VETRUNNER www.webathlletics.com.au/actvac.com Volume 22 Issue 9— February, 2002

THE SPRINT THAT'S A GIFT

100m Men's Winner. M35 Michael Roden takes advantage of his handicap to take top place in the Men's 100m Final of the President's Gift. Hot on his heels are M45 Robert Barbaro, M35 Ken Telfer and M40 Kevin Matthews.

100m Women's Winner. W50 Margaret Taylor was also handicapped to perfection taking the Women's 100m Final of the President's Gift, Maureen Rossiter was second and Cory Collins third. The track and field details, results start on Page 13.

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Inside this month Sprint Marathon Relays Four Peaks Challenge 3 Vikings Canberra Gift 12 The Sprint Marathon Relays will be History of Vets 5 Patron's Message 12 held this year on Sunday, February The Wisdom Physio File 9 WMA News 24 10. This very exciting event starts and Obituaries 10 Social News 25 finishes at the Deek Recreation Area. Awards Sub-Committee 11 John Richardson Writes 25 To take part call Jim White 62314168. Page 2 — February Vetrunner At the last AIS track and field possession of the farmyard ox . . . meeting for 2001, Mike Adler told me and . . . remarked to the spectators: about two recent triumphs by ACT FROM YOUR ‘Damnation take it! I swear it was the veterans, sprinters at the extreme ends goddess tripped me up – the one who of our Club age groups. PRESIDENT always dances attendance, like a Ken Telfer (M35) is well known to mother, on Odysseus.’ most of us as a top sprinter in ACT Vets “But they only laughed at him, and ACT Athletics inter- club breath fanned Ajax’ head. He was delightedly. And now Antiochus came competition. Ken decided to try himself straining every nerve to win, and all the in. He took the last prize with a smile in a wider field, and entered the Achaeans (Greeks) cheered him, and made them a speech. ‘Friends,’ he Gilgandra Gift over 120m. Against shouting encouragement to a man who said ‘I’ll tell you something that you quality opposition and off a mark of was doing all he could already. As they know already. The gods still favour the 11.5m, Ken won the final. drew near the finish, Odysseus offered old crowd; for though Ajax is only a little Closer to home, the Queanbeyan Gift up a prayer to Athens . . . and she older than myself, Odysseus over there attracted a strong field in the Veterans’ lightened all his limbs. is the product of an earlier generation, a 120m. Against men young enough to be “They were just about to dash up to relic of the past. But his old age, as his sons, our Jack Thackray led until the prizes, when Ajax slipped in full they say, is green; and it’s a hard job to the very last few strides and finished in career . . . where the ground was littered beat him in a race – for any of us but second place. The crowd could not with dung…while the much-enduring Achilles.’” [Homer: The Iliad believe that he was 71-years-old. excellent Odysseus, having caught him (translated by E V Rieu)] Ken and Jack, and indeed all-active up and finished, carried off the silver May the gods still favour us, and veteran athletes, belong to a noble and bowl. The illustrious Ajax took may our old age be green. JOHN HUNT ancient tradition. I want to share with you the story told in Homer’s Iliad (composed somewhere between 900 and 750 BC) of a race held at the funeral games for Patroclus, beloved friend of Achilles. Achilles offered as first prize “a mixing bowl of chased silver . . . the loveliest thing in the world, a masterpiece of Sidonian craftsmanship.” Second prize was “a large, well-fattened ox” and third prize was “half a talent in gold.” The three contenders were Ajax the Runner, Nestor’s son Antilochus and “Odysseus of the nimble wits”. Now Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) was clearly the veteran in the field, as he had left a son Telemachus back home in Ithaca many years before. “They went all out from scratch. Ajax soon shot ahead; but very close behind him came the good Odysseus . . . . So little was there in it, Odysseus’ feet were falling in the tracks of Ajax before the dust had settled down Christmas goodies. This bevy of beautiful young ladies presented athletes with again; and he kept up so well that his 'trophies' at the track meet on December 20. Suitably dressed, the female versions of 'Santa Clauses', also took part in the relay event.

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Patron: Jack Pennington. (m). Athletic Events Sub-Committee. Catering/Lost Property: Uniform/badges sales: President: John Hunt 62419392 (h) Mick Corlis 62963969 (h) Email John Suiter (Track) 62959524, Kent and Rosemary Parker 62882508 (h). 62748035 (w) Email [email protected] Registrar. Lynn Williams (Monthly Hcps) 62474127. Vetrunner Editor: Jim O’Donnell [email protected] Jayne Hardy 62271443 (h) 4012262257 Course measurement: 62513016. Email: [email protected] (m). Coaching and Training Sub- Terry Levings 62824190 (h). Vice President: Carol Baird 62882589 Vetrunner distribution: Committee. Equipment Officer: Ken Gowans (h) Membership Services and Keith Johnson 62314891 (h) Email Garry Maher 62394214 (h) 62396670 62881651 (h) 62656751 (w). Participation Sub-Committee. [email protected] (w). Occupational Health and Safety Alice Scott 62549460 (h) Vetrunner team and Running Secretary: Roger Stewart 62882798 (h) 62838329 Officer: Roy Jones 62510148 (h). Handicaps: Doug Fry 62886439 (h) Email [email protected] (w). Administration and Club Structure Relays, Cross Country: Email: [email protected] Competition Sub-Committee Sub-Committee. Jim White 62314168 (h). Treasurer: Nev Madden. Deirdre Russack 62417373 (h) Statistician: Quentin Anthony 62863885 Vetrunner team: Annie Van Herck 62974485 (h). Mobile 62643524 (w). Administration and Club Email [email protected] 0413044899. Structure Sub-Committee. Thomas/Frylink/Waddell Handicaps Email [email protected] Doug Fry 62886439 (h) First Aid Officers: Assets register, Insurance. Other Contacts: Email: [email protected] Vince Craig, John Ison, Allan Morris, Committee: Awards Sub-Committee, half marathon Throws Handicap, Weight Pentathlon: Gai Webster, Michelle Glanville, Bob Banens 62623405 (h) 41415844902 Archives: Bryan Thomas 62963278 (h). Trish Thomas 62963278 (h). Marlene Reid and Roy Jones. February Vetrunner — Page 3 ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRIGHT'S FOUR PEAKS CHALLENGE This year (2001) was the 23rd THE FOUR MOUNTAINS - THE HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES: anniversary of the Bright's Four Porepunkah Feathertop Hotham Buffalo Peaks Alpine Challenge. NIGEL Height 1194m 1922m 1860m 1200m COLDRICK writes about this tough Distance 6400m 10870m 14770m 10460m events and its challenges. The Records: Men Women The four peaks event is a fantastic Porepunkah Paul Crake 41.34 Sandra Timmer-Arends 54.45 Feathertop Paul Crake 61.05 Nicki Taws 83.26 event for all types of runners. Even Hotham Paul Crake 79.29 Sandra Timmer-Arends 107.24 though the races are tough, you can Buffalo Paul Crake 54.08 Nicki Taws 72.31 start any time between 7.30am and 8.30am and walk the tougher bits if necessary. It is fairly unique in that no organised body runs the race. Reg and Elaine Splatt with a wonderful band of volunteers run the events in a more professional and friendly manner than many other races arranged by organised bodies. At a cost of $3 per mountain (Reg says its going up to $5 for the day- trippers next year) or $10 to do all four events it is really doing itself an injustice by being so cheap. Harrietville - beautiful one day, perfect the next (sounds like a good slogan for an ad.). In the many trips we have made to the Bright district we have never before managed to have three days of such perfect weather, and the fourth day wasn't too bad compared to some previous years. In some previous years I have arrived in perfect weather on the Friday before the races and then had to run through blizzards to reach the peaks. This year the weather was beautiful upon arrival and stayed that way for three days. Reg says The Coldricks. Maree and Nigel Coldrick have another go at the very demanding he should have the credit for arranging Bright's Four Peak Alpine Challenge. They were joined by other vets including Colin such perfect weather - so what Bridge, Mike Gardner, Mick Horan and Bob Barb. happened on the fourth day Reg? admiration of the fairer sex would know have been regulars over the previous Maree and I weren't sure whether that allowing him to wander around years but Colin was participating for the we were going to compete this year as I with all those babes out sunbaking first time. This was a bit of shock for had hardly run for nearly two years and would be like letting a kid loose in a those of us who regularly run with Maree wasn't that fit either. We decided lolly shop. But just meeting up with Reg Colin. Colin is not a hill runner. When that we must come back and do it again again reminded us of how friendly and Colin won the M50 marathon on the after a chance encounter on the Gold enjoyable the Bright Four Peaks event Gold Coast some years back, he Coast. I was sitting in our unit at is. We decided that since it was the 23rd complained bitterly that he could have Burleigh whilst I was preparing myself anniversary of the race and also our done a much better time except for for some day surgery to have a 23rd wedding anniversary it was a good having to run twice over the long climb melanoma removed from my throat. excuse to have another holiday and go over the Southport bridge (it's a gentle Maree had gone for a run up to and participate once again. rise that wouldn't worry anyone except Broadbeach and was accosted by an Five of the ACT Veterans Athletic Colin). older gentleman, or did Maree accost Club participated in the first race up Several other ACT runners were at him? How Elaine had allowed Reg out Mt. Porepunkah. Maree and I were the start: Nicky Taws and husband on the Gold Coast by himself belies joined by Colin Bridge as well as Mick Anthony Scott who have been regulars belief. Anybody that knows Reg and his Horan and Bob Barb. Mick and Bob over many years. Nicky has been Queen

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WORMALD FIRE SYSTEMS Also by: THE WEST DEAKIN HELLENIC BOWLING CLUB and THE IGA SUPERMARKET AT WANNIASSA Page 4 — February Vetrunner of the Mountain on many occasions and afternoon feeling rather sated, it was price paid was over $600 and the money Anthony is a consistent top three hard to imagine that we were going to gratefully received to help cover costs of finisher. Paul Crake the defending run up Victoria's second highest the event. Reg and Elaine work very champion was here after competing in mountain tomorrow morning. We hard to not only organise the event but the European Mountain Running organised a bar-b-que that evening and also to find donors to give prizes. With season. David Osmond who is a very Bob Barb who is still in the navy and over $4,000 of prizes donated just about well credited mountain runner and has was trained as a cook did the cooking. It everybody gets some sort of prize. Maree beaten Paul in some stair races was was interesting to watch as he lined up and I have won several accommodation competing for the first time. Also there the sausages and the steaks. He then prizes over the years as well as petrol from Canberra were Bruce Graham, Rob continually squared off the sausages vouchers and discount vouchers at some Walter and Allison Jones, all very good and had everything on the bar-b-que of the local shops. There were about a runners. Unfortunately Adrian looking neater than a drill sergeant on dozen Canberrans at the dinner but this Shepherd who had finished in the top parade day. The food was great, and was nothing compared with the three for the past couple of years arrived Bob and Mick also managed to polish off Traralgon crowd. Half the town must of with a fracture in the foot and so was another bottle of red wine. come over to Bright to compete. It would not able to compete. Sunday morning was again be nice to see a few more veterans from We had rented the same house we beautiful. We headed out to Harrietville Canberra competing next year. The have on six previous occasions, as it was for the Feathertop run and the radio start times are staggered and there are right in town and within walking saying it was already 18 degrees. When people of all abilities from slow walkers distance of everything. For $100 a night we ran Feathertop two years ago it was to top class runners. it does have 6 beds, a large lounge area, minus 4 degrees and it snowed from A large portion of the field is female a fully equipped kitchen, and bar-b-que early in the run all the way to the peak. so its strange that only one female facilities. This allowed us to cook our Reg's message that all runners were to runner from the Canberra veteran's club own meals and invite friends over take jackets was strictly policed, but as has competed. without feeling crowded. it turned out they weren't required. Monday was a perfect day with no Saturday morning was a beautiful Feathertop starts in a more gradual cloud and no breeze at all. The run up day for a run and as we turned up at the climb than Porepunkah and stays fairly Mt Hotham starts with about 5km of start it was wonderful to see the many consistent until the last couple of undulating to flat running alongside the familiar friendly faces. Mt. Porepunkah kilometres along the ridge and the climb river before starting the ascent to the has been measured as 6.4km, and as the to the peak. A reasonably fit distance top. About 4 km from the finish there is record time of 41m 34s indicates, it is runner can run the entire way without a slight downhill run for about a pretty hard going. Two early climbs are too much trouble. kilometre then a long climb of about two followed by about two kilometres of flat The weather was the best I've ever kilometres. Although this climb may not and undulating running with the experienced on Feathertop. The views be as steep as the last climb on hardest climb coming late in the race. were spectacular back down to the Porepunkah it is difficult as it comes There are about 800 metres of very valley and across to Mt. Bogong and Mt. late in the third race and runners are steep climbing where only the best of Hotham. A small amount of snow lay on getting tired at this stage. When you are the runners can maintain their rhythm. one side of the mountain and a small half way up this climb you emerge from We mere mortals are happy to walk at amount could be seen across on Mt. the shelter of the trees and get a scenic this stage and admire both the view and Hotham. When we finished at the peak view across to Mt. Feathertop and Mt. the ability of the top runners. Canberra it was an incredible sight to look back Bogong and also across to the finish. For runners dominated the first day as Paul and see a trail of runners and walkers the third year in a row it was sunny and Crake ran the fastest time for the men making their way up and down the clear with the finish clearly visible. The and Nicki Taws the fastest of the mountain. views down the valley and across to the women. David Osmond having his first Paul Crake took advantage of the other mountains were spectacular. You race up Porepunkah was second with conditions to break his own record. His couldn't have asked for a better day for Anthony Scott third and Rob Walter new record is 61m 05s. A few years back running, walking or sightseeing. The running a fairly quick time for fifth. a time of around 60 minutes was finish order of the top runners remained Allison Jones also ran a good time to be completely unthinkable. It makes you the same with Paul being less than a second behind Nicki. Colin and I wonder if the 60-minute mark can be minute outside of his record. finished within a few seconds of each achieved in the coming years. The There appeared to be a bit of rain on other with Mick a few minutes behind finishing order for the top places was Monday night although with a tin roof and Bob Barb a good 5 minutes in front the same again with Paul Crake first you hear every drop and it may have of us. Maree felt she had run rather with David Osmond second and sounded heavier than it was. Tuesday well, and when we looked through the Anthony Scott third. Nicki was again was overcast and a few drizzly showers previous six years we found that she first female with Allison Jones second. and with Mt Buffalo being the easiest had ran her quickest time ever. Colin was a few seconds in front of me and final run we were all in a jovial As Mt. Porepunkah is a short race this time with Bob carrying a video mood. Paul was leading the men's field we obtained a lift back down and had a camera not too far behind. Maree ran and Nicki leading the ladies. David major part of the day remaining in her second best time ever and was just 3 Osmond was holding on to second which to go sightseeing. Maree, Colin, seconds behind her 1998 time. Mick was position overall with Anthony Scott in Mick and I went to Milawa and visited feeling rather ill and stopped for a big third. Maree was ahead of her best time Brown Brother's winery and did a bit of rest at the hut before tackling the climb at this stage and I was more than a wine tasting and purchased a few of the to the peak. It must have been little behind my best times but had best on offer. We then went to mustard something he ate at the bar-b-que the enjoyed it immensely. The Mt Buffalo shop and the cheese factory for some night before. run follows the great walk from the more tasting and to buy more of the Sunday night was the annual dinner entrance gates and then up to the Mt. local produce. Sitting on the veranda of at Bright Alpine Chalet. Reg raffled a Buffalo Chalet. This is a very scenic run the cheese factory on a beautiful sunny painting by one of the local artists. The and begins with a steeper section first. February Vetrunner — Page 5

After a couple of kilometres it becomes a SELECTEDSELECTED RESULTS:RESULTS: very gradual climb and is easily Mt Mt Mt Mt runnable by a regular jogger for several Age Grp Porepunkah Feathertop Hotham Buffalo Total Paul Crake 19 - 34M 42.07 61.05 80.13 56.25 3:59.50 kilometres. Then there is a winding Dave Osmond 19 - 34M 43.36 66.04 86.40 59.30 4:15.50 climb along the cliff face with Anthony Scott 35 - 49M 45.22 67.37 88.31 60.57 4:22.27 spectacular views across to other John MacKenzie 19 - 34M 48.36 72.36 96.10 67.51 4;45.13 mountains and down into the valleys. Rob Walter 19 - 34M 50.02 75.04 96.17 67.21 4:48.44 Nicki Taws 35 - 49F 57.45 88.04 123.52 82.52 5:52.53 The run up the chalet steps to the finish Allison Jones 19 - 34F 61.27 93.52 130.30 89.33 6:15.22 signifying the end to another great Nigel Coldrick 35 - 49M 71.27 110.36 146.35 101.23 7:10.01 event. Colin Bridge 50 - 64M 71.47 109.56 170.07 104.53 7:36.43 Some of the helpers have been Maree Coldrick 35 - 49F 82.36 128.51 173.04 114.30 8:18.12 Anthony Evans 19 - 34M 48.23 169.43 helping for over twenty years. I must Bob Barb 35 - 49M 66.15 114.14 thank all the organisers such as Reg Michael Horan 35 - 49M 74.57 132.29 and Elaine Splatt, and the helpers that do such a wonderful job of taking Murray. The backbone of any event is the family. There is also the best sticky registrations, transporting us down the the organisation and the helpers. The date pudding I've ever tasted available mountains, providing refreshments, four peaks race is blessed to have so at the Cosy Kangaroo café. Anybody in standing in the snow at the top of Mt. many wonderful people to assist. It is no the veteran's club that is interested in Feathertop taking down names and wonder that there were record numbers going next year should talk to one of the times, compiling the results etc. Names again this year. club members that have been in that come to mind are; Anne and Pat The Bright Four Peaks Alpine previous years such as: Alan Green, Jim Pelley, as well as Bruce, Margaret and Challenge will continue in 2002. If you Tucker, Michael Gardner, Mick Horan, Shannon Salisbury, Faye Bulled, David have never visited this area of Victoria Bob Barb, Dave McClelland, Colin Pinder, Yvonne Robinson and Dot it is full of activities and events for all Bridge, or Maree and me.

