VMC ROAD RUNNERS WINTER 1984 V o.J^N o. 1 NEWSLETTER JUNE 1984 PRICE $1.00

CAROLYN SCHUWALOW

Women’s winner of 1982 EMIL ZATOPEK 10,00m. Australian World Cross Country Team and 1 st Australian woman in Championship and at“Cinco Mulmes”, Italy, 1983. Back on the comeback trail after a leg operation last summer.

Registered by Australian Post. Publication No. VBH 0488 THE VMC ROAD RUNNERS NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VMC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB and is covered by peyment of the Annual Membership Pee. It is issued four times a year: SPRING (September) SUMMER (December) AUTUMN (March) WINTER (June). All athletes, irrespective of age or sex, are invited to contribute letters, results, comments, criticisms, etc., to the Editor, 1 Golding St, CANTERBURY, Vic. 3126. PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication should be on single-spaced, typed A 4 sheets, irrespective of length, to facilitate layout. Articles should not eatceed one and a half pages of A 4, preferably half that. Articles for publication MUST BE accompanied by the name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature. The author of the article shall retain full responsibility for the content of such article. DEADLINE FOR COPY is the 10th day of the month preceding the month of publication, we ask controbutors to aim for the 1st day of that month to make editing less rushed* ft******************************************** INTERSTATE LINES OF COMMUNICATION : AAU? Rick PANNELL, Olympic Park No.1, Swan St 9 MELBOURNE 3002 (03) 429 50 77 NSW AAA: Clive LEE. PO Box N101, Grosvenor St, SYDNEY 2001 (02) 241 35 38 VAA ? Martin NOONAN, Olympic Park No. 1 , Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002 (03)428 8049, 428 81 95 QAAA: Ron BRANDIS, &JU1I Stadium, Kessels Ed, NATHAN 4111 (07) 343 56 53 AAA of SAj Ian ROGERS , PO Box 57, KENSINGTON PARK, SA 5068 (08) 332 83 52 AA of WAs Wendy SHERIDAN, PO Box 208, WEMBLEY, WA 6014 (09) 387 10 50 AAA of TAS: Noel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court, DYNNRYNE, Tas 7005 (002) 23 19 76 ACT AAA: John MUIR, PO Box 503, WODEN, ACT 2606 B (062) 89 67 15 H (062) 86 46 31 MARATHON AND ROAD RUNNING INFORMATION : QLD MARATHON & ROAD RUNNERS CLUB: Andrew SEMPLE, PO Box 192 EVERTON PARK 4053 WA MARATHON CLUB: Laurie PIGGOTT, 121 Salisbury St, BEDFORD 6052 (09; 272 37 09 SARRC: Chris ACTON, PO Box 163, GOODWOOD, 5034 (08) 261 65 40 N E W ENGLAND 1 John STANLEY, 'Wood Park' RMB 41O, Old Inverell Rd, ARM3DALE, NSW 2350 NORTHERN NSW: Angelo JONES, PO Box 1, ALSTONVILLE, NSW 2477 ACT CC CLUB: Dave CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres, KAMBAH, ACT 2902 V I C FUN RUN CALENDARS ‘AUSTRALIAN RUNNER* PO Box 396, S.YARRA,3141 (03) 209 91 97 ROAD RUNNERS ASSOC.(Sydney)*John JSSTON, PO Box A 438,SYDNEY SOUTH 2000 ********************************************* VICTORIAN VENUES MELWAY REFERENCE OLYMPIC PARK: Swan St & Batman Ave, trams from Princes Bridge & Richmond Station 44 B 11 TWO BRIDGES COURSE: Opposite Botanic Gardens, near Mdrell Bridge, Alexandra Ave 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 pass 29 G 12 BOULEVARD: Richmond side of Yarra, behind Burnley Gardens 45 B 12 CRIB POINT ROAD COURSE: Park Rd, 500m north of Naval Depot, Football Ground 195 B 1 I0INT X'10 ROAD COURSE:? 200m up from Pt Leo Beach turn-off, Flinders-Hastings Rd 196 G 2 DOMAIN* Birdwood Avenue, rear of Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km from Flinders St 43 K 12 UTEOB® UNIVERSITY: Gar Park No„6, off Ring Road 19 H 7 WERRTBEE SOUTH:Priraary School, Cnr White & O'Connors Rds, W'BEE SOUTH 201 H 10 MURRUMBEENA TRACK: North Rd/ifurrumbeena Rd, 1.5km from M'beena Station 68 K 9 SANDRINGHAM TRACK: Thomas St, HAMPTON, 1km from Hampton Station 76 K n6 MENTONE TRACK: Opp.Lr Dandenong Rd/Nepean H'way Cnr, Second St,MENTONE 87 S 7 COBURG TRACK: Outlook Rd, EAST COBURG, off Murray Rd Swimming Pool 18 A 10 AKERFEEiDIE TRACK: Corio St, ESSEHDON 28 D 6 HE.1DSLBERG TRACK: Liberty Parade, WEST HEIDELBERG 19 D 12 OQIiLINGWOGED TRACK: Heidelberg Rd, CLIFTON HILL. Crosscountry course opposite 30 G 12 RINGWOOD TRACK: New, St & Sylvia Rd, 1.5km from Ringwood Station 49 F 11 DONCASTER TRACK: George St, DONCASTER 33 J 11 BOX HILL TRACK: Elgar Rd, 2km from Box Hill Station 47 C 7 WESTERFOLDS PARK: off Porter Street, TEMPLESTOWE 33 E 1/2 If sport is about anything at all, it is closely tied in with the prevailing culture, people's way of life, their fads, their passions, their beliefs and their morality. I am sure that people can think up lots more ways of how sport is affecting their lives, but let us look at the morality of sports what do we want sport to do for us individually and as a vital social contact with other people ?i We tacitly assume that all sports people agree to the cornerstone of sport,and the morality it embodies is expressed in that rather loose term 'SPORTSMANSHIP1o Usually, at major national and international meetings, one participant opens proceedings by proclaiming the oath of adhering to 'good sportsmanship in fair and equal competition' on behalf of all contestants. It is a glorious moment and all who take part at the time sincerely believe in that moment. However, sport does not exist in isolation as mentioned in the opening sentence, the world around us has a multitude of values,many of which when stripped of their glossy verbage have little or nothing in common with 'fair and equal competition'. Of course, a lot of other values have an impact on our lives and our own attitude to the values we envisage with 'sportsmanship', no matter how hard we may try to distance ourselves from these influences. This is Politics, a hard fact of life, and sport is involved whether we like it or not, we needs be on our guard not to be swamped by interests who would destroy our fundamental base of 'fair and equal competition'. Discrimination and sectional prejudices are the breeding ground for unsporting actions and sentiments. The seeds for this can be found in as simple things as 'winning is the only thing' , 'my team (state, nation,etc.) right or wrong1, seeing the different colour, guernsey or flag as the 'enemy' (enemy of what and of who ?l) and similar attitudes which already imply a superior, i.e. discriminatory attitude. The way then becomes open for unscrupulous people with ulterior intentions harmful to the spirit of sportsmanship to confuse people and even justify the use of sport to reach their aims. Especially is this so when racial inequality is enshrined in the laws of a club or country which makes 'fair and equal' impossible at any level. Sport in essence is a celebration of the joy in being alive, the improving and testing of one's capabilities together with other people seeking the same objectives. Each sport and each society set their own criteria in making this possible within the broad lines of universally accepted standards of sportsmanship as expressed in the Olympic Oatho Uncritical acceptance of other criteria, separately or additional, not in line with the concepts of sportsmanship can only harm the co-operation in peace and harmony necessary for sport to flourish. All people, no matter what age, sex, colour or creed have the right to 'fair and equal1 participation in sport, any offence against one is an offence against all. Above all, we need to think it through thoroughly as to what sport means to us and then guard it against encroachment by forces who would distort its meaning in our lives.

************************************************** *-****^ *^ ***********^ ***^ ** CONTENTS 2 . Communications, Venues 13. Ekiden Race 3. Editorial/Contents 14. Ekiden Race/NZ Report/Running Retreat 4. Running Groups, Sales, Obituary 15. Jogger*s Ultramarathon 5. 6 Laps Princes Park 16. Cradle Mt Run/Stawell Marathon 6 . Two Bridges 22-2-84 17. On Falling Over 7. Two Bridges 14-3-84/London Marathon 18. First View of An Ultra 8 . Once-a-t-Tan/Albert Park 5 km 19. it it it n it 9. 15km Albert Park/100 Mile Track 2 0 . 5A Marathon/Ballarat -j Marathon 10 . Easter Runs/Hoechst Marathon 21 . Training Notes 11 . Fallen Comrades/var. marathons 22. What do you make of it ? 12 . Nike/Avon Olympic Trial 23. Fixtures/Membership form 24. Club Information ***************************************************************************************** RUNNING GROUPS (Any regular local running groups are invited to join this list) GREEN5B0R0UGH Women!s Running Group - all ages and abilities, contact Kate Robotham 435-7936 Mondays at 7 pm at Safeway Supermarket, Greensborough (1 hour) Thursdays at 9 am, rear of Woolworth?s Supermarket, Greensborough (1^ hours) Wednesdays at 9.30 am at Willinda Park, Greensborough - Beginners, Child Minding. Small groups run at other times so contact Kate or ring 80-1033 for details. WATTLE PARK Women over-40 group, contact Marg Anderson 288-1894 Mondays at 10 am near chalet and clock tower, top of park driveway. YARRA VALLEY RAMBLERS man and women, mixed standards, contact David Bland, 88-2749 Sundays at 8.30 am at Kew-Camberwell athletic track, Burke &, Harp Road corner, Kew. Yarra Valley courses, Eastern Parklands rambles. OTHER GROUPS ???????????? The above groups cannot be the only ones operating, formally or informally. PLEASE notify us of details as to: LOCATION, TYPE OF GROUP, CONTACT PERSON, DAY OF THE WEEK, TIMES. We have both members and prospective members always enquiring about running contacts in their district and we would like to be able to give them more information. **************************************************************************************** SALES VMC RR t-shirts and singlets $7.00 each These are available at our events and from the office. How many of you could tell me what word has been added to the logo ? EXERCISE BOARD for Achilles and Calf injury prevention - $9.95 each *0ff The Record1 by Brian Lenton - $9.95 (only few copies left in captivity) ’Through The Tape* by Brian Lenton - $12.95 (posted from Canberra) !Best yet1 F.L. $9.95 at VMC events **************************************************************************************** There may be some VMC members who would like the opportunity of competing in VAA events such as the cross-country relays as a VMC team. In order to do this, club members must also be registered with the VAA. Registration forms are available at the VMC Office. The cost for seniors is $21 per annum. This fee includes $1 insurance levy for coverage while competing in athletic events. Should you wish to (a) become registered with the VAA or (b) form a team, please contact either Fred or Janet on 80-1033 during office hours for further information.

