/5iOiev V I CTORIAN MARATHON CLUB SEPTEMBER 1989 Pri.t.-e $ 2~ N K W S I j E T T 1*: R ISSN 1030-8717

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lop: Australian Crosscountry Chamoion, Olympic & World CC Represen­ tative JACKIE PERKINS first over the line again, Below: A good finish for regular trier JAN BRIMACOMBE, develDping into one to be reckoned with. RUNNING GROUPS. Any regular local running groups are invited to list where and when in our page. Send details to: VMC Office, 598 High St., E.KEW 3102. The VMC gets numerous requests from our members for training advice and running contacts.

Person to assist with your requests is FRED LESTER, VMC General Sec., an A.F.T.C.A. Accredited Coach Grade 2. Fred coaches regularly on Sunday mornings at Stradbroke Park athletic track, corner Burke and Belmore Roads, East Kew, (Melway Map 45 K 40) from 10.00am, unless involved in a VMC competition.

CONCERNING ALL WOMEN RUNNERS - REGULAR OR BEGINNERS: The V.M.C. has a Special Women’s Task Force to assist in the development of Women’s Distance Running, for mutual enjoyment, encouragement and good health. They are endeavouring to foster the development of locality groups for running and training together, eventually developing a WOMEN’S RUNNING NETWORK. V.M.C. Contact person is SHARON DESAILLY, Tel: 824 0871. If you are happy to act as a contact person in your area, tell Sharon.

If you are having a problem in making contact with running groups in your locality or feel that you are not getting the satisfaction you are looking for, you can drop us a line for advice and assistance, together with a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope for a reply, to : VMC 598 High Street. E. KEW 3102.

REGULA RUNNERS, GREENSBQROUGH is a Women’s Running Group - all ages & abilities. Group meets on Wednesday 9.00am at Willinda Park, G ’borough.Beginners welcome, child minding provided. Distances and routes vary weekly. A Thursday group meets 9.00am at the rear of Sports Fair in G ’borough to run for 1 - 1.5 hours.

OOBURG FUN RUNNERS. Meet for training at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, rear Basketball Stadium (Melway 18 A 9/10), Tuesday & Thursday 6.15pm. Fun runs most Sunday mornings 9.00am. Mail, enquiries to 55 Woodlands Ave. PASCOE VALE 3044, or ring 386 9251.

PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS. For people living in Mornington Peninsula area. Contact Kon Butko 787 1309; Ray & Mark Lewis 789 6109; Gordon Loughnan (059) 77 4892.

BALLARAT. Mount Helen Fitness Trail Runs start at 9.30am Sundays, at Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 8km from Ballarat on the Midland H ’way towards Geelong. For informa­ tion ring Laurie Prosser, BCAE (053) 30 1800, or Newell Barrett, Shire of Buninyong (053) 41 3501. FERNY CREEK. Several groups meet at the cafe Mt. Dandenong Tourist & Mast Gully Roads corner (Melway 75 C 4) Sunday mornings from 8.00 to 9.00am for long runs, (13, 24, 27, 33km circuits) - with some oldtimers who still think in Miles - in magnificent bush sur­ roundings, a combination of road and forest tracks. Back to the the cafe for breakfast and post mortems with the rest of the mob.

GARDINERS CREEK. Group meets near Blind Institute, opposite Kooyong Tennis Courts, 8.30am Sundays. Mixed standards, men & women.

* A WORD OF ADVICE * If you decide to run with any group, please spend a minute or two of your time BEFORE YOU START to find out the DISTANCE and PACE of any group of of runners. There is nothing worse for a beginner than to be left behind after the first 500m and struggle on to run beyond what is sensible for his/her level of fitness. If in doubt, start by running with the slowest group available available. CONVERSELY, regular members of any group need to be aware of newcomers and assist them to find their most suitable level within the group.

Among the esost swoppable garments around the running scene - VMC LOGO T—SHIRTS & SINGLETS, are available at $8 each, plus $1 pack & post. Send order with correct money to VMC Office (address above), or buy at our runs. At the moment we are short of large sizes beyond size 16.

Page 2 PRE-RACE ENTRY FORMS: Your attention is drawn to the CORRECT USE of the PRE-RACE ENIKY FORMS as below. They are to be used only for races on our fixture list which specifically ask for entries to be sent prior to race day and when SPECIAL RACE ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

RACES, where no such requirements are asked for, can be entered on the day at least 30 minutes prior to advertised starting time. This applies to minor events. Below are the races requiring Pre-Race Entry: {More details on Fixture List) 1989 SEP 9(Sat)VMC "KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN" 30k & 15k,PT.LEO-ARTHURS SEAT,1.30pm. DEC 4,5,6,7 VMC "BP” EMIL ZATOPEK TRACK SERIES, Use ”BP"SPECIAL ENTRY FORM by NOV 13. DEC 10(Sun)VMC EMIL ZATOPEK 10km & 3km FUN RUN, PRINCES PARK, 9.00am. 1990 MAY 27(Sun)VMC "RUNNERS WORLD" MARATHON, FISHERMENS BEND.Mail entries close MAY 13. JUN 10(Sun)VMC "DAVID WARD INSURANCES” HALF-MARATHON, BURNLEY BOULEVARD. " MAY 28. JUL 15(Sun)VMC "SPORTSCRAFr QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN’S 10km, ALBERT PARK." JULY 2. AUG 26(Sun)VMC "COAST ROAD CHALLENGE" 32.2km BRIGHTON BATHS, 8am.

PLEASE NOTE that most of the above events also have Special Entry Forms, when we have obtained sponsorships and use those when possible.

AURA 50 MILES ENTRIES direct to GEOFF HOOK, 42 Swayfield Rd. MT.WAVERLEY 3149.

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT that all enquiries, entries and membership applications are filled in properly and accompanied by A STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE as requested as it becomes most time-consuming, apart from the additional cost, and prevents YOUR PART-TIME OFFICIAL staff from devoting sufficient time towards urgent organisational tasks.

It is in the interest of all runners and members to minimise routine matters so that the Club can function efficiently and to the satisfaction of all concerned.

------cut here------cut here------cut here------MAIL RACE ENTRY POKM-VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC.-598 High St. E.KEW 3102. ONLY for races SHOWING CLOSING DATES on VMC Fixture List! ! Use BLOCK LE'l'l’ERS Please ! Other Races enter ON DAY at venue 30mins prior to Start Time. PLEASE ENTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING RACE ...... SURNAME ...... INITIALS ... CALL NAME ...... ADDRESS ...... POST CODE ...... PHONE(Home) ...... (Work) ...... BEST TIME (last 3 years, nearest distance) ...... DATE OF SAME ... PLACE WHERE HELD ...... NAME OF RACE ...... DATE OF BIRTH ... / ... / ... MALE / FEMALE (cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ... SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT ...... DATE __ /--- /.... NOW TURN OVER AND SIGN DECLARATION AT BACK after checking correctness of above form. Don’t forget to enclose Stamped Self Addressed Envelope (230mm x 120mm , same size as VMC Newsletter Envelope) for return oT race information with cheque or money order payable to VMC - NOTE: Any additional copies of this Entry Form must also carry the declaration on the reverse side, or cannot be accepted. DECLARATION

1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as condition of acceptance of my entry in the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. event named on this Entry Form for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby waive all and any claim, right ot 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 whatsowever which I may suffer or sustain in the course or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event. 2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved and otherwise engaged in promot­ ing 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 practitioners and personnel, and shall so operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act or neglect of any or more of them. 3. I have read the rules and conditions of the event as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them. SIGNED ...... DATE ...... * I certify that I am parent/guardian of ...... and that he/she has my consent to participate in this event. SIGNED ...... DATE ...... (* complete if applicable) Paae 2B > SPRING 1989 SEPTEMBER PRESENT RUNNING SCENE CHANGES BURSTING OLD RESTRAINTS

Most VMC members and others in the running and athletics scene are aware by now that some fundamental changes have been taking place at the top level of administration as a result of a long period of dissatisfaction and rumblings at virtually all levels of the sport. Frustrations on the part of competitors and administrators have shown themselves in many different ways, the most serious have been the losses in enthusiastic and capable people in all aspects of athletics. Virtually no running organisation, and that includes the VMC, has been spared a drop in participation and membership in the past 3 to 5 years as the distance running boom has gone over the top and flattened out. The Fun Runs have become mere money raising functions with little regard for the development of sporting achievement on a State or National scale. A fresh look needs to be taken at where we are and where we are going. Even more importantly, we must ask ourselves: WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO ?! One thing is certain, there is no way back to past glories. However, we can learn from the past and avoid making the same mistakes again, provided we are aware that all of us - each individual runner, each individual coach, each individual official - bear a personal responsibility in making sure that we do our own bit towards gaining the satisfaction we seek from being in sport. In the early years of the VMC, its members went around to personally raise interest in broadening the distance running base with the firm objective that Australia would reach world standard and hold its own in top competition. The first period culminated in strong representation at every Olympic middle and long distance by the end of the 50*s: Les Perry, Dave Stephens, Alan Lawrence, Dave Power, John Landy, Herb Elliott, Alby Thomas. That was carried into the 60,s through Ron Clarke, Derek Clayton, Tony Cook, John Farring­ ton and into the 70’s with Bill Scott, Chris Wardlaw, Gerard Barrett, Graeme Crouch, Steve Austin, Dave Chettle.(Lack of space leaves out others) With the 80* s, and the great emphasis on innumerable long distance "Fun Runs”, this strength has ebbed in the events leading up to the Marathon. Our present top Marathon run­ ners stand out by virtue of having built up over a number of years with sucesses along the way at the intermediate and faster events and a more careful approach to the systematic build-up in low-key events. There is no ready made solution for us. The situation today calls for a thorough re­ think in our approach to organisation and conduct of our sport. In view of modern technol­ ogy, changing tastes and expectations, greater population and the demands on our time by all kinds of pressures on everyone of us, it is a matter of personal desire and enthusiasm how much of these pressures we can unload through recreation and our own development as persons. In the end, Sport as another pressure activity saps the energies we want to rebuild and extend. That is why we banded together in the first place, achievement through enjoyment, let’s pull together.

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CONTENTS

2.Running Groups Information 13.Other People’s Fixtures 2AB.Pre-Race Entry Form & Declar. 14.Politics within Sport 4.Communications / Venues 15. dto 5.DAVID WARD Half-Marathon 16. dto 6.A.U.R.A. 50 Mile Aust.Ch'ship 17.C*wealth Games Trials and 10,000m Rankings 7.SPORTSCRAFT Queen o .t. Lake 18.TRAINING NOTES: Good Running Form 8. dto 19. dto 9. dto 20.World Records as at 1/4/89 10.VMC 25km / 1990 Fixture List 21.Marathon Pace Chart 11.Children & Sports Injuries 22.What Do You Make Of It ? 12.Letter from Tonga / Queensland 23/24.VMC Fixtures/W ship Form/Club Information VMC NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. and is part of the Annual Membership Fee. It is issued quarterly: AUTUMN (March), WINTER (June), SPRING (September), SUMMER (December). ALL RUNNERS are invited to contribute letters, results, photos, comments, criti­ cisms, 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 1.5 pages of of A4 sheets, ideally less than 1 page. Articles MUST BE accompanied by name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature. The Author of such article shall retain full responsibility for its contents. DEADLINE FOR COPY is the 1st day of the month preceding the month of publication. Earlier copy is preferred to ease pressure on editing and printing schedules.

INTERSTATE LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS. Tu,We,Th 12-2pm VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. 598 High St E.KEW 3102 (03) 817-1033 AAU: Neil KING, P.O.Box 254, MOONEE PONDS 3039 (03) 370-7555 NSW AA: Alan BATCHELOR, P.O.Box N101, Grosvenor St, SYDNEY 2001 (02) 241-3538 VAA: Greg MASON, Olympic Park West, Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002 (03)428 8195/8049 QAA: Reg BRANDIS, QE2 Stadium, Kessels Rd, NATHAN 4111 (07) 343-5653 AA-SA: Hath EDWARDS, P.O.Box 57, KENSINGTON PARK 5068 (08) 332-8022 AA-WA: Bruce STRICKLAND, P.O.Box 208, WEMBLEY 6014 (09) 387-5599 AAA-TAS: Noel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court, DYNNRYNE 7005 (002) 23-1976 ACT AA: Bill BAILEY, P.O.Box 351, BELCONNEN 2616 (062) 47-4171 H NT AA: Rick RALPH, P.O.Box 41710, CASUARINA N.T. 5792 (089) 85-3260 VIC VETS: Peter COLTHUP, 14 Bakers Rd, N. DANDENONG 3175 (03) 795-1169 SYDNEY STRIDERS: Phil CALDWELL, P.O.Box 300,THORNLEIGH 2120 (02) 427 6350 Q ’ld MAR & RR CLUB: Andrew SEMPLE,P.0.Box 192, EVERTON PARK 4053 SA RRC: Marilyn DAVIS,1 Sturt St, G.P.O.Box 591, ADELAIDE 5001 (08) 212-6115 WA MAR CLUB: P.O.Box 260, MT LAWLEY 6050 ACT CC CLUB: Dave CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres,P.O.Box 144,KAMBAH 2902 (062) 31-8422 H A.I.S.: P.O.Box 176, BELCONNEN 2616 (062) 52-1111

VICTORIAN VENUES Melway Ref. Map

OLYMPIC PARK: Swan St & Batman Av, Trams Princes Bridge, Trains Richmond 44 B 11 TWO BRIDEGS: Alexandra Av, opp. Botanic Gardens, near Morell Bridge 44 B 12 ALBERT PARK: Robinson Hall (Walkers) rear Basketball Stad., facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK: Walker St. Pavilion, near Carlton FG, Royal Pde, trams pass 29 G 12 BURNLEY BOULEVARD: K.Bartlett Res.,rear Burnley Hort.Coll.,Swan St.R’MOND 45 B 12 POINT LEO: Red Hill Tennis Club,Red Hill-Pt.Leo Rd 190 J 4 FISHERMENS BEND COM. YOUTH CENTRE: Opp. Bus Terminus & Shops,GARDEN CITY 56 H 2 DOMAIN: Birdwood Av, rear Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km up St.Kilda Rd 43 K 12 LATROBE UNIV: Car Park 6, off Ring Road, 500m east Waterdale Rd entrance 19 H 7 WERRIBEE Sth: St. Mary’s RC School, cnr Whites & O ’Connors Rds 201 H 10 WESTERPOLDS PARK:Porter St,T’STOWE 33 E 1/2 \\\ BUNDOORA PARK:Plenty Road. 19 F 4 BRIMBANK PARK:South of Keilor Park, enter from Calder H ’Kay/Cemetery Rd 15 B 8 DEVIL BEND RESERVOIR: Graydens Rd, MOOROODUC 152 J 3 COBURG TRACK: Outlook Rd,off Murray Rd, rear Basketball Stadium 18 A 10 COLLINGWOOD TR:Heidelberg Rd,CLIFTON HILL; Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G 12 DONCASTER TR:George St.33 J 11 \\\\ BOX HILL TR: Elgar Rd/Barwon St 47 C 7 CROYDON TR:Norton Rd 50 K 4 \\\\ NUNAWADING TR:Burwood H ’way,E.B’WOOD 62 B 7 MURRUMBEENA TRACK:North & M ’beena Rds 68 K 9 \\\ MENTONE TRACK: Second St 87 B 7 FRANKSTON TR:Ballam Park 103 B 4 \\\\ SANDRINGHAM TR:Thomas St,HAMPTON 76 K 6 SPRINGVALE TR:Ross Res.NOBLE PARK 80 E 12 \\\ KNOX TR:Rushdale St.SCOREBY 73 D 7 ABERFELDIE TR:Corio St.ESSSENDON 28 D 6 \\\ MELB.UNIV.TR: Top of 75A/ 2B D5/ 43 G3

