VMC ROAD RUNNERS WINTER 1983 J ^ ______Vol. 15 No. 1 J&K NEWSLETTER JUNE 1983 jfoQAD RUNMEWSV PRICE $1.00
CAROLYN SCHUWALOW Women’s winner of 1982 EMIL ZATOPEK 10,000m. Australian Junior Record Holder. Australian World Cross Country Team and 1 st Australian woman in Championship and at “Cinco Mulmes”, Italy, 1983.
Registered by Australian Post. Publication No. VBH 0488 THE V.M. CoROAD RUNNEBS NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the Y.MoCoRQiD RUNNERS CLUB and is covered by payment of the Annual Membership Fee® It is issued four times a yearsSPRING(September) SUMMER(Deceoiber) 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*,GAlPEBBBnHr, 3126, Victoria* PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication should be on single-spaced, typed A4 sheets, irrespective of length, to facilitate lay-out „ Arfciclesshould not exceed one and a half pages of A4, preferably half that* Articles for publication MOST 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 articled DEALUJE FOR COPY is the 10th day of the month preceding the month of publication, we ask contributors to aim for the 1 st day of that month to make editing less rushed* *********************************************
INTERSTATE LIMES OF COMMUNICATIONS t A.A*TJ.* Rick PANNELL, Olympic Park JTo*1 , Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002,(03) 429 50 77 ff*S*W«A.A*A.: Clive LEE, P.O.Box 2f101 ,Grosvenor St, SYDNEY 2001, (02) 241 35 38 VoAoAo't John MILLER, Olympic Park Ho.1,SwanSt, MELBOURNE 3002,(03)428 8O49, 428 81 95 Q.A.A.A.: John BAILEY, 33 Wighton St, NASHVILLE, ft'ld, 4017,(07) 269 63 07 Q*W*A*A*A. tJoyce BONWICK, 10 Leaminton St, WOOLOONGABBA, Q'ld 4f02,(07) 391 20 20 A*A.A*of S.A.:Brian CHAPMAN, P.O.Box 57,KENSINGTON PARK, S. A. 5066,(08) 332 83 52 A.C.T*A.A.A.tJohn MUIR, P.O.Box 63, CANBERRA, A.C.To2600,(062)89 67 15 , H .86 46 31 A.A.of W*A. :Mrs W.SHERIDAN,P.O.Box 208, WEMBLEY, W*A.6014,(09)387 10 50 A.A.A0of Tas. rNoel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court, DYKNRYNE, Tas.7005,(002) 23 19 76
MARATHON AMD ROAD RUNNING INFORMATION t Q»ld MARATHON & ROAD RUNNERS CLUB*Andrew SEMPLE,P.O»Box 192.EVERT0N PARK, 4053 W.A.MARATHON CLUB: Laurie PIGG0T,121 Salisbury St,BEDFORD 6952,(09)272 3709 S*A*R*R*C*:Chris ACTON, P.O.Box 163, GOODWOOD 5034,(08) 261 654O NEW ENGLANDsJohn STANLEY,"Wood Park",HMB 410,0ld Inverell Rd,ARMIDALE,NSW 2350 ACT CC CLUBs Dave CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres.,KAMBAH, ACT 2902 NOERTHo NSWi Angelo JONES, P.O.Box 1, ALSTONVTLLE 8477, NSW VICoFUN RUN CALEHDAR* * AUSTRALIAN RUNNER' P.O.Box 396, SOUTH YASHA 314 1, Vic*
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VILLAGE THEATRES LIMITED are meeting the expenses for the 50 Mile Fun Hun on June 25. We appreciate their support most heartily and recommend to our readers to support VILLAGE THEATRES LIMITED in their turn. Group bookings can be arranged. V.Mo C ©NEWSLETTER WHITER 1983 JUNE V0L.15 Ho. 1 LOOKING FOE COMPANY TO HON WITH ? SUMMING GROUPS IS EXISTENCE AS UHDER : GHEEMSBOROTCH Women's Running Groins - all ages, contact Peggy SMITH 435 67 43 Mondays at 7 pm at Safeway Supermarket ( 1 hr) Thursdays at 9 am rear of Woolworth's Supermarket (1-& hrs) Wednesdays at 9°30 am at Willin&a Park - Beginners, Child Minding 0 WATTLE PARK Women over 40, contact Marg Anderson 288 18 94 Mondays at 10 am near Chalet and clock tower top of park driveway <> STRAPBROKB PARK comer Harp & Burke Roads, KEW, contact David Bland 88 27 49 Sundays at 8«30 am at Kew-Camberwell Athletic Crack, mixed - all standards9 Tarra Talley Group . All groups existing around Victoria are invited to nAtityus so that we can let others know of your whereabouts* Give us details as follows * LOCATION , TYPE OP GROUP , CONTACT PERSON , BAY OP THE WEEK , TIMES .
VMC ROAB RUNNERS GOODS FOR SALE . OBTAINABLE AT OUR HUNS . SPECIAL H i VMC glass wine goblets with gold logo and gold lettering of VMC MARATHON Crib Point |2«50 each, $12*00 set of six. Limited stocks left* 1981 VMC ROAD RUNNERS singlets and T-shirts at $7*00. (VMC old stock $6*00, odd sizes)
VMC RR GENERAL MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS. The 37th AGM on March 16 was attended by 19 members and seme 10 apologies were to tend. We received a negative reply from the Shire of Flinders in regard to our Easter Runs, so we transferred these to Latrobe Uni at rather short notice. (This proved to be an excel lent course and looks like gaining popularity). We also received a request by the Albert Park Conm. of Management to commence our runs at 9«00am in view of late Sunday morning traffic, again we had to make a change at very short nitice to meet this request. (We notified all the media and running journals and announced the changes at all subsequent runs) The Treasurer's Report indicated a healthy financial position and management as shown by a small loss of $21 in a turn-over of over $14,000* Membership was down slightly, 472 as against 320 for the previous period, due mainly to our inability to solve the problem of renewal of membership creating an unrealistic turn-over. Our participation figures were up on previous years I In an effort to stremline procedures, it was decided to switch our Financial Year to co-incide with the Calendar Year - January 1st to December 31st* Further, it was decided to open up an office to better co-ordinate our activities and outside contacts by having a person available there for specific periods during the weeko There was agreement that a more conscious drive to maintain and expand membership needs to be undertaken which would maintain the Club's viable financial position without any increases in present charges* For this we need to aim at 800 to 1000 members* Elections resulted in several new faces on the Committee. Positions were filled as: President tNeil RYAN; Vice-Presidents:Bruce WALKER, Dot BROWNE, Gaiy COSSENS, Peter NELSON, Terry O'HALLORAN, Peggy SMITH; Gen.Secretary tFred LESTER; Gen.Treasurer: Graeme SALTHOUSE; Asst.Sec. & Competition Director 2 Janet O'DELL; Asst .Sec sSophie MADDIGAN; Asst.Treas. :Vic ANDERSON (Trophies); Asst.Treas. sMal COTHER (Sacedays) Gen.Committee*Geoff HOOK, Peter LOGAN, Damien COOK, Andrew THOMAS 0 At the Committee Meeting on April 21st RACE MANAGERS were appointed as follows* June 12- Jfal COTHER; June 26 - Janet O'DELL; July 23 - Peter NELSON; Sep 17 - Geoff HOOK; November 2 & 16 - Gary COSSENS; Novemebr 30 - Damien COOK. A progress report was given on bringing the Club Constitution in line with recent deci sions, taking out of insurance and incorporation of the Club. VMC ROAD RUNNERS 6 Laps .Princes Park. 19toa Fun Run. 20-2-19&3.Cool, overcast ,89 Starters< 1 .'Graeme SMITH 26 66*14 28 .Tony DOYLE 39 78*28 55.Bill SCULLEN 45 85*34 2 .Ted PAULIN 44 68:08 29 .Paul CHAPMAN 29 78*28 56 JJonals GUNN 30 85*54 3.Peter SHONE 37 69*15 +30.Phil PRYOR 35 7B*36 57 .Alan BURGOYNE 68 86*11 4.Ian GILBERT 34 69*24 31 .Adrian BUYSEN 41 78*40 58.John DQDSWORTH 42 87*11 5 .Pat McMAHON 32 70*47 32.Chris TROTTER 38 79*03 59.Mike EOARE 47 88*16 6.Malcolm SMITH 39 71*12 33 .John TOTE 24 79*18 60;Kevin FENBY 32 88*17 7 .Peter MOORE 34 71*17 34.John GOSBELL 44 79*40 61.Peter MoGRATH 43 88*30 8.Gerry HART 44 71*18 35.Terry CUMiillNS 44 80*35 62.John KERR 53 38*42 9. ? ? 71*24 36 .Danny JACKLIN 30 80*38 63*Laurie SEERY 30 89*11 10.Mai SCOTT 45 71*53 37 .Geraldine RILEY 19W 80*44 64.George CORR 42 89*12 11.Gary HYDE 38 72*00 38.John BRUNTON 44 81*15 65.Sven NILSSON 45 89*14 12.Gavin THOMPSON 24 73*09 39.Bill LONG 26 81*33 66.John STEWART 21 89*34 +13.John BARRIE 38 7 3*59 40.Greg THOMAS 27 81*33 +67.Phil deMDERLOOSE 32 90*37 14.Peter SLATTER 38 74*35 41 .Alan BALLARD 36 81*46 68.1an FARRANT 39 91*09 15.Leo JONES 41 74*49 42.Tom ROWAN 39 82*08 69.Cheryl McKINNA 38W 91*15 16 .Sid BQHE 25 74*53 43*Don O’DELL 46 82*12 70.Jock CARMICHAEL 59 91*15 1 7.Bill PULTON 48 75*04 44.Merv TOC3DGATE 53 82*17 71.Ian RICKETTS 53 91*19 18oDavid MINEAU 35 75*12 45.Bob TURNBULL 63 82*18 72»Ian RCTRER3S0N 29 91*58 19.Roy CQMMERFOHD 39 75*14 46.Jame NILSSON 15 82*30 73«Darren WEiSS 16 91*58 20 .Terry PAYNE 41 76*34 47 .Peter STECIC 34 82*51 74*Jean ALBURY 53W 92*35 21 .Roger WEINSTEIN 32 76*37 48 .Duncan H-RITCHIE 37 82*55 75J>awn PARRIS 30W 93*17 22.Brendan deMDRTON 31 77*28 49.Chris WOOLGAR 39 83*08 76.Gunter NEUHDFER 39 93*24 23«Selwyn GEORGE 30 77*38 50.Lew BROWN 52 83*16 77.Charlie WARR 49 93*26 24J)avid YEAMAN 46 77*45 51 oTony CHARLTON 33 83*58 78.1an BARTHOLOMEW 45 93*55 25*Vin O ’BRIEN 54 77*48 52.Laurie ROACH' 38 83*58 79 .Bob MOORE 42 94*51 26.Gerry RILEY 52 77*59 53.Alan DORRES 33 85*02 80iJudy WINES 45^ 95*05 27.Garry RUSSELL 30 78*25 54 .Andy MOORE 30 85*02 81 .Danny MARTIN 35 97*22 82J>uncan CROCKETT 41 97*22 84;Janet O’DELL 44W 101*29 86.Vicky THOMPSON 37W 108*16 83Arthur ELLIS 54 98*58 85.Phyllis GCSBEIJu 44W 102*45 87.Jaijies MURRAY 42 114*24 Race Director BRUCE WALKER wqs assisted by Maureen RILEY, Tony CARROLL & Geoff HOOK. That left us about 4 persons short of club members taking their turn. VMC ROAD RUNNERS EASTER RUNS. Latrobe Uni.. 16km. 4-4-1983. Cool,steady rain,29 Starters. 