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VERA GARDINER The VMC regrets to inform members of the sudden death of Vera Gardiner. Vera, nee Jones, was a foundation member of the Victorian Women’s Athletic Association through her membership of one of its original founding clubs, Melbourne WAAC. She was a top sprinter before marrying and, as Vera Bourne, raising a family. Later she renewed her links with the VWAAA, and was a foundation member of Chelsea WAAC in 1955. She served in many capacities for her club and the Association. She was a Grade 1 Field Games Official and attended many major national and international athletic meetings as an Australian official in her later years. The VMC wishes to express its deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to our Life Member Bert Gardiner for his tragic loss. VMC HR 6 laps (19km) FUN RUN. PRINCES PARK, 19-2-1984. Warm,sunny. 207 Starters. 1 .Robbie WALLACE 32 *>1 *40 61.Gary PATTRICK 32 79*36 21.Spiro 1CRAITIS 51 87*55 3.Brian JOHNSON 32 65*22 62.Gordon KENNAN 43 79*39 22 .John RUSSELL 39 87*59 3 .Don SIMPSON 38 67*21 63.John WHITE 25 79*43 23.Leo HERRICK 42 88*02 4.Alan LONG 26 68*22 64.Tony DOYLE 40 79*56 24 .Michael KELLY 32 88*04 5.Ted PAULIN 45 68*25 65.B111 FULTON 49 79*57 25.1an RICKETTS 54 88*19 6.Ian GILBERT 35 69*03 66.Graeme PINCHBECK 35 80*00 26 .Deny MARTIN 35 88*22 7.Alan FRANZKE 37 69*32 67 .David YEAMAN 47 80*00 27.Lindsay THOMAS 43 88*26 8.Greg MANDILE 22 69*48 68. ?? ?? 80*00 28.Tim LANE 32 88*38 9 .Peter SHONE 38 69*54 69.Robert STRYKER 34 80*00 29.Tony CHARLTON 33 88*40 10oPatrick McMAHON 33 70*38 70.Andrew WALKER 32 80*01 30.Kevin FENBY 33 88*47 11.Tony MANDILE 27 70*44 71 .Gerry HART 45 80*01 31 .Boss ANDERSON 46 88*47 12.Graeme HEWITT 38 71*34 72.Brian BLLOMER 43 80*15 32 .George TURNER 38 88*58 13 ►Peter LEBUSQUE 24 71 *41 73.Hob WATERS 38 80*16 33.Jean ALBUEY 54* 89*16 14.Stephen VOSTI 34 72*01 74.Ernie JEFFS 39 80*17 34.Ted SYKES 42 89*20 15«Nigel THURSFTETD 37 72*26 75.Terry STOKES 29 80*30 35.Graeme DAWS 47 89*22 l6oPhillip BOWES 27 72*32 76 .Lindsay SMYRK 36 80*31 36j)ipali CUNNINGHAM 25W 89*30 17.Scott SLOANE 27 72*52 77.1an U'REN 32 80*44 37 .Peter PFISTER 45 89*36 18.Gary HYDE 39 72*56 78 .Gary HOLLINGSWORTH 36 80*44 138.Gordon MORRISON 37 90*37 19.Robert BROUGHTON 33 73*02 79.Terry CASH 50 80*49 39.Jocelyn ROFFEY 34W 90*43 20.Bussell PARSONS 40 73*04 80.Bill SCULLEN 46 80*54 40.Jack LAWRENCE 57 91*08 21 .Max CARSON 34 73*06 81 .Marianne CRAWFORD 31W 81*00 141.Bemle GOGGIN 46 91*10 22.Peter RACE 23 73*11 82.Stewart MARSHALL 40 81*33 42.Alan WATKINSON 47 91*34 23.Graeme MONKHOUSE 40 73*17 83.Chrls TROTTER 39 81*37 43.Ashley WATK3NS0N 17 91*34 24.Brian CASSIN 38 73*48 84.Trevor WESTERMAN 38 81 *41 44.George OORR 43 91*50 25.»oy TAYLOR 39 73*56 85.Paul MARTIN 35 81 *47 45*Roy GILMOUR 45 91*57 26.Les BRADD 32 74*08 86.Alan TORES 33 81*49 46 .Duncan CROCKETT 42 92*00 27 ^Peter SLATTER 39 74*19 87.Terry CUMMINS 45 82*04 47 .Gordon STEPHEN 30 92*36 28.Simon EVANS 23 74*26 88.Andrew HOLLIS 18 82*06 48.Peter O'KEEFE 39 92*56 29 .Bill HARRISON 41 74*26 89 .Danny JACKLIN 31 82*32 49 .Kerry MORICE 42 93*00 30.Leo JONES 43 74*33 90.Barry RITSON 47 82*32 50.71c WALMSLEY 38 93*43 31 .Geoff NIXON 26 74*40 91 .Bruce BADDELEY 22 82 157 51 oLes CHAPMAN 35 93*43 32 .Greg BYRNE 34 74*49 92.Barry O'KEEFE 35 83*02 52.Barry McGAFFIN 38 94*02 33.John WAITE 43 75*33 93.Andrew TROUSDALE 28 83*02 53J>on O'DELL 47 94*05 34.Robert CAUNE 29 75*51 94.David TONKIN 31 83*08 54.Bob LOADER 55 94*05 35.Alan BALLARD 37 76*02 95.Mick HAYWARD 44 83*12 55 barren CHAPMAN 13 94*10 36.Ken NUGENT 27 76*03 96.John GAPES 25 83*13 56 .Margaret BROWN 47W 94*25 37.Vin O'BRIEN 55 76*03 97 .Tony vENGELEN 36 83*30 57 JDick ELLERTON 52 94*27 38.John MANNING 38 76*04 98. ??? ??? 83*42 58 .Ian BARTHOLOMEW 46 94*30 39.David OLNEY 37 76*04 99 .Phil 0* GORMAN 25 83*49 59 .Malcolm MACMILLAN 55 94*32 40.Ray CALLAGHAN 50 76*07 100. ??? ??? 83*51 60 .Graeme TROTT 45 94*47 41 .Trevor MARSH 35 76*14 101 .Alan BURGOYNE 69 84*00 61.Brian CARR 38 95*00 42.Barry LYNCH 36 76*30 102.Andy MDORE 31 84*14 62.Geoff HILL 37 95*17 43.Gabriel CARMONA 41 76*34 103.Mike HOABE 48 84*56 63.Pat COOPER 40W 95*33 44 .John DALL 39 76*50 104.Peter MdDONALD 41 84*58 64.Dick KIRKMAN 65 95*38 45.Graeme SALTHOUSE 46 76*52 105.Mick WHITEOAK 39 85*14 65.Joe DEPAOLA 42 95*38 46.Lawrie ROACH 39 77*04 106.Gerry RILEY 53 85*14 66.Anthony BOWMAN 30 95*53 47 .John DIXON 42 77*05 107*Merv WOQDGATE 55 85*24 67 .Don HOWATSON 59 96*00 48.Brendan DeMORTON 32 77*10 108.Stan CHIECHI 20 85*38 68.Bob MDORE 43 97*16 49.Joan CAMERON 27W 77*16 109.Ken KING 32 86*27 69 .Jim GOOK 45 97*42 50.Gary HARRIS 43 77*48 HO.Robert SMITH 40 86*33 70«Tony BEAR 29 97*43 51 .Craig WARE 15 78*28 1 1 1 .Bill GORIN 39 86*41 71 .Alan FENNER 18 97*47 52 .Graeme GEBERT 24 78*29 112.Axpana SADDHEN 47 86*45 72 .John STEWART 21 97*50 53.Robbie MDRGAN-MDRRIS 50 78*35 113.Stephen HUNT 31 86*51 73.Tom ALBUEY 55 98*00 54J)ennls FITZPATRICK 54 78*39 114.Bob McLEOD 33 86*51 74.Ankhi ELLIOTT 33 98*14 55 .Keith LODGE 52 78*39 115.Tom ROWAN 40 87*18 75.Paul DE FREITAS 36 98*16 56 .Peter APPELT 33 78*47 116.Klaus SCHNIBBE 40 87*23 76 J»rash CUNNINGHAM 30 98*36 57.Tony BRODERICK 22 78*57 117.Graeme HUNTINGTON 87*23 77.Frank CLANCY 37 99*07 58.Cliff SINCLAIR 37 79*26 118.Jeff ANDREWS 41 87*25 78.Gary HUNT 37 99*31 59.Bruce COOK 46 79*30 119.Ian FARRANT 40 87*33 79.Andrew MELDRUM 43 100*14 60 .Peter LOGAN 36 79*30 120. ??? ??? 87*53 80.Kathryn MELDRUM 17W 100*17 cont. page 8 VMC RR 10km FDN BUN. TWO BRIDGESa 22-2-1984. Fine, humid. 178 Starters. 1.Jeff COOLE 31 29*50 54 •Trevor ABBOTT 33 07»Ian MASON 37 44*09 2.Peter N00HDH01T 27 32<17 55.Mike COLGAN 33 08.Robert RICE 36 44*09 3J)aTid BYBNES 33 32*22 56 .Adrian YALLANCE 32 09.Michael WATERF1ELD 50 44*18 4oNeil RYAN 41 32*34 57 .Gray SUMMERS 39 10.Kevin ARMSTRONG 48 44*23 5 .Neil HOOPER 24 33*49 58 .Bruce vFxLL 36 11«Alan FEHNER 19 44*26 6»Pau DELANEY 27 33*58 59 .Graeme PINCHBECK 35 12.John HERBERT 43 44*28 7 J>aul DRINKWATEB 35 34 *03 60 .John HQIMES 31 13.Jan KENNEDY 23W 44*29 8oNeil HAWKER 36 34*04 61.John GAPES 25 14J)on TREKBEARTH 96 44*37 9 .Tarquin OEHR 32 34*13 62.Bobert PUGA 40 15.George OORR 43 44*43 10.Allan FRANZKE 37 34*32 63.Tony vENGELEN 36 16.Chris DENCHAM 40 44*58 11 .Martin N00NAN28 34*40 64 .Norm WILLS 33 17*Stere 1DX0N 27 45*16 12 .Phil WABBTS 36 34*46 65oArnold SMITH 43 18«Geoff COOK 36 45*30 13.Michael WALTERS 20 34*46 66 .Graeme STE7UIS 42 19 J>avid STOCKS 18 45*31 14«3)iok DOWLING 33 34*50nt 67.Greg ORCHAHD 39 20.Syd DELLER 47 45*39 15«Gabriel CAHMONA 41 35*49 68.Glen POOLE 22 21 •Jocelyn ROFFEY 34 45*43 16.Kish CUNNINGHAM 31 35*50 69.Bruce ANDERSON 27 *01 22 .Gordon STEPHEN 30 45*45 17.Scott SLOANE 26 35*52 70«Paul SALTHOUSE 16 *02 23^eith INGRAM 40 45*57 18.Barry O'BRIEN 32 35*54 71 .Grant BARRETT 33 *04 24.Peter SCOTT 32 46*09 19.Graeme LETICQ 29 361O 5 72.Chas HABCOAN 44 *10 25.Frank RYAN 40 46*13 20 .Stew HAND ASIDE 32 36*08 73«Stan CHIECHI 20 *11 26.Bert DUWJCHE 46*25 21 •Bruce WATT 44 36*11 74 .Geoff PARK 41 *20 27.Carolyn JACKSON 26W 46*29 22 .Ken NUGENT 27 36*24 75.Andre FALK 24 *22 28 .Peter TIERNEY 43 46*56 23.Greg MANDILE 22 36146 76*Paul TBICKEY 21 *27 29 .Robert BOULTON 42 46*59 24.Greg LUSCOMBE 29 37*00 77 .Andrew HERBERT 16 *28 30 •Julie DUFFELL 29W 47*36 25.Geoff NIXON 26 37*28 78.Adrian O'CONNOR 28 *31 31 .Jim KEARNEY 37 47*39 26.Bay HUNT 32 37*28 79 .John THORNTON 36 *31 32.Warren ALLAN 52 47*47 27 •Norm DUFF 52 37*28 80.Mick HAYWA® 44 *36 33 .John BENCZE 51 47*52 28.Elias SAHELY 29 37*31 81 «Peter JACKSON 33 *41 34.M&1 BARNES 33 47*59 29«Bob TUHNEY 53 37*33 82 J)avid YEAMAN 47 *45 35.Rod BACKHOUSE 32 48*02 30.1an DUTHIE 40 37*39 83.Bruce GOODMAN 46 36 .Paul RICHARDSON 29 48*07 31 .Peter LAMBUHD 32 37*47 84.Jeanne Mol,FAN 26W 37 .Harry HAY 40 48*23 32.Brian CASSIN 38 37*55 85.Ken KING 32 38.Ken HENDERSON 16 48*33 33 .David BARTON 42 37*57 86.Richard GILLIS 39 39.Christine TOOHEY 25*48*33 34.Graeme SALTHOUSE 46 37*57 87.Alan WOOD 38 40.Marsha VANMENS 31W 49*27 35«Brian BYCROFT 50 38*03 88 .Gerard ANDERSON 24 41.Rick PEMBERTON 31 49*51 36.Syd BONE 26 38*05 89 .Grant FARMER 18 42 .Mark MED CALF 23 49*54 37.Alan CROCKETT 26 38*21 90 .Peter GARNHAM 51 43.Leonie LOVEDAY 32W 52*03 38.Alan SINCLAIR 34 38*25 91.Ian U'REN 32 44«Scott WALLACE 13 52*03 39«J>oug PETROFF 42 38*26 92.TJLm LANE 32 45.Tim ORCHARD 13 52*09 40.John WHITE 25 38*33 93.Bob McLEQD 33 46 .Norm BROOKE 57 52*44 41.Selwyn GEORGE 38*35 94 .Nikki SALTH0USB19W *12 47 .Michael TAYLOR 27 53*29 42.Phil WEBSDALE 26 38*39 95.Mike HDARE 48 *21 48.Mlerv BECKETT 52 54*56 43 .Bruce SIMMONS 43 38*45 96.Wil VANDER 27 *32 49.Scott ORCHAHD 11 55*45 44.Gary WILSON 42 38*45 97 .Graham EDWARDS 48 *40 50.Jan SCOTT 45W 58*01 45.Barbara BYRNES 32W 38*52 98.Michael KELLY 32 *42 51 .Noreen MOORE 36W 58*14 46.Andrew TROUSDALE 28 38*52 99.Paul DAVIES 34 *47 52.Roy SUDHOLZ 52 58*14 47.Geoff LAWRENCE 30 38*57 lOO.Arpana SADDHEN 47 *54 53.Ann MARLEY 45* 59*19 48.Rob WATERS 38 38*58 101 .Duncan CROCKETT 42 *58 54 .Wendy ORCHARD 41W 61*04 49 .Colin MARSON 22 39*05 102.Bill CORBETT 31 *59 55.Michael LEASK 13 73*30 50.Richard PIESSE 41 39*09 103.Raj CHADWICK 34 44*00 56.George BERRY 12 74*42 51 .Graham FHILPOTT 40 39*32 104.James McKAY 38 44*02 57J>ean BEATON 13 76*25 52 .Peter MOORE 35 39*46 105.Ian RICKETPTS 54 44*07 53«Roger SAKER 35 39*48 1 06.Jane ANDERSON 25W 44*08 Raoe Manager PETER NELSON was assisted by Dick ELLERTON, Graeme GARDNER, Joan CAMERON, Mai (WHATISNAME),Fred LESTER and one or two others who did not put their names down0 Several people who had put themselves down to help must have forgotten as we were despe­ rately short in the finish processing department. Just remember* Peter ANDERSON and Tom LEONG were on the time calling, but we were still short. VMC RR 10km FON RUN. TWO BRIDGES. 14-3-1984. Overcast,humid, cool. 137 Starters. 1.Peter N00KDH0FF 27 31*56 4^.Ray BLANCHFIELD 40 38 07 91. ??? ??? 41 *36 2 .Andy COCHRANE 28 32*48n 47.Kel COX 34 38 08 92.Ian FARRANT 40 41*39 3 .Even WILSON 31 32*57 48.Bob COCHRANE 41 38 18n 93.Noel ANDERSON 58 41*39 4.Mark PUHVIS 26 33*16 49.Alan LANE 36 38 22 94 .Graham EDWARDS 48 42*01 5.Allan FRANZKE 37 33*35 50.Alan NORTON 15 38 23 95.Chris SETTEKFIELD 36W 42*14 6.Scott SLOANE 26 33*41 51.Ken MOORE 23 38 28 96 .Jack NOVAK 33 42*31 7»Neil HAWKER 37 33*43 52. ??? ??? 38 36 97.Brian WALTON 23 42*33 8#Tarquin OEHR 31 33*54 53•Arnold SMITH 43 38 39 98.Petriua TROWBRIDGE 36W 42*42 9.Peter COLLINS 23 33*58 54 .Peter LAING 29 38 42 99.Gordon STEPHEN 30 42*42 10.Graeme DAVIS 34 34*13 55 .Stewart MARSHALL 40 38 44 00.Will VANDER 27 42*42 11 .David GOODING 36 34*27 56 .Glenn POOLE 22 38 45 01 .Lindsay THOMAS 43 42*49 12 .David BUTLER 22 34*35 57.Dave GINSBOURG 43 38 46 02.Cathy EDMONDS 22 W 42*50 13.Kish CUNNINGHAM 31 34*37n 58.Ted ZGAINSKI 32 38 49 03.John RUSSELL 39 42*59 14 .Stew HANDASYDE 31 34*37 59.Jim JEFFERS 33 38 51 04.Steve MDXON 27 43*00 15.Gabriel CARMONA 41 34*50 60 .Dave CRAIG 40 39 03 05.John STEWART 21 43*56 16.Gregory LUSCOMBB 29 35*06 6l.Ian PIGGIN 39 39 08 06.Apana SADDHEN 47 43*56 17 Jeter BETHERAS 44 35*09 62.Adrian O'CONNOR 28 39 10 07 .Geoff COOK 36 44*04 18.Geoff NIXON 26 35*29 6 3 .Robert STRYKER 34 39 11+ 08.Robert RICE 36 44*18 19.Adrian VALLANCE 32 35*31 64 .Andy MDORE 31 39 12 09*Ibger TROWBRIDGE 36 44*20+ 20.Andrew WALKER 32 35*39 65 .Trevor ABBOTT 33 39 14 10.Gary HUNT 37 44*20 21.Ken CQPPLEMAN 35 35*43 66.Geoff HOOK 39 39 18 11. Hany HAY 40 44*34 22 .Phil WEBSDALE 26 35*51 67.Bill FOI/TON 49 39 21 12.Jocelyn ROFFEY 34* 44*44 23*Les BRADD 32 35*53 68 .Graeme PINCHBECK 3 39 21 13.Spiro MORAITIS 51 45*05 24oMark McPHERSON 28 35*55 69.Tony vanENGELEN 36 39 22 14.Tom LEONG 42 45*05 25 56 24*00 GO 18*56 5*04 e 11 2.Gilbert MOORE 8 18 56 24*00 GO 18*56 5*04 e 11 3.Noreen MOORE 36W 19 10 22*30 GO 19*10 3*20 16 4 .Ben GILBERT 7 21 02 23*00 GO 21*02 1*58 17 5.John JOHNSTON 61 21 05 20*00 2*00 19*05 -55 e 13 6 .Susan STEPHEN 27W 21 05 20*30 2*00 19*05 1*25 e 13 7 .Gordon STEPHEN 30 21 05 20*30 2*00 19*05 1*25 e 13 8.Gunter NEUHOFER 40 21 18 19*30 4*00 17*18 2*12 9 9.Robyn GILBERT 32W 21 34 23*00 GO 21*34 1*26 18 10.Philip WATTS 38 21 44 24*00 GO 21*44 2*16 19 11. Warrick ERWIN 23 22 21 19*00 4*00 18*21 -39 10 12.Jim HOPKINS 34 22 30 14*45 8*00 14*30 -15 i- 6 H ’cap Prize 13.Brett BARKER 17 22 44 13*50 10*00 12*44 1*06 1 14.Greg BYRNE 34 22 49 12*55 10*00 12*49 -06 l- 2 H'cap Prize 15.Ian KLUCKOW 16 22 52 13*50 10*00 12*52 -58 3 16.Peter MOORE 36 23 15 13*10 10*00 13*15 -05 •• 4 H'cap Prize 17.Barry LYNCH 36 23 29 14*00 10*00 13*29 -31 5 18.Bertrand DUPUCHE 44 23 43 16*15 8*00 15*43 -32 8 19.Amy WATTS 7W 24 19 24*00 GO 24*19 -19 e 20 20.Jackie WATTS 36 24 19 30*00 GO 24*19 5*41 e 20 21.David TRINCA 24 24 55 14*00 10*00 14*55 -55 7 Race Manager Mai SCOTT was assisted by John JOHNSTON, Peter SHONE, George CORR, Fred LESTER and Mai COTHER. This was another enjoyable b tight autumn morning with a good social atmosphere continued into adding a few more companionable laps around Melbourne's No.1 training venue.