PACK RUNNING POPULAR WITH VETERANS RUNNERS BRYAN THOMAS continues looking the past programs. Robert was the fifth member back into history and how its several years to run 150 monthly handicaps and is athletes developed such a well they have now fourth on the list with more than organised club that gave its looked after 170 completions while Rosemary should members the opportunity to run, our uniform achieve 150th in February 2002. jump or throw. stocks and Robert’s many years of involvement sales and were in the running handicaps was rewarded Pack Runs: Most distance runners part of the when he won the annual point score for enjoy running with a group as a way of team the Frylink Series for 2001. making the distance and the time responsible for Rosemary has also enjoyed covered seem shorter. It is also an updating our A fine pair. Rosemary considerable success in the monthly enjoyable way to socialise, to discuss club uniform and Bob Parker on the handicaps and is currently equal second different training methods or injury in 1997. dance floor. on the all-time list of medallists having treatment and prevention, to tell jokes Rosemary won 4 gold and 8 other medals. She was or to catch up on the latest gossip while served six years on Committee (1983- presented with the prestigious completing a long run. 1988); she was Secretary in 1985 and Encouragement Award in 1983 for her The essence of a good pack run is 1986 and took over as Vice President enthusiastic participation and that an enthusiastic person suggests an mid way through 1987. During those involvement in all aspects of our appropriate and interesting course and years she helped organise several running handicap program. gets everybody starting together. The successful dinner-dances and other most enjoyable pack consists of a group social functions as well as our annual Patrons: For the first ten years our capable of staying together for most of fun run. Club Patrons were prominent Canberra the run, however a large pack can very A decade later (1998) Robert served politicians; they were - Bill McMahon successfully break into smaller sub- a term on Committee contributing to 1979 – 1982, Don Chipp 1982 – 1984 packs of similar fitness or desire. our evolving IT commitment, evaluating and Harold Hird 1984 – 1989. Throughout Canberra there are our first Five Year Development Plan Then Pat Clohessy, (Deek’s and many informal groups who regularly and helping develop the second “Plan”. national distance running coach as well meet to set off together for a run over a In the early years of vets track and as former elite athlete himself) became favourite course. For many years our field (1983) Rosemary favoured the a popular “hands on” patron from 1989 most suitable and popular pack runs sprints and jumps but was gradually to 1994. During this period he was also have been the Sunday morning pack drawn towards distance running where elected Patron of AAVAC (now AMA). and the “Tuesday Group” both starting she enjoyed considerable success. Her Pat resigned from the AIS and in March at the Deek Recreation Area in Stromlo marathon debut of 3.18.25 in the 1984 1994 he transferred to Brisbane. Pat is Forest and the “Cotter Group” Saturday Festival City Marathon in Adelaide is currently Head track and field Coach at morning runs from the Cotter Reserve. still ranked 12th on our W35 list. Robert the University of Queensland where he has also completed many long distance continues to be very interested in PARKER, Rosemary and Robert: races including marathons and half veterans’ athletics generally and the (m.1982 – current). Rosemary and Bob marathons. welfare of our club in particular. The joined the club in 1982 and have been He and Rosemary are also regular “Clohessy Trophy”, awarded annually to very involved as enthusiastic participants in both our track and field the club-person of the year in the participants and workers ever since. For and in the monthly running handicap monthly throwing handicap program Page 6 — February Vetrunner was originally donated and presented by (eg a PB in the Vets Half Marathon and 1500m in 2.17.6 and 4.40.6 Pat. may be different to a PB in another half respectively, both set in 1980). Jack Pennington accepted the marathon or a PB for your efforts at a Although he has run several half position of Patron in 1994. Initially he National Championships). marathons, in fact twice winning the was uncertain as to what his role should M60 age group in the Vets Half be, but soon became another very PENNINGTON Marathon (1984 and 1985), he only involved figurehead for our club and Jack: (m.1979 – attempted the marathon once. He ran sport. Although he no longer 1988 then 1992 – 3:12.06 in the Christchurch World participates, he rarely misses calling in current). Jack is Championships marathon, a on a track and field night, throwing a legendary performance that is still 7th on our M55 handicap or any major event, where he personality in ranking list. will engage in friendly conversation, veterans’ Jack relates many interesting stories debate an issue relevant to the club or athletics locally, of his life, athletics and many of the veterans’ athletics and offer nationally and personalities he met along the way in encouragement to competitors. The internationally. his book “A Life on the Run” (published “Pennington Trophy”, our annual He has been in 1995). middle distance point score award is our Club Patron Club Patron. Jack Jack’s immense contribution to named for Jack in honour of his since 1994 and Pennington. athletics over such a long time was outstanding record as a champion was one of our acknowledged by the awarding of the middle distance runner. “Originals”. Australian Sports Medal 2000. Jack was involved with our branch of PAXMAN, Brian: (m.1979 – 1987). the sport from its very beginning; he Pennington Series: A track handicap Brian was one of our “Originals”. He was a prominent “veteran aged” middle series run over the middle distance was elected to the original Committee in distance runner, coach and writer long (800m, 1500m and 3000m) events in 1979 and served until 1981. During this before the veterans’ movement began. which the starting order is determined time he began collecting members’ He was (and still is) a prolific writer, by WMA (formerly WAVA) age and sex competition results in order to establish being a regular correspondent with a standards. a set of club track and field records. He number of influential persons abroad Tony Booth, himself an enthusiastic maintained the record list from 1980 to (especially with David Paine in middle distance runner, originally 1982. California and to a leading British proposed such a series in 1999 and Brian always ran bare-foot and was athletics magazine) who were working suggested it be known as the a very good middle distance runner. He towards establishing track and field for “Pennington Series” in honour of our participated successfully in several mature aged athletes. Jack has had Patron and his outstanding record as a AAVAC Championships as well as many articles published and was champion middle distance runner. setting a number of ACT records in 400, frequently quoted in the Canberra The first series of two races was 800 and 1500m events. Times and running magazines. He conducted in February 2000 and was In 1983 Brian suggested to the edited “The Veteran Athlete”, a national won by M60 Graham Moon. In the handicapper at that time, Duane Lowry, magazine (in which he wrote almost following season the series was we introduce group starts to our every article) from 1971 to 1979. expanded to three races by including the monthly running handicaps to make He was a foundation member of the 3000m. handicapping simpler and easier for the ACT CCC, Canberra City Harriers AC, Series winners have been: runners to understand. We still use this ACT Coaches Association, NSW VAC, 2000 Graham Moon (M60), system today. AAVAC and our own club. 2001 Steve Bradford (M45), In 1987 he moved to Western Jack was a champion middle Pentathlon: This popular veterans Australia where he still has an distance runner for almost sixty years “multi” event has had a troubled history occasional run with the WA Vets. (1934 – 1993), having participated in in that the combination of events has the first international track and field differed in different countries and in PB: You’re best ever performance in championships for veteran aged athletes different times, changed its scoring an athletics event is your PB (personal (men over 40) at Cologne (Germany) in system, was removed then replaced in best). However as we grow older it 1972 and in three early World Veterans’ AAVAC Nationals and was last held at becomes more and more, and eventually Athletics Championships (Toronto, a World Champs in Melbourne 1987. impossible to equal or better your PB. Canada 1975, Hanover, Germany 1979 The current Australian order of events But as veteran athletes we have a and Christchurch, NZ 1981). are long jump, javelin, 200m, discus, way around that by creating a whole He has won numerous medals in 1500m for men and 800m for women. series of PBs which are separate to your national and international competition Despite all the problems, ACT vets “all-time” PB; such as PBs for a season, and still holds our two longest surviving have a proud history in the event; our a year, an age group or a specific event club track and field records (M55 800m athletes have won many medals at

Pentathletes. From the left, Rad Leovic, Kevin Matthews, Kerry Boden and Quentin Anthony February Vetrunner — Page 7 national championships or set the M55 in 1982 and M60 in 1989. Politicians: Our Australian Records (Quentin Anthony, He has run more than 120 monthly first two patrons, Joy Bannister, Kerry Boden, Ken handicaps winning the annual Bill McMahon and Daniels, Don Fraser and Margaret pointscore on two occasions (1980 Don Chipp were Taylor). Quentin was M55 champion Thomas Series and 1991 Frylink Federal and Ken the M50 silver medallist in the Series). politicians and 1987 World Championships. Keith was elected Vice President in our third was well Another pentathlon, the Weight 1987 and was awarded the Heart known local Pentathlon has become even more Foundation Trophy that same year. representative popular with vets in recent years. The He was a recipient of a Harold Hird. Since Local member. events include hammer, shot, discus, Commonwealth Recognition Award for ACT self Wayne Berry. javelin and heavy weight. Seniors for the Canberra Electorate in government we The more traditional multi-event 2000. have had three prominent politicians on competitions, the Decathlon (10 events) our membership lists. Wayne Berry has for men and the Heptathlon (seven PERRY, Jack: been the most active by far, being a events) for women, are rarely conducted (m.1986 – regular in our monthly running for veteran athletes outside of World current). Jack has handicaps (61 at the end of 2001) and Championships. Of our members, Len been a regular joins our Sunday morning pack runs Childs has probably completed most participant in the whenever he can. decathlons including three at World monthly running Bill Stefaniak has participated in Championships while Bob Banens and handicaps since four monthly throwing handicaps and Ken Daniels have set Australian running his first threw the discus at the inaugural Records. Others who have successfully in 1995. By the Winter Throwing Championships. He completed these difficult tests of all- end of 2001 he had even entered the 1998 Australian Track round track and field ability include completed 61 M70 sprint record. and Field Championships and was Don Fraser, Kevin Matthews, Rad handicaps, all of Jack Perry looking forward to participating. Leovic, Greg Stretton, Kerry Boden, Jan them in the short course event. Unfortunately he was unable to make it Erickson, Lesley Hamilton, Alice Scott However he has been involved in our to Brisbane because the Chief Minister and Margaret Taylor. track and field program for much longer called an emergency meeting during where he is better known as a sprinter Easter. PERROUX, participating in all the sprints from 60m John Stanhope (current ACT First Keith: to 400m as well as attempting the long Minister) was a very capable distance (m.1979 – and triple jumps. Jack didn’t come out runner throughout the 1980s but in current). Every to the Vets until he turned 55 because recent years Assembly responsibilities Tuesday he doubted about his ability to have seriously curtailed his morning in the participate safely and successfully. He participation in athletics. early 1980s need not have been concerned and his Keith would subsequent enthusiasm encouraged lead a small both a son and a daughter to be involved “Pre-Vets”: Although the W30, M30 group on a pack with us at a much younger age. and M35 age groups are recognised run along some Jack participated in the 100, 200 throughout Australia as being part of of the trails of Tuesday group with and 400m as an M55 at the 1987 World our athletics movement they are not Stromlo Forest. Keith Perroux. Veterans’ Championships in Melbourne. recognised by our international body So was born the popular “Tuesday Since turning 70 in 2000 Jack has (WMA) and therefore cannot participate Group”, with Keith as its “guru” for over been a key member of our M70 relay in World Masters’ Athletics a decade. teams that regularly attempt to Championships where the youngest age Keith has been (and still is at the challenge existing ACT Records. groups are W35 and M40. age of 75) a talented long distance Prior to 1991 the youngest age runner having won numerous trophies Pointscores: Yearly or seasonal point groups who could be members of the in marathons, half marathons, fun runs score competitions are popular with our ACTVAC were W30s and M35s. Our and cross-country as well as holding members. 1991 AGM voted to accept 30-year-old several ACT records in middle and The short (Frylink Series) and the men as members. distance events. In recent years Keith long (Thomas Series) courses of the Some of the main arguments in has added the Triathlon as another monthly running handicaps each have favour of creating this additional “Pre- sporting challenge and has participated their own annual point score Vet” category were: in four World Triathlon Championships, competition. A handicap event Wellington (NZ) 1994, Cleveland (USA) especially for walkers (Waddell Series) · We already had W30s and many of them 1996, Perth 1997 (winning the M70 was added to the monthly running had husbands or friends of similar age, bronze medal) and in Edmonton handicap program in 2000. · Most male athletes had dropped out (Canada) 2001 where he competed as an The Connell Series is the equivalent of mainstream athletics by their M75. for the monthly throwing handicaps. 30th birthday and this provided an His marathon performances are During our summer track and field opportunity for them to continue to ranked very high on three of our age program the distance running pursue their sport without a break, group marathon lists; 2nd M55 for his handicaps (Adler Series), middle · The NSWVAC had already 1984 Wagga Marathon in 3.03.22, 1st distance handicaps (Pennington Series) successfully admitted this age group, M60 3.13.32 in the 1987 World Vets and the sprint handicaps (Daniels and (Melbourne) and 2nd M65 3.36.53 1991 Series) are also very popular. · 30 was the lower age limit to Gold Coast. Keith has also won two age All our point score competitions participate in athletics at Australian group titles in the Vets’ Half Marathon, award trophies to the winning athletes. and World Masters Games. Page 8 — February Vetrunner national publications such as “Fun Runner” and “Veteran Athlete” magazines have always been considered an important feature of the ACTVAC. In our formative years (1979 – 1980) Ken Daniels and Peter Frylink did most of the publicity until handing the responsibility on to Bryan Thomas and Mary Wahren (1981 – 1983). For the next eight years (1984 – Club Presidents. Three of the four presidents of our club since its inception in 1979. 1991, a period that included two From the left, Bryan Thomas the longest serving president, Ken Daniels the National Championships conducted by immediate past present and John Hunt the current president. the club and a World Championships in Melbourne) Mike Adler was our Presidents: Peter Frylink was the (especially from Europe) favoured full energetic, enthusiastic and club’s first President being elected at enforcement of IAAF rules which would knowledgeable Publicity Officer. our first AGM in May1979. Peter served not allow any one who had lost their Jim O’Donnell took over in 1992 and as President for the first six years from amateur status (no matter how long ago has continued the high standard of 1979 to 1985. He was honoured with or in what circumstances) to participate, reporting to this day. Jim’s employment Life Membership in 1985. but many disagreed believing that at the “Canberra Times” gave him an Bryan Thomas had been on anyone of veteran age should be eligible. appreciation of how best to submit committee for three years prior to being The heated debate was resolved in 1977 results and stories so that most are elected President in May 1985, a when IAAF gave WAVA permission to published and we receive good and position he held for fourteen years until decide who could participate in regular publicity. standing down at the 1999 AGM. Bryan veterans’ athletics so long as men were was given Life Membership in 1995 40 and women 35 years of age. after his tenth term as leader. Perhaps the World’s (certainly Puerto Rico, 1983: 70 Aussies made Ken Daniels; Life Member (1985), Australia’s) most famous veteran “pro” the trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico to original Secretary (1979 – 1985) and runner was Sydneysider Reg Austin. participate in the Fifth World Veterans’ long serving committee person became Reg had been a very successful Athletics Championships (1,935 our third President in May 1999 and professional athlete and rugby league participants from 48 countries). These was re-elected for a second term in player before winning gold in Toronto, championships were marred by chaotic 2000. he then went on to dominate the sprints organization mainly brought about by John Hunt was elected President at (especially the 200 and 400m) at the inexperi enced administrators and officials. Two examples of such the 2001 AGM. World Championships for almost two mismanagement were that some decades. throwing events did not finish until Prestigious “Club Person” Awards: Two of our “Originals”, Ken Daniels and Pat Robertson had also ran as after midnight because their We have a comprehensive set of awards “pros” before the birth of the ACTVAC. competition was interrupted by a local that recognise achievement and Several of our current members baseball game, and because officials involvement in club activities such as regularly participate in the handicapped interpreted the rule that “athletes outstanding service, commendable sprint races that are a special feature of should not receive outside assistance” athletic performance, competitive the professional circuit. In November meant that runners in long distance success and benefits derived from 2001 Ken Telfer (M30) won the races were not to wear watches or have participation. Most of our awards were “Gilgandra Gift”. lap times called. Our only originally proposed and donated by representatives in San Juan were prominent members and now have a Promotions: Over the years the club Arthur Brown and Bob Chapman. long history and an established set of had been engaged in a number of The 15th World Veterans’ Athletics traditions associated with them. promotions to spread our message of Championships will also be held on this Perhaps our most prestigious awards “Fitness through Fellowship” to a wider beautiful Caribbean island in 2003. are those that recognise outstanding audience with only limited success. service and which are sometimes However, in 1997 our very “Purple patch”: This term is referred to as “Club Person” awards by enthusiastic Membership and commonly used to describe an extended other sporting organizations. Our major Marketing Sub-Committee conducted a period of time when everything seems to awards in this category are: number of successful promotional be going “just right” in the competitive Life Membership, activities at shopping centres and life of a sportsperson. A veteran athlete Johnson Trophy (track and field), community events. They also suggested would be considered to be experiencing Encouragement Award (monthly ways we could make club activities more a “purple patch” when they were running handicaps), and appealing, especially to women and new enjoying several months of performing Clohessy Trophy (monthly throwing members; two proposals that have since PBs in their favourite event/s and handicaps). become permanent and popular fixtures training well without injury or illness. at most events were the provision of free In the case of a veteran athlete Professionals: One of the first child-minding and a “Porta-Loo” where aiming for a record, a significant event problems facing our fledging toilet facilities are unavailable. or a PB, it is best to take it when you international body (WAVA) following its can and not put off for the future; as the formation during the First World Publicity Officers: Attempts at aging process unfortunately has a Veterans’ Athletics Championships in publicising club events and personalities tendency to reduce our athletic ability Toronto 1975 was the problem of how to to the wider community, especially and increase the chance of injury and treat “professional” athletes. Some vets through the local media but also via sickness. February Vetrunner — Page 9 My previous article “Tendon-it-is . . . . second rest between sets. Or is it?”, dealt with the frequent ACHILLES Exercise 2: “Knee bent” misnaming of problems causing pain in Repeat as above but bend the knee of the region of the Achilles tendon. A TENDINOSIS the affected leg as you lower your heel. variety of separate conditions are often Progression: grouped together and incorrectly When these exercises can be diagnosed as “tendonitis” and this can performed with no pain, either during or after, increased loading by two lead to inappropriate management and kilograms per week can commence. This poor outcomes of therapy. can be done by adding weights to a “Itis” means inflammation however backpack or weight belt up to 12-16kg. one of the most common conditions Note: affecting the Achilles tendon in mature- Some pain may be experienced doing aged athletes is non-inflammatory. these exercises in the first few weeks. If Frequently prescribed anti-inflammatory the pain is severe discontinue and medications will have little or no effect consult your therapist. on these problems, and if they are used as The above program provides a the main therapeutic agent, results are general guide to exercise rehabilitation bound to be disappointing. for Achilles tendinosis. Time to recovery Tendinosis is a common is largely dependent on how early the degenerative condition of the Achilles athlete presents following the onset of tendon involving minimal inflammation. symptoms. It is important to remember It is often found in middle-aged runners, that this condition develops gradually and usually has a number of but can occur at a younger age and in The Physio File with Craig Wisdom. various running / jumping sports. contributory causes. It also requires His column this month deals with the dedication to overcome. Important considerations when Achilles tendon. diagnosing this condition include the As elaborated in my previous article: Much research has been established athletes’ training history, and 1. Get an (early) accurate diagnosis, that a primary role of the Achilles prevalence of predisposing factors such 2. Identify the causes, tendon is to act like a spring. After the as tight calf muscles, the degree of foot 3. Correct the faults, tendon is stretched during eccentric pronation, leg muscle imbalances and 4. Start a structured rehabilitation loading, propulsion then comes from most importantly, previous episodes. program, and recoil of the stretched tendon. A Tendinosis involves disruption of the 5. Follow the program to the end!!! degenerative Achilles tendon becomes continuity of the collagen fibres that (An informative article on stiffer and loses its recoil potential. The give a tendon its strength. Usually a tendinopathy titled “Overuse weakened tendon cannot tolerate heavy tender thickening can be felt 2-6 Tendinosis, Not Tendinitis” can be or repeated loading and therefore pain centimetres above the insertion of the found in the journal “The Physician and and swelling occur. Achilles tendon onto the heel bone. It is Sportsmedicine”, Volume 28, No. 5, May An effective rehabilitation program a chronic overuse condition, which takes 2000 at www.physsportsmed.com) for Achilles tendinosis involves 12 many weeks and sometimes years to If any ACTVAC member has a topic weeks of progressive eccentric loading develop, gradually weakening and they wish discussed in PHYSIO FILE (Alfredson, 1998). stiffening the affected tendon. please contact Craig by email, phone or This program involves two similar Once a diagnosis of Achilles in person at an event. All requests and exercises that load the Achilles tendon tendinosis has been established, the feedback are most welcome. and the two separate muscles in athlete must come to terms with the the calf. recalcitrant nature of the condition. Exercise 1: “Knee