This page is a SPECIAL SERVICE to all runners to facilitate their contacting other athletic organisations at home and interstate. All interstate addresses receive VMC NEWSLETTERS and are invited to let us have full information on their events so that we can keep our members and other runners informed in turn for their benefit. 01 KEVIN GALVIN 35 1:09:26 073 ADRIAN FISHER 35 1:30:00 145 STEPHEN BARKER 46 1: 42:20 02 IAN GAINEY 37 WC 1:12:03 074 BRUCE WATSON 50 1:30:16 146 LAURIE DIPAIMA 24 1: 42:26 03 TONY DIDONATO 31 1:12:40 075 JIM GKELIS 37 1:30:20 147 BEN MORREY 60 1: 42:36 04 PAUL JAMES 29 1:13:24 076 PETER DUMASIUS 29 1:30:21 148 BERNIE GOGGIN 51 1: 42:53 05 PAUL STRANGIO 26 1:14:12 077 STEVE POSKEY 35 1:30:43 149 K KOALA 29 1: 42:56 06 LEW HARVEY 40 1:14:49 078 GLEN WESTERN 34 1:31:02 150 NEIL GILBERT 44 1:43:00 07 GRAEME SMITH 33 1:14:52 079 RON YOUNG 58 1:31:06 151 DAVID SMITH 26 1: 43:14 08 MARIO OORDEDDA 29 1:15:51 080 TED DOWLAN 39 1:31:12 152 JOHN SMITH 54 1: 43:14 09 MICK HONER ??? 30 1:16:43 081 JOHN NOLAN 19 1:31:15 153 GARETH CLAYTON 47 1: 43:32 10 ERIC GREAVES 41 1:16:53 082 COL JERRAM 45 1:31:31 154 ROLET DECASTELLA 65 1: 43:51 11 ANDREW POTOCNIK 26 1:17:33 083 JOHN PATON 40 1:31:37 155 DAVID JONES 51 1: 43:51 12 NEIL GRIFFIN 43 1:18:06 084 RON RABONE 37 1:31:47 156 BRYAN LEAF 38 1: 44:14 13 TOM KERR 44 1:18:43 085 WARREN MATULICK 28 1:31:48 157 VIC MOSS 35 1: 44:23 14 BOB BROWN 33 1:18:58 086 STEVE BERKLEY 32 1:32:00 158 GLEN WELLS 35 1: 44:36 15 LEIGH O ’CONNELL 19 1:19:16 087 JOHN JAEDINE 42 1:32:20 159 STUART BERRIL 28 1: 45:13 16 MARK EDWARDS 32 1:19:20 088 GEORGE DYER 54 1:32:20 160 WAYNE LEVI 37 1: 45:15 17 PETER BENCE 49 1:19:20 089 KEN MUNRO 57 1:32:30 161 CAMERON HEEPS 16 1: 45:15 18 CLIVE DAVIS 47 1:19:33 090 GORDON STEPHEN 35 1:33:23 162 WENDY ROSS 23W 1: 45:22 19 MIKE LETCH 41 WC 1:19:52 091 JOHN MORRIS 48 1:33:42 163 CLAUDE SGROI 30 1: 45:22 20 PAUL GIBNEY 30 1:20:13 092 DAVID SKIFWORTH 49 1:33:48 164 STEVE COBURN 27 1: 45:22 21 LAWRENCE MALONE 28 1:20:21 093 MIKE MOORE 32 1:33:55 165 JACK GUBBINS 60 1: 45:23 22 BRIAN MURPHY 47 1:20:26 094 TED OAKLEY 41 1:33:58 166 PETER FREEMAN 52 1:45 28 23 HARRY WATTS 43(240)1:20:35 095 TONY WHITEFIELD 30 1:34:14 167 GRAEME BISHOP 44 1: 45:36 24 STEVE MILADINOVIC35 1:20:42 096 JOHN BENNETT 46 1:34:16 168 ROZ POWLEY 33W 1: 46:22 25 BARRY EADIE 35 1:20:42 097 KEVIN MCDONNELL 36 1:34:25 169 REISS MACKIE 26 1: 46:26 26 BRUCE PETERS 49 1:20:51 098 JOHN BURTON 39 1:34:25 170 MARG.BURROUGHS 45W 1: 46:44 27 LAURIE GLOVER 34 1:21:58 099 JAN BRIMACOMBE 36W 1:34:26 171 HERB BAPTIST 48 1: 46:44 28 DES CLANCY 39 1:22:20 100 MARG ELLIS-SMITH50W1:34:28 172 LAURIE SCHWAB 41 1: 46:55 29 NICK BYRON 28 1:22:39 101 KEN CHALMERS 37 1:34:36 173 SPIRO MORAITIS 55 1: 47:13 30 ROD ALAOQUA 33 1:23:02 102 DENIS POLLARD 47 1:34:56 174 SHARON CHADWICK 37W 1: 47:17 31 PETE MOORE 41 1:23:03 103 PETER TROTTER 53 1:34:56 175 GORDON BURROWES 53 1: 47:46 32 ROD GRIFFITH 32 1:23:11 104 EDDIE SMITH 27 1:35:18 176 BILL SINCLAIR 43 1: 48:06 33 RICHARD HUGGINS 43 1:23:40 105 PENNY ANDREWS 25W 1:35:23 177 LINDY MURPHY 27W 1: 48:18 34 BRENDAN KENNEDY 42 1:23:40 106 DOUG PETROFF 47 1:35:23 178 PAT COOPER 45W 1: 48:40 35 COLLEEN STEPHENS40W 1:23:59 107 JIM MCGOVERN 37 1:35:29 179 MIKE ZERVOS 44 1: 48:41 36 BOB BIRRELL 52 1:24:15 108 DAVID CHIFFEY 39 1:35:37 180 PAT KINNANE 38W 1: 49:17 37 MAX BALCHIN 46 1:24:18 109 TRACY WILSON 23W 1:35:43 181 JOHN STEARNE 52 1: 49:17 38 MARC BONACCURSO 32 1:24:20 110 LYN DAVIS 35W 1:35:46 182 JOHN NOONAN 46 1: 49:43 39 IAN DUTHIE 45 1:24:24 111 PAUL LISHMAN 35 1:36:27 183 MICK HONER 30 ??? 1: 49:58 40 LEIGH MURPHY 20 1:24:40 112 JOHN BUCKINGHAM 43 1:36:31 184 ANN VAVASOUR 31W 1: 50:24 41 GEOFF SCOTT 31 1:25:00 113 HARRY WATTS 43 ??? 1:36:34 185 RON LEGGETT 56 1: 50:50 42 ROGER NEWHAM 40 1:25:09 114 CHRIS DENSHAM 45 1:36:44 186 JOHN BECROFT 48 1: 50:54 43 FRANK MARTINEZ 33 1:25:26 115 PATRICK WALES 44 1:36:52 187 DICK KIRKMAN 71 1: 51:16 44 THERESIA BAIRD 47W 1:25:51 116 ANDREW BEART 37 1:37:03 188 BERNARD BECKER 29 1: 52:13 45 JOHN FAY 49 1:25:53 117 ALLISON BARLOW 24W 1:37:03 189 BARRIE MARTIN 52 1: 52:47 46 KEVIN BEECH 27 1:26:00 118 VIC PUGATSCHEW 34 1:37:23 190 DONALD MURPHY 49 1: 52:57 47 DJ RICHARDS 51 1:26:08 119 MARK BENJAMIN 52 1:37:53 191 RUTH PICKER 27W 1: 53:24 48 COLIN BARNES 32 1:26:14 120 LAWRIE ROACH 45 1:37:56 192 ALAN HAWKEY 40 1: 53:24 49 JIM CURTAIN 39 1:26:17 121 RICHARD TODD 41 1:38:36 193 KEVIN COLLINS 45 1: 54:05 50 TIM ROBBINS 30 1:26:22 122 BRIAN HINTON 41 1:38:37 194 RICHARD WADLEY 42 1: 54:54 51 GARY MUNARI 31 1:26:23 123 LEN HALLETT 39 1:38:37 195 TARA DAVIDSON 22 1: 55:26 52 PAUL JAMIESON 28 1:26:23 124 TIM ADAM 17 1:38:49 196 BRIAN TOOMEY 45 1: 55:56 53 STEVE TELEKI 36 1:26:33 125 JOHN JURASZEK 37 1:38:54 197 BILL BAXTER 51 1: 56:21 54 CARLOS FLORES 35 1:26:39 126 JOHN MAHONY 49 1:39:08 198 KERRYN HARVEY 24W 1: 56:42 55 LAVINIA PETRIE 45W 1:26:40 127 KYM SULLIVAN 31 1:39:14 199 KERRY LUCAS 28W 1: 57:20 56 MARTIN DUFFY 31 1:26:58 128 JIM BRABON 15 1:39:16 200 HELEN HAWKINS 29W 1: 58:07 57 ANDREW REID 29 1:27:02 129 STEVE TAAFE 28 1:39:19 201 DAVID WARD 46 1: 58:14 58 RAY MERIDA 45 1:27:13 130 JOHN RACITI 39 1:39:20 202 GEREARDO RIVIELL065 1: 59:40 59 MIKE WALSH 38 1:27:22 131 JACK ROSENDALE 48 1:39:30 203 LORRIE BISHOP 42W 2: 00:45 60 MARK LEONARD 29 1:27:26 132 JEAN ALBURY 58W 1:39:37 204 PETER HASSALL 50 2: 01:39 61 BILL IRVINE 40 1:27:27 133 BRETT HARRINGTON 29 1:40:08 205 KERRIE CUTHBERTSON29W 2: 01:57 62 IAN U ’REN 38 1:27:33 134 ROD SANDS 49 1:40:46 206 KERRY LEE 30W 2: 04:58 63 RON LEDINGHAM 42 1:27:55 135 GEOFF CHARLES 42 1:41:01 207 RIKKI BEWLEY 42W 2: 05:41 64 VIN O ’BRIEN 60 1:28:18 136 DAVID LONG 44 1:41:14 208 BARBARA WALTON 35W 2: 06:12 65 RUSSELL PARSONS 45 1:28:27 137 MICK O ’CONNOR 41 1:41:21 209 JUDY PETERS 46W 2: 08:26 66 PAUL THORPE 43 1:28:31 138 JOHN COBURN 23 1:41:29 210 DEAN LEVITT 17 2: 08:32 67 MICK DOWLAN 36 1:28:31 139 GARY SIMMONS 39 1:41:33 211 ROD WILLIAMS 34 2: 11:51 68 PETER TIBBITS 32 1:28:49 140 BARRY THOMAS 50 1:41:36 212 FRANK DEAN 45 2: 13:09 69 ROD WISE 35 1:29:19 141 ROB VARNEY 44 1:41:50 213 GEMMA MAZZA 26W 2: 18:09 70 ANDY MOORE 33 1:29:23 142 SHIRLEY YOUNG 59W 1:42:07 214 DON HAMPSHIRE 53 2: 21:05 71 MARTIN STEER 24 1:29:33 143 MICHAEL AITKIN 50 1:42:10 72 JOHNNY RAATH 31 1:29:47 144 RAY WALKER 65 1:42:20 A mis-reading of numbers has led to recording Mick Honer and Harry Watts twice. If you can correct the mistakes, please let us know to adjust the results. VOL.21 No.3 HI-TEC SPORTS

