VMC ROAD RUNNERS "'NT^VOL.19 n\9ilNO. 2 JUNE 1987 NEWSLETTER Price $2.00 ISSN 0813-7870 I H i i

ULTRA-DISTANCE RUNNERS1 SOCIAL EVENT OF 1986 - THE LOGAN WEDDING.

Left to right: COLIN BROWNE,DOT BROWNE,GERRY RILEY(obscured),KEN EMERY, TERRY VALLENCE,GOEFF HOOK,PETER LOGAN,JOAN L0GAN(nee Cameron),MAUREEN RILEY(peeping through between the pair),JIM CRAWFORD,MICK WHITEOAK.

Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 0488. RUNNING GROUPS Any regular local running groups are invited to join the list. Please send details to: VMC Office, 598 High St., East Kew. 3102. The VMC gets numerous requests from our members for training advice and running contacts. In order to provide this service to our members, Fred Lester, VMC General Secretary and an AFTCA Coach Grade 2, is available from 10.00am on Sundays ( o-ther than race days) at the Stradbroke Park Athletic Track, Cnr. Burke & Harp Roads, East Kew. Club members wishing to assist are welcome to come along and run with groups of varying stan­ dards, to encourage beginners and establish a ’Helping Hand* group, and foster a greater club spirit. BBQ and tot's playground nearby. GREENSBOROUGH REGULA RUNNERS Women's Running Group - all ages & abilities. Group meets on Wednesdays at 9.30am at Willinda Park, Greensborough. Beg­ inners welcome, child minding provided. Distances and routes vary weekly. A Thursday group meets at 9.00am at the rear of Sports Fair in Greens- borough to run for 1 - li hours. For other runs at various times, please ring the VMC Office, 817-1033, for information. WATTLE PARK Women's Over-AO Group. Contact Marg Anderson, 288-1894. The group meets on Mondays 10.00am near the chalet and clock tower, top of Wattle Park driveway. YARRA VALLEY RAMBLERS Men and Women, mixed standards, contact David Bland, (B) 509-1952. This group meets on Sundays at 8.30am at Kew-Camb- erwell Athletic Track, Stradbroke Park, Cnr. Burke & Harp Rds., East Kew. Yarra Valley courses, Eastern parkland rambles. COBURG FUN RUNNERS train at Harold Stevens Athletic Track (Melways Map 18-A9/10) every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6.15pm. Contact mail to 55 Woodlands Avenue, Pascoe Vale, 3044. Phone: 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—4892; Tony McMahon 786—5154. BALLARAT Mount Helen Fitness Trail Runs start at 9.30am at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 8km from Ballarat on the Midland Highway to Geelong. For information ring Laurie Prosser, BCAE, (053) 30-1800, or Newell Barrett, Shire of Buninyong, (053) 41-3501. FERNY CREEK Meet at the Cafe in Ferny Creek, near corner of Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road and Mast Gully Road (Melways Map 75-C4), Sunday mornings from 8.00-9.00am for a long run (8, 15, 17, 21 mile circouts) in mag­ nificent bush surroundings, a combination of road running and Sherbrooke Forest tracks. Back to the Cafe after, for breakfast. Dozens of other runners for company. * A WORD OF ADVICE * If you decide to run with any of these groups, please spend a minute or two of your time BEFORE YOU START to find out the DISTANCE and PACE of any group of runners. There is probably nothing worse for a beginner than to be left behind after the first 500 metres, or to struggle to run beyond what is sensible for your present level of training. If in doubt, start by running with the slowest group available. You can always graduate to longer/faster runs as your fitness improves.

VMC ROAD RUNNERS T-SHIRTS AND SINGLETS One of the most popular 'swappable' garments on the running scene, these are always available at $8.00 each, plus $1 postage and packing. Colours are white with navy logo. Order by mail from the VMC Office, 598 High St. East Kew, 3102 (phone 817-1033). Also available at any of our runs. ^SPECIAL* There are still a few special Zatopek T-shirts available for sale at only $6.00, plus P & P as above. Sizes are limited so be quick!

.V - -V . -x- - X - - x - # -x- -55- -j;- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -X- -x- -X- -X- -II- -X- -x- -x- * # # -H- •)!- -A- -x- -x- * -x- -SI- * * -X- -X- -X- * ■£ -X- -x- * * -x- # -cut here------1---- cut here------cut here- RACE ENTRY FORM -VMC ROAD RUNNERS-598 High St.,E.KEW 3102.(ONLY for races giving actual closing dates oh Fixture List BLOCK LETTERS,PI ease! Please enter me for the following race ...... on Date.../.../..., SURNAME ...... I N I TI A L S ...... CALL N A M E ...... A D D R E S S ...... POST C O D E ...... PHONE (Home) ...... ( W o r k ) ...... BEST TIME OVER THIS OR NEAREST D I S T A N C E ...... DATE OF S A M E . . . / ____ /. (last 2 years,if available) PLACE WHERE H E L D ...... NAME OF R A C E ...... DATE OF BIRTH ...... MALE/FEMALE(Cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ...... SIGNATURE OF E N T R A N T ...... D A T E . . . / . . . / ____ NOW TURN FORM OVER AND SIGN DECLARATION AT BACK after checking the correctness of your information.Don't forget to enclose the SSAE and RACE FEE for return of race information, NOTErAny additional copies of this form must also carry copies of the Declaration on the reverse side or cannot be accepted. Please make out all entry details in BLOCK LETTERS and enclose a SSAE(_Stamped,Self- Addressed EnveIope),preferabIy size 235mm x 120mm,for return of information on the appropriate event.ALWAYS check closing dates on the fixture list on page 23. ------cut h e r e ------cut here------cut here------DECLARATI ON

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 Entry Form,for myself,my heirs,executors and administrators hereby waive all 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 of sustain in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event. 2. This waiver,re I ease and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all 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 Commonwealth and State Departments and Instrumentalities,medical and paramedical prac­ titioners 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 declara­ tion above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them.

S I G N E D ...... DATE.

*l certify that I am the parent/guardian of ...... and that he/she has my consent to participate in this event.

S I G N E D ...... DATE. (♦Complete if applicable) THE COST OF YOUR SPORT IS LARGELY IN YOUR HANDS ! If anyone suggested that in a community of ever increasing costs sport can be exempted, that person would be greeted with hollow Iaughter,caI Ied a fool or probably declared insane. However,habits being rather strong,many people take a long time to re-adjust to this fact of life,as various increases in the cost of living creep up most unevenly over the many items we have to come regard as necessities of life,our life as sportsmen and women anyway. In larger clubs and organisations such as ours,we need - NO , DEPEND ! - on input by un-paid and under-paid administrators and officials as well asvoluntary assistance of many kinds from the bulk of the general membership to maintain our activities in a way which will satisfy the aims of the Club. Our Club has over the years,based on experience of over 40 years,developed various means and systems to cope with this problem and changes as they took pi ace.Unless we,and that is the whole of our membership,are conscious of staying cost-effective it will be no use of complaining about about increasing costs.Let's have a look at some of the factors applying to a club of 720 members. Let us assume that Administrative Secretarial Services - pIanning,costing,records, banking,public relations,etc.,etc.- are charged at a bare minmum of $10 per hour. Let us also assume that we are efficient enough to keep the multitude of expenses at a bare minimum.Our basis are such costs in early 1987. ... .nr, 1 p.100 p.100 ITEM SERVICE TIME COST TIME COST EXTENSION Processing per enveIope(address) 3 mins -.50 5 Hrs 50.- Processing address labels 6 " 1.00 10 " 100.- Yearly cost address labels -.05 5.- Mailing per envelope(plus postage) -.40 40.- The above items are things that every member is involved with at least once during a full year,pi us entry procedures for various special events. Over one third of the membership fail to renew on time and are sent a reminder letter, another cost to the whole Club.Close to 200 do not fill in labels.Hundreds send in requests for information,entry forms and other items WITHOUT INCLUDING a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope. You are invited to use the EXTENSION column above to make your own calculations how much of the costs are expenses that could have been avoided! Just a finaI thought: - The time alone that is involved in anything that is purely routine takes away from the time that is available to your experienced officials for efficient utilisation of their organisational expertise.Putting it into simple English: You are wasting the skills of the people you have elected to run the Club efficiently, give them the time needed to do so ! *************************************************************************************

CONTENTS 2.Running Groups/General Information 13.Amateur at StawelI/Ha I Is Gap Marathon 2A/B.Advance Enry Form/Declaration 14.AIice Springs Trip/Canberra Marathon 3.Editori a I:Cost of Sport 15.0.P's Fixtures:PenRR/VAA/WA/Q'land 4.Commun i cat i ons/Venues 16.Reports:VMC AGM and Committee 5.VMC 6 Laps Princes Park & 1 lap 17.VMC Members' letters 6.VMC 10km TB 18-2/Sth Aust Fixtures 18.A.I.M.S.MARATHONS 1987 schedule 7.VMC 12km & 4km FC/15km & 5km Albert Pk 19.Running,Jogging,WaIking to Aerobic Fitness 8.VMC-Cob 12k&6k Q.o.N. 20.Comments arising from VAA letter. 9.VMC EASTER RUNS results 21.VMC Easter Runs pictures 10.Blue Mountains 6 foot track race 22.Waht Do You Make Of It 11. dto. /Austr Ultra Runners Assoc. 23.Fixture List/Membership Form 12.An Amateur Wins At StawelI 24.VMC Club Information URGENTLY REQUI RED:Running enthusiasts who can spare an hour or two during the middle of the day.Can be week Iy,fortnightIy,month Iy to deal with routine and special tasks at VMC Off ice.Could be.very interesting for dabblers in Sports Psychology & ailments. The VMC NEWSLETER is published for the information of members of the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. and is part of the Annual Membership Fee.lt is issued quarterly: AUTMN(March)- WINTER(June)- SPRING(September)- SUMMER(December).AlI runners are invited to contribute Ietters,resuIts,photos,comments,criticisms.etc. to the EDITOR, 1 Golding Street,CANTERBURY 3126,Victoria. PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication is preferred to be typed single­ spaced and not exceeding 1j pages of A4 sheets,ideaI Iy less than 1 page.ArticIes for publication MUST BE accompanied by name and address of the contributor,together with his or her signature.The Author of such article shall retain full resp onsibility for its contents. DEADLINE FOR COPY is the 5th day of the month preceding the month of publication. Earlier copy is preferred to ease pressure on editing and print schedules. ****************************************************************************************

INTERSTATE LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS. VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC.598 High St.E.KEW 3102,(03)817-1033:Tu,We,Th ) AAU:Rick PANNELL,P.O.Box 254,MOONEE PONDS,Vic 3039 (03)370-7555 (12noon-2pm) NSW AA:CIive LEE,P.O.Box N101,Grosvenor St.,SYDNEY,NSW 2001 (02) 241-3538 VAA:Greg MASON,Olympic Park No. 1,Swan Street,MELBOURNE 3002 (03)428-8195,*428-8049 QAA:Reg BRANDIS,QE2 Stadium,Kessels Road,NATHAN,Q'I and 4111 (07) 343-5653 AA of SA:I an ROGERS,P.O.Box 57,KENSINGTON PARK,S.A.5068 (08) 332-8352 AA WA:John BAGULEY,P.0.Box 208,WEMBLEY,W.A.6014 (09) 387-5599 AAA of TAS:Noel RUDDOCK,10 Reynolds Court,DYNNRYNE,Tas.7005 (002) 23-1976 ACT AA:BiI I BA I LET,P.O.Box 351,BELC0NNEN,A.C.T.2616 (062) 47-4171 H NT AA:Anne GENDERS,1 Brookes PI ace,MILLNER,N.T.5792 (089) 81-4833 H VIC VETS AC:Peter C0LTHUP,14 Bakers Road,N.DANDENONG,Vic.3175 (03) 795-1169 QLD MARATHON & RR CLUB:Andrew Semple,P.0.Box 192,EVERTON PARK,Q'Id 4053 WA MARATHON CLUB P.O.Box 260,MT.LAWLEY,WA 6050 SA RRC:MariIyn DAVIS,G.P.O.Box 591,ADELAIDE,S.A.5001(1 Sturt St.) (08) 212-6115 ACT CC CLUB:Dave CUNDY,33 Lawrence Cres,KAMBAH,ACT2902,P.0.Box 144 (062) 31-8422 H SYDNEY STRIDERS:Phi I CALDWELL,P.O.Box N110,Grosvenor St.,SYDNEY,NSW 200102)427-6350 ***************************************************************************************