Predisposing factors must be addressed Straight” and this may include a temporary · Stand with the heels Supporting Veteran Athletes cessation of running/jumping to allow symptoms to settle. Alternative reduced over the edge of a step weight bearing activities are usually while holding onto a easy to find, e.g. cycling, swimming, rail, doorway etc. for CRAIG WISDOM stair climber, air walker, etc. during balance. this period. A useful guide as to when · Rise up onto the toes KINGSTON running/jumping should recommence is using the unaffected leg. when the athlete can hop forward on the · Transfer weight onto PHYSIOTHERAPY affected leg 10 metres without pain. the toes of the affected and The cornerstone of rehabilitation to leg re-strengthen a degenerated Achilles · Lower the heel of the SPORTS INJURY CENTRE tendon is a progressive eccentric exercise affected leg to below the program. level of the step while Eccentric exercise refers to the keeping the knee Unit 1/4 Kennedy Street lengthening of a muscle-tendon complex straight. KINGSTON · Transfer weight back while under load. For example the calf ACTVAC member discounts muscles and Achilles tendon together onto the unaffected leg work eccentrically when the heels are and repeat. lowered to the floor after standing on · Three sets of 15 Phone: 62608244 Fax: 62608225 tiptoes. repetitions with 30 Email: [email protected] Page 10 — February Vetrunner OBITUARY: MAGGIE JOHNSON EARLY INFLUENTIAL CLUB MEMBER SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS

On Christmas Eve one of the most Australian Veterans’ Athletics athletics championships. enthusiastic and influential members Championships (Melbourne 1983). At the time of their trip to Rome for during our club’s formative years passed Maggie was a member of the the World Veterans’ Athletics away. Maggie Johnson (aged 62 years), Organising Sub-Committee (along with Championships in 1985 Allan was wife of Allan and mother of seven lost Ken Daniels, Terry Munro, Bryan suffering a life threatening illness and her brief battle with cancer and died in Thomas and Mary Wahren) that as Maggie was a devoutly religious Wollongong Hospital December 24, established our weekly track and field person she arranged a meeting with the 2001. program in 1983. Allan and Maggie Pope and later a trip to take in the holy Maggie was almost one of our donated a perpetual trophy (Johnson waters of Lourdes (France). “Originals” joining the fledging Trophy) to be presented at the end of It was a hot December morning in ACTVAC within months of its each track and field season as a “Club 1987 when Maggie entered Melbourne formation. Maggie and Allan had been Person” type award. The Johnson Olympic Park almost at the end of members of the Victorian Vets and the Trophy has since become one of our accomplishing her aim of finishing the experience they brought to us was most prestigious annual awards. Justice World Veterans’ Championship greatly valued. She soon commenced an was served in 1985 when contributions Marathon. Accompanied by the cheering active and significant role in club made by Allan and Maggie were and encouragement of her family she administration that was to continue for recognised when they became the third slowly jogged a lap of the track to several years. recipients of the trophy. complete the gruelling event in a time of 5. 53.40. Although Maggie never considered A 1980 radio interview by Maggie As their offspring gained in age, herself anything but a slow, and Mary Wahren helped spread the maturity and size Maggie and Allan enthusiastic and determined jogger she good word about this new concept of decided it was more prudent for them as enjoyed the challenge of running long “Veterans’ Athletics” to the wider parents to leave the house to the distances hence she was a regular Canberra community. She served four children and they find another. participant in fun runs, cross-country, years on Committee (from 1981 to 1983 Eventually they moved to Wollongong. longer track races and our monthly then again in 1985) during which time Although Maggie had little to do running handicaps. She ran her first she organised our first dinner/dance, with the ACTVAC since leaving half marathon distance during the was very involved in helping organise Canberra the significance of her running of the multi “out and back” our monthly running handicaps and fun involvement and contribution to the course of the 1981 Nocturnal Marathon. runs as well as encouraging many of us early development of our club will never to experience for the first time the Maggie participated in several be forgotten by her many friends. satisfaction of participating in an national and two world veterans’ BRYAN THOMAS

OBITUARY: KAREN GREEN SUDDEN DEATH OF ONE OF THE CLUB'S NEW MEMBERS

Vale Karen Green (October 2, 1964 – Wednesday night water training and in December 23, 2001), our communal travels she was a witty With a melancholy heart I regret to and humorous participant in the mirth inform club members of the death of one and banter that is so much a part of our of the club’s newest and youngest trips to and from the AIS pool. However, members, Karen Green (W35), who died my sweetest memory of Karen was one suddenly from a cerebral aneurism. night, we had arrived to pick her up and Karen worked as a nurse for over 20 as I went to the front door, I could hear years and was working in the Oncology the fun and laughter. Through the unit at Woden Hospital. She had just partly opened curtains I could see Karen realised a dream in being accepted into playing in a very free spirited way with midwifery for next year. Her demanding her children. It was a wonderful scene of job coupled with home management, family love and joy. I shall always raising five children, swim and run remember her at that sweetest of training spoke of a woman with moments. executive level management skills. Yet, Karen was the true expression of the she was always a person with the Karen Green with one of her children. only thing that is important in life, love, happy, positive disposition of one who which she gave to all about her with a loves life and all its rewards. member Mel Dowd, she had only joined generosity of heart that left us all Although Karen was an excellent the club in 2001 and had been greater human beings for having known athlete when younger (Stromlo High) competing in the 800m and Spiral her. excelling in the 400m, I believe her handicaps. Her endeavors in the spiral The membership is poorer for the inspiration to return to athletics was the always encouraged by her family cheer loss of this truly beautiful, loving outstanding ability of her eldest squad shouting, “Come on mum” at each woman. We extend our deepest felt daughter in Little Athletics and her lap. Earlier in the year she had sympathies to her family, husband wish to once more express her own commenced training with our Tuesday Michael and their five children. athletic spirit. fitness group at Chapman Oval. Karen God has blessed us all with her life. Karen was the daughter of club soon joined the group going to ROGER STEWART February Vetrunner — Page 11 NEW SUB-COMMITTEE FORMED TO STUDY CLUB AWARDS

BRYAN THOMAS chairs the new sub-committee formed to oversee the selection of club awards. Here he writes about what the new committee duties are.

Just on 12 months ago the club set up the Awards Sub-Committee to oversee the selection of award recipients for track and field, both monthly handicap programs and Life Membership. Following the placement of a “Wanted” ad in Vetrunner, the sub- committee was formed. The members are: Bryan Thomas (chair), John Alcock, Cory Collins, Will Foster, Stuart Reid and Margaret Taylor. Our main task was to identify members worthy of consideration for our prestigious “club-person” type of awards that recognise and acknowledge outstanding service and commitment. Awards ceremony. Above, from the left are Ewen Drummond, Juani O'Reilly, Anne Therefore we were responsible for Young, Dave Mackenzie and Gwen Gleeson. These five club members were selecting the recipients of the following presented with Commonwealth Awards for Senior Australians at a ceremony at the awards. (The 2001 winners are shown in Manuka Soldiers Club. MHR Bob McMullan presented the awards for electorate of brackets): Fraser to Ewen, Gwen and Juani. Margaret Ellis MHR for the Canberra electorate Life Membership (Trish Thomas), presented awards to Anne and Dave. The Heart Foundation Trophy for their regular participation in our track the success of our track and field track and field (Maureen Rossiter), and field program, or that they are an program. The Johnson Trophy for track and outstanding example of healthy, Following the track and field season field (Kerry and Neil Boden), enthusiastic and regular participation. and before the AGM we need to consider The Encouragement Award, for the The Johnson Trophy is one of our the possibility of awarding Life monthly run/walking handicaps three prestigious “Club-Person” awards Membership. So again you are urged to (Dave Mackenzie), and recognises a member who through inform members of the Awards Sub- The Clohessy Trophy for the their involvement (such as Committee the person or persons you monthly throwing handicaps participating, officiating, helping and think worthy of consideration for any of (Raylea Rudov), and socialising) contribute significantly to our major awards. The Commonwealth Recognition Awards for Senior Australians: For the Fraser Electorate (Ewen Drummond, Gwen Gleeson and Juani O’Reilly) and for the Canberra Electorate (Dave Mackenzie and Anne Young). Now we must begin to look out for potential recipients for 2002. Because these awards are determined subjectively we seek your assistance in making worthy selections. If you have a suggestion as to someone you believe should be considered for any of these awards please inform any of the above sub-committee members. Our immediate task is to determine this year’s winners (2002) of the Heart Foundation Trophy and The Johnson Trophy, both to be presented at the end of the current track and field season. The National Heart Foundation Trophy is awarded to a member whose health has obviously benefited from Page 12 — February Vetrunner VIKINGS CANBERRA GIFT - A COMMUNITY CARNIVAL Victoria has the Stawell Gift, NSW the Botany Bay Gift, but for many years Kutas Gift over 120m $5,000 Sportsmans Warehouse Women’s Hcp over 120m $1,000 the ACT has not had a professional Tip Top Sunblest Sprint Hcp over 70m $350 running carnival on its sporting Bunnings Novice Hcp over 120m $490 calendar. This will change with the Tip Top Hyfibre Veteran’s Hcp over 120m (35 yrs +) $350 Vikings Canberra Gift Carnival being Vikings Ftiness Centre Open Hcp over 300m $500 conducted at Viking Park, Erindale on Crestwood Motel Women’s Hcp over 800m $500 the afternoon and evening of Saturday, Southside Physio Men’s Hcp over 800m $500 Erindale Shopping Centre Men’s Mile (off scratch) $490 February 2, 2002. Erindale Shopping Centre Women’s Mile (off scratch) $490 In what is planned to be a major Erindale Shopping Centre Men’s Para-Olympic Hcp over 110m $350 annual event for Tuggeranong and the Footcraft Podiatry Women’s Para-Olympic Hcp over 110m $350 ACT, the carnival will bring together a Sportsmans Warehouse 8-11 yrs Mixed Relay (3 Boys/Girls) over 6x100m number of attractions into a colourful, $30/$20/$10 vouchers fun and family-oriented community day Sportsmans Warehouse 2-15 yrs Mixed Relay (3 Boys/Girls) over 6x100m $30/$20/$10 vouchers featuring: Sportsmans Warehouse Junior Mile (one male/female) $150 · A professional running carnival Erindale S/C ACT residents age-group Hcp 50+male $350 with prize money in excess of Southside Physio ACT Residents age-group Hcp 50+female $350 $11,000, with several events Southside Physio Family of Three Generations Relay over 3x100m* designed for local community *A magnificent prize of a weekend’s accommodation for four adults and two children at the Coach House Marina, Batemans Bay. participation, · A band competition, and the Crestwood Motel Women’s Three Generations Relay (3x100m) for a · A classic car and hot-rod display, 800m Handicap, the majority of which prize of a weekend’s accommodation for · A community fete, including free have $500 prize money. Several other four adults and two children at the rides and entertainment for the professional events are also on the Coach House Marina, Batemans Bay. children market stalls, program. Further details of this carnival can · A Harley-Davidson display, Competition for the younger athletes be obtained from Bill Milward at the · A display of solar car and boat is catered for in the Sportsmans Tuggeranong Valley Rugby Union Club technology by Lake Tuggeranong Warehouse Relays (three boys/girls) in on 62095511, Ken English (62511565 or College, and both the 8-11 and 12-15 years age 0409512804) for entries to the · On-stage displays by a number of brackets. professional events or Mike Sainsbury For the “mature age” local residents (62942879 or 0401292952) for local our local sport and recreation clubs. there are age-based handicaps (50+) entries. The organisation of this event is a over 100m with prize money of $350 for For further information visit the joint venture of the four athletics clubs both male and female. Families can Vikings web site at www. in the Tuggeranong Valley (South enter the Southside Physio Family of vikingscanberragift.com Canberra Tuggeranong Athletics Club and Calwell, Lanyon and Tuggeranong Little Athletics Clubs), the N.S.W. Athletic League with the strong support of the Tuggeranong Valley Rugby U nion The year 2002 is the thirtieth since PATRON'S MESSAGE and Amateur Sports Club. Australia sent a veterans team to Rad, now a M70 has returned to set As one of the major draw cards, the compete in international events all an example and Anton is still professional running carnival will be overseas. competing at the age of 89 and Peter is non-stop and exciting with an We did compete in a local competition in still very active in our sport. experienced race broadcaster calling all San Diego, California and then headed I consider on population basis that races. There will be heats early in the across the North Pole to London, to compete this is the best club in the world, and afternoon with semi-finals in some in the first ever nternationali at Crystal certainly since 1972 the ladies have events and all finals conducted in a two- Palace, before going to Cologne, Germany for been the backbone of our sport with all the first World’s Veterans Championships three hour time frame under lights in members a great example to today’s the evening to add colour and conducted by The Association of Veteran Runners. teenagers. excitement to the final section of the Finally where would we be without program. The earlier events of the day Conciliations were slightly different the men who are unable to compete, the would be conducted against a backdrop because a World Veterans Association likes of Mike Adler who serves us so of the fete, displays and competitions was not formed till 1975. The age well. outlined above, with people enjoying the groups were for men only in ten-year rides, stalls and easy contact with the groups from M40 upwards and the year On your behalf I thank them and high profile sports personalities in of birth the deciding factor. members of the ACT Vets Committee so attendance. Our team was 35 strong and ably led by John Hunt, Carol Baird, Major events on the running included four from the ACT, Anton Alice Scott and Nev Madden. I am sure program include the Kutas Gift ($5,000) Tesija M60, Hal Dalheim and Jack the great progress will continue and the Sportsmans Warehouse Pennington M50 and Rad Leovic M40. through 2002 now that trials and Handicap ($1,000) both over 120m. In Peter Waddell was at that time living tribulations of 2001 are behind us. keeping with the ACT’s tradition of in Sydney, and then we were all Remember our motto, “Fitness producing quality distance runners, members of Wirinin Club in NSW. through Fellowship”. mile events have been scheduled for We attended the Munich Olympic Good wishes for the coming 12 men, women and juniors as well as the Games and I am sure that that tour months. Southside Physio Men’s 800m Handicap was one of the highlights of our lives. Your Patron, Jack Pennington. February Vetrunner — Page 13 TWELVE-YEAR-OLD RECORD GOES AT THE HIGH JUMP