AURA 50 MTI.KS TRACK RAHR AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP H/-TEC BOX HILL JUNE 17. 1989 In conjunction with VMC 50 MILE Results and Report: by Geoff Hook The race commenced with a possible new Australian Record in the offing, Bruce Cook who set the current Australian Record in this event in 1985 with 5:35:32 headed the field of 23 starters. Bruce had recently set a new Australian 50km Track Record in March this year, so his form indicated a very fast time. It was sad to see Bruce retire from the race after 26 miles (achieved nevertheless in the excellent time of 2:43). At this stage the main contenders were Geoff Boase (Qld), Ron Campbell (Vic) and Big Chris Stephenson(NSW). So it was a battle between 3 states with Queensland coming out victorious in the form of Geoff Boase who ran a fine and steady race for a PB with 6:19:46. Incidentally, Geoff is originally from Victoria and so we claim this is where he has gained all his talent and experience in running. Geoff was ably supported by Dennis Moore who has trained many other success­ ful Victorian long distance athletes. Big Chris faded badly over the final 30km to finish midfield. Ron faded a little with the consequence that Geoff Hook and Bob Marden moved up into 2nd and 3rd spots respectively, (yet again, Hookie beat Mars Bar by a small margin), with times of 6:51:35 and 6:54:03. Brickley Hepburn finished strongly to capture 4th place and a PB for himself while fast starter Peter Gray also struck trouble and slowed considerably into 6th place. Congratulations to those runners who were participating in their 1st Ultra:- Greg Browne, Peter Quinn, Graeme Russell, Joe Skrobalak. Randall Hughes and Cliffy Ryan. Congratulations also to 2 others who achieve PB*s over the distance: - Michael Grayling and Jaques Gaillard. Thank you to all the interstate runners for the effort and expense of participat­ ing in this race. It made it a truly national event. It was a great shame to have to cancel the road race on the following day due to lack of overall numbers. Hopefully, interest will be restored for next year and that both races will be conducted. Many thanks are directed to Dot Browne who efficiently directed the race proceed­ ings on the day, organised refreshments for lapscorers and officials (and sweet delicacies for the runners) and generally shouted her usual encouraging remarks to all the runners. Also appreciated was a small group of helpers who graciously assisted Dot Browne. They were Barry & Thelma Callanan, Hfianilton Barry, Robin Anderson, Peter & Joan Logan and'Eric Marie-Jeanne. MARATHON 50 km FINAL TIME 01.GEOFF BOASE 38 QLD 3:01:30 3 36:55 6:19:46 PB 02.GEOFF HOOK 4 4 V 3:22:00 4 03:55 6:51:35 03.BOB MARDEN 36 NSW 3:23:54 4 0 1 :34 6:54:03 04.BRICKLEY HEPBURN 38 V 3:30:30 4 12:21 6:55:12 PB 05.RON CAMPBELL 46 V 3:00:27 3 47 :04 6:56:53 06.PETER GRAY 24 V 3:21:03 4 07:42 7:26:04 07.GREG BROWNE 36 V 3:37: 13 4 22:34 7:35:37 1st ULTRA 08.COL JERRAM 45 V 3:32:52 4 29: 12 7:43:02 09.PETER QUINN 39 V 3:52:59 4 39 :06 7:47:17 1st ULTRA 10.GRAEME RUSSELL 30 V 3:24:37 4 12:48 7:48:40 1st ULTRA 11.CHRIS STEPHENSON 33 N 3 : 1 1 :42 4 02:54 7:54:15 12.MICHAEL GRAYLING 32 V 3:37:09 4 27 : 55 7:54:31 PB 13.JOE SKROBALAK 33 V 3:29:53 4 12:40 7:57:13 1st ULTRA 14.RANDALL HUGHES 65 V 3:41:39 4 28:36 8:02:26 1st ULTRA 15.ERNIE HARTLEY 39 V 3 : 37:39 4 28:28 8:06:50 16.ANDREW LUCAS 24 SA 4:08:30 5 20:43 9:08:06 17.JEAN-CLAUDE MORRE 32 V 4:23:01 5 18:41 9:13:49 18)JACQUES GAILLARD 42 V 4:49:23 5 55:38 10:21:46 PB 18)CLIFFY RYAN 60 V 4:39:56 5 55:00 1 0 : 2 1 :46 1st ULTRA

dnf BRUCE COOK 32 2:43:14- 26 .09 M dnf ROB ALLINGHAM 44 3:30:02 4::10:10 4:25:28 - 32.80 dnf RON SMITH 45 3:50:31 4:: 40:07 4:53:18 - 32 .06 dnf ROB NASH 38 3:55:38 4:: 42:48 5:02:10 - 33 .05 VMC "SFQRTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE W10, JULY 16, 1989 LISTS. - RESULTS: PI. RNo F.TIME CALLNAMF-- SURNAME— ASE fl7 W F.TIME CALLNAME 5URR5ME AGE GOT TOT 33:3737" JACKIE PERKINS U74 679 13 v r SERENA PETERS" v r 002 402 33 45 MAREE McDONAGH 22 075 758 43 48* PATRICIA BEESTON 39 003 768 35 14* BOSEANNE BRISBANE 27 076 680 43 50 JUDY PETERS 46 004 767 35 52 JULIE MCKIE 29 077 755 43 56 ADRIENNE JAMIESON 31 005 723 36 16* JEANNETTE MASE 36 078 482 44 00* BARBARA DALGLEISH 53 006 408 36 30 SANDRA MITCHELL 28 079 708 44 04 ANNE DOYLE 38 007 410 36 30* EMMA CARNEY 17 080 507 44 18* FRAN STONE 40 008 986 36 50* JULIENNE DOGUE 19 081 400 44 30 JOAN LOGAN 33 009 409 37 02 NICOLE ROBINSON 20 082 978 44 32* SHEENA WILKIE 22 010 449 37^2* ELAINE DAVIES 26 083 990 44 38 CHRISSY O ’DONNELL 12 011 407 37 24 LAVINIA PETRIE 45 084 969 44 38* CAROLYN WHITE 21 012 692 37 58* LEANNE KENNEDY 23 085 476 44 42 K .HARDING-FARRENBERG 37 013 788 38 02 LIBBY FIELD 17 086 774 44 46 NERISSA LITTLE 16 014 803 38 22* SHIRLEY MORGAN 35 087 970 44 54 MILL? 015 406 38 24 THERESIA BAIRD 47 088 796 45 06 CATH CADDY 40 016 721 38 26 NIKKI CLARK 24 089 818 45 10 FIONA MCCASHNEY 23 017 697 38 36* MOO PERMEZEL 20 090 734 45 12* REBECCA LEIGH 29 018 874 38 38 KERRY RAMADGE 32 091 693 45 14* VERA ROBERTS 36 019 443 38 44 JOANNE CHAPMAN 24 092 947 45 16* DANIELLE MCDONALD 23 020 704 38 48* REBECCA FLYNN 15 093 748 45 20* CAROLYN BOWEN 28 021 450 38 56* JENNI COTTRILL 38 094 798 45 26* THERESE DOUPE 29 022 749 39 06* JAN BRIMACOMBE38 095 505 45 26* MICHELLE ANDREWS 31 023 983 39 08 SUSAN LANGLEY 19 096 794 45 28* MARGARET DUGUID 52 024 844 39 20 DEBORAH WILLIAMS 26 097 821 45 30* JENNY DAVIS 25 025 783 39 22 MONICA MONSOUR 35 098 731 45 38* JEANNETTE HARRISON 40 026 997 39 22 HEATHER FURTILL 25 099 542 45 44* CHARLOTTE MURPHY 35 027 725 39 30 KAREN MOIR 22 100 499 45 46* JANE LEVY 29 028 468 39 30* JUNE PETRIE 25 101 951 45 54* SALLY BARNARD 25 029 448 39 54 ROZ STEPHENS-WALKER 26 102 447 46 10 SHARON DESAILLY 32 030 746 39 58 ANNE WILSON 42 103 478 46 12 LOLA CYGLER 59 031 985 40 14 KAREN JACKSON 17 104 483 46 34 ANDREA BOWDEN 33 032 984 40 30 ANNETTE PELGRIN 35 105 491 46 40 ANNETTE MUNRO 19 033 466 40 42* LYN DAVIS 35 106 490 46 42 TONI ELPHICK 39 034 966 40 42* JILL ROBERTSON 27 107 770 46 46 JOOI PAUL 17 035 486 40 52* ROBYN REIMERS 25 108 718 46 46* LEANNE WEBB 31 036 728 41 08* TERESA HOLGATE 29 109 994 46 48 MELITA GODSON 16 037 460 41 10* MARIA MEHMET 30 110 639 46 54 JESSICA DENEHEY 39 038 446 41 12 MARGARET ELLIS-SMITH 50 111 988 47 00* CHRISTINE ZWOLINSKI 37 039 859 41 20* MARIANNE MCKAY 29 112 498 47 08 SHARON CHADWICK 38 040 471 41 38* JAN MILL 47 113 488 47 08 SALLY BARNES 29 041 461 41 42 JENNY MCDONNELL 33 114 565 47 10* DENESE PERRY 36 042 404 41 48 LYNNE WILLIAMS 36 115 500 47 34 CHRISTINE RYDBERG 36 043 403 41 48 MEGAN SLOANE 36 116 635 47 36 JEANINE HERBERTE 23 044 628 41 56 ELIZABETH WOOD 33 117 540 47 38* LIZ THOMSON 33 045 738 42 00 GLENYS PILLING 26 118 971 47 40* TONI ARNOTT 33 046 981 42 02 KATE RICHARDSON 18 119 511 47 40* HEATHER WHITE 38 047 959 42 06* PENNY ANDERSON 19 120 892 47 42 LINDA DERMOTT 38 048 851 42 08* CAROLINE MOFFATT 26 121 841 47 47 TERRI STONE 24 049 664 42 14* MARGARET BURROUGHS 45 122 517 47 48* MERILYN KELLY 42 050 671 42 16* TRUDY BRENTNALL 34 123 504 47 50 HEATHER JOHNSTONE 45 051 631 42 24 SANDRA FUNK 24 124 509 47 52 SHARON MUNRO 15 052 701 42 26* JILL PRYOR 30 125 510 47 54 DIANNE THOMAS 35 053 456 42 30 JEAN ALBURY 59 126 570 47 58* MARIA RITTMAN 33 054 712 42 32 WENDY RODNEY 28 127 945 48 12 JOANNE DALE 29 055 953 42 36 ANNETTE NUNN 33 128 470 48 18 JOANNE YEOMANSON 18 056 801 42 36 TANIA HALEY 15 129 833 48 20 LISA MYERS 30 057 475 42 42* MARGARET L ’HUILLIER 45 130 729 48 24 LOUISE O'BRIEN 27 058 487 42 48* PAULINE POWLES 44 131 702 48 24* VICKY-ANNE JAKOBI 28 059 720 42 56* MICHELLE DANIEL 22 132 537 48 26* MARIA TUCKER 26 060 991 43 01 WENDY-GRACE KANE 32 133 779 48 26* ANN McCORMACK 36 061 747 43 02 JULIE BRAAKHUIS 29 134 534 48 30* SUE NELSON 33 062 797 43 04 KAREN MORGAN 32 135 782 48 38* PAM WHYTCROSS 35 063 473 43 16* ROBYN TODD 39 136 943 48 46 SALLY DRISCOLL 16 064 578 43 18* MIM KINNERSLEY 17 158 750 48 46 JUNE WOODROFFE 41 065 467 43 22 GLENYS JARDINE 32 138 792 48 48* DIMITRA HADJISTAMATIS16 066 780 43 22* SHIRLEY YOUNG 59 139 839 48 52 ANDREA BINNING 13 067 838 43 26 JOANNA BOURIS 21 140 711 48 52* MANDY LOFTUS-HILLS 17 068 465 43 28 KYLEE MARSH 16 141 700 49 08* LESLEY NEWCOMBE 28 069 741 43 30* CORAL MONK 41 142 846 49 10* ROBYN MACKENZIE 25 070 769 43 34 JUDY POLLOCK 49 143 955 49 12 ANGELA CASH 20 071 472 43 38* RHONDA BETAR 37 144 828 49 18* MARY PRESTON 37 072 469 43 40 TINA TORPY 44 145 805 49 22* JANE SHEPHERD 23 073 480 43 42* HELEN BROWN 48 146 861 49 24* ANNEMARIE BATES 23 SPfigTSCRAFT STOKTSCRAFTI

