Andrew YEAMAN 12 43*02 63.Lynne WILLIAMS 38W 53*22 14.Ian DIXON 36 37*16 39.Ray WARE 44 43*20 64.Kevin RDTLEY 49 53*29 15 . M a t t h e w MARTIN 16 37*33 40.Chris MONDAY 30 * 43*32 65.Leanne STEKART 26W 54*17 16.Nick HARRISON 15 37*35 41 .Graeme McKIMMIE 39 43*34 66.Janet O'DELL 47W 54*53 17.Richaxd EUSTACE 19 37*48 42.Robert BROOKS 18 43*42 67 .Lorrie BISHOP 39* 55*19 18.John GOSBELL 47 37*52 43.Tim McDONALD 24 44*42 68.N oel RODDA 39 55*23 19.Ton EVANS 47 38*17 44.K eith DEKOK 38 45*15 69 .Sandy SHUTE 38W 56*23 20.John HOWARD 44 38*21 4 5 .B ill EEMROSE 55 45*22 70.Brian TIERNEY 52 56*58 21 .Andy ARMSTRONG 37 38*25 46.Susan STEPHEN 28W 46*02 71 .Jackie CAMPBELL 23W 57*22 22.Chris RISHWOHTH 15 38*38 47.David KILDEREY 20 46*08 72.Myra WESTPHAL 44W 63*53 23.Gordon STEPHEN 32 38*39 48.Simon HALL 24 46*41 73.Anne MILNE 28W 64*50 24.Andy HEDE 39 38*59 49.Chris TROTTER 42 46*44 74.Judy HILL 28W 67*50 25*Nick LAWRENCE 31 39*00 45A.Dennis McINTOSH 27 45*46 I f the times are a little astray please allow for lack of clear indication of finishers on one or two occasions. THE GRAND CANYON - AS TOUGH AS IT LOOKS! Letter from Dave Byrnes
No runner can stand on the rim of the awesome, mile deep, Grand Canyon in Arizona without wondering if they could run down to the Colorado River and back again. Prior to arrival, I hadn't planned such a journey but a look down in the Canyon and a quick check of a map kindled my interest and I resolved to make the attempt before I left. I ’m sure many runners had preceded me, and I know there is an annual 1ultra1 which runs from the South Rim to the North Rim and return ( a forty mile, eight hour plus epic), yet there was still an immense challenge to contemplate. The course I planned to follow involved a four mile, gradually uphill, run along the South Rim road from our campsite to the South Kaibab trailhead at 7300 ft; a steep descent along the trail (4900 ft in a little over six miles) to the Colorado River; a couple of miles downstream by the river on the other bank; an ascent of 4600 ft in just under eight miles along the Bright Angel trail; and finally, one and a half miles back to camp (also uphill). The total distance was to be a little over twenty one miles and despite my failure to perform well in marathons since leaving Australia, I was confident I would make it. The real challenge of the run was to be an ascent up Bright Angel without stopping and I mulled over my chances as I set out before sunrise on a clear, cold Sunday morning. Almost immediately I regretted the intense physical activity of the previous three days which had seen Barb and I hiking, cycling and running around various parts of the National Park. Fortunately, we had become accustomed to training at altitudes up to 10 000 ft during our travels, but resting up for long runs had not been one of our priorities. I decided to throttle back as I ran along the Rim and focussed instead on the magnificent sunrise which was gradually illuminating the brillian orange/pink cliffs of the Canyon. Out of the sun, the temperature was still well below freezing and I was glad of my gloves and Goretex top. After half an hour I reached the trail head and paused briefly to wonder at the sanity of the venture - at least running downhill would be easy. From the Rim you could not even see the Colorado River, only the shadow of the smaller canyon on whose floor it flowed. The Kaibab Trail zig-zagged its way down an almost sheer drop and I set off gingerly on the ice- covered surface; being particularly careful on the tight corners. Even after the ice disappeared at lower altitudes, the going was slow because of the steepness and frequent turns. The surface was a curious mixture of rocks and green dust - the latter composed of dust created by the mule trains coloured by their manure. Lovely. Mule trains are common on the trails and National Park rules require all pedestrians to stop completely if they meet with one. Apparently mules are easily spooked and mqr dash over a precipice carrying an unfortunate tourist. I met a train on the descent just before reaching the river. After crossing the Colorado on a suspension bridge, I climbed down to a sandy beach to ceremonially dip my hand in the broad, green, fast-flowing river. It was just over an hour since I had left the rim, and I had a little less than two hours to complete the ascent in order to achieve my other goal of under three hours rim-to-rim. I crossed the river on another bridge after stopping for a quick drink near the ranger station at Bright Angel Camp. I was feeling good - a result of much more oxygen (a mile lower) and the relatively level river trail which crossed some sand-dunes. I began surprising bushwalkers, who had camped on the canyon floor overnight, from behind which is always a bit of fun. The trail turned away from the river and began climbing gradually along a small canyon. The pace was steady and I was doing it easy. Passing the hikers was exhilarating, but I was forgetting that the ascent was concave with the steepest parts near the end. I reached Indian Gardens, four and a half miles and 3000 ft from the rim with an hour to go and feeling a bit weaker. Two and a half miles later I met a mule train descending and was forced to stop for the first time on the ascent. Damn. Feeling distinctly tired, I set off jogging again on the steepening trail and half a mile later met a second one. This time on resuming I was exhausted. I couldn’t believe how sapped I felt as I staggered on for another half mile before I had to stop to walk. The trail was now zig-zagging up almost sheer faces and I even had trouble getting forward momentum to walk. I looked anxiously at my watch and resolved to walk 50, jog 200 to the top. Tt soon changed to walk 50, jog 50 but I made it to the rim, groggy, but with ten minutes to spare. ST. VALENTINESfS DAY DEBACLE Letter from Dave Byrnes
After an hour’s drive in galeforce winds and heavy showers we arrived at the apartment in Sunset, the suburb next to Golden Gate Park where Martin and Veronica Stock were staying, and then we all journeyed by tram into downtown San Francisco. We arrived at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Embarcadero forty-five minutes before the scheduled 6:00pm race start and entered (with the exception of Veronica) for the St. Valentine’s Day Striders Fun Run.
We were looking forward to competing on the four mile heart shaped course through the downtown area - particularly Martin who had recently performed well as a guest in the Canadian World Cross-Country Trial - but wondered how the organisers were going to police the course. Not only was it Friday night peak hour, but also the start of a long weekend and it was going to be dark.