1 .Martin STOCK 23 50*17 10.Bill FULTON 48 60*21 19 .David CRAIG 39 64*59 2.Ian MINTER 32 50*34 11.Herry TYERS 35 61*49 20.Geraldine RILEY 19W 67*08 3.Phil LEAR 37 54*58 l2*DonO’DELL 46 62*03 21 .Lawrence WARSON 43 71*35 4 Jeter MORRIS 38 56*30 13.Gerry RILEY 52 62*57 22.Lavinia PETRIE 39W 75*34 5<>Frank DWYER 32 58*05 14 .Danny JACKLIN 30 63*31 23.Peter NICHOLSON 36 75*34 6.Nigel CAPP 18 58*30 15.Fred HARRISON 40 64*06 24.Jenny McINNES 29W 76*48 7 .Phillip BOWES 26 58*35 l6*Phil NOLAN 30 64*31 25.Vicky THOMPSON 37W 85*10 8 .Neil DEWHORST 21 59*19 17 .Andrew TUNNE 24 64*39 26.Kate ROBOTHAM 4OW 92*01 9oTam GRAY 39 59*43 18 .Kevin MACKEN 38 64*52 27 .Sophie MADDIGAN 36W 92*03 VMC RR EASTER RUNS. FATHER & SON & BOYS 6.4km. 4-4-1983. Overcast,cool,light drizzle, 2^t, 1©Andrew GRAY 1 7 21*01 10 .Andrew FERRIDGE |6 25*00 19.Arthur ELLIS 55 29*58 2.Tom GRAY 39 21*29 11.Harry BEEHRE 36 26*06 20 .David ELLIS 26 29*58 3«Darren STAEHR 17 21*55 12.Bob PETRIE 41 26*59 21 J)es ROCK 32 31*50 4.Bill BROADLEY 34 22*54 13.Grant HAMTLTON-RITCHIE 10 27*01 22.Matthew ROCK 8 31*50 5oBrett BARKER 16 23*06 14.Andrew YEAMAN 9 27*02 23.Alan BALLARD 36 31*50 6oDavid YEAMAN 46 23*39 15 .Paul MADDIGAN 14 27*10 24.Michael SHEPHERD 9 34*29 7 ©Peter MADDIGAN 40 23*59 16.Marianne CRAWFORD(inv.)28*03 25.Alex SHEPHERD 36 34*31 8J)ale BEEHRE 16 24*06 17.Owen BROADLEY 9 28*33 9.Duncan HAMTLTON-RITCHIE 37 24*13 1 8.Robert PETRIE 12 29*00 1.F&S A&T GRAY 42*30 2.D&H BEEHRE 50*12 3J>&A YEAMAN 50*41 4.P&P MADDIGAN 51*09 5.D&G HAMTLTON-RITCHIE 51*14 6.W&0 BROADLEY 51*27 7.R&R PETRIE 55*59 8.A£D ELLIS 59*56 9oD&M ROCK 63*40 10.MfeA SHEPHERD 69*00. Race Manager MICK WHITEOAK was assisted by TONY MORGAN, JANET O'DELL, FRED LESTER, Sophie MADDIGAN, DON O'DELL and KATE ROBOTHAM. VMC IQkmFun Run. Two Bridges-. 23-2-1983. Mild light' breeze'. 1T4 Starters. liNorbert RAUTIKHERG 30 30*31 38 .Graham PHILPOTP 39 38*25 7 % E r i o CARROLL 39 41*25 2«Ian MINTEa 32 31 *51 39 •Tan KEER 38 38*24 76;Neil ELLIOTT 43 41*37 3 .Nick SHARMAN 18 32*03 40;Tony PYE 33 38*27 77.Roh SAWYER 25 41*51 4iDave BYRNES 32 32*17 41 .Peter NELSON 42 38*44 78iHarxy BE EH HE 36 41*53 5 .Ken DUXBUHY 29 32*46 42•Bill HARRISON 40 38*48 79 iJim DUGGAN 40 42*16 6.Geoff HOLDEN 28 33*36 43.Terry CUMMINS 44 38*56 80 .Grant BAILEY 22 42*20 7 .Paul DRXNKWATER 34 33*44 44«Lawrie ELKIN 26 38*58 +81iRod HERON 53 42*42 SiScott SLOANE 25 33*51 45iVin O'BRIEN 54 •39*01 82 3) on FISHER 40' 42*55 9 .David BLAND 36 33*53 46;John McBRXDE 32 39*02 833>avid LLOYD 33 42*56 +10.Gabriel CARMONA 40 34*03 +47iKeri ALT.KNDER 33 39*11 84iKevin ARMSTRONG 47 43*10 11 •Julian SANDERSON 17 •34*20 483ruce INGLIS 26 39*12 85iGaxry FARISH 27 43*13 12 Philip WEBSDALE 25 •34*48 49 * John WHITE 24 39*26 86iRobin KEATLEY 42 43*14 13iPeter BEPHERAS 42 34*55 50.Ian DUTHIE 39 39*27 87 .Will VANDER 26 43*35 143ruce WATT 43 34*58 51 .Richard PIESSE 40 39*35 88.Tam LEONG 41 43*37 15.Martin LYONS 20 35*10 52 .John STEWART- 21 39*38 89 .Darren WEISS 16 43*39 16.Andrew THOMAS 23 35*22 5 3 iD aryl BROWN 33 39*39 90iBruce ROWLANDS 25 43*40 17 .Michael BRENNAN 26 35*23 54 .Stuart NICOL 32 39*43 91 .Ben KOMALE 26 43*57 18.Martin THOMPSON 37 35*34 55i^im JEFEftEY 28 39*44 92.1aii FARRANT 39 44*01 19iGavin THOMPSON 24 36*21 56iMal GRIFFITHS 38 39*47 933rian ELKNER 41 44*03 20 .Andrew HOLMES 27 36*29 57iTony LANE 32 39*50 94i-Alan WATKINS ON 46 44*07 21 .David LYNCH 47 36*49 58iTony POLLARD 42 39*58 95«David HOLMES 25 44*14 22.Bob BIRRELL 45 36*54 59 • John FAWCETT 23 40*02 96iDanny MORPHY 27 44*18 23*Graeme LET1CQ 28 •37*01 60iBruce ROWLANDS 25 40*03 97 iLawrie SEERY 30 44*29 24*John PAY 43 37*05 61.Linda THOMPSON 29W 40*04 98iChris GRIE7E 28 44*51 25iKeith McINTOSH 32 37*09 6 2 Jeter STEVIC 34 40*09 99.Wayne CHILDS 31 45*00 26 .Adrian KEITLEY 17 37*15 63 .Ed NEVE 28 40*23 100;James McKAY 37 45*00 27®Selwyn GEORGE 30 37*17 64 .John ANDERSON 44 40*25 lOUKerry MORICE 4# 45*34 28.John GOSBELL' 44 37*26 6 5.Graeme DUNLOP 24 40:26 102 .Chris ADSETT 36 45*40 29iJohn BARRIE 38 ' 37*28 66.Tony vanENGELEN 35 40*25 103.Norm LUNN 29 46*05 30.Terry McCARTHY 34 37*29 67 iGeof f PARK 40 • 41 *00 104*Angela WHSON 25W 46*13 31 *Peter LAING 28 37*49 68 .Danny JACKLIN 30 41*01 105;Warren ALLAN 51 46*52 32.Bill FDLTON 48 37*52 69.Grant BARRETT 32 - 41*02 106.Nick COX 48 50*09 33iPeter RANSONE 32 37*59 70iPeter STEEPENS 26 41*08 107ilari GREER 40 50*11 34^ark CARMODY 22 38*05 71.Rod GPIE 33 41*13 108;Janet FULTON 21W 52*25 35iKevin RDGG 32 38*12 72.Richard PEMBERTON 30 41*17 109.Bob HAWKINS 44 54*09 36;Jim LANG 3& 38*15 73.Rob WATERS 37 41*20 110.Marg WEYL-WILLETT 38W 54*0$ 37 .John HALL 36 38*19 74.Sue KEY 28W 41*24 + " Lucky draw Raoe Director MAL COTHER was assisted by Richard GILLIS, Joan CAMERON,ISrreh EBY. VMC ROAD RUNNERS EATER RUNS .MOTHER & DAUGHTER & GIRLS 6.4km. 4-4-1983. 7 Starters. 1 .Michelle BEWS 17 23*41 3.Semantha BEWS 14 26*01 5.Julie PETRIE 14 28*53 2.Lavinia PETRIE 39 24*25 4.Marainne CRAWFORD 31 27*23 6.Christine NICHOLSON 10 35*00 While it may have looked like a walk*over for L & J PETRIE with 53*18, they had to contend with wind and drizzle. There was a request that we should look at extending this event to also include sisters as a separate category. Any opinions on that ?i
TTAT.T.ts (U P . STAWELL MABATOfflT „ 24-4-198^. Headwind on out-half, 216 Starters, 177 Finishers 1 JJavid BYRNES 2*29*34 2.1aa GILBERT 2*36*38 3Jfom BECK 2*38*19 IstW.Linda THOMPSON 3*04*23 1stW Uo20.Geraldine RILEY 3*18*24 1stW35+ Chris SETTERFIELD 1st 40-49.Bruce WATT 2*44*17 1st 50+ Tom DAVISON 3*06*33 3*36*15 1st u.20.Glen DETERS 2*41*06 1st Team TRARALGON HARRIERS 8*07*09(3 runner total) Dave Byrnes & Glen Devers ran through -Jway in 1 *15*4-9» at 26km Byrnes led by 14 sec., at 30km by 30 sec, at 36km by 76 sec. Devers tired badly but managed to hang on for 6th placing to be 1st Junior. Martin THOMPSON, 7th in 2*42*38 as a 'warm-up* for the Sydney- Melbouxne a few days later. Cliff Young and Joe Record did not run our event this year! Barry SHEBWELL,56 Wimmera St.,STAWELL 3380. VMC 10km Fun Run. Two Bridges* 16-3-1983* Fine,cool. 114 1.Andy COCHRANE 27 32*33 37.Bill FULTON 48 37*51 73.David*YEAMAN 46 41*42 2.Nick SHARMAN 18 32*56 38.Syd BONE 37*53 74 .Mark HINES 57 41*57 3.David BLAND 36 33*40 39.Richard PIESSE 40 37*56 75‘Bruce ZIMMER 39 42*00 4.Gabriel CARMONA 40 33*48 40.John FAWCETT 23 37*58 76«Merv WOODGATE 53 42*01 5.Tar quin OEHR 32 33*52 41 .Stuart NICOL 32 38*05 77.Stan LEES 39 42*04 6.Grant WILSON 28 34*00 42 .Bill HARRISON 40 38*09 78.Lester ROBINSON 16 42*31 7.Dick DOWLING 32 34*10 43.Vin O'BRIEN 54 38*14 79 .Trevor LAW 34 42*31 8.Michael RUSSELL 26 34*21 44 .Damien COOK 29 38*27 80.John CURRY 34 42*37 9.John CONNELLAN 28 34*40 45.Tony LANE 32 38*30 81.John WHITE 24 42*45 10oJim ARMSTRONG 22 34*41 46.John HALL 36 38*39 82 .Duncan CROCKETT 41 42i46 11 .Peter MOORE 34 34*58 +47.Ken WHYTE 36 38*57 83.Kevin ARMSTRONG 47 42*57 12<>Alan THREDWELL 27 35*00 48.Martin STEER 18 39*02 84»Chris GRIEVE 28 43*41 13.Terry HINES 22 35*05 49 .Mai GRIFFITHS 38 39*07 85.Tom LEONG 41 43*5® 14 Jdark COLLISTER 23 35*09 50 .John WALKER 46 39*12 86 Jeter AMDTT 36 44*00 15.PM.1 LEAR 38 35*10 51.John GOSBELL 44 39*14 87.David LLOYD 33 44*03 16.Andrew THOMAS 23 35*48 52.Bob ELLIS 35 39*20 88.Geoff GOTJLLET 42 44*16 17.Steve GUSTUS 28 36*05 53*Andrew WALKER 31 39*24 89.Nanette GAGE 42W 44*20 18.Bob BIRRELL 45 36*08 54.Barry LYNCH 35 39*27 90 .James McKAY 37 44*27 19.Neil DEWHURST 21 36*14 55.Colin WHITE 39 39*30 91 .Will VANDER 26 44*28 20.Andy HOLMES 27 36*15 56 .Danny JACKLIN 30 39*33 92.Robert STAUDTE 43 44*41 21.Kevin THOMPSON 24 36*17 57 Jeter STEVIC 34 39*52 93.Don FISHER 40 44*46 22.Martin THOMPSON 37 36*20 58.Rob WATERS 37 39*53 +94*Geoff PARK 40 45*03 +23.Mike BRENNAN 26 36*23 59 .Tony POLLARD 42 39*54 95.barren ALLAN 51 45*14 24*Simon HUNTER 21 36*25 60.Mike REZNTGK 35 40*05 96.Allan HOGABTY 37 45*18 25.Tom KERR 38 36*26 6lJ)ale BEEHRE 16 40*08 97.Ewen NICHOLLS 43 45*23 26 .Peter MORRIS 38 36*29 62.Keith WADE 41 40*11 98 .Graeme SROTT 44 45*31 27.John BARRIE 38 36*33 63.Michael WOOD 38 40*11 99.Robert BARNETT 23 45*45 28.Keith McINTOSH 32 36*34 64.Geraldine RILEY 19W 40*12 100.Jenny BYRNES 28W 45*55 29 Jeter GRIFFITHS 23 36*37 65.Ian PIGGIN 38 40*36 101.Bod HERON 53 46*47 30.John GAGE 42 36*39 66 .Sam HiHDITCH 48 40*38 102Jeter BAILEY 38 46*52 31.Graeme LETICQ 28 36*40 67.Bruce WALKER 39 40*44 103.Merv LARTER 39 46*59 32 .Jim HOPKINS 33 36*50 68.Ron SAWYER 25 40*49 104.Robert STRYKER 34 47*10 33.Brian CASSIN 37 36*57 69 .Brian ELKNER 41 40*55 105«Mal MDRRISON 47 . 48*20 34.Peter LOGAN 35 37*11 70.John STEWART 21 41*33 106,Nick COX 48 48*55 35.Warwick FOOT 37 37*15 71 .Tim JEFFREY 28 41*36 107 .Vicky THOMPSON 37W 50*14 36.Graham PHILPOTT 40 37*40 72.William WEBB 22 41*38 108.Gary ROBERTSON 35 51*41 Raoe Director Fred LESTER was assisted, by Mai COTHER, Peg SMITH, Janet O'DELL, Rob JAMIESON. This left us short again of officials and put it onto others who have come forward before. aUkOA/VMC 'William Neelands Memorial' Road Rfl.o-p.iQlnn. 75 startersc 27-3-1983. 1
YMC 4km Fallen Comrades. Domain. 17-4-1983* Weather fine and cool. 33 Starters. 1.Tony GEVAUX 21 13*17 12.Anne BURCH 27W 17*23 23.Caroline TAUSSIG 15W 22*00 2.Mark TOBIAS 15 13*37 13.Brendan SMITH 13 17*33 24.1faran SMITH 41W 22*11 3.Bobby MOORS 16 14*25 14 .Anthony STIMAC 13 18*13 25*Helen GRENFELL 42W 23*13 4oKen TAYLOR 19 14*46 15«Rae MORAN 33W 18*20 26.Naoko KATO 21W 23*18 5.Joseph TOBIAS 13 15*02 16.Michael TAUSSIG 42 18*28 27 .Peggy SMITH 46W 24*25 6.David GINSBERG 42 15*17 17.Angela CASH 13W 18*36 28.John DARK 45 25*24 7 .Gareth THOMAS 12 16*26 18.Michael DARK 8 20*11 29 .Austin D A M 6 25*24 8.Martin BARRIE 15 16*48 19.Trudi SUMMERS 21W 20*23 30.Jo TOBIAS 43W 26*58 9.Justin SHARDEY 13 16*54 20.Roger WYNEN 11 21*55 31 .Val WYNEN W 27*00 lOJ)oug WHEELER 23 16*57 21.Helen FUARY 33W 21*55 32 .Hillary JACKSON W 27*00 11.Anthony FARALLA 14 17*17 22 .Allan FUAHY 38 21*55 Race manager Gerry Riley was assisted by Mick Whiteoak and Fred Lester. Although she had a heavy cold, U s e Schneider helped with the short race, but that left us desperately short of adequate numbers of officials. Surely, it must be possible for those who are on the roster to put the date in their note book and then make sure to turn up just for once in the year so that we can conduct our own races to our satisfaction. Others on the day's roster were* Steve TELHQ, Gary HYDE, Bob DOUGLAS & Kevin MACKEN and they sure had been needed. We had four apologies on April 10, two of than have had themselves re-rostered for May 8. There have been hundreds of renewals and new memberships since the beginning of the year, many of those making themselves financial have still to make up their minds as to the date on which they can make themselves available to put in just that one day in the year. It is really only a matter of returning the courtesy to those who have officiated on the days you raced, so let us know which date you prefer or whether you would like to change the date on which you have been rostered. If you cannot race because of injury or other plans you can always swop with someone on the roster, BUT NOTIFY US It If you are completing your roster duty make sure you are listed on the Race Managers's check sheets so it will be recorded.