VICTORIAN VENUES Me I way Reference Map OLYMPIC PARK:Swan St. & Batman Ave,Trams Princes Bridge & Richmond Stn 44 B 11 TWO BRIDGES:Alexandra Ave,opp.Botanic Gardens,near Morel I Bridge 44 B 12 ALBERT PARK:Robinson Hal I,rear of Basketball Stadium,facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK:Walker St.PaviI ion,near Carlton FG,Royal Pde,trams pass 29 G 12 BURNLEY BOULEVARD:Keyin Bartlett Res,rear Burnley Gardens,Richmond 45 B 12 POINT LE0:200m up from Pt.Leo turn-off at FIinders-Hastings Road 196 G 2 FISHERMENS BEND COMM.YOUTH CENTRE:opp.Bus Terminus & shops Garden City 56 H 2 DOMAIN:Birdwood Ave,rear Shrine of Remembrance,1.5km from Flinders St. 43 K 12 LATR0BE UN I VERS ITY:Car Park 6,off Ring Road,500m east Waterdale Rd entrance 19 H 7 WERRIBEE SOUTH:St.Mary's Primary School,cnr White & O'Connor Rds. 201 H 10 WESTERFOLDS PARK:Porter St.TEMPLESTOWE 33 E 1/2###BUND00RA PARK:Plenty Rd 19 F 4 COBURG TRACK:Out Iook Rd,E.COBURG,off Murray Rd Swimming Pool 18 A 9 COLLINGWOOD TRACK:Heidel berg Rd,CLIFTON HILL;Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G 12 DONCASTER TRACK:George St. 33 J 11 ####B0X HILL TRACK:El gar Rd/Barwon St 47 C 7 CROYDON TRACK:Norton Rd 50 K 4 ####NUNAWADING TRACK:Burwood H'way,E.BURW00DID 62 B 7 87 B 7 r 73 D 7 FRANKSTON TRACK:BaI I am Park 103 B 4##SPRINGVALE TRACK:Ross Reserve,NOBLE PK 80 E 12 ABERFELDIE TRACK:Corio St.ESSENDON 28 D 6##DEVIL BEND RESERVO IR,Moorooduc 152 J 3 BRIMBANK PARK:KeiI or,enter from Calder Highway 15 B 8 This page is a SPECIAL SERVICE to a I I runners to facilitate their contacting athletic organisations at home and interstate.AI I interstate addresses receive VMC NEWSLETTERS and are invite to let us have full information on their events so thatwe can keep our members and other runners informed in turn for their benefit. VMC RR 6 laps(19km) PRINCES PARK.15-2-1987.Coo I, hum id, warming up.165 Starters. 1.Brian SIMMONS 31 65:02 52.Archie DALLI 33 03.John BAKER 32 79:53 89:50 2.Lew HARVEY 37 65:36 53. Ill Ill 04.John MAHONY 80:0847 90:26 3.Paul JAMES 26 65:48 54. Ill Ill 05.Bob MOORE 46 80:18 90:37 4.Tony MANDILE 30 66:37 55.Gary HARRIS 46 06.Graham McFERRAN 80:22 33 90:47 5.George EDMOND 34 66:56 56.CoiIn JERRAM 42 07.Robert PEDDER 80:41 27 90:48 6.Rod ALACQUA 31 67:36 57.Malcolm BROWN 46 08.John KERR 57 80:45 90:49 7.John PH ILLPOTTS 38 67:49 58.Tony vanENGELEN 39 80:49 09.Kevin BROWNE 50 90:55 8.Don SIMPSON 40 69:43 59.Chris WOOLGAR 43 8 1 :08 10.Arnold ROSIN 56 90:59 9.Mark EDWARDS 29 70:19 *60.Gordon STEPHEN 33 81:13 11.Shane MORRIS 28 91:02 *10.Laurie BRIMACOMBE 43 70:33 61.Ray GALLO 33 8 1 :15 12.Brendan LEAHY 16 91:12 11.Gerard DONNELLY 28 71:02 62.Barry DOBYN 48 8 1 :24 13.Ben MORREY 58 91:14 12.Max CARSON 37 71:18 63.Rob SHUTE 38 8 1 :50 14.Dennis HUNT 35 91 :40 13.Barry O'BRIEN 35 71:49 64.Noel O'DONNELL 40 82:07 15.Dennis MABLE 35 92:04 14.MikaeI SUNDQUIST 26 72:13 65.Peter DUGGAN 46 82:19 16.Mike TI HER IDGE 38 92:14 15.Tom GRONERT 31 72:18 66.Buzz BORSITZKY 41 82:19 17.Kevin MARKS 34 92:17 16.Graeme HE ITT 41 72:24 67.Gerry GIBNEY 57 82:39 18.Bern ie GOGGIN 49 92:43 17.Alan BALLARD 40 73:42 68.Steve FAHEY 24 83:02 19.Alan WATKINSON 50 93:19 18.Rich MICHALOWSK 22 73:45 69.John MORRIS 45 83:16 20.Ashley WATKINSON 20 93:19 1 9 . Ian UPTON 46 74:09 70.Tony DOYLE 83:24 21.Graham ARCHER 41 93:28 20.Steve VOSTI 37 74:40 71.Mike CYMBALIST 27 83:50 22.Gavin MARTYN 37 93:28 21.John PILKINGTON 40 74:45 72.Kevin ONLEY 53 84:09 23.Graham ROBERTSON 41 94:00 22.Steve TELEKI 33 74:49 73.Mike PONSFORD 27 84:18 24.Spiro MORA ITIS 54 94:01 23.Bruce POVEY 37 74:57 74.Bob CHRISTIE 35 84:21 25.Paul JENKINS 10 94:42 24.Peter APPELT 35 75:22 75.Peter JOHNSTONE 50 84:32 26.Brian MARCH 24 94:44 25.Rob O'DONNELL 17 75:31 76.Greg TRAINOR 28 84:37 27.Dennis SINNOT 36 95:22 26.John SMITH 51 75:46 77.Steve LEWIS 30 84:44 28. Ill 111 95:51 *27.Peter RAMADGE 34 76:00 78.AI an HOLDEN 26 84:59 29.Col in LACEY 38 96:03 28.Lawrie GLOVER 32 76:12 79. Ill 111 85:04 30.Judy WINES 49w 96:04 29.SeIwyn GEORGE 32 76:20 80. Ill 111 85:58 31.Jan BRIMACOMBE 35W 96:36 30.Rod FAULKNER 36 76:23 81.Robert FUGA 43 86:01 132. Ill 111 96:36 31.Frank ALLCHIN 36 • 76:45 82.Gareth CLAYTON 45 86:12 133. 111 111 96:49 32.John MILLS 28 76:57 83.Stephen HUNT 34 86:23 134. 111 111 96:50 33.John MONK 39 77:06 84.Ken KING 35 86:30 135. Susan STEPHEN 29W 97:38 34.John GOSBELL 48 77:09 85.Col in BROWNE 54 86:47 136. 111 111 98:10 35.Gabriel CARMONA 44 77:11 86.Jim GOOK 48 87:14 37.Anne CALLAGHAN 49 99:45 36.Frank CAHILL 30 77:19 87.Peter BLACK 41 87:14 38.Raymond CALLAGHAN 53 99:45 37.Gerry RILEY 56 78:22 88. Ill 111 87:20 39.John SMETS (USA)59 103:25 38.Mick WHITEOAK 42 78:23 89.Max ALLCHIN 23 87:28 40. Ill 111 103:58 3 9 . Ian DUTHIE 43 78:24 90.Fabian MOLINEUX 31 87:31 41.Gordon BURROWES 53 104:11 40.Andrew CLARKE 25 78:26 91.Stuart McLENNAN 37 87:33 42 .Phy Mis GOSBELL 48W 104:34 41.Greg BROWNE 34 78:54 92.Stephen MURPHY 25 87:46 43.Vicky THOMPSON 41W 104:47 42.Mike WALSH 36 78:58 *93.Brian ELKNER 45 88:04 44.Judy DAVISON 50 105:00 43.Dot BROWNE 46W 79:08 94.Sonya McLENNAN 34W 88:13 45.Brian ALLAN 20 107:48 *44.Steve LAWRENCE 17 79:09 95.Noe I MANSFIELD 31 88:13 46.Karen WALDRON 26W 111:19 45.Lindsay SMYRK 39 79:10 9 6 . Ian DENOVAN 46 88:31 47.Dennis GALLAUGHER 60 113:09 46.Doug MOSS 21 79:11 97.Richard TODD 39 88:49 48.Mervyn BECKETT 55 116:35 47.Tom DAVISON 54 79:16 98.Peter MORRIS 42 89:18 49.Brian TIERNEY 53 117:51 48.Vin O'BRIEN 58 79:17 99.BiI I NOONAN 44 89:22 50.R i kk i BEWLEY 40W123:28 49.Dennis FITZPATRICK 57 79 :20 100.CIive TRITTRUF 42 89:33 151 .Joan JERRAM 40W 125:55 50.Alan KARFUT 33 79:53 101.David FARNSWORTH 38 89:46 * = , cnn+_ 51.Terry GRUNDY 40 79:42 102.Robert BATEMAN 5,6 89:50 VMC RR 1 Iap(3.2km) PRINCES PARK.15-2-1987. 7Starters. 1.Albert ALLCHIN 25 12:28 4.Marian JENKINS 13W 17:00 7.Dorothy HICK 45W 26:36 2.Anna Karin SUNDVALL 25 12:39 *5.Damien GALLO 10 17:08 3.Adam JENKINS 13 14:58 6.Debra JENKINS 7W 21:30