isromrsaiAFT8 1 w v i . x i i u ju t u SURNAME AGE PI. RNo F.TIME CALLNAME SURNAME AGE T77 575 49 24* LATIMER TT 220 575 53 14* SHARON KOELEMAN W 148 957 49 30 LEASSA HANSEN 27 221 993 53 16 IME LESBIREL 36 149 513 49 32 MARY LANGDON 30 222 974 53 22 SARAH ANNESLEY 13 150 520 49 32 REBECCA BOUSTEAD 20 223 694 53 24* ALI MCKAY 29 151 954 49 40 RHONDA RUMLER 23 224 581 53 24* JULIE BUTTERFIELD 29 152 763 49 42 HELEN BERRY 32 225 872 53 26 JULIE PAXMAN 23 153 893 49 46 DEIDRE HANRAHAN 39 226 695 53 26* JULIE MINNS 18 154 655 49 50 JANICE CROOKS 30 227 837 53 28 SHELLEY FULTON 14 155 538 49 50* MYALL 46 228 522 53 28 JESSICA SMITH 51 156 546 49 52* GASPAROTTO 17 229 894 53 34 KATHRYN LAWSON 30 157 526 49 54 YVONNE JONES 37 230 760 53 36 MARY MORGAN 35 158 625 49 56 CHRISTINE HUSSON 99 231 765 53 40 KERRY VANDERBEEK 27 159 545 49 58* SMITH 34 232 946 53 46 KIRSTEN PERRETT 24 160 754 49 58* HEATON 38 233 960 53 46* BRONWEN JONES 30 161 996 50 00 JANE EVANS 25 234 656 53 50 KAREN GREGG 34 162 878 50 00* MARGOT SMITH 31 235 592 53 50* CHRISTA BEESEY 46 163 494 50 02 JENNY ROSS 25 236 657 53 52 ANNE CAMPBELL 38 164 543 50 12* LIBBY APOSTOLOU 26 237 579 53 54* MARGARET ERWIN 46 165 525 50 16 KAREN RODGERS 30 238 958 54 00* KAYE LANE 23 166 884 50 16 ROBYN FREESTONE 33 239 557 54 02 RUTH RAMPLING 26 167 562 50 18* LINDA RICKARD 39 240 589 54 02* MANDY BERGAMIN 34 168 530 50 20 PAMELA SIMON 25 241 553 54 12 CAROLYN SMITH 22 169 531 50 20 FIONA KENT 27 242 882 54 16 HELEN SIMMONS 35 170 563 50 20* DEBORAH CHESNEY 27 243 876 54 20 MAUREEN MIGLIAZZO 31 171 858 50 22 LEANNE ERLENWEN 26 244 495 54 20 ANN KEYS 46 172 973 50 24 KIM CHINTOCK 35 245 840 54 26* BORBARA LESSELS 32 173 761 50 26* BARBARA CHRISTIAN 41 246 972 54 30* JANINE SCHUYLER 23 174 527 50 30 KATHY DALGLEISH 25 247 976 54 32* TRISH DAVIS 37 175 857 50 30* HELEN HAYES 29 248 590 55 00* GWEN COLLINS 24 176 956 50 32 HELEN MOSS 30 249 739 5504 EDWINA WALSH 25 177 885 50 34 ANDREA LESLIE 27 250 831 55 04* MARY FAY 25 178 559 50 34* JILL ROGERS 30 251 535 55 12 DIANNE MCHUGH 38 179 501 50 36 JENNY CALDWELL 43 252 963 55 30 MARGARET FOULDS 29 180 549 50 38* NAYLOR 42 253 849 55 30* SALLY MITCHELL 25 181 736 50 40* WINES 51 254 848 55 30* BELINDA THOMSON 25 182 897 50 42 GEORGINA SHIRRES 31 255 975 55 40* RUTH WILLIAMS 32 183 804 50 42 MARGARET WHITCROFT 35 256 867 55 44* WENDY STARKEY 30 184 512 50 44 IRENE DROKAN 19 257 727 55 46 KERRILEE DUCK 34 185 764 50 46 MEREDITH GAMBLE 26 258 569 55 52 KAREN ROHDE 27 186 896 50 48 PADMA ELLAM 30 259 594 56 04* MARGARET BUCHANAN 36 187 489 50 52 LINDA MEULEMAN 25 260 869 56 08* JANE GREIG 32 188 880 51 02 SHARON CLERKE 34 261 673 56 18 TAMARA ATTARD 14 189 663 51 06 FAY TOMHOLT 37 262 802 56 20 JOSY JOACHIM 38 190 775 51 08 CARMEL MULDOON 33 263 807 56 30* MAREE SMART 33 191 942 51 14 MADELEINE LUGAR 12 264 686 56 34 KEEN HOARE 27 192 521 51 18 JEAN ANASTASIOU 43 265 685 56 34* MICHELLE SHAW 30 193 759 51 20 JUDY MCLAREN 43 266 836 56 36 CHRISTINA FIELDING 12 194 502 51 24 VICKI THOMPSON 43 267 835 56 38 SARAH PURCELL 12 195 862 51 28* BARBARA WALTON 35 268 717 56 40 CAROL STOW 40 196 952 51 36 GAY STOREY 44 269 683 56 50 JAN THOMPSON 99 197 982 51 52 LINDA HAYNES 38 270 847 56 50 LISA TAYLOR 12 198 547 51 52* ROGERS 37 271 843 56 50* SHIRLEY DYER 42 199 595 52 00* COLLINS 27 272 968 56 56 PHIL GOAD 44 200 474 52 08 ILSE SCHNEIDER 47 273 684 56 56 JOY NUNN 99 201 845 52 14 HILLARY RAMSAY 23 274 722 57 00* MARGARET GILBERT 28 202 682 52 22 SHIRLEY BAKKER 41 275 980 57 00* VICTORIA MCDONALD 37 203 554 52 24 JUDY MCDONALD 15 276 816 57 12 MELVA BLACK 42 204 497 52 36 JULIA HAY 22 277 979 57 16 JOAN JERRAM 42 205 808 52 36 CATHERINE GANNON 30 278 588 57 20* SUE LACEY 23 206 586 52 40 ELIZABETH COOPER 36 279 703 57 24 CHRISTINE GRIFFITHS 40 207 555 52 42 LOIS SELLAR 56 280 776 57 40* CHRISTINE BUSHFIELD 33 208 877 52 42* BARNETT 38 281 793 57 44 DIANNE SEARLE 45 209 964 52 52* GRASS 32 282 652 57 46 LINDA GIULIERI 28 210 707 52 52* BEWLEY 42 283 653 57 46 SANDY BLACK 29 211 567 52 56* BROOM 24 284 965 57 46* LYNNE REGAN 33 212 709 52 58 SARAH REYNOLDS 14 285 622 57 48 GLENYS BRAIN 43 213 552 53 00 CATHY SCOTT 42 286 822 58 00 TERESA INGWERSEN 30 214 713 53 00 din? WORSSAM 23 287 654 58 10 MALU JOSE 19 215 558 53 04 ADRIENNE MCPHERSON 35 288 989 58 24 GLANDA GUY 32 216 536 53 04 HELEN BARTON 25 289 630 5828 SUSAN MCNAY 99 217 999 53 04 MARYANNE MILLS 30 290 577 58 32 JEAN SHAW 58 218 863 53 10 VAL CASE 52 291 585 58 36*KATHY RYAN 31 219 745 53 12 PAM GASSON 46 292 716 58 54* JUDITH YEOMANS 41 Page 8 V.M.C. NEWSLETTER SPRING 1989 SEPTEMBER VOL. 21 No. 3 VMCiTMn McnnDTaPDAi"SPORTSCRAFT7 r rfiuiTKTQUEEN OFra? tudTHE LAKE" t afi?w uW10. in JULYttttv ic16 . 10001989 ttqtoLISTS. -_ dtcittto*RESULTS: PI. RNo F.TIME CALLNAME SURNAME AGE PI. RNo F.TIME SURNAME AGE 293 596 58 58* SANDI HUNTER 23“ 333 870 44 ELAINE AflRlGO 35“ 294 724 59 12 JANIS GASKELL 29 334 608 68 44* BARABARA PANTE 35 295 598 59 18* LORRAINE COLE 36 335 618 68 50* SHAYNE WALTHERS 42 296 881 59 24* MARY RYAN 27 336 886 69 14 JAN SCOTT 50 297 666 59 26* AMBER BENNETT 13 337 813 69 40 SONYAMITCHELL 34 298 825 59 28* PAULA ARCHER 13 338 607 69 40* CHRISTINA CARTER 32 299 714 59 32* EATELLE KEYT 34 339 675 69 50 GAYLE MOORE 29 300 672 59 36 JUDY ATTARD 36 340 609 69 50* JAN BARON 41 301 593 59 36* KAREN FINNIGAN 35 341 852 72 16 OORINNE SAULT 40 302 636 60 16 SUSAN YOUNG 20 342 677 72 48 JENNY BASILE 36 303 879 60 24 ANNETTE LINACRE 39 343 676 72 48 JENNIFER HORNE 29 304 634 60 36 SANDRA BATTY 25 344 762 73 28 LIZ MCSWEEN 38 305 967 60 38 LIZ TOLLIDAY 36 345 820 73 28 JENNIFER MILLER 36 306 871 60 38 CLAIRE BROWN 40 346 604 73 33 LESLEY JENKINS 48 307 856 60 40* CAROLYN CLAYTON 39 347 691 73 38 KARYN BOLLEN 35 308 868 60 52 MARGARET COY 31 348 602 73 38 BELINDAROPA 19 309 864 60 52 ROSA ANDERSON 33 349 811 73 46 HEATHER LONT 40 310 817 61 14 REBEKAH BLACK 13 350 810 73 46 JENNY GARDINER 37 311 850 61 52* ARLENE ANDERSON 25 351 641 74 44 ROSLYN WESLEY 13 312 726 62 02 KIRSTEN STANLEY 18 352 799 74 48 DAWN SMITH 26 313 661 62 02 DIANNE ENRIGHT 41 353 809 74 58 DIANE GARDNER 31 314 660 62 02 MONIKA BARKER 26 354 640 75 04 MARGARET TRAGJASI 25 315 866 62 04 TASHA HUNT 11 355 987 75 04 CATHYJACK 33 316 742 62 06 EILEEN MCINTOSH 36 356 638 75 04 KAREN COURT 31 317 865 62 12 MONIQUE HUNT 13 357 616 75 04* ELIZABETH CLARK 31 318 787 63 06 ELISE DORE 27 358 785 75 04* JUDY LINDSAY 43 319 998 63 06 JULIE PRESTON 24 359 615 75 04* KATIE MENZIES 39 320 800 63 30 LEONIE HUNT 42 360 890 75 28 321 883 63 56 KARON GAHLEITNER 27 361 790 75 50 ANNE LITTLE 28 322 651 64 46 DIANE NIBLO 40 362 854 75 56 SUE SAMS 49 323 842 65 36 PAULINE CLAYTON 45 363 853 75 58 MARY MARTIN 50 324 962 65 52 CLARE COBURN 27 364 791 76 14* GAIL SCARGILL 37 325 961 65 52 RENAE MOORE 27 365 834 76 20 DOROTHY LANPHIER 65 326 891 67 24 THEONIE TACTIOOS 24 366 617 78 11* BARBSMITH 36 327 873 67 24 JUDY BRENNAN 47 367 977 7824 JENNY MITCHELL 26 328 582 67 38 MARISA MONAGLE 30 368 649 78 38 PATRICIA POLLARD 52 329 860 67 38* PATRICIA IRELAND 30 369 815 80 50 DOT LAWN 57 330 814 68 06 PINA D’AMICO 20 370 812 8050 PENNY HOGUE 41 331 603 68 10 ANNE EMSLIE 32 371 752 83 32 JAN T.KE 28 332 1000 68 12 LEONIE LOVEDAY 38 372 753 83 33 DEBBIE COX 35 * = Better than time on Entry Form. 108 runners had also run in the 1988 event. 14 Race Numbers recorded more than once at Finish. Anyone missing out,please let know. "EARLY DRAW" winner was No.607 (75th to enter) CHRISTINA CARTER, who ran a PB 69:40. Race Manager DOT BROWNE was assisted on the day by HAMILTON BARRY, COLIN BROWNE, ED BIGGS, DAMIEN COOK, BARBARA & JOHN FAY, PHYLLIS & JOHN GOSBELL, DON NICHOLSON, BEN MORREY, GEOFF HOOK, TONY PAYNE, PETER BLACK, RICHARD SIMON, JOHN BROWN and MAL COTHER. If we missed any other helpers, please let us know. VMC "SPORTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE” WOMEN * S 10km. By Dot Browne. Absolutely perfect weather conditions, good road surface and a dead flat course certainly contributed to the excellent times run by many of the 500 plus women who started in the sec­ ond annual Sportscraft Women's 10km "Queen of the Lake" race around Albert Park Lake on Sunday 16th July. There wasn't a ripple on the lake as the second biggest women’s race in Victoria got under way. The course was two 5km circuits of the lake on the ring road. Jackie Perkins, Australian representative in the last Olympics and World Cross Country teams was the leader the leader all the way, with Maree McDonagh keeping her honest and finishing only 8 seconds behind Jackie. The range of abilities in the field was enormous. Jackies winning time was was 33min 37sec and the last lady crossed the line 50 minutes later. Race organisers Anne Lord, Dot Browne and Susie Parker, members of the Victorian Marathon Club, stated that the aim of the event was to encourage and support female runners by pro­ viding them with an opportunity to compete at their own level in a safe an enjoyable envi­ ronment. The venue chosen certainly provided that. Race organisers were grateful for the great sponsorship provided by Sportscraft, who pro­ vided generous Sportscraft clothing vouchers to the first three placegetters as well as age- group winners. Also, Terry O ’Halloran of Australian Runner donated forty of his current mag­ azines as spot prizes. At least twenty women in the field this year were "power walkers" who showed that energetic, aggressive walking could certainly produce acceptable finishing times. Thanks to the Glenhuntly Athletic Club members who assisted at the finish, VMC Club members who marshalled the runners safely and Fred Lester, who accepted and processed the entries and results. Fresh fruit and refreshments were supplied in the Robinson Hall after the event and all agreed that it had been a most successful event and one which we hope will become a perma­ nent fixture on the women’s running calendar. VMC 25km CHAMPIONSHIP. 24-6- 1989.WERRIBEB SOUTH. Cold, windy.56 Starters. 01.SIMON PHIIXI[S 29 81:36 20.JEM COUffiROOK 27 100:24 39.GERRY GIBNEY 59 116:17 02.IAN GAINEY 37 W/C 83:24 21.MICHAEL ORELLI 45 100:30 40.JOHN POCAOCK 46 116:17 03.COLIN MARSON 28 90:10 22.JEFF VISSER 26 101:23 41.BILL ROSS 44 117:06 04.RAY ROSSI 27 91:25 23.GRAEME SALTHOUSE 51 101:39 42.NEIL ELLIOTT 49 118:42 05.GERARD DONNELLY 30 92:16 24.JOHN COMER 36 101:50 43.BEN CHODZIESNER 53 120:27 06.GERARD BROWN 30 92:16 25.GRAHAM GLOVER 44 101:52 44.BERNIE GOGGIN 52 122:37 07.ROBERT BROWN 33 92:23 26.REG QUELCH 41 103:05 45.DVAE JONES 51 122:37 08.NORM BECK 37 92:41 27.FRANK FURLAN 50 105:20 46.LINDA QUELCH 35W 123:38 09.JOHN WAITE 48 92:48 28.GRAEME RUSSELL 30 105:40 47.DENIS MOORE 33 126:32 10.RALPH NICHOLSON 29 93:32 29.ARCHIE DALLI 36 105:49 48.NEAL BROWN 53 126:45 11.JOHN LINDSAY 19 W/C 95:19 30.PHIL TEHAN 36 106:03 49.DES PURCELL 37 127:38 12.IAN DAVIES 42 95:55 31.ROZ STEPHENS-WALKER 26W 106:14 50.VICKI JAKOBI 28W 136:04 13.LAWRENCE GLOVER 34 96:22 32.DAVE SKIPWORTH 49 106:14 51.SANDRA KERR 43W 142:41 14.ANFREW HOLMES 34 96:35 33.LEN HALLETT 39 107:19 52.JOHN BECBOFT 48 142:41 15.STEVE JOHNSON 26 98:04 34.DAVID TARR 23 109:05 53.GRAEME BISHOP 44 142:41 16.GLEN WESTERN 34 99:22 35.KEVIN KOALA 29 110:01 54.BILL BAXTER 51 144:23 17.NICK BYRON 28 99:33 36.FRED KOELEMAN 38 111:09 55.LORRIE BISHOP 42W 144:23 18.HOWARD ROSS 44 99:50 37.STAN BELCHER 46 111:09 19.PHIL LEAR 45 99:51 38.HARRY WATTS 44 112:22 VMC 6km, 24-6-1989.WERRIBEE SOUTH. 4 Starters. 1.ANDY THOMAS 30 20:00 2.JOHN HERON 33 28:14 3.GEOFF SHIEL 12 31:06 4.JAMIE SHIEL 12 36:25 Race Manager GERRY HART was assisted by KURT BINDER, RON LINDSAY, FRED LESTER, KEN MCLEOD, WARREN MATULICK, VIC MOSS, PETER NELSON, PETER QUIN, GERRY & MAUREEN RILEY and Mrs SHIEL. In spite of the rather cold and blowy conditions, at the end of which the hot tea, coffee & biscuits went down rather well, the race was conducted smoothly by all concerned. x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x VICTORIAN MARATHON CTJIB MET,BOURNE INC - 1990 FIXTURE LIST (subject to changes

JAN 21(Sun)4 laps (13km)PRINCES PARK, 8.00am(Melway Map 29 G 12) $2 all. 1 lap-$l. FEB 4(Sun)6 laps (19km)PRINCES PARK,8.00am(Map29 G12) $4 ($2 VMC Memb); 1 lap-$l. 18(Sun)RICHM0ND AC "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M,Bartlett Res,BURNLEY,8.00am (Map45 B12). MAR 18(Sun)12k & 4k "FALLEN COMRADES",DOMAIN 8.00am(Map43 K10)$4 ($2M);4k-$l. APR 1(Sun)20k & 5k,ALBERT PARK, 9.00am (Map57 J3) $5 ($3 Memb) 5k-$2 Refreshment. 16(Mon)VMC 16km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP Latrobe Uni. 9.00am(Mapl9 H7) $6 ($4 Memb) 3.1km Parent & Child 11.00am, $1 each. 25(Wed)15k & 5k ALBERT PARK,9am,(Map57 3) $5 ($3 Memb); 5k-$2. Refreshment. MAY 27 (Sun) "RUNNERS WORLD" MARATHON, FISH’BEND, 10am. (Map56 H2) $10 ($7 Members). Mail Entries close MAY 13. After MAY 13 LATE frKh $16! 10k-$3, enter on day!