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Intermittent drizzle. 107 Starters. 1 .John MARX 27 50*48 35.Phil NOLAN 30 61*28 69 .Shane McLEAN ?7 69*55 2oWayne KELB 36 53*05 36.Boss LETS ON 34 61*32 70.Trevor MOLOJMT 25 69 >59 3.Tony MORGAN 39 53*16 37 J>on O'DELL 46 61*45 71 .Philip BALs, 27 69*5:9 4.John WAITE 42 53*58 38 .Brian LANYOB 54 61*55 72oJohn KTIiTQM 4O ?0*Qo 5.Veil BEACHLET 44 54*22 39.Danny JACKLIN 30 62*18 73.Bob BES^GB 37 ?0*25 6.John BARRIE 38 54*29 40 .Alan BURGOYNE 68 62*37 74»Shitley YOUNG 53W 71*33 7 .John KNOTT 39 54*51 41 .Terry CASH 49 62*46 75J>awn PARBIS 30¥ 71*34 SePhll WEBSDALE 26 55*38 42.Barhkra FAY 41* 62*51 76.Angela MtJR&AI 30W 71*38 9.Kevin MACEEHf 38 56*26 43.Howaxd WARD 37 63*07 77.Michael SMITH 16 71*43 10,Simon INGLIS 17 56*36 44.Peter WHEELER 41 63*12 78.Arthur ELLIS 55 71 *44 11.Peter STARFOHD 33 56*48 45.Jim GOOK 44 63*12 79.Gary MACFABLANE 14 72*16 12.Arnold SMITH 42 56*53 46 .Peter NELSON 42 63*43 80.Bob MOORE 42 72*18 13.John PAT 43 57*01 47 .Murray HANNA 34 63*44 81.Judy WINES 45W 72*39 14 .Gerry BL00RE 30 57*07 48.Peter JOHNSTONE 46 64*15 82 .Anne CALLAGHAN 45W 72*39 15„Boger WEINSTEIN 33 57*23 49.John KERR 54 64*27 83.Helen C0LQ1AN 25W 72*49 16.Ken C0PPLEMAN 34 57*56 50oMerv WOODGATE 54 64*48 84 ? ? 73*11 17J)ave CRAIG 39 57 * 57 51„ Marianne CRAWFORD31W 65*31 85.Mal OWEN 45 73*17 18«Dotigall HEWITT 24 57*58 52.Roger TROWBRIDGE 44 65*35 86.Prank CLANCY 36 74*33 19.Gray SUMMERS 38 58*02 53 .Jan RANDLES 37V 66*45 87.Russell YAHDLEY 28 74*50 20 .Bob MUIRHEAD 48 58*28 54.Bob SCHOFIELD 36 66*47 88. ? ? 74*58 21 .Gary SMITH 42 58*48 55.Jennie McLEAN 25W 67*29 89.Kerrie PAYNE 10W 75*25 22.Syd BONE 25 58*59 56.Andrew GRAY 15 67*32 90.Michael SHAHPLEY 44 75*54 23.Toay DOYLE 39 59*08 57.Colin BROWNE 50 67*36 91 .Heather JOHNSTONE 39W 76*01 24*Adriaan BUYSEN 41 59*09 58.Jia MoKAY 37 67*57 92.Bon HAYWARD 36 76*11 25«Paul WOOD 24 59*46 59»Neil WYATT 30 68*09 93.Kerry HARTNETT 48 76*14 26»Stephen HUNT 31 59*49 60.Paul PRIOR 15 68*18 94 .Paul CINCERA 52 76*33 27.Barry BEACHLET 40 60*42 6 1.Spiro 1PBAITI3 50 68*23 95.Jan COLEMAN 45W 77*28 28oMichaal BLACK 30 60*49 62.Klaus SCHNEBBE 39 68*26 96.Jenny SCOTT 29W 79*11 29.Bob CUTLER 34 60*51 63 J>avid STOCKS 17 69*09 97.Marla BONATO 27W 82*20 30.John DARK 45 60*56 64*Shaati KOMAR 33 69*15 98.Glenda DEHNLER 33W 82*20 31 .Martin CULKIN 33 61 *01 65.Warren ALLAN 51 69*19 99.Bod McKECHNIE 13 82*41 32.Mark MACPHERSON 27 61*15 66.Tony PHILLIPS 32 69*23 100.Ian DeSANTOS % 85*54 33.Petrina TROWBRIDGE36W61 *21 67.Carl FAUVHELLE 41 69*37 101 .Hector DeSANTOS 42 86*14 34.Ray CALLAGHAN 49 61*24 68.Bod LODER 54 69*42 102.Wendy EVANS 26W 88*29 VMC 5km Albert Park. 8-5-1983. 52 Starters. 1 .Tony GEVAUX 21 17*23 19oPeter STAPLETON 12 22*53 37.John D.BROWN 43 28*23 2.Andrew DOWN 15 18*05 20oBoy KERR 12 22*58 38J>iane MACKEN 39W 28*25 3.Rick WILLIAMS 19 19*14 21 .Tara HABTNETT 12W 23*10 39.Karen YOON 42W 28*46 4.John SMITH 47 20*01 22.Kelly HEWITT 22W 23*13 40.Bronwyn M6KECHNIE10W 29*28 5.Carey STAPLETON 15 20*02 23«Bodna BEVERIDGE 44W 23*36 41 .Any M6KAY 9W 29*31 6.Martin BARRIE 15 20*09 24J>avid SCHOFIELD 9 24*09 42.Cheryl KELB 21W 30*54 7.John MAHONEY 43 20*19 25.Kerrieanne KNOTT 15W 24*09 43.Jack BR ijjJbiwK[*L 54 31*07 8.Haas MEISELBACH 54 20*37 26.Angela CASH 14W 24*25 44oNicole PAUVRELLE 8W 31*14 9.Kevin BEACHLET 21 20*40 27.Michelle BETTS 16W 26*41 45.Lynn BUNNING 32W 31 *44 10.Ray A.WII50N 40 20*43 28 .David KENTON 10 26*49 46.Wendy KINTON 12W 32*00 11.Monica PALFIA 25W 21*16 29.Ingrid HUNT 29W 27*17 47.Sandy SUMMERS 11W 32*48 12.Trevor TIER 26 21*17 30. ? ? 27*18 48.Joyce KNOTT 42W N.T. 13 J>ave MATTHEWS 33 21*18 31 oMardi COULSON 13W 27*21 49.Christine KNOTT 42W N.T. 14.Gareth THOMAS 12 22*06 32oMerran SMITH 41W 27*26 50.Carolyn BETTS 14W N.T. 15»Bddie THOMAS 47 22*06 33.Naoko KATO 21W 27*27 51 .Marg SWIFT 4OW N.T. l6<>Sue MACKO 22W 22*36 34»Linda NAYNA 29W 27*57 52.Bev KIKER 25W N.T. 17oJohn BETTS 39 22*38 35oKerri BROWN 9W 28*14 18oGreg BROWN 12 22*42 36.Paul MACKENZIE 10 28*14 Race Manager Janet O'DELL was assisted by Mai COTHER,Ken BUNKING,Peter SHONE,Jim FOLEY, Robin YOUNG,Greg BUTLER,Peter RUSH,Ken HOUGH,Prank DWYER and Fred LESTER. This was still short of the number required as it Impeded satisfactory marshalling, which is probably the most under-rated key job. Notice of the change to 9*00 am start went to all media outlets, was announced at all runs from March on. Mai SCOTT chased the field and took his own time at 54*38; another group who missed the start had their own later. V.I.e. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JUNE VOLo15 Ho. 1 THE SYDNEY-MffT.BOUgNK RACE, Bill Luke. Hot on .the heels of Robert deCastella's Rotterdam lisrathon success in April, the greatest boost for distance running imaginable was received when CLIFF YOUNG won the Westfield Sjdney - Melbounre race. In what was described by many as unbelievable, Cliff Young's victory captured the imagination of the media and the public in a manner unequalled since the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Young, a 61 year old farmer from the Victorian township of Beech Forest, defeated 10 of Australia's and New Zealand's best ultra-distance runners« His only previous background to ultra running was a 50 miles tradk fun run in 1982 and a recent victory in the N.S.W. 100 miles race* As a result of his victory, this very wiry man has become in Victoria, and throughout Australia, a folk hero symbolised by the saying 'Gumboots To Glory*, the title given to a song which is almost assured to be a hot single throughout Australia* Young's training in his 3 year career has been mostly in his gumboots, chacing cattle on his brother's farm0 At a reception in the Melbourne City Square, days after the race, 5000 Cliff Young fans waved mini-guftboots and sang 'Gumboots To Glory' as the 61 year old champion was presented with his |10,000, winner take all, cheque, the key to the City of Melbourne and good wishes from the Australian Prime Minister, Mr.Robert J* Hawke. More than 2 days were slashed off the previous best time for the 875km race by the farmer from Beech Foresto His time of 5 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes was nearly 10 hours faster than that for the undisputed King of the Road, 58 year old George Perdon* Perdon was caught by surprise in the first 2 days of the race when Young went without sleep, and although Perdon was able to run at a much faster rate, he could never make up the hours lost in the first 2 days* Third and fourth placings went to New Zealand's Ziggy Bauer, who lasted just long enough to defeat his arch rival, Auckland policeman John Hughes, by less than 1 hour0 The race attracted 11 starters, and after 3 days the filed was spread out over 100km from first to last with fitness experts Bob Bruner and Tony Rafferty trailing but still perfonning credibly. The press in Melbourne for many years has labelled Rafferty, Bruner and Perdon 'Super Mouths', but be assured all men are good sportsmen with the skills in psyching them selves at the expense of others. The after-race celebrations attracted most of the com petitors and, although a sense of jealousy exists, all displayed the finest humour and sportsmanship. Although the race finish seeks all the publicity and excitement, the true spirit of Ultra Marathon running is seen in the teamwork between runner and crew. RESULTSsl.Cliff YOUHG 5 d 15 h 4 m* 2.George PERDON 6 d 1 h 0 m; 3.Siegfried BAUER 6 d 4 h 0 m* 4oJohn HUGHES 6 d 4 h 49 5»^ony RAFFERTY 7 d 4 h 30 m; 6.Bob BRUNER 7 d 7 h 2 m. (Old record 7 days 9 hours 47 minuntes) (Next issue* "Ultra Marathon a Team Sport, not Crazies I") XXXIX XXXX TTTT CLIFF HAS COME I Saul Bakaitis. How many people would stand in the rain for two hours between midnight and 2 am on a weeknight, waiting for a 61 year old potato farmer to complete an 875km run from Sydney to Melbourne in just over 5 days ? Ten Thousand would I - Why were so many there ? - To be part of history ("I was there when Cliff finished. Where were you ? Sleeping I suppose”)o - Curiosity (What does someone look like after running 875km non-stop ? I knowo Do you ?) - Loyalty (Wouldn't it be disappointing if no-one was there<> We owed it to Cliff to be there. He earned it. I did my bit. Did You ?). The crowd received its fair share of entertainment at Doncaster Shopping Town. There was a band and a singer as well as an interview with John Connellan, a runner who had pulled out of the race after 4 days. He spoke about his experiences during the race. He was near the front of the field at the end of the first two days only to find himself at the end of the field on waking in the morning. The point was, Cliff didn't waste time by sleeping. conto p.12 V*M*C*BEWSLETTEH WH ITES 1983 JUHE VOL. 15 Ho. 1 Cliff Has Come (cant.) Fireworks, the regular false reports on how close Cliff was near the finish, as well as the band playing the theme from "Rocky", kept the crowd at fever pitch. Finally, at 1.36 am, we witnessed the second coming. Cliff was here at last* The crowd became chaotic despite all efforts by police to maintain order* No-one was going to stop them from getting a glimpse of this running god in his greatest moment of glory near the finishing line* The presentation soon followed with Cliff being re-united with