VMC ROAD RUNNERS 5km. Albert Park, 8-4-1984* Fine and mild. 36 Starters. 1.Martin GALLAGHER 31 17*06 13.Nicolas HARRISON 13 22*46 25.Brendan McGRATH 10 29*05 2.Bill FIRMAN 24 18*10 14. Carol GEMMILL 21W 23*33 26.Joan GILES 39W 29*05 3.David FUGA 15 18*55 15.Sue STEVENS 24 23*33 27 .Lynne WILLIAMS 36W 29*31 4.Debbie WILLIAMS 21W 20*00 16.Scott ORCHARD 11 23*36 28.Brian COTTER 15 29*58 5.Leighton FOGA 12 20*41 17 .Debbie AHDLEY 12W 23*49 29 .James LOVETT 10 29*58 6 .Shawn GARRETT 17 20*47 18.Dennis GALLAGHER 57 24*17 30.Errol LOVETT 44 30*13 7.Brett GALLAGHER 13 20*50 19 .Jean McMEEKEN 41* 24*29 31.Paul TURNER 9 30*21 8.Glenn WALKER 21 20*58 20.Barry STILLMAN 42 24*29 32.Matthew CARR 10 30*22 9.Roz STEPHENS 21W 21*14 21 .Dominic MoGRATH 11 24*55 33.Gilbert MOORE 8 30*43 10.Steve WATKINSON 14 21 *43 22 .David GILLIN 49 26*13 34.Shane LARGE 15 30*44 11.Sue MAEKO 23W 21*47 23.Jan GILLIN 23W 26*59 35 .Wal SHEPPARD 61 31*32 12.Kurt ESSER 29 21*57 24 .Monica BREWER 23W 28*50

VMC RR 6 laps Princes Park (Cont. from page 5)