DECEMBER 13 The number 13 maybe unlucky for many people but for newcomer to vets, and in particular our track and field program, Paul Faichney, it was certainly the day he produced the best high jump ever seen at the AIS by a veteran athlete. Paul’s 1.82m leap bettered by two centimetres the hight he did on November 29. The only other jumper to clear 1.8m was Nick Kennedy back in 1990 when he was a M35. John Hunt the high jump guru and coach maintained that Paul will jump higher as the season goes on. Other good jumps this week were seen by John Hunt himself at 1.45, well below his best and David Alden 1.35. We had a couple of over 70s tackling the high jump this week. M70 Rad Leovic jumped 1.10 and M75 Ewen Drummond jumped an even metre. At the water jump. Alan Norden 'takes a bath' during the 3000m Steeplechase at the Of the only two ladies in the AIS during club's track and field meet. Alan, who is normally a distance runner, has competition, Margaret Taylor was best shown a great interest this season and is seen in many different events, including the at 1.30 and Maureen Rossiter 1.10. sprints and throws. Paul Faichney's high jump record wasn’t the only record that was broken first time, Craig Edwards, Livi over 60 and 200m. this week. We had one in the Krevatin, Mark Dubbert and David A great race for the ‘quicks’ with steeplechase and another in the 4x400m Ashton, all doing pretty well. Craig won Michael Roden and Paul Faichney (over relay. the M30s event with 1620 points, Livi from the high jump) recording the same Rosemary Longstaff made a welcome was second and Mark third. David got a time at 7.3, however Michael got the return to the track breaking her own second for his overall pointscore in the nod from the judges. Only the blink of W50 2000m Steeplechase record by just M35s of 1398. an eye behind were Michael Rutter, who over a second. Her previous record was Probably the best contest was in the took time out from the pentathlon to try 8:42.75, electronic, and she was timed M55s with the top two scoring over 2500 his hand at the short sprint and Kevin this week at 8:41.0 hand held time, just points. The win went to Grahame Taylor Matthews, also in the pentathlon. scraping under the previous time. with the best overall score on the night Also winning age groups sprints Rosemary’s was the best time of the six of 2993 with Garry Maher under 300 were Pat Stakelum and Rad Leovic, yet (five) eligible with Bryan Thomas also points in second with 2668, and that another of the pentathletes taking time under nine minutes on 8.56. Good to see was the second best score of the out from the tough five eventer. Lisa Wilson and Prue Bradford out competition. In the longer 200m Michael Roden there having a go. In the longer race Others to do well were Mick stood head and shoulders above the Jim White was the first home from Konemann in his last competition with pack, crossing the finish line at 23.6 Colin Farlow and Alan Norden. the club as he is off to live in more than a second in front of Robert Not a great deal of action in the two Queensland, he easily won the M35s Barbaro and Dion Devow. steeplechase races with three in the with a score of 2581. Ellen Lloyd showed that she is 3000m and six in the 2000m and one of The M40s went to Kevin Matthews improving as the season goes on. This them a M55 and should have run the with 2465, it was his first competition week she was only a mere tenth behind longer distance. Any distance runners event this season. For the ‘oldies’ Ray Margaret Taylor with Maureen Rossiter should think about tackling the Bramwell won the M65s scoring 2251 third. steeplechase as it really is a great and Rad Leovic the M70s with 1925. The race-walk this week was over experience, even better now that the For the women Jayne Hardy was the 1500m, but it was a handicap start, and M60s and above and all the women top scorer of the eight with 2552 in the by the look of the results it was clearly a jumping much lower heights. W35s. The best contest was in the W40s “walk-in” for Robin Whyte as he was Before going on with the rest of the between Sharon Gibbins and Vicki over a minute ahead of the pack as he open program, this week the Mathews. Sharon won with 2396 points crossed the finish line. Second was Competition Sub-Committee decided to but Vicki scored 1570 and she only Monika Short and third Dave include a second pentathlon this year competed in three of the five events. Mackenzie. giving the pentathletes the chance to get Bev Breen won the W45s with 1798 The distance and middle-distance used to this type of competition before and Jill Brown took the honours in the races on the program were over the championship events later in the W50s with 1428. 3000/5000m and the 1500m. program. The last two pentathletes were Pam The first heat of the 1500m was a 12 men and eight women lined up for Weiss and Jean Heath, both in the W60 race between Phil White and Steve the first of their five events, the long age group. Pam scored 1984 and Jean Bradford. Phil stayed a metre behind jump. Of the 12 men at least four of 695. Steve for nearly 1400m than he was them were trying the pentathlon for the The two sprints on the program were able to find another gear as he cleared Page 14 — February Vetrunner away to win by over three seconds with PENTATHLON RESULTS FOR DECEMBER 13 Colin Farlow well back in third spot. Men Long Jump Javelin 200m Discus 1500m Total Other age group winners were Bob Age Name Dist Score Dist Score Time Score Dist Score Time Score Score Harlow, in a six man field in his M50 M30 C Edwards 4.25 247 29.61 294 26.1 498 19.10 255 5:45.5 326 1620 age group, Ken Eynon in the M55s and L Krevatin 4.15 230 27.25 261 31.5 161 13.84 159 0 0 811 Tony Booth in the M60s. M Dubbert 3.70 159 23.77 213 27.6 388 ns 0 0 0 760 M35 Mick Konemann 5.01 436 37.19 443 26.1 533 27.48 415 4:33.6 754 2581 In the women’s groups there was David Ashton 4.25 286 31.19 350 27.9 401 21.23 295 7:11.1 66 1398 just a single runner for each of the age M Rutter 5.27 492 13.77 93 25.3 598 ns 0 0 0 0 categories. It went like this: W35 Elaine M40 Kevin Matthews 5.50 629 35.83 477 25.6 647 22.70 323 5:50.4 389 2465 B Slater, W40 Prue Bradford, W45 C Wisdom 4.55 407 32.27 416 32 219 23.70 342 5:8.5 604 1988 M55 Graham Taylor 4.72 699 38.43 743 28.8 625 26.75 507 6:41.5 359 2933 Annie Van Herck, W50 Kathy Sims, Garrry Maher 4.13 521 25.95 453 27.1 755 20.59 362 5:52.4 577 2668 W60 Terri Jones and W65 Cory Collins. M65 Ray Bramwell 3.38 447 22.27 426 31.8 581 17.49 306 6:47.9 491 2251 The top heat of the 3000m followed a M70 Rad Leovic 3.57 592 17.88 360 38.9 283 13.35 245 7:24.2 445 1925 similar pattern as the top heat of the Women 800m 1500, only this time there were different W30 Lisa Wilson 2.97 102 11.15 132 35 180 13.76 168 2:53.1 432 1014 W35 Jayne Hardy 3.67 295 36.32 712 30.4 484 35.61 569 2:53.0 492 2552 players. Right from the gun Trevor W40 Sharon Gibbins 4.23 529 24.03 511 29.8 612 29.39 484 3:26.9 260 2396 Jacobs took the lead with Frank Kresse Vicki Matthews 3.92 435 22.10 463 29 672 ns 0 0 0 1570 right on his shoulder. This went on for W45 Bev Breen 3.22 307 10.76 219 32.5 514 14.22 225 3:3.6 533 1798 lap after lap. However, the finish was W50 Jill Brown 2.29 117 7.05 111 34 506 7.63 110 3:6.7 584 1428 the same as the 1500 as Trevor was just W60 Pamela Weiss 2.27 200 17.42 528 41.6 277 19.15 521 3:41.5 458 1984 Jean Heath 1.95 108 12.06 338 56.3 0 10.66 249 6:31.3 0 695 too strong in the last few metres as he took first spot with Frank a mere second and Neil Boden. At the javelin where Bob Banens behind. Then the came the four W50s with was a ‘mile’ in front of his opponents, Like the other long and middle- Margaret Taylor, Jill Brown, Maureen oOthers in the picture included Bryan distance races the M50s and the M55s Rossiter and Kathy Sims. Like the M30s Thomas, Tim Gulliver again and Phil produce the biggest fields. Jim White these fine ladies were the first in their Toomey. led the way in the M50s from Neil age group to run a 4x400m and In the ladies comp only four lined Boden and Chris Vincent. Then as we established a record as they finished on up. At the end it was Jen Bourke ahead moved up to the next age group Ken 5:07.9. of Raylea Rudov, Nola De Chazal and Eynon had his second win of the meet The unluckiest team would have to Carmen Carlon. And that was the end of from Rod Gilchrist and Geoff Baker. be the four M70s, yes we are able to put yet another great night of track and Graeme Small was an easy winner in four men over 70 in a race, a field, next week, December 20, is the M60s from Terry Munro. remarkable occurrence and as they, somewhat different than the usual Ellen Lloyd’s name popped-up again Jacks Perry and Thackray, John Burns program with left-handed and standing in the results as she was a clear winner and Rad Leovic, finished on 5:32.1 to be throws, a standing jump and a medley in the field of five women, not only only a tenth of a second outside their relay as well as the 100m Gift and a winning outright but took the points in own record. Great running guys. Parlauf Relay. her age group. Other age group winners Besides the high jump there were 3000m were Jennifer Krevatin W35 and Lyn three other field events on this week, M30 David Alden 20:06 M40 Colin Farlow 10:55 Gamble W45. the hammer, discus and javelin. M45 Trevor Jacobs 10:22, Frank Kresse 10:23 In the 5000m Gary Rolfe was an all The hammer as usual started on the M50 Jim White 11:50, Neil Boden 12:18, Chris Vincent the way winner finishing almost a dot at 6pm on the lower field. Not a 12:42, Chris Gamble13:14 M55 Ken Eynon 11:33, Rod Gilchrist 13:08, Geoff minute ahead of Bob Harlow with Kevin great deal of feedback from the throwing Barker 14:55, Robin Whyte 17:36 O’Keeffe third. Nigel Coldrick won the official that is rostered to cover that M60 Graeme Small 12:43, Terry Munro 15:17, M40s and Tony Booth for the M60s, event, and the only guide is looking at W30 Ellen Lloyd 13:42, Amanda Walker 14:34 Annie Van Herck was the only woman W35 Jennifer Krevatin 17:53 the results of the nine throwers that W45 Lyn Gamble 16:52, Carmen Carlon 24:43. in the race and she finished in a very took part in the competition. 5000m creditable 22.29. Surprisingly no Bob Banens in the M30 Gary Rolfe 18:53 Before the reports on the field event field, still Ray Green did pretty well M40 Nigel Coldrick 20:21 the last track event was a 4x400m, this M50 Bob Harlow 19:34, Kevin O'Keeffe 19:58, Alex without him getting in the best heave of Tandy 20:28 time an age based event bringing up the men and Jan Davies for the women, M60 Tony Booth 21:40 chance for any quartet to get a good both centimetres over the 40 metre W45 Annie Van Herck 22:29. team together and have a go at an age mark. However, they were out muscled 4x400m Relay group record. Remarkably there were by Jayne Hardy who got in a throw well M35 Michael Roden, M30 Craig Edwards, M30 Mark five teams that faced the starter with all Dubbert, M30 Livi Krevatin 4:21.1 (Est ACT rec) over the 42 metre mark, as did Sharon M50 Geoff Sims, M50 Chris Gamble, M50 Jim White, but one in the running for an age group Gibbins with a heave over 41 metres. M50 Neil Boden 4:30.5 record. Peter Neill did well as did Ewen M45 Phil White, W35 Jennifer Krevatin, W30 Amanda The clear winners were the M30s Drummond. Walker, W30 Ellen Lloyd 5:02.1 W50 Margaret Taylor, W50 Jill Brown, W50 Maureen quartet of Michael Roden, Craig Bob Banens returned to the Rossiter, W50 Kathy Sims 5:07.9 (Est ACT rec) Edwards, Mark Dubbert and Livi competition later with a great heave to M70 Jack Perry, M70 Jack Thackray, M70 John Krevatin. In age group records the take the honours in the discus, with Burns, M70 Rad Leovic 5:32.1. teams are allowed to include a runner Raylea Rudov the best for the women. 1500m M40 Colin Farlow 4:59.4, Dale Moore 5:02.8, Dave not in that age group, but that runner Others of note included Ray Green and McClelland 5:08.4, Nigel Coldrick 5:21.2 must come from a higher age group as Tim Gulliver for men and Jen Bourke M45 Phil White 4:36.2, Steve Bradford 4:39.6, Ian did Michael who is a M35. and Nola De Chazal. Ellen Lloyd’s name Colquhoun 5:14.5 They finished in a pretty smart M50 Bob Harlow 5:11.2, Geoff Sims 5:16.8, Kevin popped-up again in another event, she O'Keeffe 5:19.4, Neil Boden 5:21.9, Chris Gamble 4:21.1 to establish a M30 record. They must be exhausted at the end of 5:38.1, Chris Vincent 5:40.5 were well ahead of the M50s quartet of Thursday nights, but at least she gets M55 Ken Eynon 5:29.5, Rod Gilchrist 6:10.7, Will Geoff Sims, Chris Gamble, Jim White her money's worth. Foster 6:13.0 M60 Tony Booth 5:31.0 W35 Elaine B Slater B 7:15.0 February Vetrunner — Page 15 Robert Barbaro (2) and Garry Maher (4). In the second heat Michael Rutter (1), Jack Perry (2), Colin Farlow (3) and Mark Dubbert (4) progressed through to the next round. And in the third Heat Ken Telfer (1) Paul Faichney (2), Roger Stewart (3) and Dion Devow (4) all made it through In the ladies competition the first heat saw Maureen Rossiter (1) and Alice Scott (2) progress and they were joined by the second heat placegetters, Margaret Taylor (1) Cory Collins (2) and Kerry Boden. The first of the men's semi-finals saw Ken Telfer (1), Michael Roden (2), Robert Barbaro (3) and Michael Rutter go through to the final. And in the second semi-final Garry Maher (1), Kevin Matthews (2), Paul Faichney (3) and Dion Devow made it through to the final. More action at the Steeplechase. Colin Farlow, a newcomer to track and field this Speed king Michael Roden, off a very season, is seen here about to tackle the water jump. soft handicap, took the final of the men’s handicap from Robert Barbaro and Ken W40 Prue Bradford 6:47.1 M35 David Alden 1.35 Telfer. W45 Annie Van Herck 5:34.8 M55 Phil Toomey 1.20 W50 Kathy Sims 5:38.4 M60 John Hunt 1.45 In the women’s handicap final W60 Terri Jones 9:23.7 M65 Ray Bramwell 1.20 Margaret Taylor beat Maureen Rossiter W65 Cory Collins 6:58.4. M70 Rad Leovic 1.10 and Kerry Boden to the finish line. 1500m Hcp Walk M75 Ewen Drummond 1.00 Of the three throwing events on offer M55 Robin Whyte 8:11.5 W50 Margaret Taylor 1.30, Maureen Rossiter 1.10 . W50 Monika Short 9:33.2 Discus the heavy weight was the only one to M70 Dave Mackenzie 10:34.3 M40 Joseph Flor 20.10 conform to standards, the other two, the M55 Phil Toomey 10:42.4 M50 Bob Banens 41.92, Robert Kennelly 21.89 discus and shot were thrown from a W45 Carmen Carlon 11:11.6 M55 Ray Green 37.95, Tim Gulliver 24.01, Phil standing position. M60 Terry Munro 11:14.4 Toomey 21.48, Robin Whyte 18.38 W60 Nola De Chazal 12:31.9. M65 Peter Neill 25.05 Getting back to the heavy weight, 3000m Steeplechase M75 Ewen Drummond 20.75 held down at the lower field, attracted M40 Colin Farlow 12:50 W30 Ellen Lloyd 16.4 only three men and four women. If I M50 Jim White 12:35 W45 Carmen Carlon 11.49 asked you could guess who had the best M55 Alan Norden 16:33. W55 Raylea Rudov 22.69 W60 Jen Bourke 22.35, Nola De Chazal 12.68 . throws you would probably said Bob 2000m Steeplechase Javelin Banens or Ray Green in the men’s M55 Roy Jones 9:32 M40 Joseph Flor 21.22 M60 Bryan Thomas 8:56 competition and Jayne Hardy or Jan M50 Bob Banens 47.75, Robert Kennelly 19.75 M65 Peter Trotter 9:32 Davies in the women’s. You would have M55 Ray Green 26.48, Tim Gulliver 24.22, Phil W30 Lisa Wilson 10:54 Toomey 23.21, Robin Whyte 17.86 been half right for the men and had the W40 Prue Bradford 10:54 M60 Bryan Thomas 30.31 W50 Rosemary Longstaff 8:41 (ACT rec). double for the women. M75 Ewen Drummond 19.62 With Bob not in action it was left to 200m W45 Carmen Carlon 6.63 M30 Dion Devow 26.5 W55 Raylea Rudov 20.47 Ray Green to hold the fort and he did M35 Michael Roden 23.6 W60 Jen Bourke 23.27, Nola De Chazal 8.42. that pretty well too. And with Jan M45 Robert Barbaro 25.0 Davies having the advantage of being M50 Chris Vincent 32.2 M55 Geoff Barker 37.4 DECEMBER 20 able to throw a lighter weight she easily took the honours. W30 Ellen Lloyd 29.8 President’s Gift the highlight W35 Jennifer Krevatin 33.4 Although not the only event on the In the discus the standing position W45 Carmen Carlon 63.8 didn’t seem to worry Bob Banens too W50 Margaret Taylor 29.7, Maureen Rossiter 30.7 program, the President's 100m Gift W70 Gwen Gleeson 43.9. Handicap (handicap starts in brackets) much as he easily cruised to yet another 60m was the highlight event of the December best throw of the competition as did M30 Paul Faichney 7.3, Craig Edwards 7.8, Dion Jayne Hardy in the women’s Devow 7.8, Livi Krevatin 8.6, Mark Dubbert 8.6 20 track and field meet. However, it was a pole-vaulter that stole their thunder. competition. Quite a few strange names M35 Michael Roden 7.3, Michael Rutter 7.4, David cropped-up in this week's discus Ashton 8.2 Val Chesterton seems to be able to M40 Kevin Matthews 7.6 break the Australian record at will each results. For the men Dave Mackenzie M50 Patrick Stakelum 8.2 time she takes part in the vault and it produced a great throw of over 20 M70 Rad Leovic 11.1 metres as did Robin White just a couple W35 Jennifer Krevatin 9.5, Elaine B Slater 11.9 was of little surprise that she added a of metres behind, although Robin, an W50 Margaret Taylor 8.9, Maureen Rossiter 9.3 huge 14 centimetres to her existing W70 Gwen Gleeson 11.5. mark of 1.60. avid race-walker, has been in the throws Hammer Starting with the men’s heats. They over the past few weeks. In the women’s M40 Joseph Flor 15.35 were such that the last two of each heat Maureen Rossiter and Chris Booth took M55 Ray Green 40.39 the opportunity to try the discus. M65 Peter Neill 27.01 were eliminated. No times were M75 Ewen Drummond26.80 recorded because of the nature of the Of that quartet only Robin did the W35 Jayne Hardy 42.30 event. other standing throw, the shot. And W40 Sharon Gibbins 41.68 once again, as you would have guessed, W55 Raylea Rudov 32.85 The first heat saw the following W60 Jan Davies 40.10, Jen Bourke 26.79 . progress through to the next round: High Jump Michael Roden (1), Kevin Matthews (3), M30 Paul Faichney 1.82 (ACT rec), Gary Rolfe 1.30, Page 16 — February Vetrunner Bob Banens and Jayne Hardy topped corespondent from Poland Graham W30 Ellen Lloyd 3:47.0, Amanda Walker 3:58.2 W35 Jennifer Krevatin 4:54.2 the scoring. However, good efforts were Zalewska-Moon having a run, he was W45 Maria O'Reilly 3:36.4, Annie Van Herck 3:55.0 noted from Joseph Flor, Peter Neill and also a winner, this time in the M60 age W50 Rosemary Longstaff 3:35.6, Margaret Craig Edwards. For the women Raylea group as he seems to be enjoying relief McSpadden 4:39.5. Rudov, Jen Bourke and Trish Thomas from the harsh Polish winters. Standing Shot M30 Craig Edwards 7.43, Mark Dubbert 6.74 put in good performances. Andy Horsburgh took the honours in M40 Joseph Flor 7.86 Standing starts also cropped up at the two-miler from Mick Corlis and M50 Bob Banens 11.24, Roger Stewart 7.35 the long and triple jumps, and unlike Colin Farlow. Anne Young, one of only M55 Ray Green 10.66, Allan Morris 7.30, Tim Gulliver the throwers jumping is much harder two women facing the starter, the other 6.95, Robin Whyte 5.92 M60 John Hunt 7.68 without the advantage of a run at the was Margaret McSpadden. M65 Peter Neill 8.95 line as can be scene from the results. In In yet another mile event, the M70 Rad Leovic 6.75 the men’s division Michael Rutter, walkers faced the starter in their one- M75 Ewen Drummond 8.09 Kevin Matthews and Ken Smith had the mile event. Lachlan Wilkinson too good W35 Jayne Hardy 9.89 W55 Raylea Rudov 8.00, Trish Thomas 7.58 best efforts and for the women it was for the pack crossing the finish line W60 Jenny Bourke 7.79, Jan Davies 7.44. Margaret Taylor, Jayne Hardy and almost 50 seconds in front of Robin Standing Long Jump Kerry Boden. Dave Mackenzie and Whyte with Bob Chapman third. For the M35 Michael Rutter 2.67 Gwen Gleeson were noted in the results women Monika Short won from Chris M40 Kevin Matthews 2.46, Lachlan Wilkinson 1.76 M45 Ken Smith 2.46, Neville Madden 2.08 listings. Booth and Carmen Carlon. M50 Bob Banens 2.40, Roger Stewart 2.25 The standing triple must have been Parlauf 5000m Relay M55 Robin Whyte 1.92 just as difficult with only one competitor M45 Robert Barbaro, M45 Neville Madden, M35 M65 Ray Bramwell 1.87, Peter Neill 1.50 Michael Roden, M55 Garry Maher, M30 Craig over eight metres and two over seven M70 Dave Mackenzie 1.76 Edwards 12:06.4. M75 Ewen Drummond 2.05 metres. Paul Faichney topped the list M60 Tony Booth, M50 Bob Harlow, W50 Rosemary W35 Jayne Hardy 1.94 from Kevin Matthews and Ken Smith. Longstaff, M40 Glenn Coward, M40 Rod Lynch W40 Kerry Boden 1.91 For the ladies Margaret Taylor finished 13:33.2. W45 Bev Breen 1.76, Carmen Carlon 0.81 M60 Bryan Thomas, M50 Jim White, M50 Neil Boden, W50 Margaret Taylor 2.19, Maureen Rossiter 1.90 just ahead of Kerry Boden with Jayne M55 Geoff Barker, M40 Colin Farlow 13:44.6. W55 Alice Scott 1.66 Hardy a fair way back. M50 Geoff Sims, W50 Kathy Sims, W45 Maria W60 Nola De Chazal 1.01 This week we also had two unusual O'Reilly, W30 Amanda Walker, W30 Lisa Wilson W70 Gwen Gleeson 1.41 14:23.5. 100m Gift Finals (See above for heat results. No relays on the card, a mixed race over W50 Margaret McSpadden, W50 Jill Brown, M45 Mike times recorded) 1600m and the Parlauf relays over Breen, W45 Bev Breen, W45 Annie Van Herck Men: M35 Michael Roden, M45 Robert Barbaro, M30 17:11.9. 5000m. Ken Telfer, M55 Garry Maher, M40 Kevin Matthews, In the shorter event, it was the north Standing Discus M35 Michael Rutter, M30 Paul Faichney, M30 Dion M40 Joseph Flor 19.80 versus south competition and the four- Devow. M50 Bob Banens 35.90, Robert Kennelly 22.26, Women: W50 Margaret Taylor, W50 Maureen person team of Kevin Matthews, Kerry Roger Stewart 21.47 Rossiter, W40 Kerry Boden, W65 Cory Collins, W55 and Neil Boden and Rod Lynch finished M55 Ray Green 32.09, Tim Gulliver 21.39, Allan Alice Scott. Morris 19.46, Robin Whyte 18.22 Mile Walk some three seconds ahead of Bryan M65 Peter Neill 25.32 M40 Lachlan Wilkinson 7:47, Mark Worrall 9:20 Thomas, Jim White, Jayne Hardy and M70 Dave Mackenzie 20.21, Rad Leovic 15.78 M55 Robin Whyte 8:35, Tony Andrews 10:24 M75 Ewen Drummond 21.04 Colin Farlow. M60 Terry Munro 13:36 W35 Jayne Hardy 31.39 In the Parlauf there were five in M65 Bob Chapman 8:52 W45 Carmen Carlon 11.29, Chris Booth 08.26 W45 Chris Booth 10:28, Carmen Carlon 11:03 each of the five teams that entered. The W50 Margaret Taylor 18.66, Maureen Rossiter 16.12 W50 Monika Short 10:13 W55 Raylea Rudov 19.03, Trish Thomas 16.99 wining effort came from the ‘gun W55 Trish Thomas 15:30 W60 Jenny Bourke 21.52, Jan Davies 20.28. quintet’ of Robert Barbaro, Nev W60 Nola De Chazal 15:22. 1600m Medley Relay Madden, Michael Roden, Garry Maher Pole Vault M40 Kevin Matthews, W40 Kerry Boden, M50 Neil M30 Craig Edwards 1.44 and Craig Edwards who were almost a Boden, M40 Rod Lynch 4:45.5. M40 Glenn Coward 2.40 M60 Bryan Thomas, M50 Jim White, W35 Jayne full lap of the track ahead at the finish. M45 Ken Smith 2.73 Hardy, M40 Colin Farlow 4:48.4. Then came Tony Booth, Bob Harlow, M75 Ewen Drummond 1.54 W50 Margaret Taylor, W50 Jill Brown, ,W50 Maureen W60 Val Chesterton 1.74 (Australian rec). Rosemary Longstaff, Glenn Coward and Rossiter, W50 Kathy Sims 5:04.6. Rod Lynch over ten seconds ahead of M50 Bob Harlow, W45 Carmen Carlon, M30 Craig Heavy Weight Bryan Thomas, Jim White, Neil Boden, Edwards, M30 Dion Devow 5:09.9. M55 Ray Green 14.50, Allan Morris 08.29 M75 Ewen Drummond 11.00 Geoff Barker and Colin Farlow. W45 Annie Van Herck, W45 Maria O'Reilly, W30 Amanda Walker, W30 Lisa Wilson 5:25.4. W35 Jayne Hardy 13.21 The organisers came up with W50 Rosemary Longstaff, W55 Alice Scott, W65 Cory W55 Raylea Rudov 12.06 another two unusual events for the mid Collins, W45 Bev Breen 5:37.8. W60 Jan Davies 15.00, Jenny Bourke 09.29. and long distance runners, the first an W50 Mary Ann Busteed, W45 Elizabeth Thompson , Two Miles W45 Cathy Montalto, W40 Deslie Kubitzky 6:21.7. M40 Andy Horsburgh 11:08, Mick Corlis 11:23, Colin event over 1000m and then a two miler. Standing Triple Jump Farlow 11:33, Rod Lynch 12:50, Nigel Coldrick 13:31, These two events are not listed in the M30 Paul Faichney 8.16, Dion Devow 6.64, Craig Mark Worrall 15:37 club’s record books and I suppose that Edwards 6.54 M45 Ian Colquhoun 12:32, Mike Breen 17:25 M50 Michael Gardner 14:13 technically all the age group winners M40 Kevin Matthews 7.93 M45 Ken Smith 7.04 M55 Geoff Barker 15:20, Alan Norden 17:24, Robin broke records, however, I would assume M50 Bob Banens 6.91, Roger Stewart 6.49 Whyte 17:43 that our statistician would regard them M55 Robin Whyte 5.55 M60 Graham Zalewska-Moon 12:25, Tony Booth as one off events. M60 John Hunt 6.23 14:05, Graeme Small 14:29, Roger Abbott 14:31 M65 Bob Chapman 14:24 In the 1000m Phil White was the M65 Ray Bramwell 4.81 W35 Jayne Hardy 5.64 W50 Margaret McSpadden 16:18 winner from Nev Madden and Dale W40 Kerry Boden 6.13, Deirdre Russack 4.89 W65 Anne Young 15:52. More and in the women’s race there was W50 Margaret Taylor 6.79, Maureen Rossiter 5.30 W60 Val Chesterton 4.40, Nola De Chazal 3.32. DECEMBER 27 quite a tussle between Maria White and Working off that Christmas cheer Rosemary Longstaff with Rosemary just 1000m M40 Dale Moore 3:08.2, Mick Corlis 3:11.2, Andy 22 athletes participated in the annual a metre in front at the end and a top Horsburgh 3:13.8, Rod Lynch 3:16.8, Nigel Coldrick Multi-Event Teams meet on the Thursday effort from Ellen Lloyd to take third 3:20.5 spot. It was good to see Bob Chapman M45 Phil White 2:51.4, Neville Madden 3:02.8, Ken between Xmas and New Year. This back in action, he won the M65 age Smith 3:14.9, Ian Colquhoun 3:28.3 season’s event saw three teams enjoy M50 Neil Boden 3:21.1, Bob Harlow 3:23.7, Jim White some low-key track and field events on a group, also great to see our 3:25.7, Michael Gardner 3:58.7 M55 Geoff Barker 4:23.0, Alan Norden 4:35.7 beautiful evening at the Woden Athletic M60 Tony Booth 3:33.5, Terry Munro 4:32.3 Field. M70 Rad Leovic 4:29.1 Each participant in this year’s event February Vetrunner — Page 17 competed in up to five events, incorporating a Long Jump, Javelin, RESULTS FROM THE TRACK AND FIELD MEET AT WODEN ON DECEMBER 27 LJ Pts Jav Pts 100m Pts 1kmW Pts 3000m Pts Tot 100m, 1000m Walk and 3000m Run. TEAM A (by pl) (by pl) Pts The top five performances in each team Jim White 3.74 13 16.10 6 14.8 14 2nd 14 3rd 13 were recorded for each event with a Neil Boden 2.85 3 24.60 13 15.3 10 12th 4 4th 12 Michael Freer 1.63 7.89 20.4 4th 12 10th 6 maximum of 15 points awarded for the Jill Brown 2.37 8.14 17.7 best overall performance, 14 points for Graeme Moon 3.25 10 15.98 5 15.9 5 3rd 13 2nd 14 the next best and so on down to one Sarah Pau 3.80 14 13.10 2 15.4 9 11th 5 12th 4 point for 15th best. Jack Perry 3.12 7 11.50 1 15.8 6 Event Totals 47 27 44 48 49 215 This format provided some very close and exciting competition during the TEAM B Bryan Thomas 2.89 2 31.01 14 17.0 2 6th 10 7th 9 evening with Team B, comprising Jayne Nev Madden 4.34 15 17.45 7 13.3 15 18th 2 1st 15 Hardy, Bev Breen, Raylea Rudov, Bryan Ewen Thompson 3.69 12 20.26 10 15.7 7 1st 15 5th 11 Thomas, Nev Madden, Ewen Thompson Bev Breen 2.69 1 10.95 15.1 12 15th 3 13th 3 Jayne Hardy 3.48 11 36.00 15 15.0 13 and Nick Blackaby, proving victorious Raylea Rudov 2.26 17.76 8 25.5 with 218 points, winning by a mere three Nick Blackaby 2.64 12.12 17.0 20th 1 11th 5 points from Jim White’s team. The full Event Totals 41 54 49 31 43 218 set of results is listed below. TEAM C Many thanks are extended to Trish Rosemary Longstaff 3.07 6 11.05 16.5 3 5th 11 6th 10 Thomas and Mike Adler for co- M A Busteed 2.88 4 11.43 17.2 8th 8 8th 8 Alan Norden 3.24 9 20.41 11 15.6 8 15th 1 coordinating the fun evening as well as Mario Larocca 2.84 15.91 4 19.2 7th 9 9th 7 officiating at each of the events. Thanks Alice Scott 3.06 5 13.52 3 16.2 4 10th 6 also go to Andrina and Alan Norden for Maureen Rossiter 3.15 9 12.40 15.1 12 14th 2 providing the traditional Vets supper, Jen Bourke 1.53 22.04 12 29.7 Rob Kennelly 2.27 19.52 9 17.2 1 9th 7 including some yummy mince pies!! Event Totals 33 39 28 41 28 169 JANUARY 3 Close finish in the relays Before the season got under way last October, and looking at the record books one would have assumed that there would be, in most cases, little chance that the amount of record breaking could continue at the same rate as it did last season. Especially taking into consideration that the World Championships that were held at Brisbane in July, and the extra training for athletes going to that event. Not so. The record breaking performances just seemed to keep coming at the rate of five or six each meet, although this week there were only three and that could have been put down to athletes taking a couple of weeks off over the Christmas – New Higgins start. Runners line-up for a start in this season Higgins 800m Memorial Year period. event. The eventual winner, Phil White, also took the honours in 2000. Phil also Top performances this week came featured in the race when Chris Higgins collapsed after finishing a 3000m event , and from Bernard Lauwaert in the 60m later died. sprint, Kevin Blewitt in the pole vault M60 record by a tenth. to put their names in a list along with and Jayne Hardy in the shot. Two of the Well-done guys! approximate time. Then the teams are three broke age group marks that they Since the track and field season got made up in the following manner. If there held, Kevin in the pole vault with 2.50m under way last October, one of the great are 24 athletes nominating for a relay, to increase his M60 record by ten resurgences of our track season has make six teams, the athletes in order of centimeters, and it was even closer for come in the relays, although there was their nominated times. The best time is in Jayne as she got the shot out to 11.17 some indication the previous season A team, the second best time in the B bettering the old W35 mark by three that this was likely to happen, however, team and third best time in the C team. centimeters. this season we have had an average of This method continues right down to the five teams taking part in the 4x100m, Bernard, takes time-out most sixth best time in the F team. Then the Thursday’s evenings from his official 4x200m and the 4x400m. These events have covered both age athletes are placed in the teams in the duties as Belgium’s Ambassador to reverse order with the athlete with the Australia to take part in the vets groups and time-based races. The age group relays need little seventh best time in the F team and the competition at AIS. He has shown many athlete with the eighth best time in the E times that he is a pretty good performer, explanation, teams may include an team, continuing on back to the A team especially in the sprints, however, this athlete from a higher age group, though was the first time he has got his name not from a lower age group. In these who has nominated as the 12th best on in the record books. Bernard ran a 7.9 in races records can be made or broken. time. This continues on until all athletes the 60m sprint, breaking Don Fraser’s In the time based races athletes have are in the appropriate teams. This method Page 18 — February Vetrunner produces some exciting races that are and Craig only this time Craig got was, and still is, one of the best veteran often decided in the last couple of strides. second and Dion third. walkers seen at the AIS with his records This week the relay was a 4x100m The jumps this week were the long, stretching back to 1984. He still holds with four teams, no doubt down because high and pole vault. The best field came many ACT records for his effort over of the holiday period, lining up to face long with 17 competing. Michael Rutter 1500m as a M45/50 and 55 as well as a the starter in their bright new coloured showed that his speed on the approach M50 over 2000m, then moving up to the bibs. Even although a team has quite a runway gave him a great lever to get 3000m he again has records as a M45/50 lead at the first change, the outcome can out to what was an easy win from Peter and 55 and again the same situation and does change over the next two Harrington and David Alden. Sharon over the longer 5000m and as a M50 changes and although a runner has got Gibbins was as equal and easy winner and 55 over 10000m and finally in the a bit of a lead going into the final in the women’s competition, from Ellen 20km road walk he once again holds straight, it is often a case when it is not Lloyd and Jenny Langton. three age group marks, this time as a enough, with some teams playing it At the high there was no John Hunt M40/45 and 50. cagey and keeping their fastest