his Mum to the cheers of the crowd* The Mayor of Doncaster made a speech* Nobody listened* John Toleman, race director, made a speech* Nobody listened* They just wanted Cliff* When he eventually spoke, he humbly thanked his crew and commented that the $10,000 "would come in handy"* The crowd broke into singing "For he's a jolly good fellow11 as Cliff held his trophy high with his good a m * This was indeed a night to remember* ZTTX ZZZZ XXXX MAINTAINING SOME SANITY IN THE GESERAL HUBBUB* Fred Lester* Once the various entrepreneurs, the media and politicians have got all the mileage in oash, publicity and reflected glory they can possibly get out of the Sydney-Melbouxne race and Cliff Young,some people may start to re-evaluate the positive and negative sides to the event in a more sober light* The first and most obvious thing to observe is that for a task such as this 875km run you need to^irell prepared, have a support group organised and run to a plan. Secondly, the runner, not only has to be fit for the task but also needs to oorrectly assess his/her ability to distribute that fitness in the most effective way without over-reaching or under-rating the necessary effort at any time* Thirdly, there is the over-riding importance of staying in control of one's actions under pressure, regardless of all other influences* The example of Rob deCastella in the Brisbane Commonwealth Marathon is very much akin to the same kind of control which in this case had to be exerted for well over 5 days* George Perdon, in coming second, stuck to his pro-determined plan, although he must have felt the pressure of up to four runners ahead of him at various times* Fourthly, not a single one of the runners to finish the event is a novice to running* All of them have a long history of involvement in activity in which running and stamina played a big part. Apart from plodding up hill and down dale around Beech Forest, Cliff young played football with his local team on the wing until he was 40 and later trained for and ran in several foot running events. He also managed to get into shape again by early 1981 to run in the Veterans World Championship in Christ church,N.Z* ,run under 3 hours for the Marathon and be in the winning crosscountry team* Fifthly,endurance events such as distance events beyond the Marathon's 42*195 km are never completed satisfactorily with a 'Flash in the Pan' approach. There are years of physical conditioning behind every runner, there is a systematic preparation of the mental attitude to cope with adversity (pain, weather, unexpected turns of events, mental highs and lows, etc.),there is detailed planning of food, rest and other support phases* The point that the two oldest runners in the field, Cliff-61 and George-58, finished 1st and 2nd merely underlines the value of experience coupled with regular attention to physical fitness and the cumulative effect of steady application for a more or less lengthy period of time* This is the basis for extending your physical and mental capa city for many years and it can begin at a very early age* It can also begin at any stage in one's life, provided it is borne in mind that it has to be constant and steady application over time, resisting the temptation to exceed the limits of your strength before consolidating the foundations of that strength* Seeking improvement is a fine goal, trying to get there in a hurry is almost certain to make that unattainable and courting disaster with your health and enjoyment of life* "EACH WITH HIS OWN BRAND OF LUNACY” Spiro MoraitiSo For many people 1983 is not the time for flippancy; such is the seriousness of our eco nomy given the threat and the reality of unemploymnet. However, one has been prompted into writing such an article to illustrate the futility of some hobbies and the heights of absurdity that people can attain. In 1962, at the tender age of 29, I became aware that the "body beautiful" was rather worse for wear® I was co-erced into becoming the Honorary Medical Officer by the then President of the Castellorizian Association of Victoria, Jack Bisas (also current Austra lian Greek Welfare Society President), to look after the Castellorizian Football (Aussie Buies) Clubo I decided also to participate in training® So, I salvaged my old moth-eaten football shorts, boots, jockstrap and started to jog 100 metreso Absolute disaster! I could manage only 10 metres I Palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pains and severe leg cramps were the immediate symptoms® From this inauspi cious and catastrophic beginning a determination to become physically fit developed® I started jogging, an embarrassing situation as so few of us ran at the time® Catcalls, whistles and blowing of car horns was common and the term "Move Fatty" a common cry® The next couple of years saw slow improvement as the 10m stretched to 1km, evantually graduating to 5km, run around Albert Park Lake® Slowly the mileage increased and by 1970 I was running an annual 1700km at an average of 6 min p.km (9-10 min p.m.),with the occa sional "fast" lap of 4*20 p®km(7 min p.m.). This was maintained until 1982, when I took the decision to train and tackle the Big M Marathon in October 1982* Could a creakingly arthritic clown of 83kg, aged 49, complete the 42®2km course? Could a person who had not run more than 15km go three times as far? Could the joints, muscles, tendons and the heart take the stress and strain ? There was only one way to find out. WHY THE MARATHON ? Probably an emotional attachment with the past, with an event steeped in Greek tradition going back about 2,500 years. Some claim that this may have been a figment of a Homan writer's Imagination. This of course is hotly disputed by Greeks. The original distance was some 35km, but the Modem Olympics eventually settled for 42.195km. "YOU'HE MAD", "BOEING", "NUTS" was the comment. Friends were particularly helpful by sending newspaper articles illustrating the dangers of running and submitting "facts", such as more people died running rather than in bed. I was inundated with medical articles on Jogger's kidneys, Jogger's liver, Jogger's joints, Jogger's heart, etc® All articles on the subject were read and "experts" were contacted. There is a dreadful paucity of such literature at present, most of it is rather shallow and repetitive. The advice was that to complete a marathon one had to run 100km per week in training and run 800km in the 2 months preceding the marathon. Included in this is one long run of 33km per week. I heeded all advice, running 1600km in the 4 months prior to the event. From April to October I ran 2,400km. This included 22 x 5km, 34 x 10km, 32 x 15km, 33 x 20km, 18 x 25km 10 x 30km, 3 x 35km and 2 x 40km. Most of this was around Albert Park Lake. The week prior to the Marathon consisted only of 5km and 10km runs at a slow pace. The training was never boring. Problems, policy and philosophy on a range of matters were thought oui> and one met a large range of like-minded people determined to run a marathon. Boger, Gabriel, Jim, Geoff, Bay, Avraam, Charlie and Michael were but a few. ONE PROBLEM was that the Austr® Greek Welfare Society decided to hold a dance to cele brate its 10th birthday on the eve of the Marathon. Their timing was perfect & One dance in 10 years (520 weeks l)and they chose this of all nights I I was devastated I Anger was replaced by resignation and finally by grudging attendance. Nevertheless it was a delightful evening despite the fact that one could not eat or drink or dance or what ever® One could only worry as to how one could run a Marathon with minimal rest. Sleep was to be only 4 hours whilst anxiety lasted 10 hours I V »M. CoHEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JUNE VOL.15 No. 1 Brand of Lunacy (Cont.) THE MARATHON, SUNDAY, 17th OCTOBER 1982. At last the morning arrived. The train took us to Pranks ton, a pleasant journey. We slowly drank 1 litre of water. A PERFECT DAY - a chance to better 4 hours for the run, because it was cold, windy and raining with the wind behind us* The fear of dehydration was greatly reduced under these circumstances o At each 5km mark water was available and one drank a cupful at each point to prevent dehydrations The idea of marathon running is to virtually keep the same steady, comfortable pace. In ny case I scheduled for just under 9 min miles (5*35 p*km)<> I ran with Chris Chronis and Chris Hadzilias for several miles until we settled down into our individual running pattern. It was a pleasant pace and allowed enjoyment of the run and the view. The beach was absolutley superb, the sea was green with white capped waves. It was sheer pleasures THOUGHTS during the run centred on trying to relax mentally and physically, keep to the time schedule, numbing the pain of the thighs, avoiding becoming involved in a race con test, concentrating on finishing, drinking water and enjoying the beautiful bay view on a cold, windy, rainy day as well as observing the spectators and occasionally the runners. Basically one(s thoughts were introverted, "listening" to one's body reactions - tiredness pain, thirst, relaxation. Relaxation of mind and body was the key function. At the halfway mark I knew I would better 4 hours, which was my target. I felt good, easy, relaxed. So I smiled at the official. He scowled and said that if I could smile, I should be going fast er 1 Loss of smile 1 Once having reached StJEilda Junction and still feeling comfortable it became obvious that I was going to finish, an exhilarating sensation. However, the last 5km along KtoKilda Road was intezanlnable with the Shrine appearing to get further away with each step. Once the Shrine was passed the thigh pain could be ignored and one finished at a sharp trot in 3 hours, 47 minutes, ooming in 2,478th. EPILOGUE It was an interesting experience from the physical, medical and psychological points of view« Physical- painful front of thighs and left ankle, bruised toes and sunburn. Pulse/min 63 140 96 92 86 Respiratioiy'min 9 28 12 12 10 Weight (kg) 80 79 Resting; Sid of Mar.; 1 hour later; 2 hours later; 4 hours later According to the pundits I could still increase my heart rate another 25-30 s Perhaps I Psychological- It is an interesting exercise in mental self -discipline to run the 42km in a given time, in ny case under 4 hours. My schedule was virtually 'spot on', rarely being more than 1-2 min outside (figures in Spiro's letter indicate a 5*15 p.km rate to halfway with a gradual slowing down to record a 5*30 p.km for the second half, giving an overall average of 5*23 p.km). A most satisfying experience 11 Recovery - By the following morning pulse rate was 63/min. A slow walk (5km in 55 mins) was taken, B D B stiffness and pain, throughout the body was intense. On second day, 5km in 42 mins - thighs still painful. Third day- could jog 2 miles,walk 1. Fourth day- still no desire to start running again. Fifth day- jogged 3 miles. Ninth day- joggec^walked 9 miles. It took over one month for the return of the desire to resume long distance running. A FEW THOUGHTS» The marathon must be enjoyed.