Race Manager GEOFF HOOK was assisted by Fred LESTER,Peter McDONALD,Robin YOUNG,Margaret SYKES,Phi I BOWES,Frank DWYER,Maureen RILEY and the 'Refreshment Squad' Shelly BRIMACOMBE, Ester & Kate GRONERT,Nadine GALLO and a couple of young lads whose names we didn't get. WINTER 1987 JUNE VMC RR 10km TWO BRIDGES. 18-2 -1987.Warm and humid.94 Starters. 1.Tony BIRD 32 :47 27.Frank ALLCHIN 36 39:17 53.Bruce GOODMAN 49 43:00 2.Terry HARRISON 41 33 :12 28.Michael AUST 27 39:25 54.John NEVE 33 43:06 3.Alan LONG 29 33 :30 29.Nick BYRON 26 39:27 55.Jeanne McLEAN 29W 43:15 4.David BYRNES 36 33 :42 30.Gordon STEPHEN 33 39:46 56.Graeme HUMPHREYS 47 43:48 5.Steven MILLER 25 34 :24 31.John BARKER 25 39:47 57.Peter MORRIS 43 43:48 6.Lew HARVEY 37 34 :27 32.Stewart BAKER 34 39:59 58.Kevin BROWNE 50 47:55 7.Tarquin OEHR 35 34 :47 33.Andrew BURGESS 20 40:02 59.Kevin A R MSTRONG 51 44:40 8.Gerard DONNELLY 28 34 :58 34.Dave YEAMAN 50 40:08 60.Peter ASHFORD 38 44:44 9.John HOCKING 36 35 :44 35.Warrick ERWIN 26 40:18 61.John McLAUGHLIN 46 45:09 10.Peter BETHERAS 47 35 :58 36.Rick PEMBERTON 34 40:40 62.Brian MARCH 24 45:13 11.Bruce KIRK 27 36 :32 37.Tom GEURONS 37 40:48 63.Arnold ROSIN 56 45:51 12.Jason BETHERAS 17 36 :36 38.Harry WATTS 41 41:00 64.Bob WILSON 30 45:59 13.Elias SAHELY 32 36 :39 39.Brian USHER 37 41:03 65.Jamie GAYLARD 26 45:24 14.John WAITE 46 36 :41 40.Buzz BORSITZKY 41 41:04 66. Ian DENOVAN 46 46:38 15.Rod BRUTON 26 37 :04 41.Ian PIGGIN 42 41:28 67.Sue NEVE 32W 46:45 16. Greg ANNAN 31 37 :35 42.Vin O'BRIEN 58 41:32 68.Michelle QUIGLEY 28W 46:48 17.Peter SELIG 27 37 :47 43.Ken EMERY 39 41:34 69.Judy WINES 49W 47:11 18.Bruce McLEAN 46 37 :48 4 4 . Doug MOSS 21 41:36 70.Nick HARRISON 16 47:13 19.Ken FRASER 51 37 :51 45.Geoff PARK 44 41:38 71.Barry W00LH0USE 45 47:25 20.Lawrence GLOVER 32 37 :55 46.Peter NELSON 46 42:20 72.Richard GILLIS 42 47:29 21. Ian DUTHIE 43 37:57 47.John WILSON 28 42:28 73.George TURNER 41 47:57 22.Scott ARNOLD 23 38 :21 4 8 . Max ALLCHIN 23 42:43 74.Pam WILLIAMS 30W 48:32 23.Glen SMITH 31 38 :35 49.Col in LEITCH 38 42:47 75.Chris RIDGE 34 48:35 24.Keith MclNTOSH 46 38 :46 50.Gary QUINN 25 42:51 76.Kerry LEE 26W 51:49 25.Geoff HOOK 42 39 :01 51.Sonya McLENNAN 34W 42:53 77.Maureen FALLON 31W 55:35 26.Peter JACKSON 39 39 :05 52.Jim FOLEY 48 42:59 78.John STEWART 25 63:10 VMC RR 2km TWO BRIDGES.18-2-1987. 8 Starters. 1.SeIwyn GEORGE 32 6:45 4.Gaye GEORGE 32W 7:37 7.Richard BALLARD 11 9:27 2.Trent FOLEY 14 7:17 5.Kerri lee HORSKINS 13W 8:30 8.Kathy LEWIS 39W 10:52 3.Andrew YEAMAN 13 7:21 6.Sam BURKE 10 9:15 Race Manager TERRY O'HALLORAN was assisted by Phil OUST,Peter COX,Duncan CROCKETT, Vin O'BRIEN,Glenda HUMPHREYS,Fred LESTER,Mike WALSH,Paul BOAG and Tony KING. XXX XXX XXX LETTER FROM S.A.: Dear Fred, It is with regret that I advise you that I do not intend to renew my subscription this year. I would like to say that I have enjoyed my association with the VMC Road Runners over the years,even though I have not contributed. I trust that I will see you at the Australian Marathon in June and again at the Worlds Veteran Games in November. Yours faithfully TRVOR MILLER. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROAD RUNNERS

MAY 17 (Sun) Sunday Mail/Half Case Half Marathon 5km/21.1km OCTOBER 13 (Tues) School— Term IV begins 9.00am, Elder Park 18 (Sun) Caithness Fun Run Ph. 294 3248 Mount Barker 2 4 (Sun) Speedy Muffler 10/25km Fun Run Chris Freeman 2289290 (W), 3911507 (H) SARRC 25(Sun) Summit— Suburb 13.84 km JUNE NOVEMBER 21(Sun) Glenelg15/30kmFunRun 15 (Sun) Mutual Community Fitness Test SARRC Contact 294 3248 29 (Sun) Two Bridges Fun Run JULY Murray Bridge 19 (Sun) Festival City Marathon 29 (Sun) Women’s 10km Classic SARRC 20 (Mon) School— Term III begins SARRC 26 (Sun) Cleanaway Fun Run 10 km DECEMBER SARRC 2 7 (Sun) Two Jetties Fun Run AUGUST 1988 30 (Sun) The Advertiser Torrens Discovery Fun Walk/Run 15km/30km/42.2km JANUARY 1 RESOLUTION RUN Ph. 2943248 SEPTEMBER 13 (Sun) Green Belt Half Marathon SARRC VOL.19 No. 2 VMC 12km FALLEN COMRADES,Domain .15-3-1987.Fine,mi I d,sunny.64 S t a r t e r s . 1.Andrew COCHRANE 31 38:11 23 .Buzz BORSITZKY 41 48:08 45 .LEIF DUTTON 47 54:22 2.Brian JOHNSON 35 38:59 24 .Harry WATTS 41 48:15 46 .Bernie GOGGIN 49 54:26 3.Anthony MANDILE 30 40:40 +25 .Richard EUSTACE 20 48:59 47 .PETER CAMPBELL 42 54:32 4.Murray RANKIN 33 41:09 26 .Barry DOBYN 48 49:13 48 .ROBERT BROOKS 19 54:35 5.Stephen MILLER 35 41:09 27 .Ray POWLEY 30 49:26 +49 .Sharon DESAILLY 30W 54:51 6.T .STYANT-BROWNE 41 41:11 28 .Ian PIGGIN 42 49:31 50 •Ash WATKINSON 20 55:14 7.Tarquin OEHR 36 41:28 29.Gerry CLARKE 40 49:47 51 .Alan WATKINSON 50 55:14 8.Damien CONWAY 22 43:44 30 .John FRICKE 29 50:35 52 .John HERBERT 46 56:10 9.John GRANT 32 44:03 31 .Keith CROWLE 47 50:56 53 .Darren ROKAHR 24 56:18 10.Rich MICHALOWSKI 22 44:38 32 .Peter NELSON 46 5 1 :02 54 •Chesley TAYLOR 25 56:54 11.Simon EVANS 26 45:49 33 .Marie O'BRIEN 27W 5 1 :03 55 .Adam JENKINS 13 57:53 12.Alan SINCLAIR 37 45:55 34 .Dave CARRUTHERS 39 5 1 :42 56 •Kevin CAMPBELL 53 58:18 13.Joan LOGAN 30W 45:56 35 . Ian DENOVAN 46 52:00 57 .Robert ??? 59:19 14.John GOSBELL 48 46:48 36 .Ian McKAY 40 52:07 58 .John BNCZE 54 60:18 15.Paul MULRANEY 36 46:59 37 .Kevin BROWNE 50 52:17 59 .Rose MULRANEY 33W 60:57 16.Michael AUST 27 47:21 38 .Murray HANNA 38 52:19 60 .Brian TIERNEY 53 60:59 17.Mike WALSH 36 47:22 39 •Barry THOMAS 24 52:22 61 .PhylI is GOSBELL 48W 62:55 18.Vin O'BRIEN 58 47:26 40 .Merv WOODGATE 57 52:42 62 •Susan STEPHENS 29W 66:09 19.Andrew CLARKSON 25 47:36 41 .Paul JENKINS 10 52:44 63 •Merv BECKETT 55 68:28 20.Noe I McCREA 57 47:54 42 .Kevin MARKS 34 52:56 64 • Rikki BEWLEY 40W 71 :33 21.Peter DUGGAN 46 48:00 43 .Bob BENNETT 48 53:02 + = Lucky Spot 22.Luke PATERSON 25 48:04 44 •John MAHONY 47 53:08 VMC 4km FALLEN COMRADES.15-3-1987. 18 Starters. 1.Bernard BOURKE 19 11:56 7.Andrew YEAMAN 13 16:16 13.Maureen HOPCRAFT 46W 23:21 2.AIister DANKS 19 11:58 8 . Ron AUST 61 16:25 14.Ann McGEARY 43W 23:28 3.Paul WILSON 19 12:03 9.Vicki THOMPSON 41w 19:07 15.CI a i re McDONALD 7W 24:08 4.Gordon STEPHEN 33 14:18 10.Dave YEAMAN 50 19:16 16.Debra JENKINS 8W 27:28 5.Mark McLEAN 16 14:30 11.Marion JENKINS 12W 20:28 17.Casandra MADDEN 7W 27:50 6.Robert CHU 15 15:12 12.Ann PAUL 33W 23:08 18.Helen MADDEN 38W 27:50 Race Manager FRED LESTER was assisted by Trevor McNAMARA,Alan WHITTLE,Steve TELEKI, Peter McDONALD,Gerry RILEY,Brian CASS IN,Peter SHONE,David GARDINER,Vicki THOMPSON, Phil CUST,Lawrence GLOVER and Jim GOOK.Thank you for a job well done! It was disappointing to have such a small turn-up for what is one of the best events on our calendar.The three juniors in the 4km used the race as a tune-up for the u.20 National 5000m Track Championship, Paul Wilson coming second and Alister Danks fourth. Bernard Bourke went to Warsaw with the AustraIian Team for the World Crosscountry Championships. VMC 15km ALBERT PARK.12-4-1987. Sunny,mi Id to warm,very wi ndy.38 Starters. 1.Peter N00RDH0FF 30 50:47 13'.Steve TELEKI 33 57:56 *25.Barry DOBYN 48 62:29 2.Frank MAHONY 25 50:56 14 .Dave CRAIG 43 58:18 2 6 . Ian DENOVAN 46 64:49 3.Terry HARRISON 41 51:10 15.John ROSS 34 58:19 27.Duncan H-RITCHIE 41 65:46 4.Brian SIMMOMS 31 52:54 16 .Bob BROUGHTON 36 58:36 28.John CUNNINGHAM 42 66:19 5.WaIly BUTLER 39 53:55 *17 .Joe CARUNA 44 58:36 29.Spiro MORA ITIS 54 68:49 6.Craig WARE 18 54:24 18 .Bert GAUD I ON 53 58:59 30.AI an WATKINSON 50 68:58 7.Gera Id BLOORE 33 55:32 19.Peter MADDIGAN 44 59:45 31.Ash ley WATKINSON 21 68:58 8.Andrew HOLLAS 22 56:05 20 .Ian DUFFY 43 60:04 32.John MAHONY 47 69:19 9.James TYACK 19 56:51 21•Frank TUTCHENER 59 60:24 33.Dennis ARDLEY 40 72:28 10.John GRANT 32 57:20 22. Ian PIGGIN 42 62:16 34.Kevin CAMPBELL 53 72:43 11.Tont MORGAN 43 57:28 23•Gerry RILEY 56 62:21 35.Laurie HALL 38 74:21 12.Kevin MILLS 32 57:47 24.Kevin CHANDLEY 43 62:27 36.John BENCZE 54 74:36 Race Manager FRED LESTER was assisted by Tony KING,Brian USHER and wife,Maureen RILEY, Graeme HUMPHREYS,Bert GARDINER and several enthusiastic youngsters keeping up the water supply to runners in rather trying conditions.Thank you all. Special thanks to RAY SMITH,Treasurer of the Vic Walkers Club,who made sure that after­ race refreshment was kept up to finishers. VMC-COBURG 12km "QUEEN OF THE NORTH" 22-3-1987.DrizzIy,coo I,windy.12 Starters. 1.Lindy TRESIZE 15 43:59 e4.Judy WINES 49 56:37 9.Rikki BEWLEY 40 69:06 2.K. CLARKE 21 54:04 6.M. ROBERTSON 43 63:17 10.Sophie MADDIGAN 40 69:25 3.P. KENNEDY 30 54:50 7.Anne LYNCH 50 63:20 11 .S. SHUTE 38 70:16 e4.Shirley YOUNG 57 56:37 r 66:37 12.M. BLACK 40 7 1 :02 VMC-COBURG 6km "QUEEN OF THI !5 Starters. 1.M. MATHEWS 17 23:38 10.L. THOMPSON 35 28:44 19.L. CONDON 31 34:10 2.Gaye GEORGE 32 23:59 11.B. G I A NFRIDDO 31 28:57 20.R.DOYLE 38 34:20 3.M. MALLOY 35 24:59 12.Heather JOHNSTON 42 29:28 21 .A. ALWE 26 35:19 4.Kate DOWN IE 18 25:30 13.M. Barroughs 43 29:41 2 2 . R. BLACK 11 35:26 5.Liz DOWNIE 18 25:31 14.Jennie DAVIS 23 30:44 23 . K. TEESE 22 35:31 6.A. FURY 47 (36:31 )26:31 15.K. HAYWARD 23 31:14 24.S. KERR 41 36:03 7.E. SPROULE 27 26:59 16.J. KILDERRY 27 32:01 25.S. DONEY 36 36:46 8.Ann SMITH 20 27:56 17.C. ROBERTSON 15 32:29 9.D. MAINWARING 33 28:19 18.M. BROUGHTON 35 33:35 VMC-COBURG 12km Supplementary Men's Race.22 Starters.■ters. 1.Paul GIBNEY 28 41 :55 9.Tony DOYLE 43 51:18 17.P. MADDIGAN 18 59:26 2.Berny O'BRIEN 35 42:03 10.A. ROSIN 56 54:47 18.P. DANILIUC 10 59:49 3.Frank FOGARTY 31 45:51 11.T. TSICHRINTZ 16 55:35 19.F. GEORG IOU 30 60:35 4.Shane BROADBENT 32 46:08 12.Peter JOHNSTON 50) 56:42 20.P. JENNINGS 27 63:54 5.R. FAULKNER 36 47:23 13.Steven CROUCH 27 56:45 21 .D. GALLAUGHER 60 69:37 6.Andrew CLARKSON 25 48:43 14.Bern ie GOGGIN 49 56:56 22.A. PARAPONIARIS 18 69:37 7.Peter MADDIGAN 44 49:48 15.C. DARVENIZE 28 57:44 8.T. DANILIUC 11 50:56 16.Merv WOODGATE 57 58:55 RACE ORGANISER HAROLD STEVENS was assisted by VMC members Alan WATKINSON,Peter BLACK, Fred LESTER,Rob SHUTE,Jim GOOK,Daryl DAVIS and Greg MORGAN.Members of Coburg Harriers and Fun Runners marshalled the road course and provided technical assistance as well as arranging for refreshments for all concerned. This is one of the best organised runs for women in Victoria and it was disappointing not to have a greater number participate.The.trophies provided are excellent and all runners are we I I cared for. This was Lindy Tresize's second win and proved a very useful sharpener up for the Australian u.20 3000m Track Championship,where she placed second,one week later.