JUN 10 (Sun) "DAVID WARD INSURANCES "HALF-MARATHON Burnley 9am(Map45 B12) $6 ($4 Memb) Mail Entries close MAY 27. After MAY 28 LATE FEE $12! Refreshments.

16(Sat)AURA 50 M AUSTRALIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP,BOX HILL(Map47 C7)Early entry!! 17(Sun)AURA 50 M ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP, PRINCES PARK(Map29 G12)Early Entry! 288 9739 30(Sat)VMC 25k OPEN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP,Werribee S.(209 Gil) $6 ($4 Memb);6k-$2. JUL 15(Sun) "SPORTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN 10km, 9.00am,ALBERT PARK(Map57 J3) $5 ($3 VMC Members) Mail Entries close JULY 2. After JULY 2 LATE FEE $8!

AUG 26(Sun)32/4km COAST ROAD CHALLENGE,BRIGHTON BATHS 8.00am(Map67 C10)$5 ($3M);4k-$2. SEP 8 (Sat) "BP BITUMEN’”30k "K & Q OF THE MOUNTAIN" & 15k PT.LEO-ARTHUR’S SEAT, 1.30pm Red Hill Tennis Club.(Mapl90 J4) $5 ($3 Memb) Refreshment.Perpetual Trophy for Men and Women. Trophy Orders for 1,2,3, M&W. Special Award.

NOV 7/21(Wed) 12-4k / 8-2k TWO BRIDGES 6.30pm(Map 67 CIO) $4 ($2Memb);Short Run-$1. DEC 3,4,5,6(Mon,Tue,Wed,niu) EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10,000m Track Series,OLYMPIC PARK. EZ Entries close November 12. Membership and Time Qualifications apply. 9 EMIL ZATOPEK 10km & 3km OPEN FUN RUNS, PRINCES PARK 9.00am; 10km-$5; 3km-$3.

31 (Mon)"RUNNERS WORLD" MIDNITE RUN 8km & 2km,TWO BRIDGES,Stroke of Midnite. "A MUST FOR ALL PARENTS AND COACHES" (AND RUNNERS TOO !!!)

The Children* s SPORTS INJURIES Handbook Dr.DAVID KENNEDY with A Practical Guide For Parents And Coaches. PETER FITZGERALD Published by Bay Books P/L, available Australia wide, $ 6.95 rec.Retail. This book has just reached the bookshops within the past 5 weeks or so and after perus­ ing it carefully I, as a qualified athletics coach of over 30 years involvement in guiding athletes of all ages, would find it hard to provide a better recommendation than to quote the book's Foreword, penned by the Australian Institute of Sports’ Dr.Richard Telford. I would merely wish to emphasise that THE BOOK IS A GUIDE and not a readymade bible of cure-alls, that ICE has no healing properties arid the emphasis should be on FUN, GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT. (Fred Lester)

"This book can be considered essential reading for parents of sporting kids, coaches, teachers and also the medical and paramedical people involved in children's sport. The authors have combined their respective talents to make a very important contribu­ tion to children’s sport. With easy, non-clinical style, this book encourages us to read on as our understanding of children’s sport unfolds. Colleagues and friends of David Kennedy respect him as a very dedicated doctor who obviously gains great satisfaction in helping sports people of all types and ages. His experience in sports medicine has been extensive, having practised in the USA with profes­ sional football and baseball, worked with Australian Rules football teams, the Victorian cricket team and Olympic weightlifters. These experiences, together with his intense interest in younger sports people is testimony to his enthusiasm and commitment to our sporting community. That Peter Fitzgerald's heart is well and truly behind his work is exemplified by the fact that he once campaigned to popularise the use of helmets for children cyclists. Among the many important messages emerging throughout the book, two stand out. Firstly, that children are not little adults and must be treated specially as children. Secondly, parents can make a significant contribution to sports injury prevention in their chil­ dren. This book tells us how to do both. We learn of the relationship of injuries with maturation, the type of sport, the equipment and clothing, playing venues and climatic conditions. We do learn some new medical terms, but they are explained very carefully and a glossary makes it almost impossible to get lost during any description or explanation. That this book is written to help kids stands out above all else. It is very clear that the experiences of fatherhood, as well as a profession, have inspired this fine publica­ tion. " Dr. Richard Telford, A.I.S.

Dear Fred

I would lik e to make all VMC members aware of the great event that took place on Sunday 11th June, 1989. This was the 22nd running of the Traralgon marathon and was highlighted by 2 of our popular members, Peter Logan and Gerry Riley, each completing their 100th o fficia l marathon race. This is a great milestone achievement and both deserve hearty congratulations from the club and all of its members.

Their wives, Joan and Maureen, together with the race organizers, duly feted them during the presentations in an appropriate manner. Incidentally, both Peter and Gerry run for the same athletic club, South Melbourne.

Two other people of note ran in the same race, Martin Thompson and Jim Crawford. Martin, ex Traralgon and now of Sydney, ran his 142nd marathon and Jim, another stalwart VMC member, ran his 129th marathon. At the end of the day, the 4 gentlemen had a total of 471 marathons between them - what a fantastic effort!!

I suspect these 4 gentlemen are the only Australians to have run 100 plus marathons. Does anyone else claim to have reached f the century?

GEOFF HOOK Dear Fred, I just thought I would drop a line to describe the running scene in Tonga. Where is Tonga ? This is a question many ask especially those at post offices who usually send mail addressed to Tonga to Togo in Africa. The Kingdom of Tonga is an island nation in the South Pacific, south east of Fiji. The country is composed of 170 islands with 36 of them inhabited. As it lies west of the International Dateline, Tonga sees the sunrise first at the beginning of each day. Tonga is 1 hour ahead of Fiji and 3 hours ahead of Eastern Australia. On the other hand, Western Samoa is 24 hours behind even though it is situated only one hour and a half away by plane. There are no hills on Tongatapu, where the capital Nukualofa is situated. There are a few slight rises but one has to venture to the northern islands to run up a hill. On Monday afternoons the local Hash House Harriers meet at the local bank at 5.15pm for a run at various areas of the island. This is basically a social running group with a few races held during the year for the competitive members. Except for the athletic competition in schools in the first term there isn’t any organised competition or club scene. One is left to organise his/her own time trials to keep motivated. Runs along the foreshore are scenic at sunrise while runs through the plantations can be peaceful and cool when it is humid in the early morning. This August/September Tonga will host the South Pacific Mini Games. Island nations from throughout the Pacific region will be in attendance with competitions taking place in five sports: athletics, golf, tennis, weightlifting and netball. The major concern is whether the facilities will be ready. There is an indoor stadium and an outdoor setting with a synthetic athletic track being constructed. It is often accepted that the locals leave things to the last moment, but they finish what they have to by the required date. The Mini Games will not only be a sporting event but also a major cultural event for the South Pacific nations. For those interested in the Marathon, it will be held on August 30th at 6am (local time). By the way, due to the observance of Sunday as a religious day here, running or any other sport is not allowed - Sunday is a rest day. Best wishes to all in Melbourne Murray Knight (Doncaster)

P.S. I am teaching here with Australian Volunteers Abroad and this is my second year here. One last thing: Beware of the dogs when running around the streets of Nukualofa !

LETTER FROM QUEENSLAND Tom Gorringe. Brad Camp ran a superb 2:10:08 at the Australian Marathon Championships held on the ever changing Gold Coast Marathon course. Conditions on the day were made for fast times - temperature at the 6.30 start was sub 10 degrees, no wind and overcast. Brad looked relaxed and in control, the whole distance, leading home local favourite Pat Carroll by nearly 5 minutes. Russell Foley was third in 2:15:12. The women’s race which did not rate a mention in the Brisbane newspapers was comfortably won by Trudy Fenton in 2:42:51, Jan Fedricks was second in 2:51:31. he half marathon run in conjunction was an international affair with Dave Buzza of England leading home K, Nishimoto of Japan, Dave’s time being 63:13. The women’s half was won by I. Sotomi of Japan in 73:40. With Japan Airlines the major sponsor a large Japanese contingent of varying standards and age participated. Some may not regard running a marathon the best method for seeing the sights but a number of Japanese did, they took their cameras along on the run, stopping for the occasional snap !

The other major event on the Queensland winter calendar is the 64km Caboolture- Maleny Road Relay. The rules are simple: 8 runners per team, you can run only once and no farther than 16km. The first 39km is relatively flat, the rest is up the range to Maleny. This section provides excellent views of the Sunshine Coast for those who have time to admire it. Kew-Camberwell travelled to sunny Queensland to field two teams in this year’s event, with the men’s A team finishing a close second to the Brisbane club Nundah. Is there any other Melbourne club willing to try to improve on K-C’s effort ? Gary Brown, 400m Hurdles Gold medallist at the 1982 Commonwealth Games has recently been appointed regional coach for the Institute of Sport in Brisbane. Gary was Coaching Director for the QAA, no replacement for the position has been announced. John Bailey was re-elected to the position of President of the QAA unop­ posed at the AGM, Joan Cross is Chairperson of the Board* V.A.A.: 1989 WINTER FIXTURES: SEP 2: 16km CCC, Brimbank. OCT 8: VICTORIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS (with Budget Melbourne Marathon)

VIC VETS: SEP 17 25km Rd Champs You Yangs.

ALSO:

CORPORATE CHALLENGE Enquiries to ANDREA BRAMWELL GFO Box 1603M.3001; Tel: 658 9526/7. CORPORATE CUP SERIES (Teams Event) commence SEPTEMBER 13. Lunchtime every second Wednesday until Final Round (7th) on December 6. 3.8km Domain circuit. Random Prizes include 70 admission passes to EMIL ZATOPEK ATHLETICS SERIES. Leading teams (Men and Women) invited to compete in Corporate Relay events at the EMIL ZATOPEK Meeting on December 7 at Olympic Park.

COBURG: Fun Runs 1988: Sundays 9.00am, $2 p. person, Tea & Coffee provided, 4km laps, choose your own number of laps, all ages welcome. (Melway18 A9) Athletic Track. Also a year-round program catering for all kinds of distances. Enquiries to 55 Woodlands Ave, PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044

VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS have regular program. JOHN GROVES 609 3424w, 439 2843H. First Saturday of Month: 8km Runs around the Tan, 7.30 start.

INTERSTATE: A.C.T.: First Sunday of each month - WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC JOGALONG 6km Usually on "DEEK’S DRIVE" Stromlo Forest, 9.00am Start. OCT 15(Sun) FOREST RELAY 60km, 2 Women + 6 Men p.team,16 legs, 8.30am Start. JAN 12-22 NATIONAL RUNNING WEEK, THREDBO, Kosciusko National Park. For full details contact BRIAN LENTON, P.O.BOX 5, DUFFY, A.C.T. 2611.

W.A.: NOV 5 ALBANY MARATHON

NSW: DEC 2.3 (1990)COMMONWEALTH GAMES TRIALS

TAS: SEP 10 WANG BURNIE 10km

INTERNATIONAL: SEP 8-10 WORLD CUP,Barcelona(Spain) SEP 24 WORLD 15km WOMEN ROAD CHAMPS

PRE-COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEETS:NOV 5(Sun) HOBART; 12 BRISBANE; 19 PERTH NOV 23(Thu) MELBOURNE; 26(Sun) ADELAIDE.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES T & F SELECTION TRIALS (Not 10,000m) SYDNEY NOV 30 - DEC 3. Program details elsewhere in this issue. 10,000m Men & Women Trials within EZ Series, MELBOURNE OLYMPIC PARK DECEMBER 7.

NOTE TO ALL INTENDING COMPETITORS: (Most Championships require up to 6 weeks pre-entry!!) Because of the increased costs and time involved to satisfy all participants, it is IN YOUR INTEREST to send all enquiries by mail, plus a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope for a reply, entry form and any other information.

YOUR ORGANISERS’ TIME IS BETTER SPENT ON DEVELOPING YOUR SPORT THAN ROUTINE JOBS !