In the race director’s preamble he informed us thatthis was a ’stride’ not a ’race’ and those running too fast would find that they beat the marshalls to the corners (of which there were fourteen) - sigh. Our sentiments were obviously shared by other ’runners’ amongst the 100 entries, who included Laurie Binder former winner of Sydney’s City to Surf, but not by other ’striders’ who included people dressed in street clothes and even in oilskins.
The route was complicated so the three of us each grabbed a map to carry with us. The course began by crossing the busy six lane Embarcadero. A couple of officials (they were the last I saw for a long time) pushed the pedestrian crossing button, dashed out into the road waving at the traffic to stop, and signalled the starter to begin the race. Miraculously, nobody was killed at this first obstacle, but the traffic had another excellent opportunity as the runners ran down the gloomy main road with their backs to the oncoming cars. The competitors quickly strung out along the road. Martin was fortunate (and fit) and found himself sharing the lead with two runners who knew where they were going. I was less fortunate (and less fit) and being 100 metres off the pace lost sight of them in the dark and finally had to slow at an intersection to wait for a following bunch. When they arrived, I discovered they knew as much as I but were less well equipped. From that point I was the ’Pied Piper’, leading with a map, and shouting ’Right on Powell’, ’Left on Taylor’ etc. as we dashed across intersections and roads, dodging cars and cable cars - it was becoming good fun.
Many runners got lost or cut the course short. Barb saw one runner miss a turn and continue on towards the Pacific. The organisers kindly included some of San Francisco’s steepest hills as well as a flight of over 100 steps and the race finished down the busy and precipitous California St. with cross roads every 100m or so - no sprint finishes. Martin, Barb and I all found ourselves just running in with whoever we happened to be with, with half a mile to go. The finish was ’lo w key’ to say the least. We turned the corner into Justin Herman Plaza, saw an official standing there all on his own, asked him where the finish line was, and were informed we had just crossed it.
Some refreshments were provided later and a random draw held for some nice prizes. A unique and amusing experience was capped for the evening when I won a bottle of champagne and two fine crystal glasses.
The Grand Canyon (continued)
The draining effect of accumulated fatigue, steepening slope and rarified air had had a devastating and underestimated effect on me in those last couple of miles. I just walked and jogged back the one and a half miles to camp and resolved, as I got stuck into a few carbohydrates, to freshen up a bit before the next attempt - whenever that may be. We are indebted to Club member MARK CONNOLLY for seizing on the article appearing in Runners World Magazine last November. It contains a very good summary of recent ideas and experiences and suggested analysis to assist in working out runners' own individual problems in relation to organised training. Please note that the authors stress the importance of tailoring any of the suggestions or recommendations in this article to your own individual needs. It is also implicit in the pa^er presented here that these needs are not constant as you progress from one stage to another. THE PERFECT PACE by Amby Burfoot and Bill Billing Jr. You can jog around town for 30 to 40 minutes a day and your condition will definitely improve. But you're bound to start wondering : Isn't there a better way? For too many years runners have been told to train as they feel* The problem is that no- one tells you how you're supposed to feel when you're training right. Lacking this, many runners unconsciously fall into the 'No pain, no gain* trap. They train too hard. You know what comes next : burnout, fatigue, injury. Some runners make the opposite mistake: they don't train hard enough. Their speciality is 'junk' mileage - running so slowly that they receive little or no training effect. Unfortunately, neither the too-fast nor the too-slow runners realize that their training is off the mark. Both are running as they feel, just the way they've always been told. Without any other guidelines, they'll no doubt continue training the same way. This may or may not end up hurting them, but it certainly doesn't amount to efficient, scientific training. Yet such training is within your grasp even if your spouse isn't an exercise physiologist and your basement doesn't contain a human performance laboratory. Ask yourself the following question : At what pace or paces should I be training to max imise my fitness and my racing performances? If you can answer this question, you have the key to a successful training programme. But we're betting you can't answer it. We doubt you know your optimal training paces. Read on. In a few minutes, you will. In recent years a number of researchers have begun to apply the results of certain studies to the training of runners and other endurance athletes. Most of this work has been done piecemeal in far-flung locations around the USA and the globe, yet the men involved in the programmes, and their early successes, are so impressive that their remarkably similar systems seem certain to catch on.
Among the leaders in the field are: Jack Daniels, exercise physiologist for Nike's Athletics West team; Francesco Conconi, an Italian researcher who has advised Olympic gold medallist Alberto Cova and Italy's top bicyclists; Dario Herrera and Lee Cunningham, who devised John Treacy's pre-Olympic training build-up; and Canadians Francois Peronnet and Guy Thibault who provide an excellent computer-generated training guide, HERMANN. All the above owe a debt of gratitude to James B. Gardner and J. Gerry Purdy, who pub lished their 'Computerised Running Training Programmes' in 1970. While the researchers have read the same journals and indeed have reached nearly identical conclusions, each interprets and applies the information in a slightly different manner. In the sections that follow, we've tried to find the best 'fit' of the various training systems. This allows us to present the material in a way that will prove useful to the greatest number of runners. Exercise physiologists and coaches generally agree that there are three ways to^improve running performance: (1) You can increase your maximum oxygen uptake, or max VO (MO for the purposes of this article); (2) You can extend the point at which your muscle effic iency falls off significantly (your anaerobic threshold, or AT); and (3) You can improve your endurance, or running economy (RE). It follows that the most effective training takes direct aim at one or more of these 3 factors. Training that isn't specific will still produce results, but it won't produce the best, most efficient results. In other words, you can go out and jog around town for 30 to 40 minutes a day and your condition will definitely improve. There's no deny ing that haphazard training works, and a lot of runners aren't willing to tamper with a method that's already producing results. At some point, however, you're bound to start wondering if there isn't a better way. It's not a matter of seeking shortcuts, it's