VMC 5km ALBERT PARK.12-4-1987.Sunny,mi Id to warm,very windy. 26 Starters. 1.Greg MORGAN 37 16:53 10.Warrick ERWIN 26 19::28 19 .Jeanne HARRISON 37W 22:19 2.Fortius MEHMET 27 17:03 11.Norm ELLIS 39 20 : 28 20 .Norm TYACK 54 24:40 3.Nick HARRISON 16 17:06 12.Shane ELLIS 14 20 : 22 21 .GaiI GRANT 31W 25:57 4.Phil WEBSDALE 29 17:40 13.Dave HIGGINS 10 20 : 37 22 .Sophie MADDIGAN 4 1 W 26:22 5.Clive DAVIES 45 17:46 14.Chris HIGGINS 41 20 : 38 23 •Frances HARRISON 2 1 W 27:59 *6.Suat BAYRAM 34 18:48 15.Grant H-RITCHIE 14 21 : 04 24 .Anne McGEARY 43W 29:34 7.Rex YOUNG 51 18:48 16.Andrew JOHNSON 12 21 : 44 25 •Justine YOUNG 15W 30:54 8.Mike BONACCI 30 19:10 17.Cameron JOHNSON 12 21 : 44 26 •Maureen HOPCRAFT 46W 31:36 9.Mark McLEAN 16 19:26 18.Grant MORGAN 12 22 :08 GI enda HUMPHREYS 53:06(10km) Emma RILEY 46:3.3 (10km) VMC EASTER FUN FAMILY RUN Team Results: Mother/Father/Son/Daughter. 1. S/F Andrew/Paul BOAG 10:03/10:26 - 20:29 12 Father/Son combinations 2. F/S Norm/Shane ELLIS 11:22/11:38 ■ 23:00 4 Mother/Daughter " 3. F/S Jim/Ryan GOOK 11:08/12:06 - 23:14 4. F/D Bruce/Serina PETERS 10:31/13:09 2 3 :40 5 Father/Daughter " 5. F/S David/Andrew YEAMAN 11:39/12:16 - 23:55 1 Mother/Son combination 6. F/S Richard/Cameron OWEN 10:50/13:18 - 24:08

CONGRATULATIONS TO VMC MEMBERS CHOSEN TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA at the World Marathon Cup in Seoul last April - BETRINA TROWBRIDGE, LINSDA THOMPSON and IRIS COOK in the women event(incidentaI Iy all are also Vic Veteran Club members!) and PETER MITCHELL. Maybe that should be double for Peter as he is also in the team for the WORLD ATH's CHAMPIONSHIPS later in the year. VMC 16km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP.Latrobe Uni.20—4—1987.CooI,cloudy,gusty. 100 Starters. 1.John DUCK 34 51:55 34.Phi I LEAR 42 61:54 67.Richard TODD 39 70:58 2.Andy COCHRANE 31 52:48 35.Leif MICHELSSON 45 62:17 68.Doug WHEELER 28 71:13 3.Noe I PHILPOTT 25 53:23 36.Dave CRAIG 43 62:22 69.Mike CUMMINS 43 7 1 :37 4.Brian SIMMONS 31 53:32 37.Eric MAR I E-JEANNE 38 63:03 70.John BAKER 32 72:30 5.Peter N00RDH0FF 30 53:51 38.Janine DONALDSON 21W 63:12 71 .Richard PEETERS 28 72:30 6.Derrin CALRK 35 53:59 39.Rick JACKEL 27 63:21 72.John McLAUGHLIN 46 72:46 7.Craig WARE 18 54:07 4 0 . Harry WATTS 41 64:20 73.AI an WATKINSON 50 72:52 8.Rod CEDARO 24 54:24 41 . Ian MORGAN 41 64:37 74.Ash ley WATKINSON 21 72:52 9.Neil ROWLERSON 38 54:26 42.Danny DALE 30 64:48 75.Tim SPUDENS 44 72:53 10.Lou HARVEY 38 54:28 43.Peter BRYAR 35 65:04 76.Sharon DESAILLY 30W 73:12 11.Andrew WALLIN 26 54:45 44.Ray POWLEY 30 65:12 77.Harry HOPKINS 31 73:52 12.Robert O'DONNELL 17 54:51 45.John HALL 40 65:22 78.NeviIle WILSON 56 75:01 13.Laurie BRIMACOMBE 43 55:05 46.Steve MENTI PLAY 30 65:31 79.Shirley YOUNG 57W 75:12 14.John PH ILLPOTTS 38 56:23 47.Tony GUTTMAN 42 65:42 80.John KERR 57 75:31 15.David GIBNEY 23 56:28 48.Brian ELKNER 45 65:45 81.Chris GRIFFITHS 38W 75:58 16.Eli MELKI 20 56:31 49.Gordon STEPHEN 33 66:16 82.Maria MICHELSSON 41W 76:41 17.Paul GIBNEY 28 57:32 50.Ian DENOVAN 47 66:27 83.Dennis RADLEY 40 77:44 18.Andrew THOMAS 27 58:02 51.Graeme McKINNIE 40 66:28 84.Roy SUDHOLZ 55 77:56 19.Robert BROWN 31 58:17 52.Keith CROWLE 47 66:47 85.Tony BAR 31 78:28 20.Graeme LET ICQ 32 58:20 53.Gerry GIBNEY 57 66:55 86.Judy WINES 49W 78:29 21.John CASTLE 41 58:22 54.Graeme PINCHBECK 38 67:07 87.Mai OWEN 49 78:55 22.Rod BRUTON 26 59:11 55.George FOSTER 45 67:38 88.GiI I ROBERTSON 25W 80:05 23.Les BRADD 36 59:32 56.Peter BLACK 41 67:51 89.Sue STEPHENS 29W 81:19 24.Anthony SMITH 22 59:36 57.Noel O'donnelI 40 67 :59 90.Paul W-JOHNSON 32 83:22 25.Bob GRAHAM 35 59:43 58.B ??? HORWOOD 30 68:54 91.Sue JEFFREY 27W 83:58 26.Graeme HEWITT 41 59:48 59.Shane McGUIRK 23 68:54 92.Wayne JEFFREY 27 83:59 27.Harry HALTON 41 60:10 60.John MORRIS 45 69:09 93.Gordon BURROWS 51 88:20 28.Ross BARR 28 60:42 61.Barry THOMAS 24 69:10 94.Brian TOOMEY 47 89:37 29.Robert STOIT 31 60:43 62.Charles DISON 42 69:14 95.Graeme ROBERTSON 42 93:19 30.Laurence GLOVER 32 60:53 63.Alan BURGOYNE 72 69:31 96.Merv BECKETT 56 93:19 31.Steve DUCKWORTH 34 60:57 64.Kevin CASSIDY 26 69:53 97.Rikki BEWLEY 40W 96:17 32.Barry SAWYER 53 61:12 65.BiI I NOONAN 44 70:26 98.Joan JERRAM 40W 100:05 33.Jim M c L e n n a n 43 61:33 66.Robert BENNETT 49 70:49

VMC 3.1km Mother/Chi id;Father/Chi Id & Open EASTER .FUN RUN.64 Starters, 1.Andrew BOAG 17 10:03 23.Robert BENNETT 48 13:06 45 .Cathy LEWIS 39W 16:46 2.Dennis CLARK 35 10:12 24.Serena PETERS 12W 13:09 46 .Catherine GIBNEY 11 17:12 3.Paul BOAG 43 10:26 25.Fiona PETERS 17W 13:11 47 .Beverley GIBNEY 55W 17:15 4.Bruce PETERS 47 10:31 26.Cameron OWEN 12 13:18 48.Joanne TURNER 14W 17:15 5.Greg MANDILE 25 10:36 27.Joshua DAVIDSON 11 13:32 49 •Rebekah BLACK 11W 17:47 6.John PH ILPOTTS 38 10:48 28.Judy PETERS 44W 13:45 50.Leigh IRESON 7 18:15 7.Richard OWEN 41 10:50 29.Shelley BRIMACOMBE 10 14:00 51.Andrew IRESON 5 18:17 8.Kevin MILLS 32 10:53 30.Gavin BLACK 8 14:02 52.Ian IRESON 32 18:24 9.Selwyn GEORGE 32 11:03 31.Peter BLACK 41 14:05 53.Cathy READING 33 18:24 10.Jim GOOK 48 11:08 32.Adam HEWITT 12 14:08 54.Kathy BELL 7 18:32 11.Norm ELLIS 39 11:22 33.Jackie LEWIS 11W 14:51 55.Michael BELL 47 18:32 12.Shane ELLIS 15 11:38 34.Richard BALLARD 11 14:52 56•Christopher BRADD 5 18:54 13.Glenn SCHOLES 13 11:39 35.Mari a CUGHEY 12W 14:52 57.Les BRADD 36 18:54 14.Dave YEAMAN 51 11:39 36.Danny READING 9 15:18 58.Caroline BENCZE 58 20:19 15.Ryan GOOK 14 12:06 37.Cathy PHILPOTTS 12W 15:19 59 .John BENCZE 54 20:19 16.ANDREW YEAMAN 13 12:16 38.Simon READING 7 15:23 60 .Bradley HEWITT 10 20:32 17.Peter O'CALLAHAN 33 12:20 39.James MORRIS 9 15:50 61 •Graeme HEWITT 41 20:40 18.George TURNER 41 12:21 40.John MORRIS 45 16:16 62 .EmiIy-Jane CLARK 6 21:02 19.Rachel GIBNEY 14W 12:38 4^1Rob in BELL 10 16:16 63 •Brett DERHAM 4 26:21 20.Scott BENNETT 23 12:47 42.BiI I TATT 66 16:35 64 .Terry DERHAM 31 26:21 21.SuheiI WEHBE 21 13:05 43.Susan BALLARD 9W 16:35 22.Belinda SCHOLES 11 13:05 44.Me Iva BLACK 40W 16:41 Race Manager FRED LESTER was assisted byTony MORGAN,Gay & Se wyn GEORGE,Tony MANDILE, Graeme PINCHBECK,Jim & Ryan GOOK,Ph iI Iip BOWES,George CORR a nd Kevin MILLS for a most enjoyable morning's running. Page 9 KATOOMBA TO JENOLAN CAVES - 21st MARCH, 1987 by Geoff Hook

Controversy surrounded the distance of this marathon. Just how far is it? All runners who had competed in one of the prior three stagings of the event had an opinion, but few could agree. The race organisers would prefer not to know, confident that it was close enough to the official marathon distance to be classed as one. However, curiosity got the better of a number of people so Big Chris Stephenson chugged along at the rear of the field with a measuring wheel. Chris also acted as a sweeper to marshall any runners experiencing difficulty (last year there were plenty in the 40°C heat) and so he adjusted his pace to finish just inside the official cut-off time of 8 hours. The result? - well the course was measured at 46km - strictly an ultra but the organisers will continue to call it a marathon.