Page 13 POLITICS WITHIN SPORT To ask if there is “politics in The odds are that your postman sport” - I suppose is a little like won’t incur a hernia bringing asking - “Is the Pope Catholic?” - Christmas cards to your door. or - “Have the Irish been known to Actions, roles, prestige, the need have a fight?”. to meet an important visitor or to Of course the expression of have a key to the gear, shed - are “politics in sport” would mean all very important and very different things to different people. personal factors which you must Generally, it does not refer to the recognise and can even put to work political sphere as we relate to in for you. What motivates a person to local, state and Australian belong to an organisation is often governments. In fact, a standard very difficult to define and people Constitutional clause in a great often do not understand it totally many sporting organisations is the themselves. “non-political” and “non-sectarian” Mateship, the excitement of statement. hearing the minutes read out, to The founding fathers of sport get away from the family, to put in Australia apparently were very some purpose into an otherwise wise on this subject and it is now dull life, or just to be around reassuring to find that even to the people - are only some of the present day governments and reasons people belong to organisa­ politics have no influence whatso­ (By GUS B. STAUNTON, MBE tions and often give a lifetime of ever over sporting affairs or even National Executive Director service and effort. sporting travel. Surf Life Saving Association of Comparisons are often a good Politics in sport does not mean Australia) means to illustrate subjects, so let’s the visible structure of one, two or compare sporting organisations three party politics - with party Paper presented as part of to: — leaders, the party whip — and the Australian Sports Commission's • Party politics in the govern­ formal trappings we have become 1987-88 Sports Seminar Program mental sense - and used to in governments and opposi­ “Legal Issues in Sport” Sydney - • The business sector tion. In fact, we may be better off November 20, 1987, Melbourne - As we said previously, govern­ if we did have such a situation. At November 27, 1987 ment politics is about staying in least you would know on what side power. of the house you were sitting and behaviour is governed by many Efforts (often unsuccessful) are you would know who is the un­ urges. made to keep conflicting opinion disputed leader (for that day at In all my years at meetings, I and faction fighting out of sight - least) and you would obviously have yet to see the reproductive because it is bad for the image and clearly understand the whole urge overtake someone during the erodes confidence in the eyes of objective is to remain in power. exciting debate on last year’s the voters. Politics in sport is much less budget deficit - so accordingly, we The business sector is a much clearly defined but is nevertheless are left with human behaviours more orderly area and is motivated still a dominant factor in our every­ centred around territorial and by the profit factor - and success­ day activities - but it is called the motivation itself. The territorial ful businesses have clearly defined “people business”. Because it is factor is probably one of the most management and authority undoubtedly important, it is sur­ important which occurs in sport. structures. Ultimately, you do prising that very few people seem People can be threatened very something because if you don’t you to make a great effort to analyse quickly by someone trying to take get the sack. Ultimately you look the ingredients and to understand over their role, their trappings of at the bottom line of the balance what and why circumstances occur office — and therefore their import­ sheet to see if you have been around them. At the base - in the ance. Run your own test. At the successful, or failed. Ultimately in a middle - and at the top - you are next meeting move that one or two clash of personalities, the boss will really dealing with people. signatories of the bank account no sort it out because he is the boss. They are often without a clear longer act in that position. Ask Honorary based organisations — understanding themselves of why someone to stand down from a of which sport is of course a large they are in the position they are - committee which they probably sector - have very few of those what their objectives are - what is need to be on like “a hole in the rigid guidelines. Nobody “owns” a expected of them - and often with head” anyway. Or alternatively - sport - and heaven help those who no formal training for the role they suggest the President does not need go beyond certain lines of authority. are playing anyway. Even the to chair as many meetings as he Every aspect is open to questioning. layman understands that human presently does. (• CONTINUED ON PAGE conti nued.. THIS ARTICLE appeared in the regular .journal of the POLITICS AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF SPORT ADM INISTRATORS INC. WITHIN and has been reprinted in the interest of our readers SPORT for a better understanding of present day issues. (F.L.) (• FROM PAGE petitions were the competitors”. initially probably brought the Every decision of the highest Professional sport have the edge honorary system closer in harmony sections must be analysed care­ on most of us, because they have of opinion that it had ever been in fully to find the everpresent worked out that ultimately - it is its history. element of sinister intent to dis­ about paying spectators. They can • All were united that the pro­ advantage your state, region or relate to the business sector and fessional was only being paid club. Every sponsorship deal has to relate to the bottom line. Players, to do what others had been be meticulously examined to see coaches, administrators and general­ doing in an honorary capacity who has hands in whose pocket. ly supporters, all eventually adjust for years. The dilemma confronting sport to the necessity of existence. • All were agreed that the trips is, of course, “Do they look to a Do not underestimate the overseas as managers and bottom line of gold medals?” motivation of staying alive by eat­ coaches would continue to be “Should they be satisfied with a ing regularly. Professional sports the reward of years of service vast throng of happy smiling people have worked this out some to the honorary system and members, but no competitive years past and have become very would not be usurped by a skills?” “Should they be satisfied accustomed to the style in which “Johnny (or Jenny) Come with money in the bank?” Or they can now live. The sports Lately” - no matter what what? without gate paying customers find their qualifications. All were in concensus that they I have seen sporting clubs tear the objectives setting a little more obscure. must act responsibly to employees themselves apart without any Some years ago, surf life saving and have an acknowledgement of thought for the common good - or conducted a poll amongst spec­ ambitions, aspirations and working any reference to what their basic tators as to which event the conditions of those employed — objectives were. Inevitably, if spectators enjoyed watching the except for fairly conservative unbridled faction fighting or most. reserves in areas of salary, vehicles politics takes over, then the organ­ At that time, a very large and expenses, working hours and isation or club can fight itself into number identified the pillow fight. travel. oblivion. Politics in sport - is Guess what event was the first It is still the great mystery of the people in sport. dropped in a subsequent reappraisal honorary world how a professional People banding together to of carnival programs? That put paid manager, coach or administrator express opinion' on subjects can be to any suggestion that competitions could have the sheer unmitigated very healthy and also indeed vital were run for the benefit of spec­ affrontery to not consider a for an organisation’s wellbeing. tators. The players, of course, have presence at the National Chamion- It is necessary that the leaders little doubt on this subject also. ships — or on an overseas themselves are not “win at any Administrators and people in competitive tour — as a part of cost” orientated - and are skillful authority do what they think is their holidays. in keeping the ultimate objectives best for others, tempered with large All were fairly united that the clearly in view. doses of all of those other factors professional had been employed as I remember a raging argument we know are important, but would a personal assistant — individually once involving most members of a just as well not wish to explain. for each one of them — and would committee, about where the Into that already complicated take over most of their workload Annual Ball would be held — how expression of many peoples desires and responsibilities. However, all much the tickets would cost — and and egos - along came a further were equally certain that they if it would be a smorgasbord or a complication. In a comparatively would not have one smidgin of sitdown dinner. short period of years, he, or she, their authority eroded by these It’s hard to reason out when has upturned systems and pecking people who the government was someone is beating you around the orders that took most of this cen­ seducing sport into employing in head with the minute book — that tury to establish. increasing numbers. the object of the whole discussion This new phenomenon had a big It all began at the interview, was to bring everyone together in “P” on the chest, waves certificates where everyone had a clear picture a gracious social atmosphere and to and qualifications from various of what they wanted, which gener­ have fun. institutions and of course, is the ally ranged between the following I heard the president of a very professional. The face, and politics attributes: — large sporting organisation once say of sport, will never be the same • the golden tongue of Bob — and in all seriousness — “The again. Hawke only thing wrong with their com­ The presence of a professional (• CONTINUED ON PAGE continued.. POLITICS WITHIN SPORT (• FROM PAGE 15 Credibility and accountability to honorary officers and their long • the financial skills of Alan the public - to the government - term experiences and in depth Bond and to the commercial sectors are knowledge of their sporting bodies • the capacity for work similar now more the catchcry of the ’80’s - can lead them to play a vital role to an African coalminer - along with all that current “in” in a number of expanding areas. • the entre to government lead­ jargon of “development plans” — That factor is only one of a great ers of Rupert Murdoch “sponsor servicing” — and “market­ many necessary to be identified in • the honesty of the Pope ing”. planning integration of professional • and a yearning to the self The astute professional just may staff at any level - or the alternat­ effacing and poverty of have the capacity and ability to ive will be confusion and disruption. Mother Theresa spend the time in developing In national bodies at least, the Since the whole environment greater identification of purpose greatest adjustment to the political was one of fun, recreation and and means to achieve that purpose. and pecking order must come from doing it as a hobby - the lowest However, to many honorary the honorary sector. They should salary was obviously suggested. officers, the price will be high. The be the policy setters — the monitors The bushy tailed professional obvious efficiency and time avail­ of programs and performance and who sought a salary above that ability of professional staff will keep their long term goals clearly in currently enjoyed by the President dictate honorary officers will no focus at all times. In effect, they or the members on the Committee longer do many of the day to day should be on the bridge steering the — was really destined for a short chores, which they may very well ship - not down in the engine and not too brilliant employment have enjoyed. room shovelling the coal. period. Good structured agendas - However, who gets the best I knew an applicant who asked crisp, sharp, short reports — higher seat on the bridge - who has a key an interviewing panel what their levels of authority of persons to to the liquor cabinet - and who short and long term objectives simply get on and do the job — all gets to sit alongside the captain — were? lead to effective meetings but when may of course be political. After a large amount of foot do you now get a chance to have a shuffling, the short term goal was yarn to your mates or even talk identified to hold another meeting about the “good old days”? in a week’s time and the long term The politics of sport is presently goal was to last until the Annual in an upheaval because people and Meeting at the end of the year. systems are in an upheaval to I may appear to be too harsh establish a new order. Are presid­ and too critical of the efforts of ents to be “Chairman of the Board" the honorary system to come to - are administrators to be “General grips with the integration of pro­ Managers” - and treasurers to be fessionals into their ranks. Obvious­ “Financial Directors” - with ly, some have tried very hard and inhouse staff accountants, etc. Is succeeded. However, most have there a role in national organis­ rushed into professional employ­ ations for the traditional honorary ment in a sense of crisis and have office of secretary, registrar, etc., or expected miracles. are those positions destined to be • “Work out your own job overtaken by professional staff? specification” The employment of profession­ • “Don’t work too hard — but als is not the answer to all ills and get the job done” indeed, I have often suggested that • “Don’t worry about criticism” sports should delay and carefully all sounded like the open invitation examine their needs in this area at to a new Utopia. all. However, many sports are Unfortunately, the statements driven towards the professional goal more often than not masked the - because of a gradual crisis absence of a thorough analysis of management. I have seen whole what the job was all about - what sections of honorary officers and you needed to do - who you organisations lose their traditional answered to — an in turn - who he skills in management — seeking of answered to. sponsors — etc. as they have simply The professional may yet be the vacated all of those areas and left it single most important catalyst in to the professionals. bringing sport into systems of This is a great pity - as un­ atunement to business procedures. doubtedly the credibility of those Eri.day^.Js.t..pggfirofce.r ? ? Additional round of 100m and 200m if 13-90. COMMONWEALTH, GAMES_.TRA.CK. ANP..FlgXiP- SELE.CTION. iicucooai. j 6.00 pm W 400m Heats 6.40 M 400m Heats PROPOSED TIMETABLE - INCLUDING B FINALS. 6.45 M 1500m Heats 7.10 W 1500m Heats SYDNEY ATHLETIC FIELD, NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 3 1989.

Saturday. 2nd. pecsmbej: Thursday^..3.0th_ November 9.00 am M 100m Decathlon 6.3 0 pm M 5000m Heats 9.30 W 100m Hurdles Heptathlon 10.00 M 800m Heats 10.00 M Long Jump Decathlon 10.00 W Javelin Throw FINAL 10.15 w High Jump Heptathlon 10.30 w 800m Heats Sund.a Yx_.3rd ._Pecembe^ 11.00 M 400m Hurdles' Heats 9.00 am M 110m Hurdles Decathlon 11.30 w 400m Hurdles Heats 9.30 W 200m Heats 12.00 pm M Shot Put Decathlon 9.45 M Discus Throw Decathlon 12.00 M Hammer Throw FINAL 10.00 M 200m Heats 12.00 M 100m Heats 10.00 W Long Jump Heptathlon 12.30 W 100m Heats 10.30 M 10000m Walk - Exhibition Event 1.00 M Pole Vault FINAL 11.00 W High Jump FINAL 1.00 M 110m Hurdles Heats 11.00 M Javelin Throw FINAL 1.30 W 100m Hurdles Heats 11.15 M Pole Vault Decathlon 2.00 M High Jump Decathlon 11.30 W 5000m Walk - Exhibition Event 2.00 W Discus Throw FINAL 12.00 pm M Triple Jump FINAL 2.00 M 100m S.Finals 12.00 W Shot Put FINAL 2.20 W 100m S.Finals 12.00 w 200m Semi Finals 2.20 W Shot Put Heptathlon 12.20 M 200m Semi Finals 2.35 M 1500m B.FINAL 12.40 W 3000m FINAL 2.40 M 1500m FINAL 1.00 W Javelin Throw Heptathlon 2.55 W 1500m B.FINAL 1.00 W 400m Hurdles B.FINAL 3.00 W 1500m FINAL 1.05 W 400m Hurdles FINAL 3.00 M Long Jump FINAL 1.20 M 400m Hurdles B.FINAL 3.15 W 100m Hurdles B.FINAL 1.25 M 400m Hurdles FINAL 3.20 W 100m Hurdles FINAL 1.30 w Long Jump FINAL 3.35 M 110m Hurdles B.FINAL 1.30 M High Jump FINAL 3.40 M 110m Hurdles FINAL 1.45 w 800m B.FINAL 4.00 M Discus Throw FINAL 1.55 M 800m B.FINAL 4.00 W 200m Heptathlon 2.00 M Shot Put FINAL 4.15 W 100m B.FINAL 2.05 M 800m FINAL 4.20 M 100m B.FINAL 2.10 W 800m FINAL 4.30 M 100m FINAL 2.30 W 800m Heptathlon 4.40 W 100m FINAL 2.30 M Javelin Throw Decathlon 4.50 M 3000m Steeplechase FINAL 2.45 W 200m B.FINAL 5.10 M 400m B.FINAL 2.50 M 200m B.FINAL 5.15 W 400m B.FINAL 3.00 W 200m FINAL 5.20 W 400m FINAL 3.10 M 200m FINAL M 400m FINAL 3.30 M 5000m FINAL £-30 M 400m Decathlon _____ 4.00 M 1500m Decathlon

19.88YM_AUSTBALIAN_,RANKING LJ,ST._AS AT J -2 /3 /8 9 CQinpiJLed, by., gauI.„Jene?gx. AAU S t a t i s t i c j A n lOQ On.-METRES 28.22.95 Andrew Lloyd N 28.28.02 Steve Moneghetti V 10000, METRES 28.42.55 Jamie Harrison N 32.10.05 Carolyn Schuwalow A 28.45.11 Darren Wilson V 33.45.22 Jackie Perkins v 28.55.08 Malcolm Norwood V 34.15.46 Coral Farr v 28.58.87 Brad Camp V 34.26.76 Sue Mahony n 29.16.8m Peter Brett S 34.42.71 Elizabeth Rose N 29.18.36 Adam Hoyle V 35.00.13 Annette Dwyer N 29.19.28 Gerard Barrett A 35.40.19 Jenny Lund q 29.22.11 Danny Boltz N 35.41.21 Maree Turner (NZ) Q 29.32.12 Steve Poulton N 35.42.8m Kerryn Hindmarsh N 29.32.6m Pat Carroll Q 35.46.6m Pam Aitken n 29.35.02 Ray Boyd W 36.08.3m Barbara Mrakovcic N 29.43.81 Russell Foley T 36.25.99 Jackie Gallagher Q 29.44.74 Dean Giblin T 36.28.3m Mandy Dovey N 29.48.36 Merv Johnstone V 36.32.55 Tania Warrick v 29.55.30 Michael' Inwood Q 36.58.1m Trudy Fenton S 30.05.24 Rob Neylon V 37.02.83 Rhonda Mallinder V 30.08.2m Nick Brown s 37.19.9m Carol Ey a 30.09.54 Rick Wright V 37.24.1m Julie McKie v 30.15.36 Alan Lynch V 37.30.1m Carol Horn n 30.24.07 Tony McMahon V 37.37.21 Karen Moir v 30.31.3m Paul Arthur N 37.38.91 Theresia Baird V