simply a desire to train smarter. The search leads straight to maximum V0 , anaerobic threshold and running economy. Quicker on the Uptake Your maximum oxygen uptake is the greatest amount of oxygen ^cur muscles can utilize while you?re exercising as hard as you can. Note that max VO is not just the amount of oxygen that your heart and lungs can provide. As you train, your leg muscles become more efficient at burning the available oxygen. This is specificity of training, which helps explain why a fit swimmer might not run very fast, and a fit runner might not swim very well. Both have great cardiovascular systems, but an athlete has to train the muscles specific to a particular event. A lot of famous runners have had their max VO^ s measured in laboratories. You may have seen the results published in magazines and books, but the figures probably didn’t mean much to you, because the usual unit of measurement is millilitres per kilogram per minute (ml/kg/min), which doesn't seem nearly as crucial as the price of oil. Anyway, Steve Prefontaine had a max VO of 84.4, and Joan Benoit's is reputed to be around 78. This all very exciting, but it doesn't tell you how to train come Monday morning. 2 What's needed is a simpler method of understanding max VO . The char£ included in this article should help. Using this chart you can locate your own max VO pac^. Research indicates that regular training at this MO pace will increase your max VO . That is, it will make you fitter and faster. Let's note a few more things about this MO pace. First, it's not the same as your all-out sprint speed. It's a pace that you could hold for an 11-minute race. If you chose to sprint for just 30 seconds, say, you could run much faster^than this pace. However, faster isn't better. The best pace for improving your max VO is your MO pace. Running a daily 11-minute race or time trial isn't the answer either. It would quickly lead to chronic fatigue. Except for when racing, don't try to run continually for more than five minutes at your MO pace. Nor should you use the chart to pick out some illusory or 'goal' MO pace. YOU MUST TRAIN AT THE PACE APP ROPRIATE TO YOUR CURRENT RACING PERFORMANCE. Only after your racing performances improve should you drop down to faster training paces. Here's our recommendation. While training for an upcoming competition, run an MO work out about once a week. During off-season or maintenance periods, you don't need to do MO workouts. We'd suggest an interval session on a track, where you can closely monitor distance and pace. A good workout would be three to six times 800 metres at your MO pace or 8 to 12 times 400 metres at the same pace. Take a two-to-three minute recovery jog between repeats. The idea behind this kind of interval training is that you can safely go up to or beyond your maximum capacity of 11 minutes of M0 running, because the re covery jogging gives you regular rests. Adaptation without exhaustion is the foundation of all training programmes. Once you1verbecome accustomed to the effort level of M0 training, you can take it off the track to the roads or grass or another location of your choice. We can't overemphasize the importance of running ajt your M0 pace. Far too many runners think interval training means speedwork. No doubt you can and have run 400 metre repeats faster than your M0 pace. Well, stop it! If you stand by your former habits, then you're still following the old 'hit or miss1 school of training, and you just might miss. Run ning too fast leads to fatigue and breakdown. Running at your M0 pace - it's not slow running, rather controlled speed - raises your maximum oxygen uptake, which improves performance potential. Extending your Threshold Anaerobic threshold is one of the more confusing and hotly debated topics in exercise physiology and training. It's also one of the most important. Scientists always knew that runners with high max V0 s tended to produce the fastest running times. More recent research has elevated anaerobic threshold to a position of equal importance. Frank Shorter and Derak Clayton provide two of the tjest examples of the importance of anaerobic threshold. Both had relatively low max V0 s for elite athletes. Yet the^r anaerobic thresholds were so high they could run marathons at 85/S of their max V0 s, while other athletes could only maintain levels of J5-80%. Anaerobic threshold is not just important to marathoners. No matter what your distance, the higher your anaerobic threshold, the faster you can go before your muscles stage a walkout* The way to improve your anaerobic threshold is to train at your AT^pace, shown in ccl. 3 of the chart. We calculated these AT paces at 85$ of your max VO , or just a little bit faster than your marathon pace (unless you’re 5horter or Clayton). Wefd recommend that your weekly schedule include one AT workout in which you ccver 3 to 6 miles at your AT pace. There are any number of ways to do this. For instance, you could go to the track and run repeats of 1-i to 2 miles at AT pace. Do two or three of these with a short recovery jog between efforts. It’s also easy to do AT training as part of your regular roadwork if you have a measured course. A short road workout might consist of a one-mile warmup, three to four miles at AT pace, and a one-mile cooldown. If you’re training for a marathon, you could do three to four miles of AT running in the middle of a long run. Real Recovery This is in some ways the most perplexing of the three training paces. RE training doesn’t improve any single factor the MO and AT training do. Rather, it works on all aspects of your running endurance - the cardiovascular, the biomechanical, the bio chemical and the psychological - in a generalized way. The other two training paces are much more efficient and effective, but, as we pointed out, you can’t do them every day. In fact, you shouldn’t do either more than once a week. That leaves you guessing about the rest of the week. You. could always decide to do nothing the other five days, but then your condition wouldn’t improve. It might even deteriorate. You could run 100 miles during the other five days, but that isn't very prudent for most people. So what you probably end up doing, like almost everyone else, is going out for a lot of easy runs. That’s fine, except for one thing: too many runners, when they head out the door for ’just an easy run’ run too fast. As a result, they don't get the recovery they need after their harder training days. The secret to easy running is to find the slowest pace that will still provide all the generalized aerobic benefits you want. Here, slower is better - up to a point. If you run too slowly, you get almost no training effect and your workout tim» is essentially wasted. So, the big question becomes : How slowly can you run and still fcje training ? Research indicates that the dividing line is at about 65$ of your max VO (col. 4 of chart). If this pace seems ridiculously slow, don’t worry about it. So long as your everyday training pace is truly comfortable and recuperative, you can run at 70-00% of your max VO without excessive strain. On the other hand, if you often feel tired before workouts and force yourself to run at an arbitrary (and perhaps too stressful) pace, you might enjoy knowing that you could run a lot slower and still make deposits into your