181.Ray WARE 42 101*14 164.Axme CALLAGHAN 46W 104*35 187. M a r l a BONATO 28V 111*44 182 .Dennis AHDLEY 36 102*01 185.Glenda DEHNLER 34* 104*50 1 88.Max VORCHHETMKR 33 111*44 183.Steve DOWERS 34 102*38 186.lfeyne RITCHIE 17 105*09 189.Doreen MOORE 36V 119*49 There weresix spot prizes of athletic books. 190.Maureen RILEY 53* 120.26 Raoe Manager TERRY O'HALLORAN was assisted by Neil DEWHURST, Tony CARROLL, Geoff HOOK, D1 SLATTER and one or two othersf deserving special praise for a magnificent job with keeping up cups and water were a number of very young supporters. Also thanks to KLAUS SCHNIBBE for assisting blind runner-member GRAEME HUNTINGTON at a moment's notice. We appeal to runners of similar standard to Graeme to take turn in leading him to avoid road hazards, they can be guaranteed a good work-out It VMC ROAD RUNNERS 15km L Albert Park, 8-4-1984* Pine and mild. 140 Starters. 1 .Terry HARRISON 38 48*46 46 .Graeme HUNTINGTON 48 60*09 91 .John KERR 54 67*13 2.Tom HASSALL 25 48*57 4 7 .Jim GOOK 45 60*22 92.Don 1RM0UR 35 67*42 3.Scott SLOANE 26 50*38 48 .Peter NELSON 43 60*27 93.Steven FOULKES 30 67*43 4.Brian SIMMONS 28 50*56 49.Klaus SCHNIBBE 40 60*34 94.John EDMONDS 44 67*51 5.Neil CROKER 29 51*54 50 .Paul MARTIN 35 60*35 95.Ashley WATKINSON 18 68*05 6.Gabriel CARMONA 41 51*58 51 .Mike CLARK 32 60*37 96.Allan WATKINSON 47 68*05 7;.Andrew THOMAS 24 52*07 52.Kitty CHILLER 19W 60*38 97. ??? ??? 68*17 8.Barry McINTYRE 39 52*32 53.Mick HAYWARD 44 60*42 98.Ross ANDERSON 46 68*22 9.Graeme DAVIS 34 53*03 54.Trev WESTERMAN 38 60*46 99.Dick ELLERTON 52 69*12 10.Tony MORGAN 40 53*09 55.John WHITE 25 60*47 00 .Duncan CROCKETT 42 69*12 11.Phil LEAR 39 53*38 56 .Brian LANYON 55 60*48 01.Bob LOGAN 55 69*47 12.Ken COPPLEMAN 25 54*29 57.Marianne CRAWFORD 32W 60*49 102.Peter COLTHUP 63 69*50 13.Geoff NIXON 26 54*32 58.Ted DOWLAN 34 61*30 03 .Gary FREENE 37 69*54 14.John PALMER 32 54*32 59.Merv WOQDGATE 55 61*32 04.Andrew MELDRUM 16 70*29 15.Frank BOLESTA 27 54*33 60.John ANDERSON 45 61 *40 05.Robert RICE 36 70*29 16.Rob LAWRENCE 37 54*34 61.Stephen CREESE 30 6 1*43 06 .John VANDERHOIN 29 70*33 17.Russell PARSONS 40 54*41 62. ??? ??? 61*47 07.Shirley YOUNG 54W 70*40 18.Phil BOUCHIER 28 55*28 63.Robert SMITH 41 61*59 0 8 .Judy WINES 46W 70*40 19.Mai SCOTT 46 55*40 64.Peta TROWBRIDGE 37* 62*05 09. ??? ??? 70*41 20.Peter MOORE 35 55*53 65. ??? ??? 62*05 10.John STEWART 21 71*25 21.Hal HAGAN 23 56*34 66.John GAPES 25 62*15 11. ??? ??? 71*51 22.Rory O'BRIEN 26 56*39 67.Graeme HANNEL 32 62*36 12.John BENCZE 51 72*14 23 .Barry SAWYER 50 56*52 68 .Gerry HART 45 62*39 13.Jackie McINTOCH 27W 72*24 24.Phil WEBSDALE 26 57*07 69.George TURNER 38 62*45 14 .Ian WALKER 50 72*56 2 5 .Tom GALLAGHER 35 57 * 34 70.Bill GORIN 39 62*53 1 5 .Gordon BURROWS 49 73*00 26.Ron YOUNG 52 57*34 71.Ted MACDONALD 65 63*14 16.Tony BOWNAN 30 73*23 27.Brad CARR 17 57*49 72.Kim JOHNSON 31W 63*15 17.Paul JAMES 14 74*09 28.Bill FULTON 48 58*01 73.Brian MACDONALD 45 63*19 18.Kathryn MELDRUM 17W 74*43 29«Steve TELEKI 30 58*10 74*Jean ALBURY 54W 63*23 19. 74*45 30.John MARSHALL 44 58*23 75.Greg WISHART 45 63*27 20.Harold STEVENS 56 74*52 31.Geoff HOOK 39 58*25 76 .Peter McGRATH 44 63*39 21.Roy SUDHOLZ 52 74*53 32.Terry PAYNE 42 58*31 77. ??? ??? 63*42 22 .Greg CATTERALL 15 75*03 33.Peter SMITH 33 58*33 78.George CORR 43 63*51 23.Nick COX 49 75*05 34.Keith McINTOSH 35 58*36 79.Danny McDONAGH 19 64*25 24.Mai OWEN 46 75*28 35.Jeff NORMAN 33 58*40 80.Fred HARRISON 41 64*42 25.Paul CINCERA 53 75*34 36.Roger SAKER 35 58*41 81 .Michael DALPIAZ 15 64*45 26 .Marshall ROSMAN 45 76*05 37 .Greg ORCHARD 39 58*44 82.Sid DELLER 47 64*53 27.Beverly DAVY 41* 76*44 38.Phil O'GORMAN 25 59*02 83.Gordon STEPHEN 30 65*11 28.Tim ORCHARD 13 76*46 39»-Andrew TUNNE 25 59*05+ 84.Cynthia CAMERON 41W 65*13 29.Terri GALLAGHER 30W 77*33 40.Stewart MARSHALL 40 59*13 85.Tom LEONG 42 65*30 130.Maria ZULUAGA 26W 77*58 41 .Dave CRAIG 40 59*22 86.Brian CARR 58 65*34 131.Roy GILMOUR 45 77*58 42.Robert FUGA 40 59*32 87.Spiro MDRAITIS 51 65*41 132.Moreen MOORE 36W 79*43 43.Terry STOKES 29 59*33 88.Barry RASMUSSEN 31 65*52 133.Sylvia MANTHORPE 43W 79*48 4 4 .Paul TRICKEY 22 59*40 89.Ron CAZALY 36 66*44 134.Ann MARLEY 45W 85*28 45.Stan CHIECHI 20 60*05 90.Ian RICKETTS 54 66*44 135.Wendy ORCHARD 41W 85*28 Race Manager JANET O'DELL was assisted by Don O'DELL, Peter &. Heather JOHNSTONE, John SMITH, Graeme DAWS, Robin O'DELL and Rita ? The run was followed by a clinic; the Speaker was podiatrist Keith Pollock, whose knowledgeable talk and informative film were appreciated by those attending. ***************************************************************************************** MANLY 1DD MILE TRACK MARATHON - Saturday April 21, 1984 Unfortunately we donft have room for a full report, but we must make special mention of Margaret Smith!s 16.01.43. This is a world age best, and Gerry Riley advises that it 3rd all time best for a woman Many congratulations, Margaret I Results: 1. Anyce MELHAM 14.55.37 6. Gerry RILEY 19.11.57 2. Keith SWIFT 15.10.52 7. Gerry HART 21 .02.51 3. Chris STEPHENSON 15.50.46 8. Graham LIGHT 21 .35.35 4. Margaret SMITH 16.01 .43 9. Andy DOCHERTY 21 .51 .12 5. Bob MARDEN 17.43.00 10. Bob LITTLE 23.18.07 Page 9 VMC ROAD RUNNERS 16km Championship. Latrobe Uni, 23-4-1984* Cool,windy. 74 Starters. 1.Eric SIGMONT 35 53*41 22.Ken EMERY 36 61*40 43.MervWOODGATE 55 68:52 2.Peter TONKIN 25 54*49 23.Lawrence GLOVER 29 61*50 44.Robert SMITH 41 69*09 3.Robin ANDERSON 24 55*49 24*Terry WILSON 40 61*56 45.Warrick ERWIN 23 70*14 4.PETER SHONE 38 56*00 25.Gary HYDE 40 61*59 46.Colin CODY 32 70*25 5.Mark O'BRIEN 24 56*32 26.Brett CONNOLLY 38 62*29 47.Ken BEGBIE 44 70*42 6.Mark CONNOLLY 33 56*39 27 .Mick WHITEOAK 39 62*44 48.Ian DENOVAN 44 70*58 X'.Evan BUTLER 24 56*56 28.Ray CILIA 27 63*03 49 .Peter NELSON 43 71*14 S.Kem TOLEMAN 32 57*26 29 .Greg MORGAN 34 63*07 50.George CORR 43 71*19 9.John PALMER 32 57*38 30.Ron CRANE 35 63*34 51.John MAHONY 44 71*51 10.Stephen VOSTI 34 57*50 31 .Greg ORDHARD 39 64*03 52.Tom LEONG 42 71*56 11.Neil CROKER 29 58*23 32.Vin NIKOLIC 38 64*29 53.Barry FERGUSON 37 72*03 12.Phil LEAR 40 58*33 33.John GOSBELL 45 64*40 54.Robert FREAK 37 72*23 13.Rod HOLLAND 29 58*40 34.Gray SUMMERS 38 65*02 55.Alan WATKINSON 47 73*48 14.Phil WEBSDALE 27 58*51 35.Fred HARRISON 41 65*07 56 oAshley WATKINSON 18 73*48 15 .Peter HETHERAS 44 58*59 36 .John HOWARD 42 65*46 57»John KERR 54 74*26 16.Andrew THOMAS 24 59*15 37 .Andrew TUNNE 25 66 s 48 58.Tim WARD 25 77*21 17.Mai SCOTT 46 60*12 38 .Andrew ARMSTRONG 35 67*30 59 .Rex GRESHAM 38 80*09 18.Graeme HEWITT 38 60*19 39 .Michael PITT 33 67*53 60.Gordon BURROWES 49 80*19 19.Greg LUSCOMBE 29 60*26 40.Ross LETSON 35 68*17 61 .Merv BECKETT 53 85*09 20.Les BRADD 32 60*46 41.Jim GLEESON 34 68*20 62.Bemie BRENNAN 57 87*27 21.Barry SAWYER 50 61*11 42.Rod YIN 30 68:32 VMC RR EAS'Mh RUNS 6.2km.Mother/Daughter.Father/Son & Open. 61 Starters. 1;Jeremy COOK 21 19*51 21.Lindsay THOMAS 43 26:28 41.?at CRONIN 42 32*16 2.Trevor VINCENT 45 20*04 22.Simon TATE 13 26*36 42.Simon PRENTICE 8 32*37 3.Terry WILSON 40 21*13 23.Michael THOMAS 13 26*45 43*Malcolm PRENTICE 34 32*40 4 .Grant McCULLOCH 15 21*13 24.Andrew YEAMAN 10 26*54 44.Carolyn SIGMONT 29W 32*42 5.Paul WILSON 16 21*36 25.Michael ROSE 50 26*59 46.Bernie REEVES 54 33*08 6.Malcolm COTTLE 18 22*47 26 .Alistair SPONG 10 27*04 47.Val FAWCETT 56W 33*11 7.Daveid W00LH0USE 43 22:52 27.Bill NOONAN 41 27*10 45*Marcus PRENTICE 10 32*53 8.Peter EDMONDS 38 24*02 28.George ROSE 21 27*22 48.Margaret PINCHBECK 35W 33*13 9.Robert FUGA 40 24*02 29.Andrew W00DH0USE 19 28*17 49.Marc CIANCI 11 34:51 10.David YEAMAN 48 24*19 30.Kerry HORSKINS 10 28:59 50.Margaret LANYON 42W 35:05 11.Alan BALLARD 37 24*22 31.Graeme HORSKINS 45 29*38 51.Gordon SPONG 42 35*05 12.Dvid FUGA 15 24*25 32.Noel O'DONNELL 38 29*38 52.Mirta TORRES 34W 35*41 13.George TURNER 38 24*40 33.Chris SENIOR 11 29*40 53.Armida POLI 43W 36*34 14.Robert O'DONNELL 14 24*51 34.Robert SENIOR 29*50 54.Paul TURNER 9 36*47 15.Neil EARLE 35 25*12 35.Mark THOMAS 29 29*50 55.Stephen PINCHBECK 9 36*54 16.Brent EDMONDS 12 25*39 36 .Neil CHRYSTIE 33 30*39 56.Olga LINDSAY 35W 38*31 17.Wade NOONAN 13 25*40 37.John SMITH 33 30*39 57.Melissa PINCHBECK 10W 39*00 18.Richard DAVIS 37 25*58 38.Dennis LINDSAY 11 31*36 58 .Darryl TORRES 7 44:56 19.Brett VINCENT 10 26*06 39 .John LINDSAY 36 32*03 59 .Lincoln CHHYSTIE 9 45*05 20.Roy TATE 43 26*20 40.Stan BOWBRICK 47 32*14 Race Manager Tony MORGAN was assisted by Geoff NIXON, Graeme PINCHBECK, Clyde RIDDOCH, Margaret DUNBAR, Fred LESTER and a couple of supporters. This was barely enough to get by and club members need to put the dates that they have offered to assist into their diaries as a reminder. Kevin MILLS acted as marshal (and also assists in the VMC Office) The Father/Son results 1.Terry & Paul WILSON 42*49} 2.Trevor & Brett VINCENT 46*10; 3.Robert & David FUGA 48*27; 4 ‘Peter & Brent EDMONDS 49*41* The Mother/Daughter result* 1.Margaret & Melissa PINCHBECK 72*13 (only finishers). *************************************************************************************** Result - HDECH5T MARATHON. FRANKFURT 1 . Sefa NEDI (ETH) 2.11.18 2. Kebedi BALCHA (ETH) 2.11.40 3. Cidalio CAETANO 1st Woman: Charlotte TESKE 2.31 .17 ************************* ********************************** ***************************** VMC ROAD RUNNERS 12km 'Fallen Comrades1 .Domain. 29-4-1984. Cool,overcast. 84 Starters. 1.Lindsay THOMAS 26 40:25 29.Stephen CREESE 30 47*51 57 .Gerry HART 45 53 $58 2.Pat McMAHON 33 40s39 30.John SMITH 48 48:02 58.Alan FAWCETT 36 53*58 3.Mark O'BRIEN 24 41:14 31 .Warrick ERWIN 23 48 $ 12 59.Alan WATKINSON 47 54$11 4»Peter GEBBIE 24 42s03 32.Nigel CADOGAN 35 48*24 60.Ashley WATKINSON 18 54:22 5.Hob MORGAN-MORRIS 40 42s09 33.Robert SMITH 41 48:35 61.Cameron BAILLEY 15 54:22 6.Tony MORGAN 40 42 s 37 34.Chris TROTTER 40 48*57 62.Bob MOORE 43 54:47 7 . Joe VASSALLO 24 42*53 35.Jim GOOK 45 48:59 63.Peter COLTHUP 63 54*51 8.Rob LAWRENCE 37 42*54 36.Ted McDPNALD 65 49*16 64.John BENCZE 51 55*09 9»Kevin FALLOON 38 43*14 37.Ron PALMER 46 49*24 65.Glenda HUMPHREYS 44W 55*17 10oNeil DEWHURST 22 43*29 38.George TURNER 38 49*40 66.Tom DELANEY 56 55*26 11.Bill HARRISON 41 43*44 39.Peter McGRATH 44 49*44 67.John RASKIS 37 55*49 12.Graeme HUMPHREYS 44 44*11 40 .John MAHONY 44 49*46 68.Dave WILSON 31 56*26 13»Tania TURNEY 18W 44:14 41 .Ian DENOVAN 44 50*44 69.Sue JOHNSON 25W 56*56 14»Norm DUFF 53 44*20 42.Lindsay THOMAS 43 51*22 70 .Judy PETERS 41W 57*31 15.Phil COOK 30 44*40 43 .Merv WOCDGATE 55 51*30 71 .Peter SHIELDS 46 57:42 16.Savior VASSALLO 26 45$03 44.Tom LEONG 42 51*35 72.Jim DERRICK 48 58$08 17<>Falconer IRELAND 42 45*05 45.Bert DUPUCHE 44 51*58 73.Claire McKERR 54W 58$39 18.Maree McDONAGH 17W 45*42 46.Gary BAILLEY 45 51$59+ 74.Elizabeth OKALYI 44W 59*41 19.Terry PAYNE 42 46:20 47.Robert BICE 36 52*12 75.Beverly DAVY 41W 61 $27 20.Tom ROWAN 40 46$31 48.Jeff ANDREWS 41 52:26 76 .Wendy PARKER 35W 63*49 21.Joan CAMERON 28W 46s35 49.Tony BEAR 29 52:41 77.Wayne RITCHIE 17 64*10 22.Paul MARTIN 35 46s51 50.Arpana SADDHEN 47 52:46 78.Janet O'DELL 45W 64:40 23.Mark SEWELL 27 46$59 51 .Bruce FLETCHER 41 52:47 79.Peg SMITH 47W 64:40 24.Andrew TUNNE 25 47*07 52.Les SPENCER 49 52:50 80.Anne MARLY 45W 67:00 25.Alan BALLARD 37 47*09 53.Bon LYON 29 52:52 81 .Marianne DRIVER 37W 77 * 55 26.Michael SEWELL 28 47*15 54.Tony BOWMAN 30 53:0253:02 + = Lucky Spot 27.Brian ELKNER 42 47*18 55.Ross ANDERSON 46 53$09 28.Bruce BADDELEY 22 47*33 56 .Geoff HOOK 39 53*20 VMC ROAD RUNNERS 4km. Domain, 29-4-1984* 18 Starters. 1.Danny BELLIS 22 1?*23 7.Rosemary LUCAS 27W 16:03 13.Serena PETERS 9W 19:48 2.Phil CARTER 27 13*24 8.Jackie BENSTED 20W 16:08 14.Naomi PETERS 13W 19:48 3.Alan RISENG 25 13*40 9.Fiona PETERS 14W 18$40+ 15.Paul TURNER 9 21 $36 4 .Ken ABBEY 15 14*48 10.Mark FAWCETT 8 18$42 16.Richard BALLARD 8 22$30 5.Lisa WINNING 16W 15$00 11.Chris COOK 30W 18$45 17.Grace McDONALD 65W 32$55 6.Leone DAVIS 14W 15*43 12.Tara HARTNETT 13W 18$50 Race Manager Trevor WESTERMAN was assisted by Fred & Meryl HARRISON,Gordon LOUGHNAN, George CORR, Jim McDONALD, Alan BURGOYNE and Fred LESTER. *************************************************************************************** 1984 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MARATHON An invitation has been received by the AAU from the organisers of the 19B4 competition which will be conducted on Sunday November 18, 1984. Any athlete interested in competing should make application to the AAU NO LATER THAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. The organisers will pay room and board for 2 nights and 3 days and the daily allowance under IAAF Rules to open entried runners from overseas countries. Special invited foreign runners will be selected and invited by the IAAF (15 runners). The organisers will pay round trip fares (economy class) room and board for 6 nights and 7 days and daily allowance under IAAF Rules for these runners. Qualification standard $3.20.00. ***************************************************************************************