runners or Paul Faichney this week leaving the Bob was a little speculative before to the last 100m. door open for some of the others to make the start as he mistakenly had the idea This week the four teams crossed the a grab for glory. Great competition from that some of the gun juniors would lap finish line in a matter of 1.1 seconds. a pair of M60s Bill Knox and Kevin him in the mile race. And with some of Colin Farlow, first to get the baton at Blewitt with Bill taking the honours by the club’s top walkers including John the third change, took off as fast as he five centimeters. The best jump came Stenhouse, Lachlan Wilkinson and could down the home straight not really from Peter Harrington clearing a 1.50m. Robin Whyte not competing this week. knowing what was happening behind Only five at the pole vault and Not quite sure about John’s him with Dion Devow making a besides Kevin’s record, where he had to whereabouts, but I know that Lachlan desperate attempt to catch Colin. By share the best jump of the night with and Robin will be taking part in a 12- this time Colin must have heard Dion’s Glenn Coward. hour race in Gosford along with Carol breathing as he came right up to his The first of the three throws, the Baird and Val Chesterton. Getting back shoulder but not quite able to get his hammer, took place down at the lower to the mile race here Bob crossed the nose in front. At the finish there was field. The women’s competition was finish line some two minutes ahead of only a tenth of a second between them between Jayne Hardy, Jan Davies and the pack that included, in order, Tony as they dipped for the line with Colin Sharon Gibbins. Jayne taking the Andrews, Terry Munro and John Walsh. declared the winner. While this was honours ahead of Jan and Sharon. Good For the women Judi Walsh finished less going on Craig Edwards was making his to see Trish Thomas getting in a good than ten seconds ahead of Nola De challenge but although he was catching throw as she struggles to get back into Chazal. both of them he ran out of distance and form. A bit tighter in the men’s event The distance events this week were had to settle for third some four tenths with Ray Green and Bob Banens a fair two races over 3000m, and early one an of a second adrift with the fourth placed way in front of the pack. Eventually Ray a late one that combined with the team not all that far behind. came out on top with Ewen Drummond, 5000m. Yes there were other events on in one of the oldest competitors in the vets The first 3000m saw Andy the first week of the new-year. Some of getting third. It should be noted that Horsburgh running a pretty smart 10.16 notable performances saw newcomer throwers throw different weights for the outright win from Richard Jenny Langton running a calculated according to their age. Faulks and Graham Moon, Robbie race in heat two of the 800m. She took At the discus Ray Green edged in Costmeyer, Jim White, Ian Colquhoun the lead early on and going up the back front of Bob Banens this time by only 37 and Paul Archer with Mike Freer straight she must have been feeling the centimetres with other good efforts winning the M70s. Only three women strain with Ian Colquhoun and Nigel noted by Ralph Scrivens, Kevin Blewitt entered the first 3000m race that was Coldrick giving chase expecting Jenny and Doug Gibbons. As one would have won by Annie Van Herck from Lisa to wilt under the pressure. However, expected Jayne Hardy’s best throw was Wilson and Pam Weiss. Jenny seemed to get a lift from the literally a “mile” ahead of the pack from The second of the 3000m race saw a challengers as she lifted herself and won Sharon, Raylea, Jan and Jen Bourke. win recorded by Craig Wisdom in a what many observers saw as a very In the final throwing event, the shot, pretty tight race from Bob Harlow, Jim controlled race that gave her the best the situation saw only a minor change White and Brian Wenn with the time for the women in the three heats. from the other two throws only this time women’s winner, Christine Pauling only The overall winners were for the men: Bob got his nose in front of Ray by six two seconds adrift of Brian, then came M30 Craig Edwards, M40 Colin Farlow, centimeters. Other age group winners Maria O’Reilly, Bev Breen, Judi Walsh M45 Nev Madden winner of the top heat were Dion Devow M35s, Bryan Thomas and Nola De Chazal. and took the best time of the race, M50 M60s and Ewen Drummond M75s. It is worth noting that two of the Neil Boden who won heat two, M55 Rod With Jayne winning the ladies shot runners in the second 3000m race are Gilchrist, M60 Bryan Thomas and M70 and breaking her own record it was sponsors of the club in one way or Mike Freer. quite close for the runner’s up spot. In another, Brian, who runs the Runners The 60m saw Michael Rutter get the the end the tape showed Jan narrowly Shop at Woden and donates a better of Dion Devow and Craig in front of Raylea by five centimeters percentage of the purchase price of Edwards as he won by three tenths and with Joanne Hastings a further eight shoes and other running attire. Craig is Craig a further tenth in third. Yet centitmetres adrift. a physiotherapist and runs a studio at another exciting finish. Not a great deal of action at the walk Kingston, he offers advice on all matters In the women’s 60m sprint Ellen this week with, besides the juniors, only of injuries etc as well as giving members Lloyd ran a PB of 8.7 to hold off Bev five men and two women facing the of the vets a discount in treatment. Breen by a tenth. starter. It was great to see Bob Mee, The final race of the meet was the In the 200m, the other sprint of the who now lives in Queensland, back in 5000m with Trevor Jacobs running for week, we saw once again Michael Rutter town, even though it is only for a short the first time at vets as a M50. showing a clean pair of heels to Dion time to celebrate a family function. Bob Maybe he was looking for that M50 February Vetrunner — Page 19 record held by Liam Hanna with a 16.52 Shot back in 1996. M30 Dion Devow 10.61 M45 Robert Barbaro 7.57 Although Trevor ran a superb race M50 Bob Banens 11.80 finishing first in 17.23 he will need to M55 Ray Green 11.74, Doug Gibbons 9.08, Allan improve that by 31 seconds to take the Morris 7.08, Robin Whyte 6.56 M60 Bryan Thomas 7.82 record. Other good efforts came from, in M75 Ewen Drummond 7.87 order of finishing, Colin Farlow, Tony W35 Jayne Hardy 11.17 (ACT rec) Booth, Terry Levings and Mike W40 Sharon Gibbins 9.25, Joanne Hastings 8.35 W55 Raylea Rudov 8.43, Trish Thomas 7.18 Gardner. Annie Van Herck took the W60 Jan Davies 8.48, Jen Bourke 8.16, Pam Weiss women’s race in 22.39 with Anne Young 7.36, Nola De Chazal 5.03. second in 24.24. Pole Vault 200m M30 Craig Edwards 1.60 M30 Craig Edwards 25.8, Dion Devow 26.5 M35 David Alden 2.00 M35 Michael Rutter 24.8 M40 Glenn Coward 2.50 M40 Colin Farlow 27.3, Dale Moore 27.4 M60 Kevin Blewitt 2.50 (ACT rec) M45 Peter Harrington 27.6, Nick Blackaby 36.4 M75 Ewen Drummond 1.50 M50 Roger Stewart 29.0, Jim White 31.2 Long Jump M55 Garry Maher 27.1, Alan Norden 33.5 M30 Dion Devow 4.11 M60 Bill Knox 35.4 M35 Michael Rutter 5.34, David Alden 4.62 M65 Ray Bramwell 31.5 M40 Roger Pilkington 4.07 M70 Jack Perry 35.8, Rad Leovic 37.2 M45 Peter Harrington 4.78, John Cameron 4.28 W30 Ellen Lloyd 29.5, Jenny Langton 30.2, Amanda M50 Roger Stewart 3.83 Walker 33.9 M55 Robbie Costmeyer 3.34 W35 Jayne Hardy 31.1, Jennif er Krevatin 33.5 M60 Kevin Blewitt 4.23 W40 Sharon Gibbins 30.4, Joanne Hastings 33.6 M65 Ray Bramwell 3.77 W45 Bev Breen 33.5, Judi Walsh 35.9 60m record goes to a Belgian. W30 Ellen Lloyd 3.88, Jenny Langton 3.58 W50 Jill Brown 34.7 W40 Sharon Gibbins 4.25 W55 Alice Scott 34.7 Bernard Lauwaert, the Ambassador of W45 Judi Walsh 3.22, Bev Breen 3.19 W70 Gwen Gleeson 43.1. Belgium, who broke the M60 60m W55 Alice Scott 3.44 800m sprint. It was his first record breaking W60 Nola De Chazal 2.10. M30 Craig Edwards 2:19.0 run since joining vets over a year ago. High Jump M40 Colin Farlow 2:21.2, Dale Moore 2:22.4, Andy M30 Dion Devow 1.45 Horsburgh 2:24.9, Craig Wisdom 2:27.4, Nigel 80m Hurdles M35 David Alden 1.40 Coldrick 2:39.1, Roger Pilkington 2:44.5 M70 Rad Leovic 21.0 M45 Peter Harrington 1.50 M45 Nev Madden 2:08.9, Ian Colquhoun 2:39.5, Nick W40 Kerry Boden 14.1 M50 Bob Banens 1.35 Blackaby 3:42.3, Mike Breen 4:26.3 W55 Alice Scott 19.1. M60 Bill Knox 1.30, Kevin Blewitt 1.25 M50 Neil Boden 2:33.1, Brian Wenn 2:37.3, Jim White 4x100m (time based) M65 Ray Bramwell 1.25 2:38.6, Bob Harlow 2:40.6, Paul Archer 2:41.3, Mike M60 Bill Knox, W40 Kerry Boden, W45 Judi Walsh, M70 Rad Leovic 1.05 Gardner 3:02.6, Jim Tucker 3:18.7, John Walsh 4:26.3 M40 Colin Farlow 59.2. M75 Ewen Drummond 0.95. M55 Rod Gilchrist 3:02.2, Alan Norden 3:21.0, Geoff M50 Jim White, W50 Jill Brown, W45 Bev Breen, M30 Barker 3:38.5 Dion Devow 59.5. M60 Bryan Thomas 2:45.0, Tony Booth 2:57.2 JANUARY 10 W35 Jennifer Krevatin, W30 Amanda Walker, W30 M70 Mike Freer 3:19.5, Rad Leovic 3:23.1 Ellen Lloyd, M30 Craig Edwards 59.7. A great night at the throws W30 Jenny Langton 2:36.7, Ellen Lloyd 2:52.8, M50 Roger Stewart, W55 Alice Scott, M55 Garry Amanda Walker 3:02.6, Lisa Wilson 3:04.8 What a pity the majority of us Maher , M70 Rad Leovic 1:01.3. W35 Jennifer Krevatin 4:00.9 3000m (late event) missed all the excitement down on the W40 Christine Pauling 2:48.5, Kerry Boden 2:50.5, lower field as the throwers took to the Joanne Hastings 3:46.7 M40 Craig Wisdom 11:21 W45 Maria O'Reilly 2:45.4, Annie Van Herck 2:55.3, M45 Nick Blackaby 15:22, Mike Breen 16:40 heavy weight with a gusto. Even though Bev Breen 3:06.0, Judi Walsh 3:25.5 M50 Bob Harlow 11:37, Jim White 11:45, Brian Wenn there were only ten of them, probably W50 Rosemary Longstaff 2:46.9, Jill Brown 3:06.3. 11:46, Neil Boden 12:01 M55 Geoff Barker 17:40, Robin Whyte 19:58 plus one official, as they watched 3000m (early event) M60 Bryan Thomas 12:25, Terry Munro 15:13 Sharon Gibbins break the W40 M40 Andy Horsburgh 10:16, Richard Faulks10:52, W40 Christine Pauling 11:48 Nigel Coldrick 12:31, Roger Pilkington 12:35 Australian record with a mighty heave W45 Maria O'Reilly12:36, Bev Breen 16:32, Judi M45 Ian Colquhoun11:29, Mike Breen16:00 of 12.59 metres, and that wasn’t the Walsh 16:40 M50 Jim White 11:24, Paul Archer 11:35, Bob Harlow W60 Nola De Chazal 19:58. only record that was broken. 11:50 Jan Davies and Ewen Drummond M55 Robbie Costmeyer 11:22, Dan Dawes 12:38, Roy 5000m Jones 13:04, Rod Gilchrist 13:10, Geoff Barker 14:53 M40 Colin Farlow 19:24 also got into the record-breaking mode M60 Graham Zalewska-Moon 11:18, Graeme Small M50 Trevor Jacobs 17:23, Terry Levings 21:50, Mike as Jan got the weight out to 16.07 and Gardner 21:58 12:58 Ewen throwing a 11.32, both breaking M70 Mike Freer 13:47 M60 Tony Booth 21:36 W30 Lisa Wilson 13:01 W45 Annie Van Herck 22:39 ACT records. W45 Annie Van Herck 12:32 W65 Anne Young 24:24. They also celebrated Jayne Hardy’s W60 Pam Weiss 15:59. Hammer heave of 13.69, thinking that Jayne had Mile Walk M50 Bob Banens 38.10 M55 Ray Green 40.09, Allan Morris 21.10 also broken the Australian record in the M50 John Walsh 13:15.8 W35 age group. But alas Jayne has M55 Tony Andrews 10:43.2 M60 Bryan Thomas 22.07 M60 Bob Mee 08:35.9, Terry Munro 12:16.6 M75 Ewen Drummond 24.24 already got a 13.76 to her credit from W45 Judi Walsh 13:10.7 W35 Jayne Hardy 44.33 competition in the last few weeks of W60 Nola De Chazal 13:20.1. W40 Sharon Gibbins 38.78 W55 Raylea Rudov 34.57, Trish Thomas 27.21 2001. 60m W60 Jan Davies 42.06. Once again great efforts from Ray M30 Dion Devow 7.5, Craig Edwards 7.6 M35 Michael Rutter 7.3 Discus Green and Alex Turbin with Ray M45 Peter Harrington 7.8, John Cameron 8.0 M40 Craig Wisdom 26.18, Roger Pilkington 18.86 throwing a 14.57 some 30 odd M50 Roger Stewart 8.5, Jim White 9.1 M50 Bob Banens 37.37, Ralph Scrivens 35.28 M55 Ray Green 38.17, Doug Gibbons 27.85, Allan centimetres ahead of Alex. M55 Garry Maher 8.2, Alan Norden 9.5 By the time the throwers got back to M60 Bernard Lauwaert 7.9 (ACT rec) Morris 24.46, Garry Maher 19.16, Robin Whyte 17.91 M65 Ray Bramwell 9.1 M60 Kevin Blewitt 32.01 the main stadium for the discus and M70 Jack Perry 9.8, Rad Leovic 11.6 M70 Rad Leovic 16.17 javelin, the runners already completed M75 Ewen Drummond 20.02 W30 Ellen Lloyd 8.7 the 3000/5000m race, the 2000m walk W35 Jennifer Krevatin 9.5 W35 Jayne Hardy 36.63 W45 Bev Breen 8.8 W40 Sharon Gibbins 29.16, Joanne Hastings 19.62 and the 60m sprint. What they saw was W50 Jill Brown 10.1 W45 Bev Breen 15.42 some great middle distance competition W55 Alice Scott 9.7 W55 Raylea Rudov 22.70, Trish Thomas 15.99 in the 1500m. First off the mark were W70 Gwen Gleeson 11.7. W60 Jan Davies 22.08, Jen Bourke 21.97, Pam Weiss 21.13 . the “elites” with Nev Madden leading 100m Hurdles M50 Roger Stewart 19.5. Page 20 — February Vetrunner the way with a pretty good 4:40.5 just that included reasonable leaps from Ken don’t know what runners are doing the ahead of Andy Horsburgh’s 4:42.7 and Smith, John Cameron and Ray 3000 or the 5000m, however, as he has yes it wasn’t an apparition, Trevor Bramwell. A bit more action for the been doing over the last couple of runs, Jacobs, now a M50, put in a fairly good ladies at the triple with four lining up to Andy shot to the front with about two effort in a race that was only a have go at one of the most technical of laps to go that indicated that he was kilometre and a half long, and not a the three jumps. Leading the way was targeting the 3000m. He kept up this marathon or an ultra. For the record newcomer Joanne Hastings from Val momentum and finished in the Trevor ran a 4:53.7. Chesterton (just back from her great remarkably good time of 10.10 In the next race Jenny Langton in effort in the 12 hour walk at Gosford considering that the six o’clock start only her second run with the vets where she covered 81.802km and was meant that is was still very warm. showed her good form from the previous the second woman), Prue Bradford and Tony also did the shorter race week where she ran a 2:36.7. This week Nola De Chazal. finishing second with Kevin O’Keeffe Jenny ran another superbly controlled Like the 1500m at the track being third. For the ladies Caroline Campbell race and although at no time did she the best-supported race, the javelin is to won her age group as well as being the appear to be a threat to the eventual the throwers with 25 lining up for their first woman home. Just three seconds winner, Kevin Chamberlain, Jenny six throws of the spear. With Bob behind Caroline was a relatively showed that although Neil Boden was Banens not competing this week this newcomer to track, Leanne Younes with going to be a threat as they were 200m left the door open for Ken Daniels, Prue Bradford, who also won her age form home, she wasn’t going to give Kevin Matthews, Craig Wisdom and group, third. anything away as she held on to second Ray Green who can all get in good It could have been the humidity and place with a 5:14.3 with Neil a couple of throws around the 38-40 mark. the warmish conditions that only a few seconds behind. Although they didn’t get it that far this runners, actually three, continued on to The next race was also a beauty with week, Ken was pretty pleased with his finish the longer 5000m event. Trevor, Rosemary Longstaff also running a 37.07 that kept him ahead of Kevin’s now a M50, took the honours finishing superbly controlled race and even had 34.48, Craig’s 33.39 and Ray’s 33.52. some 14 seconds ahead of Steve and enough in reserve to kick over the last Not all that far behind this quartet were Roger Pilkington a lap or so in third. 60 to 70 metres. Although she was Kevin Blewitt, Doug Gibbons and Bryan The final event of the meet was a unaware at the time as she got the bell Thomas. Turkey Handicap over 4000m. In these having to get under 93 seconds to take Top competition in the ladies handicaps it doesn’t really matter who Linda Lenton’s 1999 W50 record of competition with big throwers, Jayne comes first or even last. It’s a race 5:33.2. It was good last 400 with Hardy, Jen Burke, Sharon Gibbins, within a race with all runners having to Rosemary running well under that 93 Vicki Matthews and Jenny Langton all nominate his or her exact finishing time seconds to beat Linda’s record by almost vying for a win, although I’m sure that and of course no watches are allowed. four seconds. Well done Rosemary, your Jayne Hardy was far too good, at least Some runners vastly under-estimated time of 5:29.5 was great to watch. the rest could take second spot. That their performances running far too Staying at the 1500m, it was good to honour went to Jen with the rest only quick or even well over their estimated see Jim Tucker back in action again and centimetres adrift. times. This was not so for Steve although his time this week wasn’t all The walk this week was over five Bradford and Annie Van Herck with that quick, it showed that he will laps of the track or as it was listed Steve only a second under his time and improve over the weeks leading up to 2000m. Besides Val Chesterton, three Annie eight seconds over hers. our championships in March. other Canberra vets were back in action 3000m Our Polish correspondent, Graham from their great efforts in the 12-hour M40 Andy Horsburgh 10:10, Dave McClelland 11:37 M50 Tony Cavuoto 11:05, Kevin O'Keeffe 11:31, Jim Moon (sometimes known as Zalewska- race at Gosford. Carol Baird was the White 11:56, Mike Gardner 13:12, Mario Larocca Moon), showed he hasn’t lost all that first woman in the race covering 13:44, Bob Parker 14:50 much with the lack of track competition 96.065km, Robin Whyte on 91.834km M55 Rod Gilchrist 13:36, Geoff Barker 14:46 M60 Graeme Small 13:32, Roger Abbott 13:35 in Poland. He led the M60s quartet and Lachlan Wilkinson 85.402km. M65 Peter Trotter 13:30 home by a quite a margin, from Bryan Although Lachlan was well behind W35 Cathy Oswald 17:23, Leanne Younes 14:48 Thomas, Tony Booth and Terry Munro. Robin at Gosford, it was expected that W40 Prue Bradford 15:27 Over at the high jump Paul Faichney he would lead the field home. This W45 Francesca Ray 15:59 W50 Brenda Ford 16:01, Margaret McSpadden 15:30 only came into the competition with the assumption was correct with Lachlan W55 Caroline Campbell 14:45. bar at 1.50 also getting over at 1.55. As home in 10:31.3 with Robin some twenty 5000m he was the only one left in the odd seconds behind with Mark Worrall M40 Roger Pilkington 21:08 competition, Paul asked that the bar be third. For the ladies Ann Staunton was M45 Steve Bradford 17:50 put up to 1.85, three centimetres above second overall as well as the first M50 Trevor Jacobs 17:36. 200m Hurdles the M30 record, which he holds. woman in 10:37.1 from Val, Lesley M45 Ken Smith 31.8 Although he had three good jumps it Hamilton and Carol Baird who M50 Roger Stewart 37.5 wasn’t to be his night and he had to obviously took it easy after winning that W40 Sharon Gibbins 38.5 settle for that 1.55. Others getting in Gosford event. W60 Fran Harris 43.0 Heavy Weight good jumps were Craig Wisdom, Peter The distance events this week were M50 Alex Turbin 14.20, Robert Kennelly 10.07 Harrington, David Alden and John right at the beginning of the program. M55 Ray Green 14.57, Doug Gibbons 7.56 Cameron. There must be something It, as usual, was a double-barrelled run M75 Ewen Drummond 11.32 (ACT rec) frightening our ladies away from the over 3000 or 5000m. W35 Jayne Hardy 13.69 W40 Sharon Gibbins 12.59 (Aust rec) high jump, last week there were no Right from the outset, and in his W55 Raylea Rudov 12.03 female jumpers and this week there was usual tactic, Steve Bradford went W60 Jan Davies 16.07 (ACT rec), Jen Bourke 10.14. only one, Maureen Rossiter, she did straight to the lead followed by Trevor High Jump alright getting in a jump of 1.15. Jacobs and Andy Horsburgh with Tony M30 Paul Faichney 1.55, Dion Devow 1.20 M35 David Alden 1.40 Paul was also the one to beat at the Cavuoto making his first run at track M40 Craig Wisdom 1.50, Roger Pilkington 1.20 triple jump, his effort of 11.70 was not all that far behind. Of course at this M45 Peter Harrington 1.50, John Cameron 1.40 almost two metres ahead of the field stage of the combined distances officials M60 Bill Knox 1.35 M65 Ray Bramwell 1.20 M75 Ewen Drummond 0.90 February Vetrunner — Page 21 W50 Maureen Rossiter 1.15. Discus M40 Lachlan Wilkinson 12.39 M45 Ken Smith 19.83 M50 Alex Turbin 37.10, Robert Kennelly 22.41, Greg Gilbert 21.58, Roger Stewart 20.24 M55 Ray Green 40.66, Doug Gibbons 26.69, Robin Whyte 18.40 M60 Ken Daniels 28.00 M65 Peter Neill 24.97 M75 Ewen Drummond 20.07 W35 Jayne Hardy 37.99 W40 Sharon Gibbins 29.26 W50 Maureen Rossiter 16.67, Rosemary Parker 13.37, Carmen Carlon 11.70 W55 Raylea Rudov 22.84 W60 Jen Bourke 21.85, Jan Davies 21.12, Nola De Chazal 12.81. Javelin M40 Kevin Matthews 34.48, Craig Wisdom 33.69, Roger Pilkington 28.35 M50 Roger Stewart 26.75, Robert Kennelly 21.25 M55 Ray Green 33.52, Doug Gibbons 28.04, Roy Jones 24.08, Robin Whyte 18.74 M60 Ken Daniels 37.07, Kevin Blewitt 31.28, Bryan Thomas 29.08 M75 Ewen Drummond 19.74 W30 Jenny Langton 20.08 W35 Jayne Hardy 36.52 W40 Sharon Gibbins 23.74, Vicki Matthews 21.80 W45 Bev Breen 11.64, Judi Walsh 9.24 W50 Carmen Carlon 7.79 W55 Raylea Rudov 19.57, Lesley Hamilton 18.23 W60 Jenny Bourke 24.45, Francis Harris 21.63, Jan Action from the jumps. Lisa Wilson, is caught in mid air as she attempts the long Davies 20.16. jump. Lisa is one of the several 'younger' newcomers to vets this season. Like Triple Jump most newcomers, Lisa also has a go at most of the events each Thursday night. M30 Paul Faichney 11.70 M45 Ken Smith 9.88, John Cameron 9.14, Nick Blackaby 6.21 M65 Ray Bramwell 8.13 M60 Graham Zalewska-Moon 5:06.7, Bryan Thomas M50 Bob Parker 20:12 19.43 W40 Joanne Hastings 7.09, Prue Bradford 5.84 5:40.0, Tony Booth 5:43.9, Terry Munro 7:11.7 W60 Fran Harris 20:12 21.30 W60 Val Chesterton 6.38 W30 Jenny Langton 5:14.3, Lisa Wilson 5:49.7, M55 Geoff Barker 20:47 19.50 Nola De Chazal 3.88. Amanda Walker 6:14.3 W50 Rosemary Parker 21:06 21.47 2000m Walk W35 Leanne Younes 6:03.7, Jennifer Krevatin 7:37.9 M45 Nick Blackaby 21:14 21.32 M40 Lachlan Wilkinson 10:31.3, Mark Worrall 12:11.1 W40 Prue Bradford 6:55.9, Joanne Hastings 7:56.5 W50 Margaret McSpadden 22:10 21.30 M50 John Walsh 16:31.2 W45 Annie Van Herck 5:30, Judi Walsh 7:41.7 M55 Robin Whyte 22:21 22.40 M55 Robin Whyte 10:54.5, Tony Andrews 12:56.2 W50 Rosemary Longstaff 5:29.5 (ACT rec), Kathy W35 Cathy Oswald 24:40 24.00 M60 Terry Munro 15:04.7 Sims 5:47.8, Jill Brown 6:44.7 W45 Francesca Ray 24:40 24.00 M70 Peter Waddell 15:08.0 Margaret McSpadden 7:22.0. Top three men: Steve Bradford 1sec, Roy Jones W35 Ann Staunton 10:37.1 4000m Turkey Handicap and Colin Farlow 7sec. Top three women: Annie W45 Judi Walsh 16:09.5 Age Name Race Estimated Van Herck 8sec, Mary Ann Busteed 36sec, W50 Carol Baird 12:48.3 Time Time Margaret McSpadden, Cathy Oswald and W55 Lesley Hamilton 14:31.0, Caroline Campbell M45 Steve Bradford 14:13 14.14 Francesca Ray 40sec. 16:17.1, Trish Thomas 19:17.4 M40 Colin Farlow 15:53 16.00 1600m Medley W60 Val Chesterton 14:21.2, Nola De Chazal 16:37.9. M35 Peter Cullen 16:05 17.15 M60 Ken Daniels, W45 Bev Breen, M35 Peter Cullen, 100m M50 Kevin Chamberlain 16:19 16.00 M30 Craig Edwards 4:42.4 M30 David Austin 11.7, Craig Edwards 12.2, Dion W45 Annie Van Herck 17:07 17.15 M50 Jim White, M50 Neil Boden, W50 Maureen Devow 12.9 M35 Andrew Moss 17:15 20.00 Rossiter, W30 Jenny Langton 4:48.3 M35 Michael Roden 11.4, Michael Rutter 12.0 W50 Rosemary Longstaff 17:35 16.26 W50 Margaret McSpadden, W55 Alice Scott, W40 M40 Kevin Matthews 12.3, Dale Moore 13.0 M55 Roy Jones 18:12 18.05 Kerry Boden, M40 Colin Farlow 5:01.4 M45 Robert Barbaro 12.2, Peter Harrington 12.3, Ken M50 Neil Boden 18:17 18.00 W55 Lesley Hamilton, M40 Craig Wisdom, W30 Lisa Smith 12.8, Nick Blackaby 17.0 M60 Roger Abbott 18:25 18.10 Wilson, W30 Ellen Lloyd 5:02.3 M50 Roger Stewart 13.6, Jim White 14.6, Garry M40 Nigel Coldrick 18:38 18.20 M40 Kevin Matthews, W65 Cory Collins, W40 Vicki Maher 13.1 M50 Mario Larocca 18:53 17.45 Matthews, W60 Francis Harris 5:40.0. M55 Colin Burns 13.2, Alan Norden 15.1 M50 Mike Gardner 19:01 18.38 M60 Ken Daniels 14.3 Bob Banens, Prue Bradford and Doug W30 Lisa Wilson 19:05 19.56 Fry input the track and field results into M65 Ray Bramwell 14.7 W50 Mary Ann Busteed 19:06 19.42 M70 Jack Perry 16.8 M65 Peter Trotter 19:32 19.58 SHERPA. Jim O'Donnell then collates W30 Ellen Lloyd 14.0 M50 Jim White 19:32 19.00 and reformats these results for The W35 Jennifer Krevatin 15.6, Cathy Oswald 17.1 M60 Tony Booth 19:38 19.00 Canberra Times and Vetrunner, and W40 Sharon Gibbins 14.0, Joanne Hastings 15.4 M40 Mark Worrall 19:44 20.20 writes the reports. W45 Bev Breen 14.6, Francesca Ray 16.3 W50 Maureen Rossiter 14.9, Brenda Ford 20.2 W55 Alice Scott 15.8. PINE ISLAND TO HOST THE FEBRUARY 1500m M30 David Austin 5:22.1, Craig Edwards 5:36.6 RUN/WALKING HANDICAP M35 David Alden 5:40.4 M40 Andy Horsburgh 4:42.7, Richard Faulks 4:42.8, TERRY LEVINGS is the club's report on how to get to Pine Island also Colin Farlow 4:49.1, Dale Moore 4:59.6, Craig Wisdom 5:11.3, Nigel Coldrick 5:24.2, Roger official course measurer. He gives a detailed description on the Pilkington 5:33.1 measures all the run/walking longer and shorter course. M45 Neville Madden 4:40.5, Steve Bradford 4:46.5, handicaps giving them the official How to get there Ken Smith 5:21.0, Mike Breen 7:05.7, Nick Blackaby AA Certification. 7:16.6 To get to the suburb of Bonython, M50 Trevor Jacobs 4:53.7, Neil Boden 5:16.4, Kevin The February Run/Walking travel along Athllon Drive to the Pine O'Keeffe 5:28.0, Jim White 5:38.4, Geoff Moore Handicaps will be held at the Pine Island turn-off, which is opposite the bus 5:59.0, Mario Larocca 6:01.5, Michael Gardner 6:15.0 depot and the Australian Archives Jim Tucker 6:34.4, Roger Stewart 6:38.2, John Walsh Island courses over 7 and 3.5km. Course 7:57.6 measurer, Terry Levings gives a detailed Repository. M55 Kevin Chamberlain 5:01.2, Rod Gilchrist 6:22.5, Geoff Barker 6:48.7, Alan Norden 7:04.1 Page 22— February Vetrunner The Pine Island courses in The course descriptions and how to over seven kilometers but no longer Tuggeranong are over 7km (Thomas get to the start area are usually put than ten kilometres, with the short Series) and 3.5km (Frylink and Waddell together by either Terry Levings or Jim courses half that distance. Series’). The are courses that have a mix O'Donnell. · Out and back courses are acceptable. of grass, gravel, roadway and dirt trails When new courses are suggested by · Preferably not always on hard through the hills and flats at the back of club members the individual concerned Bonython. The short courses are out and that suggests the new course may give a surfaces or the recreation paths that back on the first 1.75k of the long detailed description of that course and many other individuals use. course. how to get to the start. · Adequate park facilities that can Both courses have a downhill start, The Run/Walking Sub-Committee is accommodate at least 150 or more for 0.5k, and an uphill finish. vehicles. The short course contains a rise up always open to suggestions about any to the turnaround. The long course has new course. However, certain criteria · Relatively easy car access for the some steep hills in the first 4k, followed should be adhered to. They are: race organiser and both the by some steep downhill to 5km and then · The long course should be at least equipment and catering trailers. a flat section of about a kilometer and a half before the final rise to the finish line. The start is 15 metres west of the RUN/WALKING HANDICAP RULES AND light pole midway along the grass section on the western side of Athllon HOW THE POINTS ARE ALLOCATED Drive, between the Pine Island Road Monthly Run/Walking Handicap (2 in eligible column); and Barr-Smith Avenue. Proceed east Rules for the new season that runs from If they do not compete from their on the grass and turn right into Barr- January 2002 to November 2002. allocated group (G in eligible column); Smith Ave. Keep to the grass on the Handicapper's Discretion If they are not financial members of the right and go over the bridge. The 500- All group allocations and club on the day of the event (F in metre mark is 15 metres before the far adjustments are subject to the eligible column). side of the bridge. Turn right onto the Handicapper's discretion. The track through the boulders and towards Points Allocation Handicapper reserves the right to make Stranger Pond. The one kilometre mark 150 points (Thomas Series), 75 handicap movements in the interests of is six metres before the narrow dirt points (Frylink Series) and 40 points fair play, sportsmanship and of the track on the right that follows the pond. (Waddell Series) are awarded to the credibility of Handicap events. Follow the wide path up the hill behind first eligible participant, reducing by the houses on the western side of Group Allocation and Adjustments one point for each eligible participant Derrington Crescent. New participants are allocated a thereafter to a minimum of one point. The short course turnaround group, determined by the handicapper, A participant's eight highest point (1.75km mark) is past the intersection based on the participant's stated ability. scoring events will be counted toward with the track from the right, part way Thereafter Group Adjustments are their Series aggregate pointscore. up the hill about 15 metres before the made for a participant according to the Awards will be made to the first beginning of the third house that is on Group Adjustment Rules (based on a three placegetters at the end of the the left. The short course then returns participant's finish place) indicated series. via same route to finish at the starting below. If two participants finish with equal point. First placegetter: Adjust to group points the award is deemed to have been The 2km mark is 15 metres before which participant would need to have won by the older participant. the beginning of the bitumen on the hill competed from to finish below 50th near Andrea Place. Follow the trail out percentile plus three groups. Consistently Fast for Age Group onto Ebenezer Street and take the next Second and third placegetters: A participant's events are sorted by track to the right, through the red gate. Adjust to group which participant would ascending rate per kilometre. The total The 3km mark is 35 metres after the need to have competed from to finish elapsed time for a participant's best red gate that is the exit from Ebenezer below 50th percentile plus two groups. eight events is divided by the total Street. The 4km mark is 15 metres Eligible participant and finish better distance for these events to arrive at an before the gate after the concrete slab than 45th percentile: Adjust to group average rate per kilometre for these near Woodcock Drive (proposed drink which participant would need to have events. station). Go through the gate then take competed from to finish below 50th A participant's Age Group is set at the flat trail to the right, past the percentile. the start of the series. If a participant sewage vent. The 5km mark is 25 Ineligible participant: Adjust to changes Age Group during the series, metres past the concrete cover just group which participant would need to the participant remains in the lower before the second of the sewage vents. have competed from to finish below 55th Age Group (for this award) until six Shortly after this point, the track percentile. events have been completed in the higher Age Group. rejoins the track that was followed on Eligibility and Points Accumulation the outward journey. Participants are deemed ineligible if New participants become eligible to they are not financial members of the Turn left to head back to the start/ score points for an event on their third club on the day of the presentation of finish on Athllon Drive. The 6km mark event. (See results table in Vetrunner). the awards. The final events of the year is five metres before the narrow dirt Participants are deemed ineligible to are usually held in November. track (now on the left) that follows score points for an event: Stranger Pond. Proceed over the bridge If they have participated in less than Starting Procedures on Barr-Smith Ave and up to the finish. three of the last six events (1 in eligible Participants should note their start The 7km finish is at the start line, 15 column); individual group and be ready to metres beyond (west of) the pole. If they have missed the last six events compete when that group is called. February Vetrunner — Page 23 LOCAL WALKERS SUCCESSFUL IN THE COASTAL CLASSIC