training account. RE pace is also the right pace for your long runs, the purpose of which is to accustom your body, in a generalized way, to spending several hours on the road. One important effect of RE training that shouldn’t be overlooked or underestimated is calorie burning. On days when it’s RE or nothing, RE training will help you keep your weight in check. Otherwise, you’re likely to start gaining weight, which will have a negative impact on your running, not to mention your overall health. FINETUNING YOUR TRAINING : Simplicity is one of the great virtues of this system. If you want to go beyond the basics, here are a few additional points to ponder : '‘Pace Training - Many athletes and coaches believe in training at hoped-for racing pace. Particularly if you’re preparing for a race that will take less than 11 minutes, you should add race-pace repeats to your training diet. Worried about your kick? John Treacy does 10 x 100 metres fast once a week. ^Racing - Any race of 5k or more counts as an M0 run. In most situations you shouldn’t do another M0 workout during a week in which you race. *Pulse Rate - If you’re not training on a measured course, you can use yo^r pulse rate to determine when you’re running at the correct percentage of your max V0 . First app roximate your maximum pulse by subtracting your age from 220. If you're 30^ your max. pulse is about 190. When you’re running at M0 pace, or 100/i of your max V0 , ^our pulse should reach its max, 190. When you're running at AT pace, 85$ of your max V0 , your pu^se should reach 90$ of its max (.90 x 190 = 171). For RE training, 65$ of your max V0 , you must raise your pulse to 75$ of its max (.75 x 190 = 143). To check your heart rate on the run, stop in the middle of a workout, take your pulse Going Through Your Paces ^Alternative Training - If you're looking to substitute some bicycling or other aerobic
Your 10-K Time Your Max VO Paa Y ou r A il m t o Imc 'tour Uiimuni; exercise for certain running workouts, the (in minutes) (MO) Threshold I’die Kunomv P.ne (A lt ( K I i best substitution days are your RE training HS‘ < nt m ax (o '; of m<>\ days. Because of the laws of specificity of
27 4:08 4:41 5:5(1 training, you can't expect a hard bike ride 28 4:16 4:51 6:03 to have the same beneficial effects as an MO 29 4:25 5:02 b:15 30 4:33 5:12 6:27 running workout. 31 4:42 5:22 tv40 32 4:50 5:31 6:52 ^Overtraining - Anytime you experience extreme 33 4:58 5:41 7:04 difficulty completing one of your workouts, 34 5:07 5:51 7:17 35 5:16 6:01 7:29 plan a rest period. Sometimes a day or two of 36 5:25 .6:11 7:41 easy running will suffice : sometimes you need 37 5:33 6:21 7:53 38 5:41 6:31 8:05 several weeks. Don't return to MO or AT train 39 5:50 6:40 8:17 ing until your RE runs are going as comfortably 40 5:59 6:50 8:29 41 6:08 7:00 8:41 as they should. 42 6:16 7:10 8:53 43 6:25 7:19 9:04 44 6:33 7:29 9:16 45 6:42 7:38 9:28 46 6:50 7:48 9:39 47 6:58 7:58 9:51 48 7:07 8:07 10:02 49 7:15 8:16 10:14 50 7:24 8:26 10:25 51 7:32 8:35 10:36 52 7:41 8:45 10:48 53 7:49 8:34 10:59 54 7:57 9:04 11:10 55 8:06 9:13 11:21 56 8:14 9:22 11:32 57 8:22 9:32 11:43 58 8:31 9:41 11:54 59 8:39 9:50 12:05 60 8:47 10:00 12:06
Find vour 10-K time in the left-hand column and then trace across “ , to the right to locate your max V 0 2, anaerobic threshold and running Prince if I've told you once, economy training paces. If your 10-K time is between the whole num I've told you a thousand times— bers, you can easily adjust your training paces by adding or subtract youve got to pace yourself/” ing several seconds.
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* -x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * x * * * v * * * k * * ;< * * * * * * * h * i * * >:• * / -x ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * v * x -y. * * x- * x * * * * * * * * * * * UNFIT FOR PUBLICATION by Brian Lenton Beginning and End: It was late one Sunday. I lay slumped, almost motionless, in a lounge- room chair. The only movement was my digestive system trying to process a big lunch and the dozen scones I had demolished for afternoon tea* I was thinking that the long run that morning - about two miles - was possibly a little short. I was looking at my feet. Well, that's a lie! My protruding gut obscured everything but the tips of my toes. Although philosophical running writing is not really my scene, the difference between 'fitness' and 'fatness' is only one letter!
THUS BEGINS the introduction to Brian Lenton's new book 'UNFIT FOR PUBLICATION', which contains articles on National Running Week, Thredbo Fun Run, Kosciusko Classic, Up The Mountain, Thredbo Marathon, Running Writing, and most major runs such as the Melbourne Marathon, the Festival City Marathon, the Nike Canberra, the Sydney - Melbourne, etc. COPIES OF THIS BOOK are available from the VMC (who contributed to the publishing costs) at a special price of only $15.00. These copies are personally autographed by the author as a limited edition. Ring 817-1033 to reserve your copy. THE MASSEUR f5 ANGLE by Colin Browne Have you ever thought how all the pain and sweat of a 24-hour run might appear to a masseur who is trying to keep the athletes on the track? You should talk to Graeme Huntington about it, I did and found it very interesting. During the 24-hour run at Box Hill in February this year, Graeme had the job of massaging those bodies that asked for help, generally after six or more hours of continuous running around the 400m black rubberized asphalt track in heatwave conditions. They were in many cases quite stuffed and looking down the barrel of withdrawing. Manouel Kouyoumdjian was a heavily built runner from Sydney, who came in at 5.45pm and again at 9 pm. He lasted until 11 pm before calling it quits. Graeme had worked on his suffering body from the point when he was desperate enough to leave the track, lose time, and call for help, and had helped him squeeze another five hours out. Peter Milne lasted till 3 am. Graeme had given him a rub at 6 pm so it seems that it helped him to do another nine hours. Of course there are other factors operating but for the moment let us just look at it from the masseur's point of view. Ken Murray had one rub at 6.30pm and lasted another four hours. Jeff Down came in for treatment at 7 pm and was still running at the end of the 24 hours. The night wore on. Those who came in were in some cases in a pretty bad way. From Graeme's point of view he was taking on their tiredness, giving them his strength. He sees it as a transfer of energy. How long could he keep doing, a thing like that? He didn't know at that stage. With no previous experience of that sort of thing he was in an uncertain frame of mind. Certainly it was a draining feeling that he was exper iencing in those late hours of Saturday night. Kon Butko came in for help after eight hours of very solid running. He had gone from 4th at 6 pm to 9th at 8 pm and was in a deep hole. Many would have dropped out, but Kon was still there at 12 noon next day and in fact ran 26 laps in the last hour, so he must have found something. Maybe Graeme's therapy could have played a part. 5everal runners came in for only one dose of therapy. We do not know whether they benefitted from it or not. If it hurt them they would have been unlikely to return for more of the same, but that is probably