RESULT - WASHINGTON MARATHON (US Olympic Women's Trial) 1 . Joan BENOIT 2.31.04

************************************************************************************ **** PARIS MARATHON 1 . Ahmed SALEH (DJI) 2.11.58 2. Jacky BOXBERGER (FR)2.11.59 3. Djama ROBLEH 2.12.11

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THE NIKE/AVON/OLYMPIC TRIAL MARATHON - CANBERRA. APRIL B. 1984 by Fred Lester

Early arrivals in Canberra on the days prior to the event were treated tD the fine, balmy weather so typical of Canberra autumns. The locals even expressed some concern at the possibility of warmish conditions for the race. However, while these particular fears proved groundless, the day itself dawned coldly with cold winds gusting over the course to cause problems of a different kind. The two separate starts, one for women and one for men, got away simultaneously at the scheduled time of 8 o ’clock, for the fields to join about 2 km away. Local Garry Hand shot ahead of the men’s group containing all the favourites and was some 200m ahead at one stage, before being hauled in at about the 18 km mark. Similarly, Mora Main, the well-performed NSW veteran runner, was a clear women’s leader for most of the first part of the race. Just prior to the half-way, and into the solid headwind, Graeme Kennedy, last year’s Victorian Champion, made a getaway move to take him over 100m ahead of a dwindling pack containing Graham Clews, Robbie Wallace, Grenville Wood. Garry Hand now struggling, and others stringing out behind. Jeff Coole of Victoria and Garry Henry now of South Australia had been at the back of the pack early, but were well back by this stage, while others were running on doggedly on their own or in twos. The pace was well above the early 2.13 rate and slowing. South Australia’s Lisa Martin, the race favourite, had asserted her superiority by the half-way stage, with Victoria’s Megan Sloane chasing hard, while Mora Main still looked strong. Others still in contention for good time were Desiree Letherby of SA, Margaret Reddan of Queensland and popular Victorian veteran Dot Browne. Victorians Jackie Turney and Barbara Byrnes, although battling hard, had never looked easy at any stage. Past the 30 km mark and out to cover the big loop for the second time, the picture had changed drastically. Graham Clews had made a move after 25 km and was now some 150m ahead with Robbie Wallace chasing and a gap to Grenville Wood, in turn tailed by a tired Graeme Kennedy and others well strung out. The women had virtually settled in the order in which they were to finish, the only questions remaining being by what margin Lisa Martin would win and whether Megan Sloane would remain strong enough to dip under the Olympic qualifying time. While Graham Clews was desperately trying to hang on, first Robbie Wallace and then Grenville Wood overhauled him on the way back to the finish, the latter maintaining form and rhythm better to take him through the tape a clear winner. The Canberra organisers did a smooth job in all respects. There was a friendly atmos­ phere to put everyone at ease, from the time to collect numbers to the final present­ ation. Congratulations, Canberra ! 1 . Grenville Wood SA 29 2.15.50 1 . Lisa Martin SA 23 2.35.05 2. Rob Wallace VIC 32 2.16.40 2. Megan Sloane VIC 30 2.40.25 3. Graham Clews ACT 26 2.17.18 3. Mora Main NSW 41 2.41.25 4. Graeme Kennedy VIC 26 2.18.56 4. Desiree Letherby SA 38 2.45.55 5. Glenn Henry VIC 26 2.19.56 5. Margaret Reddan QLD 31 2.47.45 6. Garry Hand ACT 38 2.20.10 6. Dot Browne VIC 43 2.47.47 7. Don Greig NZ 27 2.20.26 7. Barbara Byrnes VIC 32 2.50.42 8. Steve Denholm NZ 32 2.20.34 8. Mary Murison NSW 30 2.51 .16 9. Andrew Kirk ACT 21 2.21.49 9. Caroline Andrew NZ 37 2.52.27 10. Sean O'Flynn VIC 26 2.23.03 10. Jackie Turney VIC 25 2.52.30 11 . Jim Murphy ACT 32 2.23.38 11 . Iris Cook VIC 37 2.53.15 12. Ian Minter VIC 33 2.24.24 12. Annette Perkins ACT 35 2.57.40 13. Greg McMahon VIC 24 2.25.15 13. Shane Barrett QLD 29 3.02.32 14. John Stanley NSW 36 2.25.39 14. Karen Banks ACT 26 3.04.27 15. Phil Garvin ACT 34 2.26.01 15. Jan Williams ACT 32 3.04.42 16. Garry Henry SA 28 2.27.08 16. Susan Hill NSW 41 3.05.19 17. Tony Luyendyk ACT 37 2.27.37 17. Lyndg Walton N5W 29 3.05.26 18. John Mallinder VIC 27 2.27.39 18. Sue Clark NSW 22 3.06.18 19. Bruce Blair l\IZ 37 2.27.47 19. Carolyn Steffen ACT 33 3.06.44 20. Ron Robertson NZ 42 2.27.55 20. Salme Niemela QLD 19 3.07.41 21 .Neil Ryan VIC 41 2.27.59 VOL 16 NO 1

EKIDEN WOMEN’S RELAY RACE - YOKOHAMA. JAPAN. FEB 26, 1984 Pam Turney Ekiden is a long distance road relay race which is unique to Japan. It has developed from ancient times when the transportation system consisted of conveying official documents or official people by relays of horses or persons in various stages from point to point. EKIDEN is a Japanese term for the above transportation system and the Ekiden road relay race is taking this system into various sports. The distance is not fixed. The longest distance, for example, is 1000km run in 10 days, but the regular type of race covers the exact marathon distance of 42.195km and is covered by several runners. In the Yokohama event, 6 runners covered the course and the relay legs consisted of 2 at 10k, 3 at 5k and 1 at 7.195k. The ’baton1 is a 1.5 metre length of ribbon which is worn over one shoulder and across the body, and at the changeover it must be taken off and handed over within the zone prescribed. This piece of ribbon is called the ’Tasuki’ and each team has its own colour and can easily be distinguished. The Australian team of 6 runners and 1 emergency were chosen in January from an 8km road trial which was held in Canberra. They were accompanied to Japan by a manageress, physio and interpreter. All expenses were met by the hosts and their sponsors. I don’t think any member of the team which went to Yokohama will ever forget the memorable trip and let’s hope their efforts will not be forgotten, because they gave Australian women’s distance running one of the biggest boosts it has ever had. Hopefully this performance will convince them and many others that they are at last on the verge of a breakthrough to top international standard, and not by one or two girls but by a whole group who will create the competition necessary to keep improving. Japan is renowned for its hospitality but nothing prepared us for the film star like welcome we received on arrival at Tokyo Airport at 6.30a.m. A reception committee plus a battery of television cameras gave a dreamlike quality to the start of the visit. This feeling pervaded throughout and was brought to a grand finale when the team finished second against all odds. In an international field the Aussies got their noses in front on the first stage and never dropped below second place. Furthermore, conditions were atrocious - snow, wind and rain and a temperature hovering around zero for most of the day. 1984 was the second year this particular Ekiden had been held and it had attracted huge sponsorship from Nippon television network and Renown, and these were ably backed up by companies such as Seiko. Last year millions lined the route, but unfortunately this year the weather really was appalling. Although there still seemed a lot of people watching (especially by our standards!), I would estimate that the crowds were minimal to what they would have been in reasonable weather. Spearheading a great team performance was Donna Gould, who literally ’left them for dead* on the first 5km leg. The race started in very cold snowy conditions and with television sets on all the buses which were taking other runners to their respective takeover points, everyone was able to watch Donna ease away from the opposition with a nonchalant glance over her shoulder. Sally, running the first of the 10km legs, maintained and slightly increased the overall lead and although team positions seesawed in her wake she ran with a determination we all know as one of her trademarks. On the third stage of 5km Anne Foley lost the lead to the eventual winners, England, but hung on grittily to a second place which Anne Lord consolidated on what was another great 10km leg. England had eased away and increased their lead even more on the 5th stage, where Tania Turney, running the 7.195km leg, moved away from some of the chasing teams. When Desiree Letherby took over for the final leg of 5km I don*t think any of us could believe we were actually going to be placed. With some big guns like Kazankina on the last stage, tension was still high, no-one was really sure just how far behind the other teams were, especially Russia and West Germany. However, when Desiree entered the stadium it was a great reflection on the team spirit and team running that every girl had excelled and returned times comparable to the stage records. Sally actually bettered the old record, but Wessinghage ran the fastest for that stage, breaking the record by 19 seconds. Finally, the Japanese went to every conceivable length to make our visit enjoyable. Everyone received so much in the way of gifts and a long list of athletic gear from the Renown sponsors seemed just about twice as much as anyone would need; but it was very -/continued Ekiden Women’s Relay Race - continued cold and the clothing was very much appreciated. Our hosts even arranged for each of us to take 1Dkgs of extra luggage through customs on our return trip! How nice, and what a fitting end if I could say we were met at Sydney by television, but alas, this was not so, and needless to say it was not expected. But it was deserved. **************************************************************************************** Eric Sigmont, winner of the VMC Marathon in 1982, has written the following report on the marathon he ran in New Zealaimd on his prize trip, and also gives some observations on running in New Zealand. DB GREAT WESTLAND MARATHON - 3 DECEMBER, 1983 The 23rd Great Westland Marathon, on the west coast of the South Island, was run from the town of Hokitika in the south, to Greymouth, about 40km to the north. The course was essentially flat, but was unfortunately fanned by a strong westerly cross wind straight off the Tasman Sea. I led for the first 31km with former NZ representative Eddie Gray, and I was still second at 36km. However, I then blew up completely and staggered in in 12th place for 2.39.44. Arthur Gompton clocked 2.26.48 for first, and former Glenhuntly runner Kevin O ’Sullivan placed 3rd in 2.29.12. Eddie Gray finished in the bar and I wasted no time in getting there myself, well except for the last 6km! RUNNING IN CHRISTCHURCH (CANTERBURY) The organisation of running in the Christchurch area has many similarities with running in Melbourne, through NZAAA interclub, veterans club, and road running club competitions (no doubt there is also a Hash!). However, there are some important differences which are worth noting: 1. There are no male or female only clubs and all competitions are held at the same v enue. 2. However, through Avon sponsorship there are large women only road runs (up to 600 runners - Christchurch’s population is 300,000), which stimulates a lot of interest for female runners. 3. There are very few community or fun runs. The annual ’City to Surf’ appears to be the only run of any consequence. Registered athletes are not allowed to run in the few that do exist unless the run is sanctioned by the NZAAA, and then non-registered runners must pay a fee to the NZAAA in addition to any other fees for the privilege of running! 4. Live prime-time TV coverage (usually Saturday night) is normal for the NZ track series and the Molenberg Mile Series (specialty miles - trotting track, beach, Queen St. Auckland, packaged especially for TV) 5. Last year the Christchurch area sent a team of 12 to the USA for a series of road races. Most of the funds were raised through raffles and sportsmens’ nights though, rather than through sponsorship. ****************************************************** ************* ********************** RUNNING RETREAT - HALL’S GAP September 21st, 1984 The Third Annual Running Retreat for women is to be held from Friday night 21st September until Sunday afternoon 23rd September. Once again women who like to run as a recreation will have the opportunity to spend a relaxing and unstructured weekend. This is a chance to exchange ideas and compare experiences with women of all ages whose abilities range from beginners to runners training for the Big M Marathon. The cost will be $50 which will cover accommodation and food. Transport will be organised on a car pool system from all areas so that travelling costs can be kept to a minimum. Registration before 14th August will ensure a $5 ’early bird’ discount. Here is a chance to come away for the weekend, to rise with the dawn chorus of the birds, to fill your lungs with clean mountain air or to sleep in and be part of the later groups. The choice is yours for the whole weekend. Because of the number of participants who wish to attend again this year, there are only a limited number of vacancies. If you would like further information, contact: PEG SMITH, 13 Yando Street, Greensborough, 3D88., and include a 5.A.E. ****************************************************************************************** A JOGGER'S ATTEMPT AT ULTRAMARATHONING by REG WILLIAMS