JIM TUCKER writes about four of our club members that competed in the Coastal Classic 12-hour Track Race Run or Walk that was held at Gosford on January 5.

Val Chesterton is one of my favourite athletes. Although Val is the W60 Australian Pole Vault record holder and worthy recipient of the December ACT Masters Sportstar Award she maintains a fun and friendliness attitude to athletics. A key behind the scenes worker for the ACTVAC as a member of the social and competition committees, Val is also an excellent friend, motivator and training partner for many club members. When Val informed me she was in earnest training for the Gosford event I immediately offered my services as trackside assistant. With the experienced guidance of Carol Baird and Robin Whyte she was well prepared for the event completing many long training The Gosford Walkers. Above, from the left, are four of the club's race walkers that walks around Burley Billabong. Robin journeyed to Gosford on Saturday, January 5 to take compete in the very demanding predicted Val was capable of achieving a 12 hour track race walk. race distance of 50 miles (actually a tad over 80km however Robin still talks and pace and was well behind schedule at mile mark (467 metres further) she walks miles). He produced an excellent the four-hour mark. relaxed and produced her three fastest lap-by-lap schedule, which proved to be Carol, although never reducing her laps of the entire 12-hour period. invaluable as a motivating tool during walking pace, was forced to stop Although extremely weary, she was the night. frequently to carry out stretching ecstatic at achieving her goal exercises to relieve tightness she felt comfortably and still of sound mind and The event commenced at 7.30pm on was caused by the humid conditions. body. Val walked a total of 81.802km for a very pleasant Saturday evening Robin and Lachlan both experienced second female. A very commendable (pleasant for spectators, helpers and periods when their pace was reduced by effort. officials but extremely humid for the up to a minute a lap. Robin recovered Carol, although falling just short of competitors). The race was conducted on somewhat and was walking strongly her race record, retained her title with a an adequate grass track; the field during the latter period of the race. We distance of 96.065km. The male winner comprised 14 runners and 10 walkers. on the sideline were gravely concerned finished less than a kilometre in front of Carol as race record holder was aiming when Lachlan emitted a series of loud Carol and was nicknamed “The Shadow” for a third consecutive victory. Robin, grunts and moans. Our fears were due to persistently using Carol as a also the race record holder was keen to allayed when his wife Annette explained pacemaker in the latter half of the race, retain his title after placing second last he was merely singing. much to the annoyance of Carol. year. Lachlan Wilkinson was attempting To amuse myself during the early Robin did not have one of his better to improve upon a PB of 86km. Val was hours of the morning I commenced races and claimed it is the worst he has aiming to enjoy and survive the race and playing my harmonica. Other helpers felt during a race. Still, he was satisfied achieve her 80km goal. and many competitors were also to have completed 91.834km to take The first two hours of the race was amused. I continued with my limited second place. mostly uneventful with competitors repertoire of tunes. Probably due to the Lachlan’s 85.402km enabled him to a maintaining a steady pace although sad looking plight of many extremely third place in a field of seven men. As many runners resorted to periods of fatigued and injured runners (mostly usual all ACT competitors were walking probably preferring to conserve the younger ones) staggering and successful in the barrel draw. energy due to the humidity. All ACT stumbling around the track the only The event was very well conducted. walkers were either on or ahead of tune that would stay in my head was Many friendly and good spirited schedule feeling comfortable. the “Last Post”. I wisely retired the members of the local athletics club were Our four walkers all went through harmonica. present for the duration performing all bad patches at some stage of the race. By drinking only a combination of necessary roles such as lap scoring and Chucker Chesterton was first to soft drink and water with the gas serving in the kiosk. succumb, causing likely irreparable removed and eating light cheese Val Well done Val, Carol, Lachlan and damage to an area of grass in lane six. recovered. After about the five-hour Robin. She obviously reacted badly to a mark each 10km split was completed As a mark of their dedication and combination of overly sweet drinks and faster than the previous 10km. Val enthusiasm they all recovered food including a sports bar, which tasted achieved her goal of 80km with 15 sufficiently to compete at the track the like a chalky dog biscuit. Val slowed her minutes to spare. After passing the 50- following Thursday. Page 24 — February Vetrunner SWISS PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERT JOINS OUR WORLD BODY Ken Stone writes about the comings organizing committees. the background.) and goings of our world body, AMA. 5. Post Records (World, Regional, 18. Create active links to as many A four-month search is over, and Affiliate), Championships Records, world-wide Masters sites as World Masters Athletics has announced etc., provided by appropriate possible, subject to the approval of the name of the person it hopes will organizations. the WMA Council. bring the organization's public relations 6. Post entry forms for upcoming 19. Keep close track of site traffic. into the 21st century and expand its WMA Championships events. 20. Promote the site traffic by all modest presence on the Web. 7. Publish training and coaching tips means possible including metatags, WMA President Torsten Carlius provided by WMA approved search engines and link exchanges. announced that Nicolas "Nick" Russi of sources. 21. Support banner, and other, Switzerland, media and Internet 8. Post current WMA Constitution, advertising for potential (WMA manager for the European Athletic by-laws, history, and rules of approved) sponsors. Association and a press chief for the competition, etc. 22. Post as much daily, weekly, and Weltklasse meet in Zurich, is the new 9. Work with data-base of verified monthly news as possible, provided webmaster for WMA. Masters athletes (to be developed). by WMA sources. Carlius said: "The work to create our 10. Post agendas for the General 23. Include such features as on-line new Web site as well as produce a new Assembly provided by the WMA rankings, athlete bios and age- WMA logo starts immediately with the Secretary (once every two years), grading calculation, combined aim that the new WMA Web site will be and post official minutes. events scoring, to be provided by operational from February 1, 2002." 11. Seek out and post links to other WMA sources. Russi is an accomplished journalist athletics and sponsor websites 24. Seek out results of World, Regional, whose byline has appeared in the Zurich approved by the WMA Council. Affiliate, and other masters meets daily Tages-Anzeiger and whose 12. Create "Store" for ordering related when they are published on the English-language articles have WMA books and merchandise via Internet, and capture that data and appeared in the newsletter Swiss the internet (still to be developed). put it directly on the WMA site. Athletics Flash. Russi also has served as 13. Install translation software (This is for two main reasons. Meet managing director of the Web- purchased by WMA, sites tend to disappear after production company Mediasprint GmbH 14. Install new programs provided by varying amounts of time and speed in Brittnau, Switzerland. WMA's IT or other sources, of loading is very bad on some site "WMA is very happy that Nick has 15. Incorporate WMA Sponsor servers.) agreed to act as WMA webmaster, and messages into the website as 25. Be prepared to handle a large we are looking forward to a very approved by the WMA Council. volume of e-mail input from successful cooperation the next years." 16. Keep WMA in the forefront of the athletes, meet directors, etc. In late August 2001, WMA most recent developments in use of A research committee of WMA announced the search for its first the internet to reach its Executive Vice President Tom Jordan, professional webmaster - the successor constituency of Masters athletes Oceania delegate Stan Perkins of for WMA Vice President-Stadia Rex world-wide. Australia and Harvey of USA Harvey, who created the first WMA Web 17. Post photos. (Photos should be interviewed candidates for the job. site in June 1998. included in appropriate pages but Ken Stone’s writing’s about items of "A maximum salary of $500/month is in such a manner that the main interest on WMA (World Association of available to compensate the WMA page content comes up first and the Veterans Athletics) can be seen at webmaster," WMA said, adding: "It is pictures then continue to load in http://www.masterstrack.com recognized that this job, as described above, will be very time-consuming. Anyone applying for this job should necessarily be a fan of the sport of BRYAN THOMAS once again delves into the THE WAY WE WERE athletics and willing to perform a past relating what club members did ten years service to masters track and field." or even twenty years ago. 100km Championships, finished 31st in a new Australian Record time in the hills above WMA, previously known by the 20 YEARS AGO (February 1982). Barcelona. acronym WAVA for World Association of Our Track and Field Championships were The monthly running handicap was Veteran Athletes, has filled up Russi's conducted over two Sunday mornings at held on the cycle paths around Lake plate with more than two dozen specific Bruce Stadium. Day 1 consisted of 200, 1500, Tuggeranong. 127 completed the 6km long 400, 5000m, discus, LJ and javelin. Day 2 was course won by Alan Burdon from Tony Booth orders, including registering a new 100, 1500W, 800, 10000m, 5000W, SP and TJ. and Terry Levings. The short course (3km) domain name for the Web site, creating 35 new records were set; the best being had 27 finishers and was won by Lynn a visually appealing site and making it Peter Kallio’s M45 10000m in 34.51 and a Williams from Greg Lewis and Kate Bridge. wonderful series by newcomer Jim Fern who Two of our members (Sue Cook and readable in English and Spanish. as an M35 won the 100m in 12.1, 200 (24.4), 400 Loraine Jachno) got qualifying times for the WMA in August also set out these (56.2) and LJ (5.40m). Barcelona Olympics during our 10000W responsibilities of the WMA Webmaster: Following the second morning many Championships. In the same event W35 Trish 1. To make continuous updates and members adjourned to Club President Peter Dalziel, W40 Gwen Vines and M50 Bob Mee Frylink’s home for a BBQ. A special feature of also broke ACT records. improvements to the site. the afternoon was viewing George Hanzar’s Another 16 ACT track and field records 2. Post messages from the President video of the 1981 Honolulu Marathon. were set during the month. M60 Quentin and other Council members, and The first running handicap of the year Anthony was enjoying a “purple patch” Committees. was at East Basin where 23 runners tackled setting three new records; 200m 27.2, 100H the 6.4km course. John MacLeod was the 18.9 and TJ 9.40m. M30 Steve Knight (100m 3. Seek out and post a calendar of winner just ahead of Alan Burdon and Thelma 11.5 and 200m 24.3) and M65 Merv Collins WMA and other Masters events. Reddy. Bryan Thomas was the quickest in (100m 14.9 and 200m 30.6) set 2 records apiece. 4. Post progress reports from 23.34. Two other notable achievements were M65 Ewen Drummond clearing 2.20m in the pole upcoming WMA Championships 10 YEARS AGO (February 1992). vault and W40 Mary Ann Busteed in a rare M40 Trevor Jacobs, representing attempt at the 2000m steeplechase doing it in Australia for the third time at the World 8.32.7. February Vetrunner — Page 25 CLUB MEMBERS CELEBRATE WITH AN ITALIAN CHRISTMAS