TIMETABLES FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTIONS TRIALS, SYDNEY, NOV 30 - DEC 3, 1989 10,000m RANKINGS at the end of last Australian Summer Season. GOOD RUNNING FORM IS NOT AVAILABLE READY-MADE It is a human fantasy that we will find the one system, the one book, the one per­ fect solution to our personal desires, our personal goal. Fables and tales abound throughout history of magic stones, secret potions, mystic rites, etc. that have made such dreams come true. Runners devour statistics, biographies of champions, training schedules of record breakers, sit glued to the TV for hours and then go back to churn­ ing out the kms inspired to follow these idols to the letter. Few succeed. Even attending coaching courses, seeing that there are no general athletic courses available for active athletes in their specific events, can be very fruitless. It has been my experience on a number of occasions that lecturers in Physical Education, also among those qualified to talk athletics, fail to emphasise that we are PRIMARILY con­ cerned with developing a complex skill in EVERY athletic event. Almost invariably, the lecturers will introduce the subject of athletics with enum­ erating the different events and characterising them by allotting percentage points to various components such as strength, stamina, skill, flexibility and so on. The jumps and throws get the highest percentage for skills, then the sprints and as the distances increase skill is regarded a minor factor. The upshot of this kind of logic is that the attending coach or athlete tends to accept this formulation, after all the lecturer is probably a graduate or even a Ph. D., although this sort of bolony does not bear out in practice. PATTERNS COMMENCE WITH THE FIRST STEPS Most parents are very much aware of the difficulty encountered by growing babies just to stand up in the first place and greet the first steps with jubilation as reaching the most elementary skill for survival. With passing time the child begins to run, another great achievement in co-ordination, and gradually grayitates towards games and sports of more complex nature. The whole physical development is a succession of developing more effective movements, one upon the other, towards achieving maximum results with minimum of effort for the time and energy put in. That is also the time when the pattern of movement is commenced which, if not guided along the best lines according to the available strengths of the child, will reinforce any deviations from the pattern best for the particular individual. When deviations become habit, such as a bad stance with feet pointing in any direction bar forward, a habitual slouch, an inability to control head movement, etc., etc., then we start behind scratch just to lay a sound basis for good running form. Altering some deeply engrained bad movement patterns carry danger of injury if attempted too quickly, care must be taken to progress gradually. Looking at the various athletic events it is true to say that some have more complex skills involved than others, but they all require skill. Take a world class shot putter whose range of skill in his event is very high, get him to run hard for 2 laps ana his movements will lack the co-ordination and effectiveness of a good club runner. Just because one skill looks to be less complex makes it no less important as the key con­ tributor in the effectiveness or otherwise of its particular event. SUB-CONSCIOUS SKILLS ARE ACQUIRED SKILLS NEVERTHELESS Distance runners are concerned as much as anyone else in co-ordinating and marshal­ ling their physical resources for best results as all other athletes. Just counting the skill factors involved in running efficiently will show that there are enough of them to rival the complexity of many other athletic endeavours. Moving in a straight line, adjusting the right combination of stride length and frequency for the desired pace, changing rhythm to pass or follow an opponent’s surge, altering body posture to deal with uphill or downhill action, able to alter footfall and landing from relatively shorter middle-distance to longer grinds, eliminate exces­ sive bounce on long runs, achieve relaxed synchronised movement between legs and arms and maintain a smooth action under pressure are some of the considerations to be taken into account. When tiredness sets in it becomes increasingly harder to control most of these factors, so we also have to practice concentration on staying in control of our movements and ensure smooth interaction. It helps to understand and monitor the skill factors if we see our running movement in its separate component parts. Practicing the best movement of each part or a group of parts in isolation is termed ’'skill drills” and need to be undertaken at some time or another during out training sessions if we want them to work well under race condi­ tions. Bounding for rear leg extension, high knee runs or skips for frontal mobility, accelerations for rhythm changes and relaxation control, checking elbow and knee move­ ments for excessive side movements and dozens more drills can help towards that better and more effective use of our running action. continued next page V.M.C.NEWSLETTER SPRING 1989 SEPTEMBER VOL.21 No. 3 RUNNING FORM (cont) HURRYING SLOWLY FOR MASTERY OF OUR BODIES Again, gradualness in application is the key to gaining and mastering skills. When a build up of strength for a particular skill is involved, such as bounding, it is vital for avoidance of stress injuries that drills for such purpose are kept well below the feeling of fatigue. While the same principle applies to extension drills - stretching and flexibility -, we have no fatigue indication to warn us, so we need to impose a "creeping safety ceiling" in repetitions to avoid ligament strains. Particular care is called for in ballistic drills - aerobics, fast extensions, rapid circuit training -, which, apart from being a change, are only of limited use to athletes who run regularly for their aerobic requirements anyway. The other side of this approach is the fact, easily observed by anyone, that regular application rather than bursts of forceful endeavour help us to acquire any kind of skill. This is often expressed in the saying "A Little Often" as a sure way to success. The word "Little", unfortunately, is mis-understood by manv keen runners as implying the same as "not enough" who deduce from that conception that "more is better" ! You can keep hitting a golf ball hard every time and where it will land will remain a matter of pure luck. Similarly with kicking a football, hammering a nail straight, writing legibly and on and on. Hurry it up and the goal will take longer to reach. "Little" in this context needs to be seen as a proportion of the total capability or force available. It - the "Little" - also grows with the growth of available ability plus force. It does not remain at the low level when first commenced. To take us back to the example of the growing child: Countless repetitions at relatively low level have taken place at every stage of their development to reach the next stage. Chance factors such as discovering a better way of doing something, an example by a playmate or a picture make for different rates of development, not to speak of adult guidance. The factor of developing strength merely with natural growth is also a major contributor for the development of specific skills. Specific skills are dependent on strength in the muscle groups involved in the specific support of these skills. A weak midriff will affect the development of posture, strong shoulder and neck muscles support the head and arm alignment to name a couple of instances. USING SKILLS IN DISTANCE RUNNING As the distances in quality running events step up through the middle-distances to culminate in the classic Marathon event of 42.195km, the increasing fatigue factor also makes it more and more difficult to retain control of our movements for maximum output of our energies in all the situations that may arise during the run right up to the final stages. Any weakness that may exist - insufficient stamina, faulty footfall, lack of upper body strength to control arms and head, inconsistent rhythm - even the small­ est lack of co-ordination, it will show up under extended stress. Simply running Marathons or other long and exhausting races constantly will not improve the situation for us. The very fact of strain setting in with fatigue will prevent us from developing precisely those skills which assist us in improving our run­ ning form that should produce the better result over these distances. While we practice skills under conditions of stress or fatigue we actually achieve the opposite effect. In actual fact, we are practising BAD RUNNING FORM and take those into our races, a sure way to place success at the end of a rainbow !

AUSTRALIAN RANKINGSMARCH 1989

5000. METRES N 13.32.54 Andrew Lloyd Jackie Perkins V V 8.59.16 13.36.17 Malcolm Norwood Maree McDonagh V N 9.03.45 13.36.54 John Andrews 9.05.93 Sue Hobson A V 13.41.69 Darren Wilson 9.09.82 Elizabeth Rose N V 13.46.15 Steve Moneghetti 9.12.50 Anne Cross V S 13.48.76 Peter Brett 9.14.3m Carolyn Schuwalow A N 13.49.86 Jamie Harrison 9.16.09 Nicola Corbin (J) N 13.54.08 Pat Carroll Q V 9.22.0 Angela Raines-White (J) Q 13.57.75 John Sheehan N A 9.24.47 Annette Dwyer 13.58.4m Gerard Barrett Lindy-JaneTrezise (J) V V 9.25.3m 13.59.39 Mark Boucher 9.26.5m Joy Terry A 13.59.7m Adam Hoyle V V 9.31.2m Carole Connolly (J) Q 14.01.2m Steve Hore 9.32.1m Sue Mahony N Brad Camp V 14.05.5m 9.33.43 Suzy Walsham (J) N Nick Brown S 14.05.5m 9.33.9m Penny Garner N Sean Quilty V 14.06.2m 9.35.78 Jenny Lund 14.06.74 Danny Boltz Q 14.06.94 Steve Austin V 9.36.40 Pat White (J) Q 14.08.23 Merv Johnstone V 9.37.1m Rina Bradshaw (J) Q 14.08.81 Jason Agosta V 9.38.29 Coral Farr V 14.11.0m Peter Haynes A 9.39.7m Pam Aitken N 14.11.5m Alan Lynch V 9.40.6m Barbara Mrakovcic N 14.12.39 Nicholas de Castella V 9.43.27 Kerith Duncansson N 14.14.89 Steve Crowley V 9.45.4m Charlotte Templeton A 14.15.0m John Lisiewicz S 9.45.9m Joanna Campbell-Smith (J) T 9.47.19 Mandy Dovey N

Page 19 WORLD RECORDS (AFT AprmW9) These are the recognized records of the IAAF. Marks pending approval by the IAAF are denoted by "p". All walk records must be made on a track and all relay records must be made by teams composed of individuals from the same country. MEN 100 9.83 Ben Johnson (CAN) Rome 30Aug87 200 19.72 Pietro Mennea (ITA) Mexico City 17Sep79 400 43.29 Butch Reynolds (USA) Zurich 17Aug88 800 1:41.73 Sebastian Coe (GBR) Florence 10Jun81 1,500 3:29.46 Said Aouita (MAR) W. Berlin 23Aug85 Mile 3:46.32 Steve Cram (GBR) Oslo 27Ju185 Steeple 8:05.4 Henry Rono (KEN) Seattle 13May78 5,000 12:58.39 Said Aouita (MAR) Rome 22Jul87 10,000 27:13.81 Fernando Mamede (P0R) Stockholm 02Jul84 MAR (Loop) 2:06:50 Belayneh Densimo (ETH) Rotterdam 17Apr88 110 H 12.93 Renaldo Nehemiah (USA) Zurich 19Aug81 400H 47.02 Edwin Moses (USA) Koblenz 31Aug83 20kmWALK 1:18:40.0 Ernesto Canto (MEX) Bergen 05May84 50kmWALK 3:41.38.4 Raul Gonzales (MEX) Bergen 25May79 4 x 100 37.83 United States Los Angeles 11Aug84 (Sam Graddy, Ron Brown, Calvin Smith, Carl Lewis) 4 x 400 2:56.16 United States Mexico City 200ct68 (Vince Matthews 45.0, Ron Freeman 43.2, Larry James 43.8, Lee Evans 44.1) 2:56.16 United States Seoul 010ct88 (Danny Everett 43.79, Steve Lewis 43.69, Kevin Robinzine 44.74, Butch Reynolds 43.94) HJ 2.43 7-11 1/2 Javier Sotomayor (CUB) Salamanca 08Sep88 PV 6.06 19-10 1/2 Sergey Bubka (URS) Nice 09Jul88 LJ 8.90 29-2 1/2 Bob Beamon (USA) Mexico City 180ct68 TJ 17.97 58-11 1/2 Willie Banks (USA) Indianapolis 16Jun85 SP 23.06 75-8 Ulf Timmermann (GDR) Chania, Crete 22May88 DT 74.08 243-0 Jurgen Schult (GDR) Neubrandenburg 06Jun86 HT 86.74 284-7 Yuriy Syedikh (URS) Stuttgart 30Aug86 JT 87.66 287-7 Jan Zelezny (TCH) Nitra 31May87 DEC 8847 Daley Thompson (GBR) Los Angeles 8-9Aug84 (10.44, 26-3 1/2, 51-7, 6-8, 46.97, 14.33, 152-9, 16-4 3/4, 214-0, 4:35.00) WOMEN 100 10.49 Florence Griffith Joyner(USA) Indianapolis 16Ju188 200 21.34 F. Griffith Joyner (USA) Seoul 29Sep88 400 47.60 Marita Koch (GDR) Canberra 060ct85 800 1:53.28 Jarmila Kratochvilova (TCH) Munich 26Jul83 1,500 3:52.47 Tatyana Kazankina (URS) Zurich 13Aug80 Mile 4:16.71 Mary Slaney (USA) Zurich 21Aug85 3,000 8:22.62 Tatyana Kazankina (URS) Leningrad 26Aug84 5,000 14:37.33 Ingrid Kristiansen (NOR) Stockholm 05Aug86 10,000 30:13.74 Ingrid Kristiansen (NOR) Oslo 05Jul86 MAR (Loop) 2:23:51 Lisa Martin (AUS) Osaka 31Jan88 MAR (P-P) 2:21:06 Ingrid Kristiansen (NOR) London 21Apr85 100 H 12.25 Ginka Zagorcheva (BUL) Drama 08Aug87 12.21p Yordanka Donkova (BUL) Stara Zagora 20Aug88 400 H 52.94 Marina Stepanova (URS) Tashkent 17Sep86 4 x 100 41.37 German Dem. Republic Canberra 060ct85 (SiIke Moller, Sabine Rieger, Ingrid Auerswald, Marlles Gohr) 4 x 400 3:15.18 Soviet Union Seoul 010ct88 (Tatyana Ledovskaya 50.12, Olga Nazarova 47.82, Maria Pinigina 49.43, Olga Bryzgina 10kmWALK 43:36.41 Elena Nikolayeva (USSR) Kiev 30Jul88 43:26.12p Kerry Saxby (AUS) Canberra 26Jan89 HJ 2.09 6-10 1/4 Stefka Kostadinova (BUL) Rome 30Aug87 LJ 7.52 24-8 1/4 Galina Chistyakova (URS) Leningrad 11Jun88 SP 22.63 74-3 Natalya Lisovskaya (URS) Moscow 07Jun87 DT 76.80 252-0 Gabriele Reinsch (GDR) Neubrandenburg 09Jul88 JT 80.00 262-5 Petra Felke (GDR) Potsdam 09Sep88 HEP 7291 Jackie Joyner-Kersee (USA) Seoul 23-24Sep88 (12.69, 6-1 1/4, 51-10, 22.56, 23-10 1/4, 149-10, 2:08.51)

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LOTS OF APPRECIATION FOR CHANNEL 10 & BRUCE McAVANEY coming from around the spor­ ting enthusiasts, particularly athletics followers, for the great and EXPERT presen­ tation of major sport around the world. Not that there aren’t other capable commen­ tators, but with Channel 10 there is a feeling of a team having done their homework and an endeavour to make the less expert viewer understand the nuances of the sport. Good backing up by top statistician PAUL JENES and other prominent names in sport make the Sunday session one to be looked forward to. Keep up the good work, Bruce & Paul, you have a dedicated and growing band of followers !

THE SHADOW OF APARTHEID keeps hanging over the world of sport like Slavery did less than a century ago, and there is little difference between the two. It also looks as if the same forces of Greed and Prejudice are still the main stays of sup­ porting and perpetuating the system of Apartheid in spite of all pious protestations to the contrary, almost a mirror of the period of Hitler and his Nazis.

The arguments used by sportsmen to camouflage their mercenary interest, seeing that $port in a society so patently lacking equality and fairness and is the opposite to the concept of sportsmanship and the Olympic Spirit, are hollow indeed. Pointing the finger at anyone else who still has truck with the Apartheid regime, business and industry enterprises, does not justify one’s own participation in supporting what is so obviously wrong. What is more, going against the expressed wishes of the oppressed majority of South Africans by claiming that this will assist them in their struggle to be free citizens in their own country is a cynical insult.