After having completed more than 20 marathons in fair to reasonable shape over the last 5 years, I decided that the sub 3 hour marathon was going to elude me forever. It was this fact that made me decide to attempt longer distances to explore the limits of my body. During 1982, I attempted the Frankston - Portsea (34 mile) run, treating the event with great care only to find the distance relatively easy to cover if one slowed down from the start. To my surprise I completed this in 4 hours 52 minutes and then felt I was God's gift to Ultra-running. It was not until mid 1983 that I embarked on another ultra, the VMC 50 Miler at Melbourne University. My distant memories of that event were extreme nervousness, but an immense desire to try to pass the 34 mile mark and still feel com­ fortable. That event proved to be a true challenge to discipline oneself to maintain consistent lap times in spite of being lapped every third lap by the "BIG-LEAGUE11. My longest training runs, 4 weeks prior to that event, were one 33 mile run over about 6 hours and approximately eight 12 milers, fun run training of about 40 to 60 miles per week. After the stiffness faded following this event I felt more confident about att­ empting longer distances since I found it very easy to slow down and jog at 9 to 10 minute nile pace. Following a very poor Big M attempt in 1983, I decided that the 1983 Sri Chimnoy 24 hour Ultra in Adelaide was not for me and forgot about Ultras until I was told by a Sri Chimnoy follower that the Vic, Veterans were staging a 24-hour for Geoff Molloy in a few days' time. Instantly the adrenalin was pumping and I was justifying to myself that I could do this event, with my limited training if I slowed down at the start. A runner's friend of many, Dot Browne, told me that I would be welcome, hence the following Saturday at 6 pm I confronted the line with the Big League Ultra Runners as I saw them. Runners like Molloy, Riley, Hart, Logan and Lear were names I had heard of before and recognised their ability as well as respected their talent. I felt proud to be taking part in an event that included such names, so off we went only to find I was lapped in about 10 minutes. By 3 am on Sunday morning I was still last, but I felt great. My objective to try and complete 100 miles in 24 hours seemed easy at that stage. Six o'clock in the morning saw me approximately 60 miles up and I felt some signs of tired­ ness creeping in, however, I felt with only 40 miles to go in 12 hours, I would scrape in. By eight o'clock I was looking for any excuse to stop but found the need to get a rub down the best. Twenty minutes later I was back on the track and circling at my usual 2 minutes 30 seconds per lap. Running 4 laps and walking 1 lap seemed to be the idea for me, so I continued through to about 80 miles which was near 11 am. With 7 hours to go and 20 miles to cover I felt despondent. All I could think of was sleep, eat or drink but do anything except jog/walk. At 83 miles I asked a friend, Stan Miskin, to accompany me. To my relief he and another supporting helper, Margaret Smith, helped me. Well, they did everything, they talked, encouraged, joked, put towels on my head, brought me icy poles, anything to keep me going, and to my honest and absolute surprise I was able to jog/walk/ shuffle through the deepest emotional trough I have experienced in 6 years of fun running, only to encounter the warmth and friendliness of supporting people one meets in this type of event. At 94 miles I was finished, so I thought. I sat in the chair and fell asleep. Stan changed my shoes, Margaret wet me all over and I remember Dot Browne putting my feet in a tub of ice water. Thirty minutes later I was on my feet circling ever so slowly, then a little quicker with 54* miles to go. The only way to keep going now was to jog half a lap, walk half and keep up this routine until the finish. At about 97 miles I knew I could make it. I remember very little until 100 miles. I expect the euphoria was the reason, however the feeling of crossing the line for 100 miles in 23 hours 11 minutes 20 seconds was instant relief. Ten steps later I found my 2 shadows, Smith and Miskin were still encour­ aging me to keep going. Could I let them down after all they had done for me? Sure, of course I could, I was b—gered! I shouted myself a walked lap which became two, while Stan brought more icy poles. Then off we went walk/jogging every half lap, through the welcome hoses each end of the track to finish the event covering 103*3: miles. I have enormous respect for Geoff Molloy and Gerry Riley who were between 20 and 30 miles ahead. My event was over thanks to the support from people such as Stan Miskin, Margaret Smith, the Brownes and the Callaghans, etc., who are truly very warm and loving people who care for you as a person first and a jogger second. The event is a week past and my legs feel good. I am considering if another Ultra is the thing. One fact I have proved to myself and I hope other joggers find it helpful - the human body can cover what may seem enormous distances if you listen to it and respect the need to shuffle and walk at times when tired. CRADLE MOUNTAIN RUN - February 11. 1984 A new fastest time of 9.04.3 was set by Ian Dunn of Victoria, beating the previous best time of 9hr 25min set by Launceston runner Garth Foley. The run started at 6.29am in good weather. All runners reached the Pelion support party in good form. The track was slightly muddy and several runners temporarily lost their shoes. Bruce Michelson had problems with his quadriceps at Windy Ridge and withdrew at Narcissus. Graeme Dunlop stayed to help and was also forced to take the boat since it was too late to finish before dark. The tentative date for next year’s run will be the second weekend in February. A half distance will be run if enough interest is expressed. Those interested please contact: Richard Pickup, P0 Box 946, Launceston, Tas. 7250. Telephone: (003)95-4294. Results 1. Ian Dunn VIC 35 9.04.31 5. Max Carson VIC 34 12.50.04 2. John Connellan VIC 29 10.41.20 6. Ken Emery VIC 36 12.50.04 3. Clive Davies VIC 42 10.52.35 7. Bob Whittle TAS 42 13.33.08 4. John McKeown VIC 17 10.52.35 8. Gordon McKeown VIC 60 13.46.36 ****************************************************************************************** FIFTH ANNUAL HALLS GAP - 5TAWELL MARATHON 29th APRIL. 1984 Barry Sherwell, SAAC Weather: Fine &. Warm Course: Out &. Back 250 entrants, 216 starters 1 . Ian Cornthwaite 22 2.26.49* 12. Kon Butko 36 2.40.37 2. Barry McKerrow 27 2.27.46 13. Brian Simmons 28 2.41.49 3. Sean 0'Flynn 26 2.29.49 14. Anton Oberscheider 44 2.42.19 4. Maurice Hearn 27 2.32.12 15. Brian Bloomer 43 2.42.37 5. Bernie Kelly 31 2.35.13 16. Bryan McCarthy 31 2.43.22 6. Wayne Kelb 37 2.35.43 17. Andrew Thomas 24 2.43.25 7. Brian Trower 24 2.37.45 18. David Standeven 32 2.43.28 8. John Giles 31 2.37.49 19. Phil Lear 40 2.44.12 9. Phil Harner 30 2.38.15 20. Thomas Moore 37 2.45.05 10. George Edmond 31 2.38.51 21 . Robert Combe 22 2.45.49 11 . Robert Wallis 29 2.40.05 22. Keith Green 37 2.46.05 Category Winners First Woman - Heather Wellard (20) 3.04.03*; First Male Vet - Anton Oberscheider (44) 2.42.19; First Male 50+ Vet - Bert Gaudion (50) 2.51.42*; First Female Vet (35+) - Claire Bowker (42) 3.27.10; First Male Junior (U20) - Luke Dellar (18) 3.22.29. Team Placinqs 1. Malvern Harriers (Barry McKerrow, Maurice Hearn, Keith Green) 7.46.03* 2. Traralgon Harriers 7.59.05 3. South Melbourne 8.16.54 4. South Australian Road Runners 8.21.05 *New Race Records The Irishman Sean O’Flynn and Glen Devers had built up a good lead but Devers (junior course record holder'2.41.06) had developed severe blister problems by halfway and had to retire soon afterc 0!Flynn, who had raced in Canberra three weeks earlier, led until the 35km mark, when he was overtaken by Cornthwaite and McKerrow. At 38km the times were Cornthwaite 2.11.35, McKerrow 2.12.00 and O’Flynn 2.13.00. Ian’s win was a popular one, as he had finished fifth last year and second in 1982. The course was altered (new 12km - 30km) this year because of road works but this really meant an even more scenic route and one with much less traffic. Depending on further feedback we’ll probably continue with the new course. Next Year’s Date The Sixth Annual Halls Gap - Stawell Marathon will be held on Sunday 28th April 1985. Contact : Barry Sherwell, SAAC Marathon Director, 56 Wimmera Street, STAWELL 3380. **************************************************************************************** VOL 16 NO 1