So why 8 hours cut-off time for a marathon? Well, the Six Foot Track race is one of the toughest marathons you are likely to experience anywhere in the world. Incidentally, the Six Foot Track was constructed in 1884 as a bridle path, from the Explorer's Marked Tree at Katoomba through to Jenolan Caves, a distance of approximately 26 miles, to short cut the 50 mile road journey. To start with, there is a steep drop of 500 metres in about 3km. (If you don't sprain your ankle in this mountain goat terrain, then overworked quadracept muscles will be nicely set to give trouble in the latter stages of the race). Next comes about 8km of easy undulating running with the odd gate and fence stile to negotiate as the track largely passes through private land. At this point, friends and helpers can watch you cross Megalong Road where you still look amazingly fresh and wonder why this marathon is considered so tough. Another 8km of fairly narrow, sometimes rocky, track which slopes mostly downhill ends at the lowest point of the race at Coxes River. Still easy - so what's the fuss? Water, barley water and fruit can be had at an aid station here and many runners take a break to pour the water out of their shoes from the almost waist high crossing of Coxes River.

The Bush Fire Brigade did a marvellous job in getting to remote sections of the track so that we didn't have to go too far without at least access to water. Most streams we crossed are heavily polluted and so with a warm sunny day (not 40°C like last year) frequent aid stations became very necessary. Runners started to bunch up at, and just after, Coxes River with those who had not conserved energy within their own capability beginning to drop back through the field.

The real trial began just after Coxes River with about 700m unrelenting climb, followed by about 500m drop, followed by about 800m unrelenting climb. All this in only about 7km of running (walking, staggering?). In the middle was a section of several hundred metres where scores of Bellbirds chirped merrily away. Such beautiful sounds, some very close, some distant, gave all runners a lift in spirits.

At the top of the second climb, many runners struggled to keep up a good pace on a nice and easy undulating bush fire track. "Small" hills which rose only a few metres in 100m slowed some runners to a walk. Just 7km of this terrain brought us out onto the Jenolan Caves Road. Spirits lifted at this point because we knew the- end was in sight (and achievable).

About 6km of undulations (larger than previous sections) were unremarkable. Then the last 7km saw us back on the track, somewhat flat at first but the last 3km were very steep downhill right to Caves House.

What a thrill it was to see Caves House come rushing up to meet you as you tried to go flat out downhill on legs screaming out in pain. A large group gathered at the entrance to Caves House applauded each runner as they finished. It seemed as time went by, the applause became louder and more enthusiastic so that there is merit in taking your time and finishing well down the list.

Race organiser Ian Hutchison together with sponsors Blue Mountains Echo Newspaper, Commonwealth Bank, Blue Mountains City Council and Oberon Shire Council are to be congratulated on a fine and exciting event. Thanks also for the billy tea and damper at the Explorers Marked Tree prior to race start. Last years winner Matthew Cull, seeded second this year due to the entry of N.S.W. State Marathon Champion Steve Montague, was able to pass Steve in the closing stages of the race to record a large reduction in the course record.

RESULTS

1. Matthew Cull 3:28:17 18. Chris Guy A :36:17 2. Steven Montague 3:36:10 19. Max Bogenhuber A:36:53 3. Bill Clingan 3:59:00 20. Mark Walton A:37:A6 A. Greg Love A : 03:0A 21. Barry Moore A:A1:17 5. Hugh Moore A:03:26 22. Roger Smith A:A3:3A 6. John Williams A:07:31 23. Vic Thomas A :A A :55 7. Geoff Stevens A : 1 1 :28 2A. Chris Lee A:A5:42 8. Peter Malinowski A :17:AA 25. Nobby Young A:A5:A8 9. D o n Price A:18:1 2 26. Danny Gray A:A5:A8 10. iCreese Syred A:20:21 27. Paul Russell A:A8:23 11 . Matthew Kaley A:25:50 28. Robert Herd A :A 8 :3A 12. Charlie Robinson A:26:A9 29. Pat English A:A8:55 13. Barry Coates A : 27:06 30. Ted Clayton A : 5 1 :19 1 A. Terry Strachan A : 28:31 31. Trevor Harris A : 53:28 15. Keith Thomas A:28:31 32. Geoff H o o k A:5A:41 16. Paul Wood house A:29:18 33. Richard Berling 17. J o h n Hart A: 35:09 3A. Phil Mezzino W i t h 119 starters, the full results are too extensive to publish - sorry to those w finished further down the list - full results will b e posted to each competitor. • •••••••••• • ••••••••••ft********* «••••••••« A. U . R. A. by Geoff Hook

AUSTRALIANULTRA RUNNERS' ASSOCIATION

Over the past few years, the ultra running scene has really taken-off in Australia. Cliff Young was probably more responsible than any other person or event for the upsurge in interest. His fantastic effort in winning the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Run in 1983 gave ultra running its greatest impetous. Not only did he beat many younger, faster opponents, he did it on only a few hours sleep and with his innocent one-liners won the hearts of all onlookers.

Many runners are now challenging the battle with the mind (for that is what ultra running is mostly about - being able to mentally apply oneself through long and arduous physical efforts). The majority find the effort truly rewarding and set about planning bigger and more ambitious challenges, to attempt to grasp that mystical presence - "A.U.R.A."

To service the common interest and bond between ultra runners, as well as other interested people i.e. race organisers, friends, relatives and curious bystanders, the Australian Ultra Runners' Association was formed last year. AURA currently has 120 members throughout Australia and lists 2A ultra races in its calendar.

If you wish to join this "prestigious and interesting" association, to keep abreast of news and rankings (remember you don’t have to be an ultra runner to join), just apply to Dot Browne, Secretary, A Victory Street, Mitcham 3132, Ph: (03) 8742501, for an application form (current membership costs only $8).

SOMEBODY HAD BORROWED the VMC MEASURING WHEEL and it has not been returned yet. ANYBODY knowing the whereabouts of said MEASURING WHEEL please get it back to us,either to our office at the Harp or to 1 Golding Street,WE NEED IT URGENTLY. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1987 JUNE VOL. 19 No. 2 STAWELL,AN "AMATEUR'S EXPERIENCE” WITH A "PROFESSIONAL"APPROACH. Malcolm Norwood.

I was brought up in a small country town,Echuca,which boasted two of Australia's top professional runners,Brian O'Neil and Graham WiI Iiams.Becoming close friend & trai­ ning partner of Graham(Jock) I was led to believe that the ultimate ambition of a Pro-runner was to compete in the StawelI athletic carnival.I was constantly hearing comparisons between pros/amateurs such as the suggestion that were pro's to compete in the Olympic Games Australia would find itself picking up a few more gold medals. So,with the amalgamation of pro's and amateurs I thought it would be a good oppor­ tunity for amateurs to compete against pro's and prove their supremacy.When conside­ ring this and other influences such as my wife expecting our first baby shortly and the money would be handy. I'd heard a lot about the great atmosphere brought about by 10 to 12 thousand strong crowd.Proving to myself that I could set myself up in peak condition for a race and produce the performance on the day and finally salvage something from a disappointing season which was plagued with niggling injuries.So,I decided that the StawelI meet would be a great place to compete. I arrived at the track mid-day,aI ready the crowd was around 6 to 7,000 and this was not the main day.Prior to my race the bookies placed me at odds of 4/1 with Lynch being heavily backed as favourite at odds of 2/1. Training form indicated I was in P.B. shape(3:43.7)and with Peter Bourke withdrawing I was fairly conrident of winning.However,the only doubt in my mind was Lynch.I knew his P.B. for the mile was 4:02,which is appr.3:45plus for 1500m.I had seen him at training(0lympic Park),he appeared to be running strongly and with him being 45m in front of me I was giving him 8-9 seconds advantage which meant 3:38 or better to win if he ran up to his P.B.time. After the race result,it seemed to confirm rumours that the handicapping was designed so that no amateur would win,if he did he'd have to run well under his P.B. on a grass track. After my training partner,Barry Greig,placed second in a brilliantly run race I was pumped up for a big effort,determined to win.The crowd was the biggest for a Saturday and was buzzing in anticipation of a close & exciting race.Ron Brinkert(my coach) told me to control my first lap,which I did,going through in 59 sec,then 1:58 at 800m. With 450m to go I passed Lynch moving up into 7th place or so,stiI I 35m down on the front marker running the race of his life.Lynch had been running easiIy,taking his time,conserving as much energy as possible,knowing he had the front marker well covered because of his 65m handicap.He followed me as I passed until 300m to go where he kicked very quickly taking me by surprise and opening up 3 to 4 metre gap.I didn't panic because I knew the last 120m was uphill and I thought he'd made his move too early.With 100m left I'd nearly closed the gap when Lynch accelerated once again.I couldn't match the effort and tightened up over the last 60m. Unfortunetely,the effort required to catch the leaders from my handicap of 20m took ita tolI.Lynch,with his generous handicap,was still feeling fresh because he didn't have to push himself in the early stages of the race and had plenty in reserve when he sprinted home to win in 3:36.6 with nyself a close third in 3:38.9.1 ran a P.B. of 3:41.8 for the total distance. Lynch was now firm favourite for the 2 miles with an unbelievable handicap of 90m! I felt the handicapping was very unfair,not j'ust to me but the other runners who weren't as good as Lynch and only been given a 10m advantage with others even behind him! It j'ust didn't make sense.My only hope was that Lynch would sit in with the leaders and go 1200m to 800m from home.If he did this I'd be able to catch him before the final lap and make a race of it. With the handicapping making things impossible for most of the amateurs competing,I became very determined to win and upstage their system.I remebered Lynch's smug remark prior to the 1500m,he greeted me with a strong handshake and said:"Weicome to the Pros".With this at the back of my mind,I said to myself:"You're going to win". V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1987 JUNE VOL.19 No. 2 The 1500m was my first serious race on the track since the Victorian titles in the middle of February,so I knew I only tightened up due to lack of racing and it would not happen in my next race. By Monday the weather was a lot cooler with quite a strong wind blowing in the back straight.I lined up alongside Mark Boucher,who earlier had agreed to take the first 800m.A huge crowd surrounded the track anticipating another close and exciting race between myself and Lynch.The first two laps went according to schedule with myself taling over the running after 900m from Boucher.with plenty of encouragement from the crowd.I felt relaxed and strong,catching Lynch with 800m remaining,Iynch in the lead since 1200m from home after sitting with the leaders. Immediately I moved to the front applying pressure on Lynch.As I passed Lynch,he was struggling to pick up his tempo and I sensed a slight gap had opened up.This gave me plenty of encouragement and I maintained the pressure.By the bell lap he was back on my shoulder and the crowd was on their feet yelling excitedly.I kept up the tempo, still feeling very comfortable and waited for Lynch to make a move,which I was ex­ pecting with 300m to go.Unfortunately for Lynch,he didn't let me down.As we swung into the back straight he kicked,I was concentrating well and reacted quickly holding him off but at the same time not going flat out.I was doing justenough to hold him on my shoulder. I felt great,the arms were pumping strongly as I felt Lynch ease off.Halfway along the back straight I eased off slightly too,not wanting to give it all until the last 80 to 120m.Lynch kicked again just before entering the end straight,once again I accelerated just enough to hold him off.We maintained- this pace until 80m to go,the I made my move,accelerating into the main straight.To my relief lynch had no answer and I crossed the finish line winning comfortably in a time of 8:.3,a new P.B. for 2 miles and an Australian Professional Record.Later I was informed that I went through the 3km in 7:59 pI us. I was very pleased with my performance,especiaI Iy knowing i'd still had a couple of seconds up my sleeve during the middle of the race.I'I I be back again next year,no matter what my handicap,because it's a great weekend and a fantastic racing atmosphere!