not the case. Graeme's theory was to go in quietly, apply moderate pressure, to be soothing rather than hurtful, and to att empt the transfer of his energy for their tiredness. Other factors determine whether a runner comes back again, the main one being whether he sees his problem as being so serious that he is willing to take time off the track to do something about it. Graeme's remembrance of individuals is interesting. Being unable to see much, he has very acute perception by other means. Things we don't notice strike him. Terry Cox had stomach pains which Graeme tried to alleviate through gentle massage. Terry came back three times, and once Graeme overheard him ringing up his doctor, who advised massage. Terry was still running at the end, so the combined efforts of doctor and masseur seem to have pulled him through. Graeme's view of Stan Miskin's compulsive attitudes when he kept going despite severe blisters and a recent operation for vari cose veins were very straight and not altogether complimentary. He found that when Bob Bruner hit the massage table at 3 am he seemed to be with the fairies; not sur prising when you realize that Bob was then running fourth and was destined to finish seeond. A man can't achieve goals like that without great cost to his system. There were a few who came back for more. Maybe they began to rely on the therapy. Maybe it was the only recourse they had in a desperate situation. Ron Hill and Tony Tripp came twice, and each of them ran on well into the 24th hour. But I think Graeme takes most pride in having kept the two ladies running for the full distance. Patti Bruner, very unhappy and upset halfway through the event, found some great people who took an interest in her welfare, not the least of whom was the masseur. What looked like a disaster for her turned into one of the best experiences of her running career, and she was going better at the end of the race than she had done early in the piece. Geraldine Riley, at 22, attempted what no other girls of her age attempt. Of course it hurt. Of course she found it hard. But her perseverance was incredible. Twice when she seemed ready to call it a day she went in to Graeme for some therapy, and each time she came back on to the track and found that little bit more. He said that he didn't mind at all. He found it very solid work. For the next two days he was wrecked, He could hardly run at all. So that bit about taking on the runner's tiredness and transferring his own good energy to them may not be so fanciful after all. RESULTS of VVAC Inc. 24-hour Track Race - 15/16 February 1906, Box Hill Track 1. Brian BLOOMER 45 Vic 242.598km 21. Kevin CASSIDY 25 Vic 64.993km 2. Bob BRUNER 47 Vic 211.584km 22. Geraldine RILEY 22 Vic 64.412km 3. Jack McKELLAR 45 Vic 208.915km 23. Terry COX 49 Vic 63.231km 4. John BELL 41 Vic 208.450km 24. Reg WILLIAMS 34 Vic 62.059km 5. Howard ROSS 40 Vic 205.634km 25. Kon BUTKO 30 Vic 54.418km 6. Cliff YOUNG 64 Vic 203.200km 26. Chris W00LGAR 42 Vic 53.112km 7. Greg WISHART 47 Vic 195.550km 27. Stan MISKIN 60 Vic 37.088km 0. John CHAMPNESS 44 Vic 193.005km 28. Ashley PARCELL 30 Qld 35.600km 9. Cynthia CAMERON 43 Vic 191.218km 29. Jeff DOWN 28 Vic 30.122km 10. Chris STEPHENSON 29 NSW 187.631km 30. Ken HOUGH 41 Vic 27.399km 11. Dave TAYLOR 34 NSW 102.047km 31. Peter MILNE 30 Vic 05.200km 12. Klaus SCHNIBBE 42 Vic 181.936km 32. Graham LIGHT 37 Vic 04.347km 13. Ron HILL 45 Vic 176.430km 33. Patti BRUNER 49 Vic 00.647km 14. Ray RAMELLI 40 Vic 175.756km 34. Barry BROOKS 45 Vic 94.000km 15. Joe GOBEL 40 Vic 175.518km 35. Max B0GENHUBER 43 NSW 88.431km 16. B i l l BEAUCHAMP 40 Vic 172.253km 36. Ken MURRAY 49 NSW 68.800km 17. Keith FISHER 20 Vic 172.010km 37. Manouel K0UY0UMDJIAN 27 NSW 65.200km 18. Tony TRIPP 39 WA 168.418km 30. Gerry HART 47 Vic 46.800km 19. Keith MARSHALL 59 Vic 167.903km 39. Noel VENNELL 47 NSW 38.400km 20. Tony RAFFERTY 46 Vic 167.875km Performances of runners in this event were generally outstanding, with 24 covering more than 100 miles. Congratulations particularly to Brian Bloomer, who broke the existing Australasian and Australian 24 Hour Track Record, and to Cynthia Cameron, who broke the women's Australian 24 Hour Track Record, previously held by Margaret Smith. The Australian record in the men's event was previously held by Cliff Young and the Australasian record by Richard Tout of New Zealand. ***************** ****************************************** *************************** ** SEVENTH ANNUAL HALLS GAP - STAWELL MARATHON. 27th APRIL 1986 Barry Sherwell Weather cool and showery; Course: out and back; Entrants 170; Starters : 146 1. Robert WALLIS 31 2.29.49 6. Terry YOUNG 43 2.47.56 2. David MACK 32 2.43.00 7. Brian GAWN 37 2.48.00 3. Keith T0MH0LT 31 2.43.25 8. Paul BENNETT 30 2.48.02 4. Norm BECK 34 2.44.51 9. Jarl LARSON 28 2.48.14 5. Leon BROOKS 31 2.47.40 10. Bruce P0VEY 36 2.48.24 WOMEN 1. Mabel MITCHELL (38) 2.56.18; 2. Chris. 5ETTERFIELD (38) 2.58.21 1st Veteran Woman : Claire B0WKER (44) 3.10.17 1st Male Vet 40+ : Terry YOUNG (43) 2.47.56; 1st Male Vet 50+ : Tom DAVISON (53) 2.56.02 1st Male Vet 60+ : Keith MANDER (65) 3.18.06. 1st Junior (U20) David MATTHEY (18) 2.58.52 1st Wimmera-Mallee: Andrew DELLAR (24) 2.51.30; Oldest Finisher: Keith MANDER (65)3.10.06 1st Team: South Melbourne : 8.32.19; 2. Shepparton Runners: 8.38.13. Robert Wallis' win was his second in twelve months. Unlike his Central Highlands win in 1985 where he took over the lead with only 2km to go, Robert ran most of this race on his own out in front. Taking the lead at 12km, he turned at halfway in 1.12.24, nearly two minutes ahead of Allan Long who was only running a half marathon. Second and third placegetters, Mack and Tomho.lt turned in 1.18.17 and 1.18.53. The women runners provided the cloeest finish and the only records: of the day. Mabel Mitchell (38) and Christine Satterfield (38) turned at 1.26.18 and 1.26.30, and finished only two minutes q^art. Both runners bettered the previous race record of 3.04.03 (Heather Wellard 1984) and the veteran record of 3.04.41 (Lavinia Petrie 1980). NEXT YEAR'S DATE: Sunday April 26, 1987. ULTRA.-MARATHON RUNS AND RISKS TO HEALTH Prevention is better than cure - prevention through knowledge by Dr. 5piro Moraitis The 24-hour Ultra-Marathon on 15/16th February 1906 resulted in a number of questions by the runners which prompted this article. The problems mentioned below may alleviate anxieties that runners may have during their long run. DEHYDRATION is cuased by not replacing fluids lost from the body, namely sweat, urine, vomiting, diarrhoea. There is no excuse for this condition. DEHYDRATION IS A HEALTH HAZARD. Treatment; Drink fluids constantly. Maintain body weight by weighing regularly (eg hourly). URINE PROBLEMS 1. Reduced amount of urine is the body's safety mechanism to maintain blood volume which has been reduced by dehydration. 2. Dark urine is due to it being concentrated. Treatment : Nil. 3. Blood in urine can be considered to be normal. Reason is not clear but it may be due to temporary bladder/kidney damage. Treatment : Nil. 4. Inability to easily urinate may be due to the bladder being unable to contract temporarily from repeated trauma. Treatment : Patience. 