ON FALLING OVER (or The Trip and Fall of the Distance Runner) Janet O'Dell Who took the meaning of 'Fallen Comrades' a little too literally and fell flat on her face at the bottom of Anderson Street hill? She was entering into the spirit of the day a little too enthusiastically, perhaps. As for sympathy from fellow runners, she could almost feel the footprints imprinted on the spine. Perhaps somebody could devise a form of 'rap running' so that if a runner trips or falls over, it can be converted into an acrobatic feature of the run and provide entertainment for onlookers. At least if you have to look foolish, you may as well capitalise on it and make it your speciality. It would certainly break the monotony of a long run. At a pre­ arranged spot, or at a given signal, those prone to this stupidity go into their routine, be it the earth-shaking-flat-on-the-face-knocking-all-the-breath-from-the-body pratfall, or the straightforward trip-over involving damage to one or both kneecaps or elbows. Variations on this theme include gravel or ring-pulls from rusty cans embedded in the knee, or blood from cuts from broken beer bottles flowing down the shins and dying the shoes a dirty pink. The latter problem invites chase by the local dogs, transformed into Hounds of Baskervilles by the sight and smell of blood on that mortal enemy, the runner. Hands often hit the ground first; lacerated palms and sprained wrists are an added bonus to the knee problem because it is possible to take one's mind off the pain in the legs by picking the splinters and gravel out of the hands while continuing to run. Falling over obvious obstacles is not an achievement; there must be absolutely no good reason why you should find yourself biting the dust. Rolling into gutters after falling is not recommended, neither is falling over while crossing the road. The reason for this is obvious, however suicidal you may be. It's untidy and messy for your companions. Falling over and feigning utter exhaustion is not allowed, even if it is a ploy to slow down the pack at the 19-mile mark in a fast and mountainous 20-miler. Falling asleep once down in these conditions is not allowed whatever the circumstances. It's no good falling over and expecting sympathy unless the damage shows. Even if you are only bruised, make sure you've been running for a while so that you're perspiring, and then fall into mud or dust or sand, anything that will stick to the clothing and make the effect more spectacular. Falling through a front hedge designed to keep out Leopard tanks, upending the compost bin and ending up against the garden tap causes scratches on all exposed skin, embarrassing tears in the clothing, and technicolour bruises. Streaks of blood mixed with dirt are especially effective and invite more sympathy. Don't fall over silently; what's the point of doing it if no^one knows about it? Practise yelling such phrases as 'Stretcher-bearers!' in various languages. Tarzan had this down to a fine art; the trees in the jungle were too close together for him to be completely successful, but everyone knew when he attempted a fall. The half-trip, involving some fancy footwork worthy of Fred Astaire (or even Ginger Rogers, for the female tripper) with extras such as wild clawing at thin air, clutching frantically at fellow runners, bouncing off front fences or impaling oneself on prize rose bushes, is perhaps the least disruptive to the run and causes the most amusement to the spectator. If you can manage to stumble into a low-hanging branch laden with cold water after a rainstorm which instantly drenches you to the skin, this must be considered a master stroke. A glancing blow with the head is sufficient to gain full effect in this total body participation manoeuvre. Knocking oneself out cold is not recommended, as this causes problems for fellow runners, unless they know your tricks well and between them carry the makings of an emergency life support system. One last thing: don't try this too often. Let everyone think you're as normal as anyone elso who runs and when you've lulled them into a false sense of security, unleash the repertoire, incorporating as many variations as possible into one single fall. You can curse yourself for being 50 kinds of an idiot and lap up the concern of the others for the remainder of the run. Reward yourself with a hot bath, mustard plasters, bread poultices, plaster casts, or whatever, when you get home and, looking like something the cat dragged in (or worse still, left outside), you say sheepishly to a contemptuous and completely uninterested family, 'I fell over.' ************************************************************* ****** ********************** Congratulations to GEOFF MDLLDY on his courageous win in the Westfield Melbourne-Sydney Race. The following article was submitted to us for inclusion in the last newsletter, but we did not have the space to include it. Therefore we deem it of special interest to tell the story of Geoff’s qualifying run. FIRST VIEW OF AN ULTRA by Dot Browne (Report on a 24-hour run organised by the Vic Veterans Athletic Club and held at the Box Hill Track on Saturday/Sunday 4th and 5th February at 6 pm) The idea of the race began when Geoff Molloy, on of my training mates, announced he wanted to get a start in the Melbourne-Sydney Race this year and needed an official^ultra-race to his credit before he'd qualify. He asked me if the Victorian Veterans1 Athletic Club would be prepared to officiate if he made an attempt on the Australian 24-hour track record, which was currently held by Joe Record of Western Australia (133 miles 600 yards). I agreed to organise it and he started doing slow 20 milers each day and an 80 miler Sunday run once a fortnight. He felt he had a chance because of the stamina he'd shown in his early days of 6-day bike races and his runs in the 3-day Otway Classic. Denis Moore, his trainer, set him a race-day schedule and Ken Barnhill and Fred Hellyer, a masseur and one of his old bikey mates, agreed to be his handlers. Nola Gray, his girl­ friend, looked after his food requirements. Meanwhile, word of his record attempt was passed on to the ultra-marathoning community and by February 4th, eight other ultra-marathoners had come out of the woodwork to keep him company in his efforts. They were Peter Logan, Phil Lear, Geoff Hook, Gerry Riley, Graham Light, Reg Williams, Gerry Hart, all from Victoria, plus Caroline Vaughan from Woolongong, NSW. Some of these were prepared to run for the whole 24 hours and others wanted to use it as a training run for the Sydney 100 miler on Easter Saturday. We were delighted to have them all start. It struck me then what an incredible bond exists between those that run ultra-marathons. I've always experienced a tremendous rapport between myself and other distance runners, but this ultra-marathon bond is something else, even stronger. On the day of the race, every Victorian who had ever been remotely connected with ultras came to run with the 9 that started - Stan Miskin, Marg Smith, Mick Whiteoak, Bob Schickert, Bluey Connellan, Laurie Brimacombe, George Perdon, to name a few. Dozens of oth6r athletes and friends came and went all the daylight hours, offering support, lap-counting, calling times and running a few miles with the athletes. Members of the Sri Chimnoy Running Team turned up to add their support on the Saturday night. The girls looked absolutely beautiful in their flowing Indian saris. Geoff had managed to gain the help of a sponsor, '4 &, 20 Pies', so they were there with their van, offering hot pies to anyone that wanted them. My husband Colin, Ray and Anne Callaghan and Maureen and Richard Riley provided a tremendous organisational team. They stayed the whole 24 hours with me and were always ready to take over a job when all the volunteers went home. They were particularly appreciated in the early hours of Sunday morning when the air was crisp and cold and the spectators had all gone home. They sat there under the floodlights all night, wrapped up in their cocoons of blankets and rugs. The period between midnight and 5 am was a particularly bleak time for the athletes themselves. They ran around singly in the cold and dark with no supporters to keep them company. At 3 am, Geoff Hook, Gerry Hart and Peter Logan went home to bed, having completed good 50 mile training runs. Graham Light lasted another hour and called it a day after having run 50y miles. He'd developed groin and ankle problems. Nevertheless, for a first ultra, it. was a great effort. About the same time, the only female entrant, Caroline Vaughan, was in trouble. She'd trotted along at 9 minute mile pace looking confident and high spirited and by 3.30 am had covered 54 miles. Then tragedy struck. She began to feel a tearing sensation in her groin which got progressively worse even when she was reduced to a walk. She limped around another 2 miles but withdrew from the race at 56 miles, a very dis­ appointed and frustrated young lady. Surprisingly, Geoff Hook turned up again at 1 o'clock the next afternoon, ready to put in another 21 miles. This is the crazy thing about ultras. You can go home, come back again 10 hours later, and join in the race again. At 5 am, Phil Lear went off for a 4 hour sleep after covering 71 miles. At 6 am, I bombed out myself and slept soundly in the car for 2 hours. When I awoke, the scene on the track had completely changed..There were dozens of soccer umpires doing their weekly training session in the outside lanes, pole-vaulters and field games people were going through their paces on the grass in the middle and each -/continued First View of An Ultra (continued) ultra-runner was again accompanied by a team of supporters. Fred Hellyer, one of Geoff's handlers, was trotting along beside him on his walk laps like a muscle-bound Goldilocks, a large cane shopping basket over one arm, offering him a tempting variety of sweetmeats. Nola, his girlfriend, kept re-stocking the basket. She said he went through the equivalent of 4 four-course dinners during the 24 hours. Her kitchen/canteen benches at the Box Hill track were packed on 4 sides with foods for the day, plus BBQ meats and salads for the helpers. Denis's race plan for Geoff was simple. Seven laps running at 2.17 min per lap, then a 4 minute walk lap, in which he ate and drank. This would give him an overall 10 minute mile pace. The plan was a good one. It allowed a 10 mile margin over and above the Australian record if Geoff slowed. As the sun rose in the cloudless sky, the heat on the black rubberised track became intense. Lap counters moved their trestle tables to the shade of the grandstand and the support teams began hosing the track and spraying the athletes with fine mists of water from squeeze bottles. Athletes turned thamselves into trotting Arabs by donning peaked caps with flapping white cloths at the back to protect their necks and shoulders. Ken Barnhill rolled his white windcheater into a turban and cape and in his dark glasses looked like Lawrence of Arabia administering to his people. It was just as well Geoff had those miles up his sleeve because at around 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon, with 4 hours to go, he started to weave and falter. He was out on his feet. He'd put in the first half of the race joking and rubbishing his support team with every lap, but the hot sun seemed to sap his good humour and he'd grown irritable and un­ sociable as the day wore on. At this stage, he was too exhausted to talk and was irritated by people chatting to him. Fred insisted on him leaving the track for a massage and he no sooner hit the table that he was out cold - dead asleep within seconds. He snored peace­ fully for 4" hour before waking up abruptly and being pointed back in the direction of the track. From then on, he just hung on, walking when he felt like it and jogging when he could. Meanwhile, 3 other runners were still hanging on behind him. 53-year-old Gerry Riley amazed everybody. He managed to retain his good spirits to the bitter end and trotted along to do a PB by 6 miles, chatting and smiling all the way. Reg Williams (see his story on page 15) was next. Geoff Hook was the third other runner. He'd had a break for 10 hours and was now bounding along at his usual 8 minute mile pace, looking great. Geoff Molloy had revived with his 4" hour sleep and was now going well again. As the record distance loomed closer, the crowd's enthusiasm gained momentum. Geoff actually passed the red flags indicating the record distance of 133 miles 600 yards with 13 minutes to spare. As he did, all hell broke loose. The crowd screamed, yelled themselves hoarse, clapped until their hands were sore and pumped his arm as he trotted out the remaining few minutes and covered an extra 3 laps before the whistle blew at 24 hours. Some joker wisecracked to Geoff's girlfriend, Nola, 'He won't be much good to you tonight, luv.' 'I wouldn't care if he's no good for six months,' she replied, 'I think he's just fantastic I' Her support was unreal. We couldn't have agreed more, in fact, we thought they were all fantastic. It was a great experience simply to have witnessed such gutsy performances. OFFICIAL RESULTS 1. Geoff MOLLOY (42) 1 34*4 m/21 6km * 5. Geoff HOOK (39) 714^/115km 100m 2. Gerry RILEY (53) 1264m/203km 192m 6. Caroline Vaughan (33) 56m /90km 3. Reg WILLIAMS (33) 1 03-Jrm/1 65km 642m 7. Graham LIGHT (35) 504m/81km 200m 4. Phil LEAR (39) 101m/161km 600m 8. Gerry HART (45) 50m /80km 400m *New Australian 24-hour track record* 8. Peter LOGAN (36) 50m /80km 400m ****************************************************************************************** Gerry Riley, of 33 Edgar Street, Werribee, Vic. 3030, has started a register of all Australian Ultra performances, and would be pleased to receive results and details of any ultra races. ****************************************************************************************** A P.S. to the article 'On Falling Over'. An extra complication is strained ligaments in the sacro-iliac region that surface very painfully after a week or so. The message is, don't run when you are tired and stiff. The importance of regular, gentle stretching exercises cannot be stressed enough !

****************************************************************************************** 5.A. MARATHON. WEST LAKES Adelaide Harriers runner Joe Petkovic set a personal best time when he won the SA Marathon at West Lakes for the second successive year. Petkovic, with a time of 2.25.14, improved his previous best time by 13 seconds to provide him with a belated but satis­ fying birthday present. He was 34 two weeks ago. Desiree Letherby, the first woman to complete the course, was troubled in the late stages of the race with tightened hamstrings. Letherby, 37, ran 2.49.39 and finished 21st in the field of 137. Petkovic became the sixth runner to win the SA Marathon in successive years. Previous consecutive title winners ares George Venables (1956-57), Bill James (1968-69), Brenton Norman (1970-71), John Farrington (1977-78), and Grenville Wood (1974-75, 1980-81). Petkovic finished 24 seconds ahead of Peter Schultz, who helped to push him to his best time. ’Running with somebody makes you go a bit faster,* Petkovic said. !I thought Peter and I were going to finish together but at the 2000metre mark I saw Peter weaken, so I gradually speeded up. At 800 metres I got a stitch, which always happens when you start to sprint, but I had enough energy to finish.1 Letherby said she had tried a marathon ftoo soon1 after her run in the Canberra Olympic marathon trial, where she set a personal best time of 2.45.56. *1 was just glad to finish,1 she said. ’I had hoped to run under 2.40 but the hamstrings tightened up just before the halfway mark.* The first three finishers in both the men’s and women’s sections will have a free trip to Sydney for the Wang Marathon in June. Petkovic said he wanted to improve his time to under 2.25 in the Sydney Marathon. Last year he was the first SA runner and 15th Australian to complete the course. Letherby said she had not decided if she would run in the marathon. ’I ’ll see how the legs recover over the next few weeks,!she aaid. ’We marathon runners are gluttons for punishment so I might run, but it will take a few weeks to forget the pain from today.1 Tony Berry, aged 48, VMC member now temporarily residing (and running) in Adelaide, finished 13th overall in 2.42.23, to win the veterans’ section. He also won the SA Vets 25km two weeks previously, placed 21st overall, in 1.34, on a 29 afternoon over an undulating course. Results Men 1. J. Petkovic 2.25.14 Women 1. D. Letherby (21st) 2.49.39 2. P. Schultz 2.25.38 2. H. Anderson (37th) 3.00.43 3. I. Olifent 2.27.55 3. J. Flood (38th) 3.01.42