32 revellers gathered at the Italian Club before Christmas for our festive season celebrations. We shared the venue with about three other groups with like minds, so you can imagine there was a general atmosphere of joviality, noise and movement. The music was mostly conducive to dancing and singing. It was to be noted that the Vets were very well represented on the dance floor. Actually the poor musician tried constantly to offer slower, more sedate music to have a break but was not allowed to do so. We were still there for the final tune, she really earned her money that night. As usual Maria had organised lucky number draws of wine and chocolate, which were very much appreciated, I was one of the winners, so I know. Sadly Maria has finally decided to Prize winner. Val Chesterton with Jim O'Donnell who captured the first prize in the hang up her money tin and organising Christmas draw. skills, she has served us so magnificently for so long and wants a WHY NOT JOIN YOUR FELLOW VETS FOR DINNER TO CELEBRATE break. She has always given her time NEW YEAR 2002 AND THE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS and expertise unselfishly and always OR JUST TO SOCIALISE with a smile and a coaxing manner. Thanks for a job well done Maria! on From now on your Social Sub- TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7 for 7.30pm Committee organisers will be Val Chesterton 62928994, Jenny Galvin at 62925294 and Monika Short 62958625. We hope we can carry on the great CARLO’S AT WATSON tradition. BYO We welcome any suggestions, COST is $23 preferences and recommendations, but complaints have to be accompanied by an alternative solution. We will do our Bookings and Payment to: best but remember that we are only Monika on 62958625, email to [email protected] human. Hoping for an enjoyable social Jenny on 2925294, email to [email protected] year. JENNY GALVIN Val on 62928994 or email [email protected]