HALLS GAP-STAWELL MARATHON 26-4-1987,Weather hot,27°.129 Finishers,38 nf's. 1.Robert WALLIS 32 2:28:52 11.Max CARSON 38 2:52:31 21.John BRETT 29 01:38 2.George EDMOND 34 2:36:27 12.Geoff MATHEY 32 2:54:32 22.Bryan SMITH 43 02:02 3.Kevin LYONS 33 2:37:12 13.Brian GAWNE 38 2:54:51 23. Ian DUNN 38 02:48 4.Chris MUIRDEN 24 2:37:32 14.Len LOVELESS 38 2:56:12 24.Geoff WILSON 46 03:14 5.David MATHEY 19 2:38:56 15.Tom GRONERT 31 2:58:37 25.Maryse JUSTIN 27W 03:19 6.Murray RANK INE 24 2:40:56 16.Lynden MUDF0RD 35 2:59:20 26.Kevin HILL 34 03:31 7.AI Ian LONG 30 2:41:25 17.Terry NUGENT 39 2:59:36 27.Sean HILL 32 03:32 8.Paul MAHONEY 29 2:44:08 18.Brian O'FARRELL 40 2:59:47 28.Geoff McLAREN 29 04:58 9.Mark BARTH0LEMEUS 26 2:44:40 19.Michael DILLON 27 3:00:19 29.Michael TAGELL 30 :04:58 10.Doug LUKE 44 2:50:48 20.Bruce KIRK 23 3:01:06 30.Steve GUY 33 05:18 VICTORIAN COUNTRY MARATHON CH'SHIP:1.Robert WALL IS;2.Kevin LYONS;3.David MATTHEY DT0. WOMEN:1.Anne WILSON 40 3:26:55; 2.Jo-Anne MORRISON 27 4:35:00 WINNING TEAM: WENDOUREE:Robert WALLIS,Len LOVELESS,Ron KING(3:20:35) 8:45:39. Age Group Firsts:40+ Doug LUKE;45+ Geoff WILS0N;50+ Tom DAVISON 54 3:08:17; 55+ Gerry RILEY 56 3:15:28;60+ George PERD0N 62 3:44:54 Leaders at Half-way: 1:11:20 Bernie KELLY(nf );1:12:15 Robert WALLIS;1:12:52 Paul MAHONEY; 1:13:46 Allan L0NG;1:14:42 Kevin LYONS;1:14:45 David MATTHEY;1:16:22 George EDMOND; 1:16:48 Steve GUY;1:18:32 Mark BARTH0L0MEUS;1:18:55 Chris MU IRDEN,Murray Rankine, Bruce P0VEY;1:19:04 Mark EDWARDS(nf);1:19:14 Keith T0MH0LT;1:19:25 Michael DILLON. oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo CONGRATULATIONS to PETER MITCHELL on being selected to represent Australia at the 1987 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPS,together with ROB deCASTELLA and STEVE M0NEGHETTI.Our best wishes for success to a I I three. VOL.19 No. Robin Rishwor+h. |ln September last year I won the Keysborough Mini-Marathon(28.3km)and the prize was a 16 day "Burke & Wills" camping safari with Australian Pacific.Each morning of the trip I endeavoured to try and fit in a 40 minute jog before the bus departed.I found to do this I had to miss breakfast and some of the packing up. I experienced running through a great variety of outback terrain,ranging from the irrigated areas of Leeton and Mildura,the vast barren Stuart Highway ay Port Augusta and the Oodnadatta track at Coober Pedy to the harsh red soils of the Olgas and Ayers Rock.The latter took 14j minutes to ascend the mile to the summit and 10 mins to the base.On several occasions I used the chain to steady myself. Two days later I ran in the Alice Springs Marathon which commenced at 6 am to avoid the heat.The course was an out and back one that headed west towards Stanley Chasm and Simpsons Gap.The first seven kms were run in the dark.Each km was accurately painted on the bitumen road and drinks were provided every 4km.The silver ghost gums and the bright red rocks of the West McDonnell ranges provided plenty of oportunities to take my mind off the run.By 8am the tour coaches were heading west in a steady stream and it was warming up but there was no humidity like that which is present in the coastal cities. I crossed the line in 2 hrs 38 min 52 sec just ahead of 'consistent local performer' Terry Bell 2:41:05.Bill butler was third and first Veteran in 2:49.Kristina Gamlen, another local,was fifth overall and first female in 3:29,out of 34 starters and 10 finishers.Every finisher was a winner,there was a good massage by some of the attrac­ tive locals,a finshers' medal,a spa,a feast of food arid drink,a presentation and a video of the run. The following day,the safari headed east and I had a run along the Plenty Highway near the N.T./Q'ld border.I wanted to do a lap of the famous Birdsville Racecourse but the driver told me if I did he would leave me to run the entire Birdsville Track! I settled for a 40 minute run on the middle section of the track the following morning. Then it was off to the Flinders Ranges toview the sunrise on Mt.Olsen Bagge,the intervals at Broken Hi I I.I left the tour at Mi I dura and hitched a ride to Bernie Kelly' residence at Ouyen.l was on the trip from April 18 to May 4. xxx xxx xxx 1987 CANBERRA MARATHON RESULTS (also Austr.Vets and ACT Marathon Championships): 1.GARRY HAND 2:19:00(AVetR ) 1.Annette McNEIL 2i49i43IResR) M40 Garry HAND 2:19:00 2.Paul RAKE 2:27:12 2•Karen BANKS :54:11 M45 Ian MASON 2:48:24 3.Phi I GARVIN 2:26:54 3.Lynda WALTON NSW :55:33 M50 Peter KALLI0 2:45:32 4.Tony LUYENDYK 2:27:12 4 .Carol EY :56:13 M55 Denis FITZPATRICK Vic 2:52:47 5.Bruce BLAIR NZ 2:27:53 5.Jo CULLEN :10:30 M60 Frank BYRNE NSW 3:13:37 6.Peter SKINNER 2:30:57 6.Judy HUDSON :14:56 M65 George McGRATH NSW 3 : 0 1 :17 7.Alan T0WILL 2:31:23 7•Maria LIFU PNG 3:1 5:28(S.Pac.R) 8.Geoff DAMM 2:33:01 8•Joan SUTTON NSW 3: 15:37 M70 Norm GULBRANSEN Q'land 3:24:06 9.Trevor JACOBS 2:33:15 9 •AveriI WEST NZ 3 :18:17 W35 Annette McNEIL 2:49:43 10.Ron VINES 2:34:49 10 .Shirley KELLY Vic 3:18:17 W40 Angela DEAKIN VNSW 3:18:18 W45 Joan SUTTON NSW 3:15:37 All A.C.T. unless otherwise indicated. W55 Shirley HARRIS Q'Jand 4:10:59 WHEELCHAIRS:1.Mike NUGENT Q' Id 2 : 0 6 : 5 0 ; 2 . Peter TROTTER NSW 2:16:49 3.Dennis KENNEDY 2:32:47 xxx xxx xxx LONGTIME VMC MEMBERS,JH0N & PEG SMITH,on a trip overseas in conjunction with Veterans World Athletic Championships for the World Veterans Crosscountry Championship in Israel during March,ran in the 8km event.John was 50th(5th 50+) 30:10 and Peg was 181st(7th 50+) in 47:12.199 finishers were listed in the results published by 'THE VETERAN ATHLETE.

THE MARCH ISSUE OF VMC NEWSLETTER was despatched by TOM LE0NG,MERV W00DGATE,ALAN BALLARD, MARG & NOEL ANDERSON,JIM GOOK.My apologies to two others whose names I didn't put down. OTHER PEOPLES' FIXTURES UP-DATE: (*=change since previous lists)

PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS Contacts:Kon BUTKO 66 Allison Rd,Mt.ELIZA 3930;T:787 1309 Denis SMITH 787 3584 JUN 6(Sat)34 M(54.7k)Frankston-Portsea;Start Davey St/Nepean H'way,7pm.0wn escort! 13(Sat)20km 'Chuck's Big Dipper',Rosebud Scout Ha I 1,2.00pm.$1 members,$2 n-membs. JUL 4(Sat)8km Crosscountry,Langwarrin Military Reserve,2 :00pm.$1 & $2. 11(SatV'George Vowel Centre 5km",Nepean H'way,M0RNINGT0N 2.00pm. 25(Sat)10km Uniting Church,RaiI way Pde,SEAF0RD,2.00pm.$1 & $2. AUG 2(Sun)10km & 30km,Devi Is Bend Reservoir,10.00am. $5. 29(Sat)1 Hour Run,Ballam Park Track,2.00pm.Bring your own scorer!$1 & $2 . SEP 12(Sat)10km,Devi Is Bend Reservoir,2.00pm.$1 & $2. V.A.A. JUN 13(Sat)8km CCC,Gee long High School,GEELONG AUG 8(Sat)Vic Schools Relays,LATR0BE UNI 20(Sat)V ic.SchooIs CCC,WESTERFOLDS 16(Sat)Ha If-Marathon,FRANKSTON 27(Sat)15km Rd Champs,Lorimer St Fish Bend 22(Sat)CC Re I ays,WESTERFOLDS *JUL 11(Sat)16km CCC,BRIMBANK PARK 29(Sat)National CCC,BUND00RA PARK AUG 1(Sat) 12km CCC,BUND00RA PARK OCT 11(Sun)MARATH0N,with BUDGET)FRANKSTON OTHER MISCELLANEOUS JUN 7(Sun)TRARALGON MARATHON - Laurie EDMONSTONE (051) 749 523. $6 by 31/5. AUG 2(Sun)MALVERN MINI-MARATHON,19km,MaIvern Town Hall. 23(Sun)CHASE CARNIVAL 80km,MARATHON,12km,LAKE WENDOUREE(A.BUSH 053-321434,BaIlarat) OCT 11(Sun)"BUDGET MELBOURNE MARATHON";Frankston 8.00am.TeI:428 7808. INTERSTATE WEST AUSTRALIAN MARATHON CLUB QAA (07) 343-56 53 P.O.Box 260 Mt.LAWLEY,WA 6050 QMC & RR,P.O.Box 192,EVERT0N PARK 4053 DRA j-MARATHON State Championship JUN 6 QAA CC GERALDTON MARATHON/Mob Run 7 QMCRR 20M & 10M,6.30 & 7.30am Wanneroo 20M,10M,5M 7 Ballina 10/5km FR(066)244 000 Mob Run 13 QAA CC DRA 10km State Championship 14 'Run Inn' RIVER RUN 371 7921 Mob Run 21 QAA 15km Rd Championship,7am Founders 10M 27 QAA CC Mob Depletion Run 28 Sri Chinmoy 10km, 7.00am PEOPLE'S MARATHON & State Ch'ship JUL 5 QMCRR 30km & 10km Recovery Mob Run 12 Gold Coast j-Marathon Trial Cottesloe Handicap 9.2km 19 QMCRR 10km / DPI Charity F.R. WAMC 'King of the Nountain'(Mt.Gungin) 25/26 Pomona King of the Mountain City to Surf F.R. 26 GOLD COAST MARATHON Mundaring to York South of the River 20k & 10k JUNE 28 MACKAY MARATH0N(Agnes Farmer 62 Evans Ave 'Lovely'Pancake Run Nth MACKAY, Tel:(079)578 805 Pt.Walter j-Marathon Vets Run (New event!) ALBANY MARATHON

FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL RUNNING ORGAN I SAT IONS,we draw their attention to a circular issued by the AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MEDICINE FEDERATION Victorian branch on the subject of 'Children and Long Distance Running'.The main points are: Recommended Maximum Competitive Distance: u.12 - 5km; u.15 - 10km; 15/16 - j Marathon; 17/18 - 30km; 18+ - Marathon. Recommended weekly maximum training distance: 3x Competiton distance. Children know to be physically immature for their age should be limited to the maximum recommended distance for the age group below their own. BODIES INTERESTED in the full text of the Ietter,containing considerations and rationale in respect physicaI,neurological and sociological aspects can obtain copies from the Editor,VMC Newsletter,! Golding St.,CANTERBURY 3126,Victoria by sending $2 with request. For a club the size of ours,721 showing on our books,it was disappointing to have only 15 members attending as this is one of the very few opportunities we have to debate and exchange ideas and opinions without having the pressure of racing on us. President,BiI I Luke,had little trouble in dealing with proceedings and enables all present to finish with the meeting early and then partake of the refreshment pro­ vided and talk informally . Election of Office Bearers resulted in the following being elected,portfolios are given in brackets: President: BILL LUKE ;Vice-Presidents:DOT BROWNE(SociaI,Communications)-RAYDN NOLAN (Promotions)-GEOFF HOOK(Ultra-Distance) ;Gen♦Secretary:FRED LESTER ;Gen.Treasurer: GEORGE THOMAS ;Asst,Secretary:JANET O'DELL(Co,pet it ion) ;Asst♦Secretary:J IM GOOK (Membership) ;Asst.Treasurer:MAL COTHER(Sales). Committee Members:TERRY 0'HALLORAN(Media)-NEIL RYAN(Sponsorship)-PETER NELSON(Techn) MICK WHITEOAK(Personnel,UItras)-NOEL PH ILPOTT(PubIicity) In addition PETER LARK INS(Hon.MedicaI Officer) & TOM YUNCKEN(Hon.LegaI Councel) were appointed;KEVIN SOLOMON & GRAEME SALTHOUSE were again prepared to be Auditors. THE COMMITTE had put forward for LES PERRY to be elected Lifemember of the VMC in view of his past role of promoting the Club and Australian Distance running in the 40's and 501s.In that period Les held many distance running titles and records at State and National level and represented Australia at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics.He served on the VMC Committee and was Secretary 1958 to 1961. The 41st Annual Report as printed in the March Newsletter and brought up to date by a supplementary report from the Secretary was adopted with satisfaction as far as the membership numbers were concerned.However,participation and proper utilisation of forces and abilities withon the Club was regarded as unsatisfactory.This will be tackled specifically in 1987 and a beginning had already been made as the Secretary has re-arranged and' changed previous commitments to give more times to improving the management of the Club. The Treasurer reported a satisfactory state of affairs and financia I management,but warned of constantly rising costs and additional commitments in the way of insurance and overheads.The matter of a consultancy fee for the Secretary in view of greater time commitments on behalf of the Club was passed onto the incoming Committee.The Club has now been registered as an Incorporated Body,si nee March 3rd,1987.

VMC COMMITTEE MEET ING,ApriI 22,1987: It was recommended that LES PERRY be asked to attend at the VMC Marathon to receive his Lifemembership award. Bill Luke submitted a revamped design for VMC certificates.He also offered to sponsor the production for no cost to the Club. Raydn Nolan reported on negotiations for insurance cover and his recommendation to accept cover through Bain & Dawes,who specialise in sporting club insurance,to the amount of $1 M was adopted. Membership to date had exceeded 500,of which 10% were women,which was slightly up on figures at similar date in 1986. The Secretary reported on attending a computer course and evaluating acquisition of a suitable system in conjunction with a highly qualified computer consultant and VMC member. Competition-Race Managers were appointed as follows:MAY 24-Marathon-FRED LESTER, JANET O' DELL;JUN 7 ^-Mar-RAYDN NOLAN,NEIL RYAN;JUL 4 20k/10k-GERRY HART,GERRY RILEY; AUG 30-PUMA 32k-NEIL RYAN,MAL COTHER;SEP 19 30k/15k K & Q o.M-DOT BROWNE,GEOFF HOOK. ZATOPEK SERIES sub-committe was appointed to prepare details and meet with VAA representatives. Geoff Hook reported on progress of 50 Miles preparations and expecting sponsorship as well as good participation. MEMBERS' LETTERS: From MERV LARTER,Bayswater,10/2/87. - Dear Janet, As I find it more and more difficult to attend VMC RR events,I find it impossible to stipulate any events to take duty. I was even at the stage of resigning but because of the activities and pleasure I have received during seven years of membership I decided against this step. If I at any time have the chance to attend during the ensuing year I may be able to assist then,hoping you understand my predicament. Thanking you M.W.LARTER

From STAN NICHOLLS O.A.M.,BaI Iarat,25/3/87. - The Committee VMC RR, Dear Members, Thanks for the reminder of my subscription due.I usually pay promptly - but this year I considered resigning. Please find a cheque for $12 enclosed for 1987 membership. I think the VMC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB is a great organisation,and you will know that I have been a member for many years. I feel quite sad that I have heard that the club is in such finacial difficulties, that it has become necessary to increase the fees,now to $12 - which is a 50% increase on last year. We have found in other organisations that I am associated with,that when we increase our fees,we find that we have lost many of our previous members,and finacial diffi­ culties increase further,as evident in our Vistorian Athletic Associat ion.We have been to Id,that the VAA previously had 8000 members,and now it only has 5000,si nee fees have been increased several times. Please read this letter out at the next meeting of the VMC ROAD RUNNERS CLUB,so that they will know my thoughts. Kind regards STAN NICHOLLS. (Editor's note:The increase to $12 was necessitated by having to take out Pulic Liability Insurance(app.$2 p.member)and rising costs.We held the fee per annum at $8 from 1981 to 1986.)

From Dr.JENNIE McKERN,E.Hawthorn,27/3/87. - Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your prompt reply to my request to join the VMC Road Runners. I was very pleased to see there are now many more runs than last time I was in the Club.The main reason I didn't rejoin last time was that I was unable to attend many runs due to the times they were on. Please let me know if there is any further way I can help with the running of the Club. Thanking you again, kind regards JENNIE McKERN.

From ARNOLD J. R0SIN,Jerusalem-IsraeI,27/3/87. - Dear Sir, I have been visiting Melbourne in the past 2 months,staying at E.St.KiIda.During this time I had the pleasure of participating in 4 running meetings - the Cubitt 10 Miles, Princes Park 19k,the 2 Bridges 10k and hte Queen of the North 12k. I expect that most or all of these races will be recorded in the next News Ietter-the one for Autumn 87 records meetings only till the end of January.I should be grateful therefore if you could kindly send me the next News Ietter to my address in Jerusalem,and I enclose $2 for expenses. It waa a great experience running with the boys (and girls). All the best and keep running! Yours sincerely ARNOLD J. ROSIN (age 56).

From MERVYN J.FISHER,Essendin,4/4/87. - Dear Sir, Thank you for above correspondence.(M 'ship reminder Ietter,Ed.) I had not intended to renew membership - only on account of age.And I only run about the same Annual events — Gret Train,Ha If—Marathons & Oct.Marathon. No reflection upon yhe Club - so have attached cheque $12 to cover 1987. Yours sincerely MERVYN J. FISHER. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1987 JUNE VOL.19 No. 2 f j g t f Association o f International Marathons AIMS CALENDAR 1987

January 10 Miami USA 11 Dakar Senegal 18 Bermuda USA 25 Osaka (Ladles) Japan February 8 Tokyo (Men) Japan 8 Valencia Spain 15 Pilipinas Phllllplnes March 1 Los Angeles USA 8 Mount Meru Tanzania 15 Barcelona Spain April 18 Rotterdam Netherlands 20 Boston USA 26 Budapest Hungary 26 Hamburg FRG 26 Madrid Spain May 1 Rome Italy 3 Bremen FRG 10 London England 10 Geneva Switzerland 17 Munich FRG 24 Sao Paulo Brazil 30 Stockholm Sweden 31 Christchurch New Zealand TBA Vancouver Canada June 14 Sydney Australia July 19 San Francisco USA 19 Adelaide Australia August 1 Helsinki Finland 2 Western Australia Australia 9 Jakarta Indonesia 16 Bolton England 22 Rio de Janeiro Brazil 23 Reykjavik Iceland September 4 Buffalo/Niagara Falls USA 12 Oslo Sweden 20 Glasgow Scotland 27 Portland USA 27 Brussels Belgium 27 Montreal Canada October 4 Berlin FRG 11 Melbourne Australia 18 Beijing China 25 Split Yugoslavia 25 Hamilton New Zealand 25 Chicago USA TBA Buenos Aires Argentina November 1 New York USA 15 Tokyo (Ladies) Japan December 13 Honolulu USA Spring ’88 Lyon France V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1987 JUNE VOL.19 No. 2 Running/Jogging/Walking to Aerobic Fitness (With acknowledgments to the SPORT & PHYS ICAL RECREATION Dept.,UN I VERS ITY of MELB) Everyone should aim to gradually develop a sound platform of general aerobic fitness. If we simply PERSONAL PROGRAM PLAN: think of fitness as the ability to delay fatigue, then While 3— 4 activity sessions per week are optimal, you the key to fitness is OXYGEN— the ability to take in should spend at least three weeks building up endur­ and transmit oxygen as determined by the ance. In the early stages of a program once or twice performance of your heart and lungs, (cardio­ a week, at a very low intensity, will help get joints and vascular system). Muscles being used above their muscles moving again. Intensity and frequency can resting rate produce ‘waste’ by-products which then be very gradually built up. GRADUALLY ask your hinder and fatigue the system. The body can get rid body to do more! of this waste quickly by recyling it, and the Their are two main forms of long running — steady, sus­ recycling agent is oxygen. tained running is one. The other is long runs broken How much ‘waste’ you recycle and how fast you do it by periods of rest or relative rest. determines how long you will delay tiredness. It can You can also apply this to brisk walking as an alterna­ then be said that general, or aerobic fitness, depends tive to running/jogging. The program can be made basically on how well your heart can pump oxygen progressive by either increasing the activity time or by through your body. A good aerobic exercise program increasing the distance covered. You can combine both will quickly make the heart more efficient. One way of and thus increase the intensity. doing this is by regular sustained bouts of running, jog­ Here are some typical endurance running times of vary­ ging, and/or walking. ing intensity.

CONTINUAL ENDURANCE RUNNING How far to run, how fast and how often? The answers will depend on your current state of fitness, slow time fast time the time you have available and your personal ambi­ 1.5 km '10 minutes 6 minutes tions. There are some minimum requirements for gain­ 3.0 km 22 minutes 12 minutes ing reasonable aerobic fitness. Ample cardiovascular 4.5 km 35 minutes 20 minutes improvement is achieved on a run/jog/walk regime 3— 4 6.0 km 48 minutes 28 minutes times per week. 7.5 km 62 minutes 37 minutes 9.0 km 78 minutes 45 minutes The important factor for consideration is either the in­ 10.5 km 91 minutes 56 minutes tensity or the duration of the session. Working at 70% of maximum capacity, (i.e. oxygen use), 15-20 minutes would be sufficient. While the minimum intensity to To gain a reasonable training effect from continuous achieve and maintain aerobic fitness may be reduced running, you should aim to cover at least two and a half to low as 40% if the time exercising is increased to kilometres or run for 15 minutes. If you are very unfit, 40-45 minutes. you can cover that distance by jogging, or by walking The approach to your program need not be scientifi­ until you are able to jog the whole distance. Instead of cally monitored, but rather reliant on basic information running continuously for two kilometres and beyond, available and common sense. you can break your runs with rest periods or periods of relative rest such as jogging. N.B. With broken running you run the distances at a faster rate than with continuous running. You can do HEART RATE EXERCISE CHART this because you get the chance to recover. For example, a four kilometre run can be broken down into four runs of one kilometre with walking between. An eight kilometre run can be done in four segments of two kilometres each. How much you improve will depend on how often you do the endurance work and how hard- The resting pulse rate, a sign of heart efficiency, can drop as much as five beats in a few weeks with planned training. A pulse in the low 70s is average for a man. For a woman 75 beats per minute is average. If you are reasonably fit it should be around 65 beats per minute.