- Distance is not a problem, but speed of running is.- One must be adequately prepared in sufficient training, clothing, shoes, sockso- Experiment with clothing, shoes, make sure they are well-worn, comfortables - Host maintain adequate fluids before, during and after the run.- Must be mentally and physically relaxed. Must maintain a steady pace, map out times and distanceso- Physiolo gical fitness does not necessarily equate with medical fitness a- In training one must run a mlnimum 120km (75 miles) per week. Footnote by the Editor* Spiro was the oldest of 36 Greek-Australians to oomplete the race, no doubt many of them inspired by the participation of Nick Argyropoulos, a former Greek champion who finished 9th. V .Mo C .NEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JUNE VOL.15 Ho. 1 LONDON MARATHON - 17th of April . 1983. Dot Browneo (We have received a very comprehensice report from Dot, but space commitments force ue ) (to restrict ourselves to several of the more salient extracts. Our congratulations go ) (to Dot for her own superb performance - PB 2*41*24 and member of Australian Team, 3rd ) (team to finisho All this after sparkling oerforaances in The Australian Veterans Track; ( Championships at Eastero ) Organisers of the 1983 London Marathon paid all fares and expenses for around 200 top athletes from 26 different countries to run their fcace this year, assisted by $100,000 sponsorship money, and Australia was lucky enough to have a team of four invited. Jackie Turney and myself from Vic, Shane Barrett from Q'ld and Rosie Longstaff from ACT were selected. Jill Colwell from Q'Id was already running by courtesy of Big M, and Iris Cook, winner of the Vic Marathon on March 27, bad used her $2000 pjfcize money to return to England to see her folks and run the marathon as well. So we had six of our top Marathon Women in the event. Jeff Coole, thrid in the 1982 Big M with a 2*13*57 was our only male representative, sponsored by Big M 0 „...... We were taken on a tour of the course and were told there would be 19.000 starters, including 2*500 overseas runners, making it the world's biggest marathon. These were drawn from 126,000 entries, or applications for entry. It was also incorporating the 1983 British National Marathon Championship, main selection race for the Vorld Champs in Helsinki in August. Around 100 male entrants had already recorded sub 2*20 times and about 50 female entrants had sub 2:50 to their credit. Runners were required to collect their official numbers and instructions at County Hall in the 3 days prior to the race. An interesting exhibition was held nearby. Manufacturers of running outfits, shoes, track suits, etc, all had individual stalls. Others cleaned up on souvenir mugs, running books and mags, shoelaces, posters, stamps, badges, post cards, engraved plaques, photos, te-towels, miracle drinks and anything that could remote ly be connected with a marathon, all at rip-off prices. Many stalls had videos of famous marathons playing and all made their fortunes I'm sure from the crowds of psyched-up runners that flocked to the exhibition. One interesting innovation this year was that official entrants who reported they were unable to start for any reason were guaranteed entry for the 1984 London Marathon?1 This helped cut down on marathon injuries and curbed the black market in race numbers. We got to meet many of the stars.. .Crete Waitz was a tall, quiet woman with a striking, rather beautiful faoe. She surprised us by saying that 10-13 miles (l6-20km) was her longest pre-marathon run, but she occasionally runs these twice a day. Her training runs are always quality, i.e. at marathon pace at least. She also said she drinks very little during a marathon. So much for the theories«... On race day, after an early breakfast, the hotel athletes were bussed out to Greenwich. It was cold and very wet. I felt sorry for the other 19,000 starters who had been assem bling in the rain for hours to get a reasonable startf«They stretched down the road as far as the eye could see. We were led to a large marquee near the start in a large park area called Blackheath, where the bodies of thousands of plague victims had been buried in the 16th century. Today it was covered with daffodils and lush green grass. All the women were to start with the novice men and the rest of the men were to have a parallel start about 200m away, separated by Charlton Park. The two groups would merge about 3 miles down the road. With 10 minutes to go, we were led to the start in front of thousands of assembled runn ers. They welcomed us with an almighty cheer, which surprised me. No sour grapes at all at our prestige treatment. With seconds to go, balls of plastic bags came popping out of the crowd of runners like champagne corks as they hurled away their protective gear. The boom of the connon sounded and we were off, the leaders taking off like cut cats. There was a 140 foot (42m) fall in the first 4 miles(6.4km) which gave us all an encour aging opening half hour. They tell me it took 9 minutes for the tail to cross the start line. By then, the men's leaders were 2 miles(3km) down the road (1 st mile in 4 S45) our Jeff Coole took 4*49. Our Aussie women's team all got under 5*30, almost having heart attacks when we heard the time call. VoMoC.NEWSLEPTER WINTER 1983 JUME VOL. 15 Ho. 1 Lnnflf^ lfcyrathon (oont.) ...At 11 miles(l7o7km),I caught Rosie and we ran side by side for several miles, over Tower Bridge, clocking 78*30 at half-way.*.The crowds were Incredibly deep here, at least 10 on either side of the narrow roads. As we rounded each bend, a comedienne in our group yelled "Hip Pip I ", and the crowd responded "Hooray I" with a deafening roar*.* ...But apart from the million spectators, the event was a magical combination of circus and serious athletic endeavour, a real show-stopper. The wackiest competitors included 2 Supermen, a Spideman, a pnatomime horse, an ostrich, a Batman, a gorilla, a court jester, Ghandi (complete with shaved head, sarong and stick) and yet anohter czazie who ran with Iris Cook and clutched a huge bunch of helium-filled balloons the whole way...... And then there were the team efforts! 23 Gurkhas from Nepal, marched double-time in formation the whole way. A dozen or so girls ran together in baby-dAll outfits collecting money for a baby fund at the local hospital. Another 4 soldiers ran in full uniform, jungle greens and boots, supporting a fake body on a stretcher. There was even a team from an open prison, accompanied by a prison officer. .* .. .After Tower Bridge, the look of the course changes completely up to 22 miles(35 *4ta). It takes a dive round the 'dreaded* Isle of Dogs, an ancient dock area with narrow roads maybe 12 feet wide between high stone walls. The ancient cobblestones are everybody's dreads Hitting the ground first at one angle and then at another is agony, threatening to pulverise ankle, knee and hip joints...... Then it's under the White Tower, past Traitor's Gate into the City of London, past Cleopatra's Needle, through Trafalgar Square past Nelson's Column, under Amirality Arch, down the Mall, swing left down Bircage Walk to Parliament Square with Big Ben on our right to the finish on Westminster Bridge* It was an unforgettable experience running this London Marathon set against a backdrop of 2,000 years of History. On finishing, we had our bat codes ripped of four numbers, were wrapped in silver thermal blankets and had oooomemorative gold medals hung around our necks. A chocolate bar was thrust into our hands and we were excorted down the chute to the change area. It was a surprise to find Hon and Helen Clarke at the finish line to welcome us. A hude video screen showing the runners finishing was provided in a nearby park and trees along the Thames were labelled with huge letters of the alphabet to provide a contact area for the 19>000 runners and their supporters. We heard that Grete Waltz has equalled the world record with a 2*25*29 and that Mike Grattan, Britain's bronze medallist at Brisbane, won the men's race in 2*09*43. Second to Greta, Mary O'Connor of New Zealand, put in an amazing performance by slicing 16& (l) minutes off her previous PB with 2*28*20. Our Aussie women did well also. Three in the first 20 - 5«Jill Colwell 2*37*12 (a new Australian best); 11.Jackie Turney in 2*40*05 and myself 2:41*24 for 16th. Shane Barrett ran a PB of 2*45*01 > Rosie Longstaff 2*46*22 and Iris Cook 2:55 (just 3 weeks after her Vic.Msirathon win). Jeff Coole ran the excellent time of 2:19* In the international teams race, our Australian team placed 3rd, after Norway and England and ahead of Denmark.