5. Protein in the urine needs further checking just in case there is kidney damage. HYPOTHERMIA (under 35° C) Signs are: shivering; fatigue; confusion; lowered temperature, pulse &. blood pressure. Treatment: blankets, warm fluids. HEAT DISORDERS: 1. Heat cramps are due to water and salt loss. Treatment: gentle massage, water &, salt. 2. Heat exhaustion is due to dehydration. Symptoms: fatigue, nausea, headache, cramps. Signs: heavy sweating, cold skin, decreased pulse rate, lower blood pressure, temperature lowered. Trsatment:Flat on back, cool fluids, cool down. Tall people (over 1.8m or 5'11") are more prone to heat exhaustion. The reason is not known. 3. Heat Stroke : follows untreated heat exhaustion. Signs: No sweat! Hot skin. Temperature over 40 C. Raised pulse rate. Normal blood pressure. Treatment:TH15 IS AN EMERGENCY'! HOSPITALISE'! Temperature lowered to 38.5°C. First aid: ice-packs, cool baths, transfusion, sedate. ASTHMA - possibly due to cold air, pollutants, allergens. Treatment: Bronchodilator aero sprays. STOMACH CRAMPS AND SWELLING OF ABDOMEN Cause: (a) Stress (b) Wind-forming foods such as alcohol, nuts, fried foods, cereals, fruits. There is an accumulation of gases formed by the bowel. Treatment: Most gases are abosrbed by the bloodstream, some is passed as flatus. Reduce stress and avoid the above foods. IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA Cause: Decreased iron intake, increased destruction of red blood cells and loss of iron through sweat, faeces, urine and menstruation. Signs: Monitor both haemoglobin and ferritin in the blood. Heme-Iron (present in offal, liver, red meats) is better absorbed. Non-Heme-Iron (present in cereal, vegetables, legumes, eggs) poorly absorbed, Vitamin C improves absorption of Iron. Tea (tannin) decreases absorption of Iron. Treatment: Correct and balanced food intake. Iron tablets if necessary. REMEMBER I Red meat nowadays has virtually the same fat content as white meat. Some fat is needed in the diet for the body to absorb Vitamins ADEK. WHITE CELL COUNT IN THE BLOOD: White cells are raised in some circumstances, namely: (a) Infections, (b) Training. It is temporary and of no apparent significance. Ultra-Marathon Runs and Risks to Health (continued) CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM The effects of exercise are to reduce the resting heart rate, produce heart enlargement, improce output of the blood from the heart with each beat. Exercise has no effect on the heart’s muscles1 ability to contract, nor stop coronary heart disease (it may however delay the process). Occasionally there may be some irregularity which is not significant. Exercise increases High Density Lipoprotein (HD) cholesterol (which is good!) reduces Low Density Lipoproteins (GOOD!) reduces triglycerides (GOOD!) and slightly reduces the blood pressure (GOOD!) GOOD! Exercise also reduces stresses and depression and has a tranquilising effect (GOOD! GOOD!) Unfortunately it plays havoc with the musculo-skeletal system (BAD!) The knees give most trouble, followed by ankles, heel, foot, Achilles Tendon and back. I have omitted the musculo-skeletal system but runners must always check with a competent podiatrist for correct shoes; this is vital to prevent injury. Remember 'Prevention is better than cure' - 'Listen to your body's needs regarding food and rest' - 'Once you are thirsty it is too late' and finally 'Dehydration is a common but remedial problem'.
* ******** ***************** *# *** ****** * * X ******* .f * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ■**** * * * * * * * * * * * ** ** *■*•***. It VMC RR WOMENS’ RUNNING GROUP by Janet O’Dell At the April meeting held at Richmond Harriers’ Clubrooms some concern was expressed at the low percentage of women members of the VMC, and what, if anything, could be done to attract women to become active club members. Our Queen of the North Fun Run at Coburg in March was considered a success but only a small proportion of the women running came from the VMC. I came across an article later that month from South Australia RUNNING, which was relevant to our discussions and I quote some excerpts for your consideration and comment. Women runners of all abilities in S A are far more numerous than in any other state of Australia. Women represent 34% of the 3000 membership of SARRC, and the proportion is rising each year. The Festival City Marathon has twice the proportion of women entrants (12%) than the Melbourne or Sydney Marathons. SARRCTs long term goal is 50% participation. This has been the result of deliberate strategy since SARRC was formed in 1980. In the 1979 Festival City Marathon there were 27 women entrants (4%) out of 695 (11 finishers (2%) out of 464). The SARRC decided to place the needs of all runners, including women and slower runners, at an equal level, Start Running Classes encouraged anyone, no matter how unfit or slow, to commence a fitness programme based on running. In 1985 over 400 people, 50% of them women, joined Start Running Classes. Women were involved in the management and organisation of the club since its formation. Currently out of 10 Board Memebers, 4 are women, including the President, and all SARRC projects and events involve women as an integral part of the organising committee. The Women’s Marathon Support Group meets monthly and provides a forum for all women runners (not just marathoners) to discuss issues of interest and concern to women. Men are not excluded, however it is made clear that discussion topics are spec ifically oriented to women. A walker’s group (brisk walking, not race walking) while not restricted to women, has grown spectacularly and is an example of the club’s commit ment to ’slowies’. An important detail in projecting a non-sexist image is ensuring that all written material, artwork, photos, etc., depict both men and women equally. Some women only events have proved successful, but not all women approve of women’s only races, believing they are a form of discrimination. Overseas experience has clearly indicated that occasional women’s only events increase the participation of women in running - in particular, beginning women runners feel more comfortable entering a women’s race. Also, elite women get the rare opportunity of being the focus of spectator and media attention. VMC RR already implement some of these strategies, so SPREAD THE WORD !!! n ^ ^ on VMC NEWSLETTER WINTER 1986 JUNE VOL 18 NO 2