RESTING PULSE RATE (Beats per minute)______80 very high (poor for sport) 75 above average (average fora woman) 70 average (women add five beats to each category) 65 good Keep fit enthusiasts — pulse rate in the central zone. 60 very good Beginners and the less fit — pulse rate in the lower part of 55 and the zone. below excellent N .B . For the elderly, improvement begins at the 50-60% level. Long running produces a big heart chamber. Short, in­ tensive work produces a strong heart muscle. A REPLY TO A LETTER FROM THE V.A.A Comments in the March issue of VMC Newsletter(p.16 VMC Committee Report)have prompted a letter from Greg Mason,Executive Director of the VAA,which I hasten to add,is very much appreciated as it helps to highlight a key issue. I quote: On page 16,VMCRR Committee,"Dissatisfaction was expressed....closer consul­ tation seen as a key for improvement." As you are aware,the Winter General Meeting sets the guidelines for the Winter season and it would be apprpriate for the VMC to have items on the agenda for this meeting in an effort to keep everyone happy. AIternatively,perhaps a VMC/VAA Member on the Winter Committee would enable closer consultation. - End of quote. In my view,as a member of the VAA with over 40 years experience in virtually every facet of active participation as competitive athIete,administrator,coach,key official all year round,the VMC Committee is in error in seeing closer consultation as the "key".From my first day as Secretary of the VMC I found good consultation between the two bodies and this took place between the key people who took the responsibIity for working out fixtures well before any Committee or Council meetings,so that dates were largely on Iy a matter of approval or disapproval by the larger meetings. In the last few years,it was my experience that sub-committees and the Delegate meet­ ings declined into lengthy talking bouts discussing agendas which were overloaded with too many ill-prepared proposaI s.Whether that is due to more pressure on fewer people,lack of perspective on the part of sub-committees and club delegates,self- seeking on the part of individuals or clubs or maybe a dozen other causes is merely circling around the crux of the problem. It is fashionable to say that we are living in changing times.Truth is times are always changing and it^5eople who are standing still fall behind.But to be aware of changes and making the necessary adjustments to progress with the changes as time demands, demands also being involved.By that I mean being involved also at a number of levels. Ew-ery now and then people in responsible positions need a 'refresher course' as it were.Industry and Commerce are prepared to take key people out for a period to send them on 'refresher' courses,in a complex field such as athletics this is even more vital to retain balance and perspective. Nobody can afford to be exempt from this without losing effectivenessand balance.The 'key' to the dissatisfaction and loss of members is the failure to cater to changing needs and demands.But how to ayoid'j this when you are not involved at the same level? Let's take some examples: How would you like to stand in the heat of the summers day between 1pm and 5pm to act as an official? To have an event at 1.30 and the next at 4.30? Get out on a crosscountry course where even the marshals can't decide which is a 3k or a 4k loop? Start the season with an event which reauires a high degree of organisation such as a relay,when club offcials are only jusilfinding out who may be back again? Let me further suggest as 'key' that there is another side to it:Even the beginning athlete needs to be aware of the different aspects that go into making our sport. Sure,we should not overwhelm the newcomer with too much at once,but acting as course marshaI,measuring or timing ,etc. are useful to their understanding of the problems in making our sport work for them. We have had many runners come into the VMC as an introduction to athletics,hundreds have gone on to join local VAA clubs only to find themselves frustrated by over- long programs in the summer and lack of variety in the winter.Of course ,you cannot please everybody. Aay sport will bloom if the people taking part are enjoying it.Make it difficult, time-consuming,absent of any tangible achievement and you lose them.This is our refuge from theeveryday rat race when we are looking for self-fulfilment,or self­ achievement if you I ike,make it easy to follow,don't create unnecessary work for anyone.Genera I Meetings make guidelines for more General Meetings!!! VMC EASTER RUNS 1987 - ENJOYING YOUR RUNNING. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1987 JUNE WHAT DO YOU MAKE OT IT ? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS. A bouquet to the many members who have improved their adherence to requests for filling in the unavoidable paperwork as requested.On Iy problem is that there are still a sizeable percentage who by inattention or last moment decision to do some­ thing fail to observe the simple procedure of following the steps as set out. As outlined in this issue’s editorial it is an extra cost burden to all of us and, worse,it decreases the efficiency of our organisation out of proportion. We can draw an analogy to todayfs age of the Computer.Whenever the computer spits out wron.g information or results, it can be led back to human error. In most cases it has been a lack of writing-in according to the particular computer's system,otherwise to putting in wrong information in the first place. The yearly Running Calendar has become so crowded over the years that many regular runners are having difficulties in chosing the right sequence of races to suit their personal requirements.Even several clubs and social running groups are having diffi­ culties in slotting in events suitable to club or work place championships. One way of overcoming the problem is to use existing fixtures which are efficiently conducted and work in with the organisers rather than looking for more runs on the caIendar.This can be done by looking for co-operation with established running events and possibly telescoping the organisation of runs to the satisfaction of two or more organising bodies.Sorting out individual scores after the finish is no problem. This column depends on the ideas of many peopIe,mostIy odd comments scribbled on bits of paper and then time spent on trying to flesh out what it is all about.I wish people would scribble down (legibly preferably) all those things which they come up with at times when there is a general hubbub right before the start or when sorting out the commotion at the finish.Never mind the Syntax,get it down on paper,that makes it easier to sort it all out at the office later. It happens to us all.Usually while we are busy and involved in some activity something or some happening triggers off a thought or idea which looks useful to us.How often do we wish afterwards: Had we only taken the time out to write it down,we cannot quite recall now how it was in detail,much less how can we expect someone else to remember how we saw it. Melbourne University's Sports Centre in its excellent guide to training for sport(see page 19 this issue) has some sound advice under the heading: MOTIVATION. Fitness is a Iife-Iong,Iong-Iife pursuit.You can make exercise a regular habit if you: *Choose exercises you enjoy. *Exercise at regular times each day so that exercise becomes part of your daily routine. ^Exercise with a partner and take an active role in issues regarding fitness and health in your community. ^Monitor your capacity as your program progresses.You 1 I I find your steadily increasing capabiIities(and/or decreasing waistIine)the best motivator around. REMEMBER,YOU DON'T STOP EXERCISING BECAUSE YOU GROW OLD; YOU GROW OLD BCAUSE YOU STOP EXERCISING.

Help ! I'll have to exercise REMEMBERING! When trying to find various, matters in need for upcoming events the following important items belonging to the VMC have gone astray: 1 )The VMC Minute Book covering the last few years.Someone was doing some research and has not returned the book.lt is needed urgently now. 2)0urMetric Measuring has been borrowed by one of our members to check some course for his local club and we have not seen it since. ANYONE KNOWING THE WHEREABOUTS of the missing items,pi ease return them to us as soon as possible - 1) the Minute Book 2)the Measuring Wheel. VMC ROAD RUNNERS - FIXTURE LIST - 598 High St.E.KEW 3102(03-817 1033 Tu,We,Th 12-2pm)

* indicates change from previous fixture lists. JUN 7(Sun)"DAVID WARD"HALF-MARATHON,BURNLEY 9.00am(Map45 B12)$3 & $4. MAIL ENTRIES CLOSING DATE: JUNE 1. Late Entries $5 surcharge!! JUN 20(Sat)50 MILES AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP:Track-BoxHiI I(Map47 C7)$12 & $15. 21(Sun)50 MILES:Road-Princes Park(Map29 G12)Send SSAE for Entry Form to VMC office. JUL 4(Sat)20Km & 10km,WERRIBEE SOUTH,St.Mary's School,1.00pm(Map210 H10)$3,$4;10k-$2. REFRESHMENT provided for COMPETITO RS. JUL 26(Sun)10km WOMEN'S CH'SHIP;25km & 5km Open,ALBERT PARK 9.00am.$3,$4;5k-$2. AUG 30(Sun)"PUMA"32km COAST ROAD CHALLENGE & 4km,BRIGHTON BATHS,8.00am(Map67 C10) $3 & $4;4km-$1.REFRESHMENT provided for COMPETITORS. SEP 19(Sat)30km & 15km KING £ QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN,Point Leo,1.30pm(Map196 G2)$3,$4. OCT 25(Sun)"PUMA DAYLIGHT SAVING 10M" & 4km,BRIGHTON BATHS,8.00am(Map67 C10)$3,$4;4k-$1 NOV 4(Wed)16km & 6km TWO BRIDGES,6.30pm(Map44 B12)Alexandra Ave.$2,$3;6k - $1. NOV 18(Wed)12km & 4km " " 6 . 3 0 p m ...... " $2,$3;4k - $1. DEC 2(Wed) 8km & 2km " " 6.30pm " " " " $2,$3;2k - $1. DEC7-12 EMIL ZATOPEK WEEK,details still to be arranged.Specia I conditions apply for all events.MEMBERSHIP 1987 qualification applies to 10,000m Championship. DEC 13(Sun)"DAVID WARD"10km & 3km EMIL ZATOPEK FUN RUNS,Princes Park,9.00am.$4,$5;3k-$3. DEC 31 (Thu)"RUNNERS WORLD MIDNITE RUN" 8km & 2km,TWO BRIDGES(Map44 B12)$3. 1988 JAN 17(Sun)4 laps(13km)PRINCES PARK,8.00am(MELWAY MAP 29 G12)$2 JAN 20(Wed)10km TWO BRIDGES,AIexandra Ave BBQ area,6.30pm(Me I way Map 44 B12)$2. *FEB 7(Sun)6 Iaps(19km)PRINCES PARK,8.00am(Map 29 G12).$2 & $3;1 lap-$1. *FEB 10(Wed)10km TWO BRIDGES,AIexandra Ave BBQ area,6.30pm(Map44 B12)$2 & $3;2km-$1. *FEB 21(Sun)RICHM0ND "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M",BURNLEY,8.00am(Map 45 B12) *FEB 24(Wed)10km TWO BRIDGES,AIexandra Ave BBQ area,6.30pm(Map44 B12)$2 & $3;2km-$1. MAR 20(Sun)12km & 4km FALLEN COMRADES,DOMAIN,8.00am(Map 43 K10)$2,$3;4km-$1. MAR 27(Sun)12km & 6km "QUEEN OF THE N0RTH"W0MEN's RUNS,C0BURG,9.00am(Map18 A9)$3. APR 4(Mon)VMC 16km EASTER CH'SHIP 9.00am,$3 & $4;3km PARENT & CHILD 11.00am,$1 APR 17(Sun)15km & 5km,ALBERT PARK,9.00am(Map57 J3)$3 & $4;5k-$2####(Map19 H7,Car Park6) MAY 29(Sun)VMC MARATHON CH'SHIP & 10km,FISHERMENS BEND,10am(Map 56 H2)Early Entries! NOTE: Use Race Entry Forms ONLY where indicated! All other races entries on day! Other People's Fixtures check inside VMC Newsletters

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The VMC ROAD RUNNERS is a unique organisation within the world of athletics.lt is a cltlfo which caters for the newcomer to running,the experienced regular athlete,the young and the old,men and women,boys and girls.lt represents a bridge as it were between the highly organised and the more casual approaches in competition,leaving i"*" ‘*’° fhe individual how much or how little pressure he/she wishes to apply. The accent within the club is on enjoyment of running through whatever participants see as their own particular pleasure,thus achieving individually or jointly what they set out to do to their fullest personal satisfact ion.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 satisfact ion.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 possible,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 evnets;if they wish to just have a run without becoming members,they may do so at a $1 surcharge in the main race, except for special events. These Special events:the VMC MARATHON,HALF-MARATHON,50 MILER,EMIL 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(2-5 weeks a head 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 "WITH A MINIMUM OF FUSS"! We also aim to co-operate with all distance running organisat ions,I oca I,regionaI and national. MEMBERSHIP FEES are $12 per year(senior),$6 per year(Under 20),incIuding insurance, and cover the Calendar Year.Your membership fee entitles you to receive our quarterly NEWSLETTER,carrying resuIts,events ahead,information,articles and comments from our own members and other sources.Post the completed Membership Form(overIeaf0,togehter with correct fee,to the GENERAL SECRETARY,VMC ROAD RUNNERS,598 High St,E.KEW 3102. AlI Enquiries must be accompanied by a SSAE(_Stamped Self-Addressed Divelope)of maximum standard size(235mm x 120mm) for a reply and return of information. ************************************************************************************

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