************************************************************************************** **** BALLARAT HALF-MARATHON - May 6th, 1984 The 9th Half-Marathon Run organised by Ballarat Harriers was conducted from the Bungaree Football Reserve over sealed roads in the Bungaree Shire. Cool conditions were experienced by the competitors at the start, with a slight southerly wind aiding runners on the new scenic course that was used, out past Wilson’s Reservoir. Defending titleholder Rob Brookes, from the Wendouree Club, quickly joined Australian Cross Country representative Max Little from SSH, to break away from a large field of over 160 competitors. This pair was never challenged throughout the event, with the turn point reached in 32 minutes 57 seconds. The record of 66 min 4 sec, run by former Australian Marathon Champion Robert Wallace of Richmond Harriers in 1977, was in danger of being broken. Brookes, who had run a fast time in the Regional Athletic Centre Lap of the Lake the previous week, never succumbed to the idea of being defeated by Little, who had raced in the Victorian Road Relay Championships the previous day. On cuoasing the overpass with one kilometre to go, It was hard to predict the outcome. Although improving his previous best time in 1980 by over two minutes, Brookes failed to go over the finish line first by the narrow margin of 5 seconds. The inaugural Womens’ Quarter Marathon Title was won by Rosanne Brisbane of the Eureka Club with the smart time of 38 minutes 33 seconds. This followed her record in the local Lap of the Lake held recently. This time was only bettered last year by three male runners. The appearance of over 40 females in both events shows the popularity of womens’ distance running in the district. Men 1. Max Little SSH 66.07 Women 1. C. Hilderbrand Melb 88.56 1st Veteran 2. Rob Brookes Wend 66.12 2. Sharon Schnyder Wend 98.24 Fred Brooks 77.56 3. Graeme Crouch BH 71.30 3. Helen Hovey Ball 100.51 ****************************************** ****************************** ****************** V.M.C.NEWSLETTER VOL.16 No, 1 TRAINING NOTES Fred Lester. Road running and Crosscountry running are now in full swing, the calendar is filled with fun runs and the bigger runs towards the end of winter and in early spring are drawing close« Almost any time of the day runners are in evidence around the roads and parks, logging up the km’s for the 'big' day ahead. Of course, what may be The Big Day for one is not necessarily the same for the next one, but most appear to be striving towards some goal. That does not mean that each one of these pavement pounders has worked out a plan by which he or she systematically builds up towards such goal. In spite of regular newspaper or magazine articles as well as special literature such as the Big "M" Melbourne Marathon training schedule freely available, very few people are taking the trouble to analyse this information and adjust it to their own personal requirements. There is quite a sizeable number of runners who do try to follow any advice they can get hold of, but have not the experience to make the right adjustment according to their own state of fitness simply because they cannot assess this requirement, FITNESS has many different aspects,the right mix of which will give you the specific fitness you need, in our case, for running a long distance at a desired pace, When we are talking about 'Specific Fitness1 for running we are talking about the kind of physical shape (conditioning) which will make the best use of our own body for the achievement of our personal target. This is a different aim than simply to use running as a means for maintaining a certain aerobic fitness level as part of a personal health regimen. This in itself is a commendable aim of great benefit to people with sedentary occupations or recovering from ill-health as well as a basic routine for non-competi­ tive orientated persons. THE COMPETITIVE RUNNER, whether regular racer or occasional fun runner, is a person with a definite target in mind. To achieve this target, or the specific fitness on which to base such achievement, simply just running is just working on one aspect of fitness alone, albeit the major one. There is a general saying applied in many walks of life which states: The Whole is only as Strong as its Weakest Link. In our case, neglecting to build up other components of running fitness apart from just running along, is at best retarding the progress we should be making, COMPONENTS OF RUNNING FITNESS for the distance runner include general overall body strength, speed, co-ordination, flexibility, racing sharpness, pace judgment and a few other more personal factors. As mentioned earlier, we need a mix of these to suit our own personal needs at a given time for maximum effect. Another time and the mix may have to be slightly different as our fitness will have changed with the accumulated efforts we may have put in since the previous occasion. The running, or aerobic or stamina, component will always be there as our basic consideration. Yet, we may be injured or recovering from an illness and it will be advisable to find a temporary substitute such as cycling or swimming, both these activities are of aerobic value without the same strain on your body as pounding the roads. SUPPLEMENTARY SPORTS such as Volleyball, Squash & Table Tennis are useful for speed, reaction, bounce and co-ordination. Weight Training, organised with running always in mind, will help your upper body, your midriff, the fuller extension of your joints for better flexibility and, hence, injury prevention. THE SIMPLEST MEANS, and therefore most often neglected, are a basic exercise routine which you can do in your own home or backyard. Push-ups (put your feet up on a bench for greater effort), sit-ups, curls (a couple of old steam-irons will do;, bending and twisting (use a broomstick behind your neck for better stretch), pull-ups under a roof beam, hamstring stretches (57 varieties) and another 683 ideas that are floating around can all be used according to need or personal preference. Organise a routine of 5 - 8 exercises involving the different joints and muscle groups, occasionally swap them with other exercises for slightly different effect or breaking the monotony and do your routine 2 or 3 times AFTER you have had your run. If you want to concentrate on building strength by a special session use only a short warm-up run. Hard or long runs and special strength sessions don't mix, one of them or both will suffer if you try. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1984 JUNE V0L.16 No. 1 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT ? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS . Fred Lester. "A LOT OF NOISE AND VERT LITTLE WOOL l» SAID FARMER JACK, AS HE SHORE HIS PIG, could be a good epitaph for many meetings and conferences floating around the athletic world. There would be little point in picking out specific examples as it is a general disease with two main causes among others. The first is that people come to the meeting ill prepared, matters previously raised have not been followed up, ideas have not been properly thought out before put in front of others, in other words speakers have not done their homework. The second is the lack of preparedness to take personal responsibility for carrying out a task accepted in case of having to deal with criticism, which then leads to further discussion and unnecessary delays in carrying out what had been decided in the first place. We all are aware of the snowballing effect that has on planning our seasons* SPARE A THOUGHT for the members of our Olympic Team who have the task of not only keeping fit, but even working up towards top form for the big event in the absence of any real competitive atmosphere. Having a chat with Rick MITCHELL the other day, and being aware of all that steady weather we experience over the March-April-May period, it struck both of us how really crazy Anti-podeans (a fancy term for Down-unders) are in regard to athletics. We start Track & Field in October - the schools even in September during the vital 3rd tern with its important examinations - with the Tertiary Institutions in their run-up to examinations, the weather is changeable and often wet,windy and cold in the South- East of Australia and topping it off we have the long holiday break with its disrup­ tive effect on any competitive structure. Dare I say it - the Professional running people have more sense in this regard! ? I Don't forget, virtually all the major international competitions - Commonwealth, World, Olympic, etc.- are held in the July, August, September period. Other countries have the advantage of picking their teams up to only 4 weeks prior to the major events, mostly they do it about 8 weeks beforeo V.M.C. R.R. MEMBERS can take a certain amount of pleasure out of the fact that at the time of typing this column, we are only 40 short of last year's total membership, a good sign that they could adjust themselves rather quickly to the change to our year of financial membership. They could be even more pleased if they were to make a more detemined effort to gain more members to double the present figure of 528 and enable us to give more regular and efficient service to the general running community, not least the VMC RR itself. This would also help tremendously to ease the burden on the VAA, who already have their hands fully occupied coping with the problems of registered runners and their complex structured competition. It has become patently obvious that there is demand for both, catering as we must for tight and loose competition, pressure and no-pressure approaches in satisfying varying tastes and attitudes. Even the regular club runner likes to get away from the competitive pressures as a means of refreshing his or her attitude. THE NATIONAL MARATHON and ROAD RUNNING ORGANISATIONS CONFERENCE held at Canberra at the time of the Nike/Avon/Olympic Trial was well attended by representatives from most states, except W.A (who sent a letter of comments and suggestions),N.T. and Tasmania, as well as Bri&n ROE, Special Projects Officer of the AAU. General agreement was reached that an autonomous National Body of these organisations was desirable. Such body should look into questions such as: Race standards/certification, AAU co-operation - insurance, Communications, Personal fitness/beginning running, Government liaison, National road running awards, Race records/categories. A Steering Committee was formed from people agreeing to follow up the above points * Bruce ABRAHAMS SARRC - John JESTON RR Assoc.(Sydney) - Animesh HARRINGTON Sri Chinmoy (Brisbane) and Fred LESTER VMC RR. A progress meeting is scheduled for Monday,June 11, in Sydney, co-inciding with the weekend of the National Marathon. Anyone who wishes to express ideas, make comments and suggestions, etc. is welcome to send them into any of the people mentioned above. VMC NEWSLETTER WINTER 1984 JUNE VOL 1 & NO 1 VMC ROAD RUNNERS - DISTANCE RUNNERS' FIXTURE LIST (+Melwavs Ref) JUN 2 Sat VAA 8km CCC etc. Warraaul / JUN 10 (Sun) TRARALGON & VIC COUNTRY MARATHON UUN 10 Sun VMC LASER HALF-MARATHON. Burnle.v Boulevard. 9 am/AUSTRALIAN MARATHON SYDNEY JUN 17 Sun VAA 10km &. 5km Open Road Runs &, Championships, Brighton JUN 23 Sat VMC 50 MILE FUN RUN, Box Hill Track, 8 am JUN 24 Sun VMC 25km &. 10km and VAA 25km Women's Championship, Werribee South, 12 noon JUL 7 Sat VAA CC Belays, Westerfolds Park JUL 0 Sun VMC 20km &. 10km, Albert Park. 9 am and Marathon Clinic 11 am (Map 57 J3) JUL 15 Sun VICTORIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP JUL 21 Sat VAA CC Assorted. Brimbank Park / JUL 22 (Sun) SPECIAL 10K WOMENS' FUN RUN (TBA) AUG 11 Sat VAA CCC Assorted. Bundoora Park /AUG 19 (Sun) FRANKSTON HALF-MARATHON (TBA) AUG 25 Sat VAA Open 15km &. Road Championship, Fishermens Bend AUG 26 Sun CENTRAL HIGHLANDS MARATHON SEP 2 Sun VMC 3MP-PUMA 32km ALL-COMERS FUN RUN, 8 am (venue to be advised) SEP 1 5 Sat VMC 30km &. 15km KING of the MOUNTAINS, Point Leo, 1.30 pm (Map 196 G2) SEP 14- 5-1 COBURG HARRIERS BLUESTONE CLASSIC / SEP 22 (Sun) BIG M 20-MILE WARM-UP OCT 14 Sun BIG M MELBOURNE MARATHON. Frankston, 8 am NOV 7 Wed VMC 16km &. 6km TWO BRIDGES. 6.30 pm (Map 44 B12) NOV 14 Wed VMC 12km &. 4km TWO BRIDGES. 6.30 pm / NOV 25 (Sun) SOUTH MELBOURNE MARATHON DEC 5 Wed VMC 8km & 2km TWO BRIDGES. 6.30 pm DEC 9 Sun VMC 10km ZATOPEK FUN RUN. 9 am. Princes Park (Map 29 G12) DEC 10 Mon VMC EZ 10.000m F &. C divs / DEC 11 (Tue) VMC EZ IO.OOOiti E &. W divs. OLY PARK DEC 12 Wed VMC EZ 10.000m D & B divs / DEC 13 (Thu) VMC EZ 10.000tri A, Master's Mile O.P. DEC 31 Mon VMC MIDNITE RUN, Two Bridqes, Alexandra Avenue (Map 44 B12) 1985 Dates to be confirmed JAN 13 Sun VMC 4 LAPS PRINCES PARK. 8 am (Map 29 G12) JAN 16 Wed VMC 10km FUN RUN. Two Bridqes, 6.30 pm (Map 44 B12) (Map 45 B12) FEB 3 Sun VMC--RICHMOND FUN RUN. BURNLEY BOULEVARD BASH 10 Miles. Bartlett Reserve FEB 6 Wed VMC 10km FUN RUN. Two Bridaes. 6.30 pm (Map 44 B12) FEB 17 Sun VMC 6 LAPS PRINCES PARK (19km) 8 am (Map 29 G12) FEB 20 Wed VMC 10km FUN RUN. Two Bridqes. 6.30 pm (Map 44 B12) MAR 13 Wed VMC 10km FUN RUN. Two Bridqes. 6.30 pm (Map 44 B12) (Latrobe University) APR 8 Mon VMC EASTER RUNS 16km C'ship, 6.4km Father &. Son/Mother &, Daughter, 10 am APR 14 Sun VMC Once-Around-The-Tan Nominated Handicaps, Domain, 9 am (Map 43 K12) APR 21 Sun VMC 15km &. 5km, Albert Park, 9 am APR 28 Sun VMC FALLEN COMRADES. Domain, 9 am (Map 43 K12) MAY 26 Sun VMC MARATHON &. 10km. Crib Point, 12 noon (Map 195 B 1)

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