KOBE (Japan), May 3: Top Japanese woman distance runner, NANAE SASAKI won the women's 10,000a In an international track meeting, beating MARY KIRUI of Kenya in 33 2*9 sec to 34*59*6. Sasaki was winner of the Chrlstchuroh,N.Z. Marathon last year xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DISCOVER YOURSELF ! During A HOMING RETREAT FOR WOMEN - September 16 - 18 HALL'S GAP. Friday night to Sunday afternoon * Running, Eating, Talking, Walking, Beading, Sleeping or anything else you like to suggest - this is your weekend. All meals and accommodation will cost 138, full time students 134. Numbers are limited and full registration must be paid by 15th AUGUST to ensure your place for this exclu sive weekendo Transport will be by private car pools from various suburbs. Queries to PEGGY SMITH, 13 Yando Street, GREENSBOROUGH 3088, Tel* 435 67 43 (home). V.M.C .NEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JUNE V0L.15 Ho. 1 AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S (aub 3 hrs) ALL-TIME MARATHON RANKINGS as at APRIL 17th. 1983o 1.Jill COLWELL QLD 2-(37*12 London 17.04.83 2 oEli ftabeth HASSALL NSW 2 39*48 Boston 16 .04.79 3 0Jackie WJRNET VIC 2 39*53 Big M Melbourne 17.10.82 4eDot BROWNE VIC 2 41*24 London 17.04.83 5<>Rosie LONGSTAFF AOS 2 43*03 Boston 20.04.81 6.Shane BARRETT OLD 2 45*01 London 17<>04„83 7oMoiz» MAIN NSW 2 46*03 \Avon, Canberra 09.04.83 S.Barbara BIRHES VIC 2 48*00 Olympic Tyres,Melbourne 22.11.81 9oMargaret RED'DAN QLD 2 48*05 Avon, San Francisco 06.06#82 10 .Anne MANN SA 2 48*24 Big M Melbourne 17«10.82 11.Penny WATERS NSW 2 48*37 Werribee, Victoria 25.07.81 12J>esiree LETHERBT . SA 2 49*46 West Lakes, Adelaide 14.06.81 13 0 Jane KUTCHINS VIC 2 49*50 Big M Melbourne 12.10.80 14 .Angela COOK NSW 2 50*26 Avon, Sydney 18.05.80 15*Barbara McKERRQW VIC 2 50*28 Brisbane 25.07.82 16.Jill PRATTEN ACT 2 50*33 Avon, Canberra 09.04.83 17.Annette PERKINS ACT 2 51*08 Avon, Canberra 09.04.83 18.Rhonda BUSHBT old 2 51*52 Avon, Canberra 09.04.83 19»Sue HTLTi NSW 2 52*01 Avon, Waldniel 22.09.79 20.Megan SLOANE VIC 2 52*38 Werribee, Victoria 23.05.81 21.Jenny WALKER NSW 2 52*48 Hamilton, N.Z. 17.10.81 22.Joan CAMERON VIC 2 53*37 Avon, Sydney 18.05.80 23 .Fat MARSHALL NSW 2 54*10 HoIsworthy, NSW 27.06.82 24.Iris COOK VIC 2 54*24 Melbourne 27.03.83 25 .Maureen MOYLE SA 2 54*49 Avon, Canberra O9.O4.83 26 oLavinia PETRIE VIC 2 55*31 Hamilton, N.Z. 22.10.77 27oMary MURISON NSW 2 55*36 Gold Coast 31.08.80 28.Tess BELL NSW 2 55*37 Avon, Sydney 08.07.79 29oLlnda LENTON ACT 2 57*34 Big M Melbourne 17.10.82 30.Georgina PRICE NSW 2 58*48 Avon, 'Sydney 18.04.82 31 oMargaret SMITH VIC 2 58*50 Olympic Tyres,Melbourne 23.11.80 32.Barbara FAY VIC 2 58*59 Big M Melbourne 12.10.80 330Coral BARKER VIC 2 59*07 Hike, Canberra 04.04.82 Any amendments or comments to Kevin l&cken,12 Maywood Dve,EPPING 3076,Tel*401 19 15 ZZX XXX XXX MORE OH OSAKA LADIES MARATHON (additional to last issue)* UcMlnoru MURAMOTO(Jap) 2*46*06 15oChie MATSUDA(Jap) 2*48*59 16,17,18 see last issue. 19°Chiemi KOBAYASHl(j) 2*51*39 20oCkiemie KASHIWAGI(J) 2*51*57 21.Erlko ASAl(j) 2*52*23 22.Maml F0KAO(J) 2*52*38 23.Annie RINDT(Ho I) 2*53*58 24»Kikue TESHIMA(j) 2*54*22 25.*Ltsue TANAKA 2*55*27 26.Sachiko ISHIDA 2*55*58 27oTerumi SAKAI 2*56*57 28J3hinobu ABE 2*56*56 29»Kyoko SANPEI 2*57*29o 17 foreign runners and 12 Japanese runners were under the 3 hour 'barrier* XXX XXX XXX CANBERRA WINTER FIXTURES* JUNE- 4«1°15 Women's 3km, 2.oo Open 7km, Dirt Road Races.- 11.W 3km 1 .1 5,0 6ka 2.00,Forest Drive .Dirt Road Races.- 18.W 5km 1 .1 5, 0 10km,Dirt Road Races,Weston Creek Forest Circuit.- 19. Veterans Half-Marathon,9.00am,Weston Park.- 25»W 3«4km 1*15* 0 6.8km 2.00, Eucalypt Trail, Dirt Road Races.- 26.W (only) 6km H'cap, 10.00am, Stromlo Forest,Dirt Road Race ./JULY- 2 Carillon Road Relays 2.00pm.- 6km 1.15, 0 11.5km 2.00,Brown Trig,Dirt Road Races.- 16 .W 4km 1.15, 0 10,3km,Crisp Country Challenge,Dirt Road Races.- 23oACT CCC all levels.- 30.W 5km 1.15» 0 5km 2.00, Hillview Station, CC Races.- 31 .Austr.All-Schools CCC,Grefrilea Park ./AUGUST-7 W 8km, 0 16km, CC Jack Pennington Trophy,Regatta Point 9.00am.- 13 *W 6»2Km 1.15» 0 9«4km,Mt.Ainsley CC.- 14.Veterans Fun Run 10km, 10.00am. Road Race,Commonwealth Park.-20.W 6km 1.15* 0 12km 2o00, The Gullies,CC.- 21.W (only) 6km H'cap,Stromlo Forest,Dirt Road Race.- 28.0 10mile Noel Jago Memorial Road Race,9»00am,Tucana St.Giralang./SEPTEMBER- 3.W 5.7 1.15» 0 9.5km 2.00, Rocky Horror, Caswell Drive Aranda,Dirt R6ad Races.- 11.Point Hutt Half-Marathon, 9.00am.- 18.Belconnen Community Fun Run,8km, 10.00am, Efcru Bank,Lake Ginninderra.- OOTOTM? ^0 Tidbinbilla Relay,8.00am, 60km fixed legs, teams of 6 males,2 females,females must run 3rd (7.2k) and final (5k)leg.-DECEMBER 20(Tue)Parlaiment Relay,6.30pm, 10x1mile, first 2 legs must be run by females. i TO TP TQ THE WOMEN'S WORLD CROSSCOUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS,, Carolyn Sohuwalow. T)aqj* Pjnd 'After spending some weeks raising the money so that we could compete in the world crosscountry championships, we were finally on our way. The trip over was tiring and we were glad to arrive at dusk so that we could all get a decent night's sleep. The next week and a half were spent in preparation for the eVent as well as a bit of sight seeing. Ve had walked the course quite a few times and knew that it would be very challenglngo The big day arrived. Ve were all feeling rather nervous but other wise okay. The women's race was first and because our race was after the junior boys event, the course had been transformed into a muddy quagmire. The race was rough but we all got there with the following results: 20,Carolyn SCHUWALOW -32.Megan SLOAHE -41.Janis HAMS -63.Sharon DALTON -81 .RhAnda MALLINDER - 104.Sally Pierson. The men's raoe followed ours and this was to me the climax of the whole day - the race being fought out between six or seven competitors. The eventual winner was Bekele Debele of Ethiopia and the Australian placings were as follows! 60Rob deCASTELLA -21 .John ANDREWS -34»Lawrie WHITTY -39.Bryan LEWRY -45.Bob McDQNALD 48»Max LITTLE -81 .Adam HOYLE -109.Nick deCASTELLA. Following this we all went to London for a few days and then flew to Milan, Italy. We stayed in a little town called Legnano, just north of Milan and the scene of the Cinque Mulinio The course was most unusual - going through backyards, garages, past chook pens, up and down stairs, dodging farm animals, etc. The junior race put us all in high spirits with Australia's Adam Hoyle taking out first place honours. Following this was the women's race which was won by Margaret Groos of the USA. I was placed thrld behind Agnese Possanii of Italy. The senior men's race was won by Rob deCasteLLa and this was a fitting finale for the 1983 Australian team. All in all, I feel the trip was a great experience and a great opportunity for us to test ourselves against competitors from all over the world. I also hope that I may have more opportunities such as this in the future which will enable me to expand my know ledge of international competition and help me reach my ultimate goal. I would like to thank the VMC RR and all runners and organisers associated with it for helping me to gain my first taste of international competition. I feel that it was all well worthwhile and I wouldn't have been able to compete if not for the generous help of organisations such as yourselves, which understand the financial difficulties that the athletes of Australia must go through before competing overseas. Thanking you again Yours sincerely C.S.