REFLECTIONS ON RAMELLI'S RUN by Val Case 24-Hour Track Run Report - 15/16 February 1986 Ray Ramelli, a runner who had some reputation over 1, 2 and up to 10 mile races but who had never run a marathon, and his team manager/trainer, Val Case, a self-confessed mediocre performer in sprints and race walks, teamed up in an ambitious assault on the 24-hour run in order to achieve the 125 miles required to qualify for a start in the Sydney-Melbourne Run. Detailed planning became an obsession as the day approached and they were grateful for advice from seasoned ultra-marathoners and well-wishers. The event itself loomed as the final (unknown) hurdle. Valfs recollection of the day is likened to a kaleidoscope of vivid flashes interspersed with feelings of anxiety, con fidence, admiration and humour* Here is Val's telescoped commentary: They*re off! Hope they take it easy - don't try to cover too much ground too soon - lap scorers OK got the hang of it - he's running well, too fast really - lapping in under two minutes - slow down mate - Hell, what's happened? He's walking - muscles packed up high in the groin area - going to have to go off, have a massage (Thanks, Cliff, your bloke was a Godsend) - walk a lap to get going again - still seventeen or eighteen hours to go - keep the fluids up, remember a litre an hour at least - this ESR (Vital Foods) is marvellous stuff - running well now, looks comfortable - another couple of hours down - God, he's gone again, hot shower, more massage, lots of liniment - do you want to pull out? - NO! - more slow walking, looks pretty proppy - others going well - 'good on you mate!' - off for another massage, change into tights, it's getting pretty cool - who's lap-scoring now? Make sure they're awake and on the ball - you're going OK, you'll make it - the hours creep by - I'm going to run a hundred miles any way - take it easy, you will - Something to eat? - I'm stuffed again, got to have a shower, that'll get me going again (it did) - How far have I gone - how many laps to the hundred now? Ray's target had to be amended as an hour-and-a-half off the track made the qualifying distance unattainable; the target now was 100 miles. Keep on the two-thirty lap pace and you'll make it - you're going too fast Ray - No. I feel good - then crash - stop for another massage - I'm OK except for these thigh musc les - walk a lap, two then going again - the dark sky begins to lighten as dawn app roaches - heavy mist - can hardly see the runners at the far side of the track - nine o'clock comes, already getting hot - people start to arrive - how's he going? Is he still there? he'll finish now, don't worry - excitement becomes almost unbearable as progressively runners approach their 100 mile mark - Ray Callaghan at the mike with his distinctive brand of encouragement and humour - then records coming up - Cynthia's (God, how ahe flew over those last few laps!), and the incredible Brian Bloomer relentlessly charging towards his record - but they're all marvellous for still being there - Klaus, Cliffy, Stan, Geraldine - all of them - the crowd swells, the runners pick up their pace in response to the encouragement - the finale is fantastic - the whistle, the sandbags are dropped, or more precisely, thrown down, and it's all over! My job is over; actually it fizzled out quite a bit earlier as Collingwood venue colleagues fresh from their night's sleep and won Sunday run took over the support role giving drinks, massaging and general motivation, 'Geez I didn't think he'd make it the way he looked last night' ' I t ’s good he kept going, Val, if h e ’d given in he'd never have forgiven himself.' The aftermath - lots of talk - rehashing - the presentations, still on a 'high' ...... The wind-down, packing up the tents and all the paraphenalia we gathered to get us through the 24 hours - people gradually drift away - How's our athlete now? Pretty stiff. S a l i y and I carry him to the car - home - and finally, after being up for about forty hours, sleep. Some observations: Ray's weight was exactly the same (60kg) before and after the race; fluid intake is estimated at 13 litres of ESR, a few cups of tea and unknown quantities of water. Solid food consumed during the race, lit t l e and often, included mashed potato and pumpkin, pasta with grated cheese, diced tinned fruit, crispbread and honey, apricot bars and an icy-pole or two. Several changes of clothes are necessary as they get soaked with frequent sponging. All experience for next time. Next time? Perhaps supporters are just as crazy as the runners! V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1986 JUNE VOL.18 No.2 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS. Fred Lester. "PEOPLE ASK WHAT'S WRONG with our Olympic team and why we can't win Gold medals.It's probably because half the Gold medallists are playing at the MCG,"..."Take myself. I don't Know if I'm ever going to be a world champion or a Gold medaI Iist,but I was never going to if I kept playing footbaII.Footy's a great game.and an Australian game, but there are other sports around.I think a lot of people are starting to realise it's just a big fish in a small pond." - Edinburgh cycling Gold prospect Rik Patterson in an interview with Michael Gordon(Age 6-5-86). - and more food for thought: Patterson does not have a coach,believing that once athletes reach a certain stage they should be able to coach themseIves.But he still has an ear for any advice from Sid- Rik's father and former Australian cycling great- whose main message is to relax and not take pressure too seriously. INEXCUSABLE NONSENSE is spread by uncritical scribes such as Jeff We I Is(NationaI Times April 25 to May 1,86)in lifting outiin a special box,mind you)this quote from coach Neil King:'I learned that running has nothing to do with the legs,'King said,demonstra ting how the arms,back and shouIders,anchored by the stomach muscles,pul I the runner a Iong. I wonder whether his feet touched the ground at all! Instead of emphasising that all parts of the body must interact efficiently for best results we are told that our prime movers HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT!! THE THIRD MEXICO-CITY MARATHON was a double for locals Manuel Canelo(2:22:13) well clear from Miguel Cruiz(2:27:27).First foreign runner at the 2000m high level was Mohamed Rutiginga(Tan. 2:29:04)An estimated 22,000 started in the race.When one reads that in Honolulu,ar sea level,another African,this time Kenyan Ibrahim Hussein,won in 2:12:08, it makes you wonder how much difference to actual performances is contributed by the altitude level of various competition venues. CHANGES IN OFFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE were made at the 40th Annual General Meeting of the VMC RR,resulting in the following positions: President:BILL LUKE;Vice-Prest— dents:NEIL RYAN,RAYDN NOLAN,TERRY 0'HALLORAN;Gen.Sec:FRED LESTER;Gen.Treasurer:GEORGE THOMAS;Asst.Sec(Comp):JANET 0"DELL;Asst.Sec(Admin):ANA L00MES;Club Captain:D0T BROWNE; Hon.Med.ConsuItant:PETER LARK INS;Gen.Comm:GEOFF HOOK,GRANT ALDOUS,GRAEME SALTHOUSE, JOHN C0NNELLAN,MICK WHITE0AK,MAL COTHER. Most of these members are well known in the athletic scene and will be active in one or more of the working groups we have set up.A thorough review of the 1985 Zatopek series was held and a number of changes will be implemented to improve the standard and presentation in 1986. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox OTHER FIXTURES NOTIFIED TO US: JUN 7(Sat)PeninsuI a RR 34M Frankston-Portsea.Start Davey St.FRANKSTON(TeI:787 1309) JUN 29(Sun)Chiropractice Week 10km & 5km.ALBERT PARK 9am.Sth Melb F.G. AUG 3(Sun)Pen i nsuI a RR DEVIL BEND 10k & 30k.10.00am(Tel:787 1309 or 789 6109) AUG 17(Sun)R0YAL LIFE Ha If-Marathon.MeIb.Marathon Inc. VICSPORT Bldg,Swan St.,3002 AUG 23(Sat)Pen i nsuI a RR 1 Hour TrackRun,BALLAM PARK.2.00pm(Tel:787 1309 or 789 6109) AUG 3(Sun)MaIvern Mini-Marathon,MALVERN TOWN HALL.9.00am AUG 31(Sun)Coburg 15km BLUEST0NE CLASSIC(3k track,4k raod,8k crosscountry.See below. SEP 14(Sun)City of Coburg 100km,9.00am.Coburg CIubrooms,0utIook Rd.BasketbaI I Stadium. PLEASE NOTE: Due to lack of foresight and consideration the SUPERUN has been switched around again,this time onto the slot established by the PUMA Beach Bash,SEPTEMBER 7. We reluctantly have now changed the date and formatof the PUMA event.