THE BIG BOOST IN FINANCE FOR SPORT promised in the latest Federal budget has been welcomed in principle by most, but there is some concern in which way it will be spent and how much will actually percolate down to the fields and courts and tracks and whther it will bypass an excessive spill into more bureaucracy along the way. Large centralist structured organisations have a way of expanding the bureaucracy in almost geometric proportion to the influx of numbers, whether in money or people. A warning note to that effect was sounded in Len Johnson’s column.

Senator Richardson’s proposition that money for sport needs to be directed both at the elite AND the base levels points in the right direction, our hope is that this will not degenerate into a dog fight over priorities. One angle that has not been spelled out is the need for assistance to clubs at base level in sport in the way of equipment and its maintainance for efficience and safety. That also includes the improvement of facilities where competition does not draw large numbers of spectators such as the minor and junior grades and leagues.

THE ALBERT PARK DEVELOPMENT PUSH is another concern for many sportspeople and res­ idents in the inner suburban areas. We know that Mr.Cain and Mr.Jolly are professed believers in fitness, jogging and bicycling, and we would like to draw to their attention that Albert Park roads and paths, as well as the lake, are vital attributes to the fitness of thousands of Victorians. It has been the practice races around these roads that have sent many a Victorian and Australian to Olympic and Commonwelth Games. It has become less safe over the years due to a lack of protection from excessive use of these recreational roads by road traffic and the noxious fumes they exude. Pleas to restrict such traffic have fallen on deaf ears.

Walkers, runners and cyclists should have safe use of these facilities while access to motor vehicles should be restricted outside peak traffic hours, especially on weekends. That was the practice when South Melbourne Football Club was domiciled at Albert Park and there is no reason why this cannot be continued in the interest of recreation and sport. If we are genuine about the benefits of the Olympic Games and not only the money they may generate, we need to be just as genuine about fostering participation rather than creating hazards to such endeavours. * Indicates changes from previous listings. Tel:(03) 817 1033 Tue,Wed,Thu 12-2pm. *SEP 9 (Sat) "BP BITUMEN" ’ 30k "K & Q OF THE MOUNTAIN" & 15k PT.LEO-ARTHUR’S SEAT, 1.30pm Red Hill Tennis Club. (Mapl90 J4) $3 & $5. Refreshment.Perpetual Trophy for Men and Women. Trophy Orders for 1,2,3, M & W. Special Award. *N0V 8,22(Wed) 12-4k / 8-2k TWO BRIDGES 6.30pm(Map 67 CIO) $2 & $4;Short Run-$1. *DEC 4,5,6(Mon,Tue,Wed) EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10,000m Track Series, OLYMPC PARK. 7(Thu)EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES FINAL NIGHT & COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION TRIALS. * EZ Entries close November 13. Membership and Time Qualifications apply. 10(Sun)EMIL ZATOPEK 10km & 3km OPEN FUN RUNS, FRINGES PARK 9.00am; 10km-$5; 3km-$3. 31(Mon)"RUNNERS WORLD” MIDNITE RUN 8km & 2km,TWO BRIDGES,Stroke of Midnite.$4. JAN 21(Sun)4 laps (13km)PRINCES PARK, 8.00am(Melway Map 29 G 12) $2 all. 1 lap-$l. FEB 4(Sun)6 laps (19km)PRINCES PARK,8.00am(Map29 G12) $4 ($2 VMC Members) 1 lap-$l. 18(Sun)RICHMOND AC "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M,Bartlett Res,BURNLEY,8.00am (Map45 B12). MAR 18(Sun) 12k & 4k "FALLEN COMRADES",DOMAIN 8.00am(Map43 K10) $4 ($2 VMC Memb)4k-$1. APR l(Sun)20k & 5k,ALBERT PARK, 9.00am (Map§7 J3) $5 ($3 VMC Memb) 5k-$2.Refreshmt. 16(Mon)VMC 16km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP Latrobe Uni. 9.00am(Mapl9 H7) $6 ($4 VMC Memb) 3.1km Parent & Child 11.00am, $1 each. 25(Wed)15k & 5k ALBERT PARK,9am,(Map57 3) $5 ($3 VMC Memb) 5k-$2. Refreshment. MAY 27 (Sun) "RUNNERS WORLD" MARATHON, FISH’BEND, 10am. (Map56 H2) $10 ($7 VMC Members) Mail Entries close MAY 13. After MAY 13 LATE KfcSK $16! 10k-$3, enter on day! JUN 10(Sun)"DAVID WARD DJSURANCES"HALF-MARATHON Burnley 9am(Map45 B12) $6 ($4 VMC Mbr) Mail Entries close MAY 27. After MAY 28 LATE FEE $12! Refreshments. 16(Sat)AURA 50 M AUSTRALIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP,BOX HILL(Map47 C7)Early entry!! 17(Sun)AURA 50 M ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP, PRINCES PARK(Map29 G12)Early Entry! 288 9739 30(Sat)VMC 25k OPEN ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP,Werribee S.(209 Gll)$6 ($4 VMC Mbr) 6K-$2. JUL 15(Sun) "SFORTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN 10km, 9.00am,ALBERT PARK(Map57 J3) $5 ($3 VMC Members) Mail Entries close July 2. After JULY 2 LATE p u ii $8! AUG 26(Sun)32/4km COAST ROAD CHALLENGE,BRIGHTON BATHS 8.00am(Map67 CIO)$5 ($3m) 4k-$2.

NOTE: Where Mail Entries required use Mail Entry Form(Page 2A) of VMC Newsletter, or send Stamped Self Addressed Envelope with request for forms to above address. Normal Entries taken on Day, 30 mins prior to listed Starting Time!

-- cut here ------cut here — ------cut here — — ■ VICTORIAN MARATHON CTIIB MET .BOURNE INC. - MEMBERSHIP FORM - (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE! ) SURNAME ...... INITIALS ..... CALL NAME ...... REG.NO______CLUB ...... ADDRESS:No..... STREET ...... TOWN OR SUBURB ...... POST CODE ...... TELEPHONE: HOME ...... WORK ...... DATE OF BIRTH __ /___ / .... OCCUPATION/INDUSTRY______MALE/FEMALE (delete inapplicable) I CAN HELP THE CLUB W I T H ...... To assist the Club rostering on some Race Days , I can make myself available oh :

.1).... •. ••..»«*•*••... 2.).... *i*...... ' 3 .«.'.«. (Check*' with fixture list dates and show preference, otherwise you will be called on at random) CONTRIBUTE TO/DISTRIBUTE NEWSLETTERS . DISTRIBUTE CLUB NOTICES LOCAL/OTHER RUNS______BILLET VISITOR(S).... HAVE ENDORSED LICENSE ( Truck/Bus) ...... HEREWITH $12... (Senior), $6.... (under 20) and SSAE for return of information. Dated:__ /___ /___ _ SIGNATURE ...... Make out Cheque or M/O to VMC and post to 598 High St, E.KEW 3102. Include Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope if you require a rsply. No S.S.A.E. - NO REPLY Paqe 23 21/3 # i . / S f V s ^ E V

WHAT IS TOE V.M.C. ABOUT !?!

VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB Australia’s First Ftoad Runners MELBOURNE INC. Founded 1946 598 High Street. East Kew 3102, lei (03)8171033 Affiliated to Vic Ath. Association

The VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB is a unique Road Runners organisation within the world of athletics. It is a club which caters for the newcomer to running, the experienced regular* athlete, the young and the old, men and women, boys and girls. It represents a bridge as it were between the highly organised and the more casual approaches in competition, leaving it to the individual how much or how little pressure he/she likes 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 satisfaction. We do not place expectations on anyone beyond asking runners to take a turn at performing some of the minimum chores required to conduct our events smoothly and for everyone’s satisfactory conclusion.

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 at any of our events; if they wish to just have a run without becoming members, they may do so at a $1 surcharge in the main race, EXCEPT.FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.

These SPECIAL EVENTS: The VMC MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 50 MILER, EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES and some other nominated events, because of their importance and the high degree of organisation, require EARLY PRE-RACE ENTRIES (2-3 weeks ahead or as advertised) and, in the case of the EMIL ZATOPEK 10,000M, 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.

Basically, the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB aims to keep organisational and technical details to the minimum essential to conducting its 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 organisations - local, regional and national.

MEMBERSHIP FEES are $12 per year (senior), $6 per year (Under 20), including insurance and covering the CALENDAR YEAR (JAN 1 - DEC 31). Your membership fee entitles you to receive our quarterly NEWSLETTER, carrying results, events ahead, information, articles and comments from our own members and other sources. Post the completed MEMBERSHIP FORM (overleaf), together with correct fee, to the SECRETARY,V.M.C.,598 High St.,E.KEW 3102.

All Enquiries must be accompanied by S.S.A.E. (Stamped Self Addressed Envelope) of maximum standard size (235mm x 120mm) for a reply and/or return of information ! *o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*

VMC NEWSLETTER is obtainable at most race fixtures as well as at: VAA OFFICE, Olympic Park No.l, Swan Street, MELBOURNE 3002, 428-8195. RUNNERS WORLD,600 High St,E.KEW 3102,817-3503 £ 340 Glenhuntly Rd,E’WICK 3185, 523-8585 ROCKY’S SPORTSPOWER, Cnr Warrigal Rd & Burwood H ’way, BURWOOD 3125, 288-8916. EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES ENTRY FORM IMPORTANT: Use this entry form for all events (see back page). Use BLOCK LETTERS only. Entries close on Monday 13 November 1989. The declaration below must be signed. Photocopies of this entry form will be accepted.

EVENT: (Commonwealth Games Trial applies to 'A' and 'Wl' Divisions of the EZ 10,000m only) CALL NAME:______INITIALS: ______SURNAME: ADDRESS: P/C: TELEPHONE: (private) _ (business)

DATE OF BIRTH:____ WHEELCHAIR ENTRANT (please tick) BEST QUALIFYING TIME (since 1/04/87): Date of Performance: Name Of Event: Place Where Held: ENTRY FEE: $8 per event (non-refundable) AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ ______DATE: ______Includes free admission on all other nights. Cheque or money order made payable to: Victorian Marathon Club Inc. 598 High Street, EAST KEW, VIC 3102. (Telephone: (03) 817 1033) Entries must be accompanied with a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope (235mm * 120mm) for return of information and entry pass. DECLARATION 1. I the undersigned, in consideration of and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in this Victorian Marathon Club Inc 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 may otherwise have for or arising out of loss of my life or injury damage or loss of any description whatsoever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event. 2. This waiver, release 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 practioners and personnel, and shall so operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act or neglect of any or more of them. 3. I have read the rules and conditions of the’event as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them. SIGNED: ______DATE: ______

RELAY ENTRY (all team members must be registered athletes) CLUB NAME (must be a registered athletic club): ______TEAM CAPTAIN'S NAME:______TELEPHONE: (home)______(business)______TEAM CAPTAIN'S ADDRESS: ______P/C: ______If more than one team, use a separate entry form and give team a number (e.g. Team 1, Team2 etc.) TEAM CAPTAIN/CLUB SECRETARY (signature)______DATE:______ENTRY FEE: $15 per event (non-refundable) Includes free admission on all other nights. Cheque or money order made payable to: Victorian Marathon Club Inc.. 598 High Street, EAST KEW, VIC 3102. Entries must be accompanied with a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope (235mm * 120mm) for return of information and entry pass. AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ DATE: EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES 1989 ENTRY FORM SrHEnTIT.E AND TTMF.TABI.F. (Entries close Monday 13 November 1989)

Monday 4 December EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES ftOnm F7 w r in noom Tuesday 5 December Wednesday 6 December 1.00pm VZ'G 10,000m 6.30pm EZ’F 10,000m 7.00pm EZ’D' 10,000m f incorporating 8.00pm EZ 'F* 10 000m 7.30pm Club Distance 8.00pm EZ'B' 10,000m THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES Medley Relay (heats) 7.45pm EZ'C' 10,000m 10,000m SELECTION TRIALS Qual. Std: Mens 28:35:0 Womens 33:30:0 Thursday 7 December (MAIN NIGHT) 6.45pm Corporate Cup Relay 4 * 400m (women) 6.55pm Corporate Cup Relay 4 * 800m (men) 7.10pm Wal Sheppard Trophy’ Masters Mile 40+ 7.20pm VAWC 3,000m Invitation Walk 7.40pm Commonwealth Games Relay RED v BLUE 4 * 100m (women & men) 7.50pm Commonwealth Games Relay RED v BLUE 4 * 400m (women & men) 8.00pm 'Emil Zatopek' 10,000m WOMEN 'Wl' & Commonwealth Games Trial Organised by 8.40pm Hob deCastella Trophy' U/20 3,000m 8.55pm AV Qub Distance Medley Relay the Victorian Marathon Club 9.15pm ’Emil Zatopek1 10,000m MEN 'A' & Commonwealth Games Trial with assistance from Athletics Victoria QUALIFYING CONDITIONS Athletics Australia

All minor EZ 10,000m mens divisions ('B' to ’G') are restricted to 1989 VMC financial members. Membership fees are $12 ($6 U/20) and are for calendar year only.

Time Restrictions: Preliminaries Qualifying times must have been achieved on the track since 1 April 1987 in either 10,000m or Mon 4 December 1989 5,000m. Road times will be accepted but 1 minute added. 'G' Division - no limit F ' Division - 42:00/20:00 Division - 39:00/19:00 Tue 5 December 1989 'D' Division - 37:00/18:00 §C Division - 35:00/17:00 'B'Division - 32:30/15:30 Wed 6 December 1989

No membership restrictions apply to the following events - Main Night 'A' Division - 29:00/14:00 (non-members); 29:20/14:10 (VMC members) W 2' Division - no limit W l' Division - 38:00/18:00/11:00 (3,000m) Thu 7 December 1989

Masters Mile (over 40 yrs) - 4:30/4:50 (l,500m/Mile) Olympic Park, Melbourne

Junior 3,000m (U/20) - 8:30/3:57 (3,000m/l,500m) (Should there be more than 18 entries for the Junior 3,000m, it will be at the discretion of the Special qualifying conditions organisers to conduct a 2nd Division on the final night to accommodate all runners safely.) apply to all events

VAWC 3,000m Walk by special invitation only.

Corporate Cup Relays by special invitation only.

Club Distance Medley Relays (open age, Mens & Womens Divisions) All Australian athletic clubs eligible to enter. Multiple entries permitted from one club. The order of relay legs will be 200m, 200m 400m and 800m. Heats will be conducted on the Tuesday evening prior to the main night. Random draw for heat and lane numbers with the Final being made up of the first two placegetters in each heat plus the next four fastest teams. Names of team members to be lodged one hour before event.