CHOICE MOMENTS IN THE NIKB/AVON. (from Canberra Runner). ♦Runner looking at the Special Drinks table: "I'll be out on the course so long that I should really be putting in a packet of sandwiches as well." * 7 * 4 9 runner's wife at the Late Qitry table:" Can I enter my husband in the marathon?" 8:03am,runner's wife returning to the L.E.table:"My husband missed the start, can I have the entry fee refunded ?" *8:00am,at the women's starting line we hear H4.o3.»2..clickX ?j XX.GO" meanwhile at the men's starting line we hear "4o.3o.2o.dick ?? XX..ftmble..stuff..oh..XX ? VX..gosh..BANG©" *11.30am, concerned wife at the Information table "My boyfriend stopped at the halfway mark..«.where is he ?" VMC RR query* Whose wife ?&? Y .X. C .NEWSLETTER VOL. T . B M FROM TASMANIA Anthony Risby. (VMC HR) innna.1 Meeting was interesting by way of the number of comaents made on sponsor ship of the sport. If athletics is to control its own destiny in the future it must get its own act together rather than worrying about minor issues and personalities. At the Tasmanian Championships, John Walker ran his 75th sub-4 minute mile and the first in Tasmania. He sat in for just over 2* laps and got to 1200m in 3*59 and then went zoom ing away to record 3*56<>7 on hie own. Over the lev Tear period a new marathon race was Introduced in conjunction with the Tas manian Fiesta and sponsored by Cadbury's. The event was won by Craif Anderson from Hobart* He led from about the 7ka mark and then broke away ffcom the field between the 25 35km nm/Hra to win comfortably in 2 * 31 * 57 ° Hie Coyle also won a Fun Run held in conjunction with the event* Results on 8-1-1983* 1 * Craig ANDERSON U17*32 2*31*57 9.Eddie WESTBURGH 1*23*10 2*59*08 2oTony LUYENDYK 1*17*32 2*34*38 10.Greg FOOT t*29*44 2*59*52 3olfeil SARGIS ON 1*17*32 2*35*09 11 JPaul GROOM 1*29*53 3*00*20 4*Haydn NEILSON H17*32 2*35*58 12.Iain M3NTG0MERY 1*29*17 3*05*45 5«Donald HARRIS 1*17*32 2*39*36 13.Bob WHITTLE 1*28*05 3*06*28 6.Michael GUNSON 1*18*54 2*42*19 14.Jeremy DODAY 1*32*33 3*08:06 7*Graeme PEARCE 1*24*56 2*49*08 15.Kevin BEST 1*32*03 3*09*18 8.Barry PETERSEN 1*26*28 2*57*19 16.Clive TILSLET 1*34*53 3*11*24 28 out of 39 starters completed the course .Prizes were given out as follows: First to finish-Retum air fare and accommodation to New Zealand Marathon Return air fare and accommodation to Australian Marathon, Sydney Hunner-up-Retum air fare and accommodation ti Australian Marathon,Sydney. Baffle-Retum air fare and accommodation to Australian Marathon., Sydney. (Clive Tinsley) These three will form the Cadbury Team to compete in the Australian Marathon in Sydney. doooo ooooo
CRADLE MOUNTAIN RUN Nick Goldie. Vo news is good news for the Tasmanian off-road ultra-marathon. The fact that the media gave the event almost zero coverage Indicated that there had been no accidents, snake bites, broken limbs or other 'calamity'. Some minor injuries before the event on Feb 12 kept the number of starters to six from twenty entries. Victoria's Ian DUNN was first to complete the 80km of bush track in 10 hrs 23 mins, just under 1 hour slower than the unofficial record held by Launceston's Garth FOLEY. Brian WESTWOOD of Hobart dropped out with a sprained ankle and wlked out of the Reserve with the support party at Pelion Hut. The other four runners (Bob WHITTLE, Marcus ROBERTS, Roy PEMBERTON, all of Hobart, and Len WISL0N of Cessnock,NSW) finished in a group in 13 hours0 Conditions were cool, the Overland Track dry. Early plans are to hold the 4th Annual Cradle Mountain Run on February 12th, 1984* Information from Nick Goldie, 15 W.Tamar Hd.,LAUNCESTON 7250, Tas., (003) 31 82 600
ULTRA DISTANCE N*Mfc>. Peter Logan. Coming Events: Our 50 mile track race is on 25th of June and we would appreciate volun teers to help on the day. Please contact Michael WHITE0AK, 12 Mawson Crt, VERMONT 3133, phone 874 23 42, for entries. Phil LEAR is participating in a 'Do-It-Yourself' 100 Miler around Princes Park on 20/21 August. If anyone wants to join in they will have to bring their own back-up team t Results! NSW Track 100 Miles 2nd & 3rd of April 1983 - Rain, Rain, Rain I loCliff Y 0 U K 14*37*54 - 2.Walter McCRORIE 16*26*40 - 3.Chris STEVENSON 17*47*43 D.N.F.*Anyce Melham 94 Miles, Gloria Kennedy 75* Allan Styles 72, Doug Markulin 70, Keith Boyden 66, Bob Bruner 50, John Duffy 50, David Bourke 50, Joe Record 360 YoMoCoHEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JDHE VOL. 15 Ho. 1 PR&Vjarl'IOIf OF INJURIES* by Peter Bruce,Physiotherapist,former top-Marathoner0 AoTralnlag* 1 .Management of the athlete's training program - aoRcovery after a hard training session* boBetter to be 'underdone' than 'overdone'« CoUse variety of training surfaces. d.Take a rest from training if tired, e .Don't be afraid to miss a day. fJEeep fit If off training. 2.Return to activity after a break in training or injury - aJ>rop volume to a level belov what he/she went out at. b.Steady running before speed work. c.Train alone at first. doBuild op gradually. 3.Consistent training day in, day out. 4.Balanced Diet. 5.Thorough warm-up. 6.Adequate track clothing to avoid catching coldso 7 .For chronic or recurring Injuries use a variety of surfaces in training. ^.Skeletal Factors: 1.Short. 2.Muscle tightness or weakness. 3.Lack of joint mobility 4.Foot posture - pronated foot. 5.Running action - over the ground; not into it. - m-fn-ttnfl.1 shoulder bounce. GENERAL TRTeAOTMT PBTHCIPLES* Alms: a .Prevent worsening of Injury, b .Prevent need for professional care. CoPrevent lasting disability. Bon't'si Heat - Don't use heat - dilation of blood vessels-causes increase in swelling. Massage - -causes increase in soreness. Po's« So use - Ice and pressure immediately. - Continue using ice. - Stretch. - Best if it hurts. - Strengthen before return. CgnftToHtj a cl 1 .Time not a perfect healer. Therefore rest alone not the answser. 2.Total rest needed for infection. 3.Be guided by pain in continuing training. 4.Joint sprains need proper treatment If don't settle quickly. 5«Soreness to touch is no guide to severity. CTBATMKNT OF SPECIFIC Df JURIES* Muscle Strains: Commonest examples - hamstring, calf, quadriceps and groin. Symptoms*1 .Tender locally. 2»Swelling. 3.Bleeding. 4J)iffuse pain over wide area. 5.Pain on contraction. 6.Pain on stretching. Treatment:1.Ice with pressure. 2.Bandage early. 3.Continue ice. 4*Stretches. 5 .Strengthen. Return to activity: 1 .When normal extensibility in the muscle. 2.When normal power( compared to other side).3.1hen can perform with no pain. 4*Splinting if approprlate(heel raise). 5*Gradual build up/ Joint Sprainfli Commonest examples - ankle, knee, shoulder and forefoot. Symptoms:1 .Swelling. 2.Local tenderness. 3»Pain on movement. 4*Visible bleeding/bruising (after some days). Treatment11 .Ice to control and limit swelling. 2.Bandage for support(ankle). 3.Continue ice. 4•Mobilise to regain lost range of movement. 5.Strengthen surrounding muscles. Heturn to activity*1.As early as pain allows. 2.Splinting - ankle* heel raise, -foot* 3.Gradual build up of training. 4 .Be guided by paln.f (possible arch supports. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WHITER 1983 JUNE VOL. 15 Ho. 1 Prevention of Injuries (cont.) Inflammation*(tendons)Commonest examples - Tendonitis* Tennis elbow and shoulder. - Tenosynovitis* Shin splints and foreaxm. - Paratendonitis* Achilles. Synptoms*1 .Local tenderness. 2.Pain on resistance to tendon as it moves through rangeo 3.Visible swelling (in advanced or serious cases). Treatment*1 .STOP TRAINING if getting worse OR no better. 2.1ce« 3®Self frictions. 4«Splinting - heel raise for leg injuries. %Stretches (calf). 6»Gradual return to activity. 7 ^Professional treatment early if no progress. Return to activity *1 .When free of crepitus, creaking or squeaking. 2 .When can perform without pain. 3.Stay at level of performance short of pain. 4.Continue use of splinting (heel raise, arch support). 5.Gradual build up. CONDITIONS* RminftT*q Knee* Symptoms: 1 .Pain behind kneecap - a.Vague ache - b .Sharp cat oh. 2 .No visiblesigns. 3.Tender on edge of kneecap. 4• Worse downhill, squats and stairs. Treatment* 1 .Self treatment often effective. 2.Avoid hurting it - -a.flat running and short stride, -b.Avoid long loping stride, run faster if -c.smooth surfaces for reliable footfall, -d.gradual build up. tnecessaiyo Runner's Back* NB. Often presents as pseudo hamstring. Distance runners rarely pull hamstrings. Symptoms *1 .Pain in back or buttock or hamstring or oalf or combination of these o 2oTJsually no apparent connection with back. 3.Worst striding out or heel strike. 4*0ften no symptoms except on runningo TreatmentH .Seek professional help. 2.Best a very slow "cure". The above is a summary of a lecture delivered at a seminar at Ballarat, oonducted by the Australian T & F Coaches Associaton (Vic.branch) on July 6th, 1962. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Brand of Lunacy Post-Scriptx (see pp.13 4 14) Spiro Moraitise The second marathon, on the 27th of March 1983 organised by V.A.K.A., was not as pleasant as the first, Big-M one, for the following reasons* 1) Every one, including yours truly, was determined to improve on times. Therefore it was "business, not pleasure". 