FINAL THOUGHT - ON "AFRICA" AND OTHER "AIDS". First,the industrialising nations walked in and destroyed the self-sufficiency of primitive(?) tribes and nations. Then,they fell out among themselves and had two great conflagrations called 'World Wars'to re-distribute their spoiI s.Now,they want to exploit the good nature of the ordinary man-in-the-street to make good the damage done out of his ordinary pay-packet. What about using the money spent on guns,bombs and Star Wars schemes? Our taxes are already paying for that! VMC ROAD RUNNERS - FIXTURES - 598 High St. E.KEW 3102(TeI:817 1033 Tu,We,Th 12-2pm) Unless otherwise stated,RACE ENTRIES are taken on the day up to 30 minutes ear||©f* JUN 8(Sun)'NATIONAL MUTUAL1 HALF-MARATHON & 10km.BURNLEY 9.00am(Map 45 B 12) ** $3 & $4.Entries close JUNE ^i(Late entries $10 surcharge) 10km -$1 on day. JUN 22(Sun)20km & 10km,WERRI BEE SOUTH,St.Mary1s School,12noon(Map 201 H10) $2 & $3. JUN 28(Sat)50 MILES TRACK RUN,BOX HILL.Send SSAE to above address for entry form and event information.Entries close MAY 31.(Overflow on Sunday,Princes Park. * JUL 27(Sun)15km 0pen,10km WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS & 5km,ALBERT PARK 9.00am.$2 & $3(Map57 J3). AUG 23(Sat) and SEP 27(Sat)10,000m track races,detaiIs to be announced. SEP 20(Sat)30km & 15km KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN,POINT LEO 1.30pm(Map 196 G 2)$2 & $3. * OCT 26(Sun)'PUMA'DAYLIGHT SAVING 10(Miles)& 4km,BRIGHTON BATHS,8,00am,$3 & $4(Map67 C10). NOV 5(Wed)16km & 6km TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Map 44 B 12)$1 & $2, 6km 500. NOV 19(Wed)12km & 4km TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Map 44 B 12)$1 & $2, 4km 500. DEC 3(Wed) 8km & 2km TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Map 44 B 12)$1 & $2, 2km 500. DEC 14(Sun)EMIL ZATOPEK 10km & 3km FUN RUNS,PRINCES PARK,9.00am.$3 & $4(Map 29 G12). DEC 9 - 13 or 15 - 18 EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10,000m Track Champs & other events,OLYMPIC PARK. Special conditions and early entries apply. DEC 31(Wed)'RUNNERSWORLD'MIDNITE RUN,TWO BRIDGES 8km & 2km.(Map 44 B 12). 1987 JAN 18(Sun)4 laps PRINCES PARK,13km,8.00am.(Me I way Map 29 G 12). JAN 21(Wed)10km*TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Melway Map 44 B 12). FEB 4(Wed)10km TWO BRIDGES,6,30pm(Melway Map 44 B 12). FEB 15(Sun)6 laps PRINCES PARK,19km,8.00am.(Melway Map 29 G 12). FEB 18(Wed)10km TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Map 44 B 12). MAR 15(Sun) 12km & 4km FALLEN COMRADES,DOMAIN,8.00am(Map 43 K 12). MAR 22(Sun)12km & 6km QUEEN OF THE NORTH,COBURG.9.00am.(Map 18 A 9). APR 12(Sun)15km & 5km,ALBERT PARK,9.00am(Map57 J 3). APR 20(Mon)EASTER RUNS,LaTrobe Uni,16km Championship,9.00am(Map 19 H7,Car Park No.6). Mother & Child;Father & Child 6.2km,11.00am MAY 24(Sun)VMC RR MARATHON & 1Okm,FISHERMENS BEND,10.00am. Special conditions and early entries apply. NOTE: Please use VMC RR entry forms ONLY for races where early entry conditions apply. Under Iined events have CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP status. *PLEASE CHECK FOR CHANGES SINCE THE PREVIOUS LI ST.We shall mark these with an *. As far as possible our information is correct at the time of printing
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The accent within the club is on enjoyment of running through whatever participants see as their own particular pIeasure,thus achieving individually or jointly what they set out to do to their fullest personal satisfaction.We do not place expectations on anyone beyond asking runners to take a turn at performing some of the minimum chores required to conduct our events smoothly and for everyone's satisfaction.This mainly involves ensuring that runners do not lose their way,that everyone can find out his or her final place and time and how they compare with each other or their own previous performance. The club maintains a program throughout the year with the aim of enabling runners to test and improve their fitness at varying distances and,where possibIe,cater for different stages of fitness by offering a choice between a long or a short race on each date.Anyone can join the VMC RR at any of our events;if they wish to just have a run without becoming members,they may do so at a $1 surcharge in the main race, except forspecial events.
These special events,the VMC MARATHON,HALF-MARATHON,50 MILER,EM IL ZATOPEK 10,000m Series and some other nominated events,because of their importance and the high degree of organisat ion, require EARLY PRE-RACE ENTRIES(usuaI Iy 2-3 weeks ahead,or as advertised)and,in the case of the EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES,membership and time qualifications.
Variations in entry fees occur because of differing organisational costs,number and value of prizes,provision of refreshments and other facilities.
BasicaI Iy,the VMC ROAD RUNNERS aim to keep organisational and technical details to the minimum essential to conducting their events satisfactorily for all.We like to stick to our Club Motto:f,WITH A MINIMUM OF FUSS!M
The VMC ROAD RUNNERS aim to co-operate closely with all distance running organisations as well as the Victorian Athletic Association,whether local or national.
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