2)The sights around Fishennans Bend were much more stark compared with St.Kilda Road so that the 35-40km, when one needed a 'lift* from the thigh pain, the scene did not provide it. 3)The faster speed (3 hrs 28 mins) produced more pain and stiffness in the front of the thighs compared to the October 1982 run. 4)Although in training the "mileage" was probably adequate (700 miles - 1127 km - in 10 weeks before the marathon) there were only 2 long runs - 18 and 21 miles -; More long runs were needed for stamina. This is possibly the reason that the "out-half” took 99 min, while the"home-half" took 109 min. The final 8 miles (13km) were parti cularly slow because of severe pain and stiffness in the front thigh muscles. However, mentally and physically I recovered much more quickly in the second run 9 Psychologically I was not averse nor felt nauseated at going for a 20km run within 10 dayso T.M.CoHEWSLETTER VINTER 1983 JUNE VOL. 15 Ho. 1 VHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT ? ODDS AHD EHDS AHD RABDOM THOUGHTS Fred Lester. VCMBff DISTANCE RUNNERS are still much t*o inclined to leave their own affairs to chance or,worse, to incompetent officials and domineering males. When attending a workshop on 'Vomen in Distance Hanning* the other day I found that the males present took over the floor right from the start. They didn't stop for a breather until it was suggested to them that maybe it would not be a bad idea to ask the 3 women present what thoughts they had on the subject I The position is far from satisfactory, even within the VMC HR, if we look at the wealth of talent among our running sisters. Barely li» of our membership are women, although the percentage of women participating in our runs was 10.45^ for the prervious year# PREVENTION OF HUUHY is a problem that is always with us. The summary given on pp 20 &21 is highly recommended to you as a BASIC GUIDE, not as a care-all. The expert analysis put together by Peter Bruce should help everyone understand a) what is involved and b) what is behind the approach to treatment by professionals in the medical field• Where possible, after studying the summary, cut it out and keep it for reference. THE YOUNG ATHLETE, that is at school age, is not specifically catered for by us, but many of us have an influence on the younger generation by example if not by direct con tact. Whenever we espy some apparent ability in another person, young or old, we also feel tempted to encourage then to enter our sport. As a matter of interest here is a paragraph from an article on the development of young runners by Pat GLOHESSY, long time school coach at Xavier College, coach of Bob deCastella, a top Australian Marathon runner and track man in the 50's and 60’s. . ..Speaking of apparent ability, I doubt the validity of predictive test A and talent identification schemes at a young age, especially for distance running. The implications are also "unfair" in that you are mainly Interested in the talented athlete athlete with the rest exposed to a feeling of Inferiority and secondary rating. And apparent ability is only one factor on the road to individual achievement and development... Does the above ring any bells with our readers ? Do not some of these aspects apply also beyond school age ? ROBERT deCASTELLA’s great run at Rotterdam was the most exciting event since his feat in taking the Commonwealth Games gold in the event. Marathoners all over the world sat glued to their T.V.'s watching a thrilling battle of fitness and wits. Once again Rob showed his maturity in controlling his effort and dropping his rivals with calculated judgment. WOMEN MARATHONERS shared the limelight this year. First Greta VAITZ equalled the World Best and then, only one day later, Joan BENOIT sliced almost 3 minutes off it with a new VB of 2 *22142, truly a shot in the axm to women distance runners everywhere 11 TIP OUT OF CANBERRA RUNNER FOR VMC RR MEMBERS! Should you receive a straight forward telephone enquiry about the Club and its activi ties, it may save the enquirer an additional call and prevent them possibly not pursu ing the matter, if you just noted their name and address and stated that the Secretary will send out information on the Club in the mall, RATHER than telling them to ring the Secretary. Then pass the name and address to the Secretary. This may even shorten your dealing with thematter, will sound more positive to the enquirer and avoid them dropp ing the matter if they don't feel motivated to wmke another phone call. If the enquiry is in any way complex or urgent, by all means suggest a call to the Secretary0
Lgman BTBCiglVED WITH SUBSCRIPTION (April 1983). Dear Fred, Greetings from the high seas I It is always a pleasure to receive the newsletter regularly and to read your ramblings ; hope you are in good health and still running the odd mile or two. Alas, a bout of Manrps has wiped me out this year, as my ship sails shortly and I have only just recovered. Such is life in the Navy I Veil, look after yourself and pass on my regards to Neil Ryan and any of the others who may remember me. Regards Martin. (O'MALLEf, VMC stalwarth Marathon man) V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1983 JUNE ___ VOL.15 No, 1 V.M.C.ROAD RUNNERS . DISTANCE RUNNERS* FIXTURE LIST . JUN 4 (Sat)VAl Schools Road Relays ,Latrobe Uni / CERISTCBURCH MARATHON JON 12{Sun)VMC £ & 1 Marathons.Crib Point. 12 noon/TRARALGON MARATHON/SYDNET MARATHON(AAU) JUN 18iSat)vAA 16 km CCC etco men St women, Jells Park PERTH MARATHON JUN 25(Sat)VMC 50 Miles F.B.Melb.Uhi.6.30am/AUSTR.BQAD CHAMPS,Adelaide. JUN 26(Sun)VMC 20km & 10km.Albert Park.9.00am. Marathon Clinic 11.00am. JDL 2(Sat)Kew-Camb 10 Miles,Kew Boulevard 2.30pnyATic.All-Schools CCC Westerfolds Park JUL 9a (Sat / m i \ wVAA a a CC Belays,Westerfolds Park. JUL « « « ■1QPt.AUGUSTA a « « a t n t ^ A T V J .k Ti w r i W iMARATHON/VlC t i A i r i r t am rr/\tr A frrt VETS TPm H MAR JDL 10(Sun CENTRAL HIGHLANDS MARATHON,Lake Wendouree 10.30an/QPEENSIAND MARATHON/Prlnces Par JUL l6lSat‘ VAA 12km etc.CCC men& women.,Bundoora Park/ SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON JUL 23(Sat VMC 25km St 10km Werribee South 2»00pmAAA CC Runs Wattle Park JUL 24(StmJ_____ALICE SPRINGS______MARATHON, /_____ NOUMEA(New„— Oaledonia)l£ARATHON JUL 31 (Sun)Bendigo 25km / GOLD COAST MARATHON AUG 6(Sat)VAA 15km etc. Road Champs,men St women,Fishermens Bend/ 7-14 WORLD CUP,Helsinki AUG 7 v Sun) SRI CHINtfOY MARATHON ,D romana/ Malvern Mini-Marathon 9am* AUG 13CSatJVAA CCRuns,Brimbank Parly' AUG 14 Devil Bend 30km 11an/Altona £ Marathon 9«30am AUG 21(Sun iDandenong FR 11km Keysborough 1Oan/Goldfields FR 8km,Ifeiryborugh 9am. AUG 20iSat)AUSTR. CCC Brisbane MANCHESTER MARATHON AUG 28( Sun)FESTIVAL MARATHON, Adelaide SEP l0(Sat)Hbnash Uni 10km / SEP 11 Geoff Watt Marathon, Warragul SEP 17CSat)VMC 30km St 15km KING of the MOUNTAINS .Point Leo 1.30pm SEP 18(Sun)Mt Macedon FR 14.5km,11.00am / OCT 1 - 7 World Vet's (Stamps,Puerto Rico OCT 9(Sun)Big "M" MELBOURNE MARATHON,Frankston 8.00am NOV 20(Sun)SOUTH MELB MARATHON,Albert Park,6.30/AUCKLAHD MARATHON/TOKYO WOMEN'S MARATHON Tentative Summer Fixtures) BOV 2(Wed)VMC 16km St 6km Two Bridges,6.30pm.Alexandra Ave. near Morell Bridge NOV 16 Wed)7MC 12km St 4km Two Bridges.6.30Dm/fa0V 30 VMC 8km & 2km Two Bridges,6.3Qpm. DSC 12 MonJVBC a m ZATOPEK 10,000m F & C dlvs^DEC 13(Tue) E.2.10.000m E & W divs DEC U TuqiVMC ram. ZATOPEK 10,000m D & B divs/iDEC 15(Thu) E.Z. 10,000m A,Masters Mile DEC 31 Sat Vtffl MTDHITE RUN.Two Bridges,Alexandra Avenue. JAN 151 Sun ^VMC 4 laps F.R.Princes Park 8.00an / JAN 18(Wed)VMC 10km FR Two Bridges 6.3Qpm. FEB 5(StinSun i'VMC-RICHMOHD P.R.Burnley Boulevard Bash 10Miles, rear Burnley Gardens. Wed 'VMC 10km F.R.Two Bridges,6.30pm / FEB 19(Sun)VMC 6 laps Princes Park,8.00am. FEB 22 Wed VMC 10km F.R.Two Bridges.6.30pm/MAR 1A(Wed)VMC 10km F.R.,Annual General Meeting APR 1 Sun VMC 0nce-Around-Tha-TanfDnma1 n *9«.OOan/APR^ 8(Sun)VMC 15km St 5km, Albert Park 9am« m j i s«a EUROA,William Neelands Fun Run/APR 23(Mon)VMC Latrobe Easter Sun VMC FALLEN COMRADES 12km & 4km,Doinain 9®00amo
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The V.M.C* HOAD ROKNEBI CLUB is open to all amateur athletes* It caters for the newcomer to running, the experienced regular athlete, the young and the old, men and women, boys and girls o It represents a bridge as it were between the highly organised and the more casual approaches in competition, leaving it to the participating individual how much or how little pressure he or she wishes to apply* The accent within the club is on enjoyment of running, 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 their own satisfaction* That mainly involves ensuring that runners do not lose their way, that everyone can find out what time they did and how they compare with either each other of* their own previous runs* 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* flace entries are taken from 1 hour before advertised starting time* Membership Pees are $8 per year(adult), $4 per year(under 20), and cover the Calendar Tear and include the receipt of a quarterly Newsletter* Anyone can join up at any of our events or post the completed membership fonn together with the fee to the GENERAL SEC. of the VMC EE, Fred Lester, 1 Golding Street, CANTERBURY 3126* ALL ENQUIRIES must be accompanied by a STAMPED and SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (SSAE) for a reply* RACE FEES for members are $1, non-members pay a $1 surcharge, in the main race, EXCEPT for special events such as the VMC MARATHON, the VMC 50 MrT/ra and the ran. ZATQPEK 10 ,000m series* These special events, because of their Importance and higher degree of organisation, require earlv pre-race entries ('umiallv 3 weeks ahead or as advertised in the VMC NEWS LETTER) and, in the case of the EMIL ZATOPEK series, membership and time qualifications as well as Late Fee conditions apply to remain manageable* The V*M*C* ROAD RUNNERS try to co-operate closely with other distance•running bodies as well as the Victorian Athletic Association, whether local or national* To participate in Athletic Association events runners must be financially registered at Association Fee. Basically, the V.M*C« ROAD RUNNERS aim to keep organisational and technical details to the barest minimum essential to conducting their events satisfactorily for all. Ve like to stay with our slogan ,tWITH A MINIMUM OF FOSS" I VMC NEWSLETTER is obtainable at most race fixtures as well as at: V.A.A. office, Olympic Park No.1, Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002, 428 8049 / 42881 95 RUNNERS WORLD, 600 High Street KEW EAST 3102 , 803 5 0 V 340 C-lenhuntly Hd,E«WICK(523 8585) SPORTS IMAGE, 132 Toorak Rd,S.YABRA 3141(365110) & 683 Glenfbrrle Rd,HAWTHORN(818 5975)* GREENSBOROUGH SPORTS STORE, Level 3, Greensborough Shopping Centre 3088 (435 10 94)* ROCKY's, Comer Varrigal Rd & Burwood Highway, BUHWOGED 3125 ( 288.89 16)* TOCRAX SQUASH CEHTRE, 26 Beatty Avenue, ARMADALE 3143 (20 54 20). Pftcre 7 L