ACTMORE vets are spread NEWS far and FROM wide, hear OUR of the death OVERSEAS of Duane Lowry. For CORRESPONDENTS Pyrénées. Lourdes, of the miracle cures both overseas and here in Australia. us he was always a truly welcoming and fame (it has not made me run any JOHN RICHARDSON writes about friendly person. Very much the spirit of faster), is just up the road as is the how he and his partner Paulette the Veterans. rather more dynamic town of Pau. Montaigne are faring in France. You published some emails I sent to Paulette has a job with the EADS, Colin Bridge earlier this year. Perhaps that is ‘European Aeronautics, Defence I was both a little surprised, and a you might be interested in an update on and Space’, factory just outside Tarbes little flattered, to find a photo of myself our existence? where they build Socata light aircraft. and of my partner, Paulette Montaigne, We are living in Tarbes, in the south EADS is better known as the parent in the January 2002 Vetrunner in Bryan of France. It is about halfway between company of Airbus, whose commercial Thomas’ series ‘Looking Back into the the Mediterranean and the Atlantic and jets rival those of Boeing and are Pages of Vets’ History’. I guess, since I right next door to the Pyrénées operated in Australia. Paulette does not am in France for the time being, I am mountains. Tarbes itself is a sleepy work on the factory floor building the Vets history! We do though continue to spot, but its central location makes it a planes, thus passing up a lot of good think often and fondly of the Vets. Each good base to explore the region, travel to looking French men, but manages sales downloaded Vetrunner is read with picturesque villages or further a field to of spare parts to suppliers around the interest, bringing back many memories. Spain, and, most particularly, to explore world including in Australia. The people We were though both very saddened to the absolutely fantastically beautiful with whom she works are a very Page 26 — February Vetrunner friendly bunch. I can say that having 800 to 1000m are common following officer. Another challenge has been a been to their Christmas do, which ended narrow tracks up steep slopes where it driving licence. I was allowed to drive on in spirited singing of local folk songs, is sometimes better not to look down. my Australian licence for a year but, mostly about the mountains. The mountains are presently covered in beyond that, I had to have a French As for me, I live a life of happy snow. I have tried once, and greatly licence. I would not let this one beat me. retirement. Running the household is enjoyed, walking in the mountains on I learnt and passed ‘Le Code de la my major occupation. You know – snowshoes called ‘raquettes’. Most Route’ all in French and then went on to cooking, cleaning, shopping, and driving recently, we went away for three days at pass the practical test – both at first go. Paulette to work. I do some running, New Year with the group staying in Expect us back sometime. At the not nearly as much as I used to, and family run accommodation. I won’t tell moment it is unclear as to how long we generally by myself, out in the nearby you about the 10 course meals except to will stay here. Possibly only a few more woods. What I have got into is say I had never before had wild boar, months, maybe longer. Depends on Randonnée-ing, that is ‘bushwalking’ in deer or pheasant. Simply amazing! Paulette’s continuing employment the Pyrénées. Both Paulette and I joined France continues to be a challenge. amongst other things. I keep my a local group that walks every Sunday. For me, learning the language is a address with the ACT PC Users’ The degree of difficulty varies; some priority. My French is much improved, Group – [email protected] Emails walks being quite demanding. Here the though from a low base. I am always are always welcome and we are happy measure of difficulty is not ‘how far?’ happy to be complimented such as the to see visitors. but ‘how much up?’ You have to other day when I went into the bank to Best wishes to all at the ACT Vets. appreciate that the Pyrénées are not buy sachets of Euro coins that were on Thanks for the mention in your article, like any mountains I have seen in sale in anticipation of the change of Bryan! Australia. When they go up, they go up, currency with the New Year. I got into Regards from John Richardson and then up some more. Walks rising quite a conversation with the bank and Paulette Montaigne

Sportstar monthy award winners. Margaret Taylor, left, was joined by Carol Baird Who is this Santa? He came to track at the ACT Sportstar of the Year Awards Dinner that was held in the Royal Theatre on December 20 to hand out 'goodies' at the National Convention Centre in December. Both Margaret and Carol won he known for his commentary on races monthly awards in the Masters category of the Sportstar of the Year, organised by even if he doesn't know the athletes. ACT Sports House at Hackett. BRONWYN GARDNER ACT RACE WALKING CLUB INC There will be a farewell function The club aims to encourage WALKING as a means of maintaining health and fitness in a for Bronwyn Gardner, who is leaving relaxed and social atmosphere while promoting the sport of RACE WALKING. in early February to live and work in A growing number of POWER WALKERS are participating in the club’s activities. The speed Tasmania at Georgetown. of your walk is not important as we do not set time limits. There are walks to suit all levels of The function/dinner is at the walkers including special events for children. RockSalt Restaurant at the Hawker Experienced race walkers in the club will be happy to help you to master the race walking style Shops on Wednesday, January 30. if you wish to do so. The cost is $25, it's BYO but there For information contact: Lachlan Wilkinson on 62576427 (ah) or on email at Lachlan. also is a bar. Be there by 7.30pm, [email protected] or Val Chesterton 62928994 (ah) email [email protected] If you wish to attend contact Alice Scott on 62549460 (h), 62514381 (w) or Our next COME AND TRY IT WALK is on Sunday, February 10 at 0407005506 (m). Lennox Gardens from 9am. Refreshments provided. February Vetrunner — Page 27 January 2002 from 1pm. Competition in discus and shot. Contact Trish Thomas 62963278. Tues 29 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at WHAT'S ON IN Sun 24 ACTVAC Monthly Run/Walking the Boathouse over 5km. Contact Dave Handicap at Pine Island from 9am. Races over Hobson 62582676. 7km in the Thomas, Frylink and Waddell over Tues 29 – Lake Tuggeranong Stakes over OUR DISTRICT 3.5km. Organiser Jim White 62314168. Other 6km. contacts 62513016 or 62886439. Thurs 31 – ACTVAC Track and Field at the Tues 26 – ACTVAC Birthday Dinner at AIS. The program, starting at 6pm includes: Weston Park over 5km. Contact Dave Hobson Carlo's at the Watson Shopping Centre, 7 for 3000/5000m, Hammer (lower field), Pole Vault, 62582676. 7.30pm. The Cost is $23. Contact Val 3000m Walk, High Jump, Mile, Discus, Javelin, Thurs 14 – ACTVAC Track and Field at the 62928994, Monika 62958625, Jenny 200m (Daniels Sprint Hcp event), Triple Jump, AIS. The program, starting at 6pm includes: 62925294. short Hurdles, 4x100m Relay (age based), Hammer (lower field), 3000/5000m, Pole Vault, Tues 26 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at 3000/5000m. Contact Neil Boden 62414023 (h) 1500m Walk, 60m, Long Jump, 1500m, Discus, Lake Ginninderra over 7.1km. Contact Dave or Jim O'Donnell 62513016 (h). Shot, 100m (Daniels Sprint Hcp event), High Hobson 62582676. Jump, Long Hurdles, Hour Run (start at Tues 26 – Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6km. February 7.50pm), 4x100m Relay (time based). Contact Tues 26 – Lake Ginninderra Hcp over 7.1km. Neil Boden 62414023 (h) or Jim O'Donnell Thurs 28 – ACTVAC Track and Field at the Fri 1 to Sun 3 – NSW Veterans and Open 62513106 (h). AIS. The program, starting at 6pm includes: Track and Field Championships at Fri 15 – Customs Joggers over 5km. Heavy Weight (lower field), 3000/5000m, Pole Homebush. There is an open invitation for Sat 16 – Veterans, Women’s and Junior ACT Vault, 2000m Walk, 60m, Triple Jump, 1500m ACTVAC members to compete at Homebush. Mountain Running Championships at Blundell’s (Pennington event), Javelin, Shot, 400m (Boag Details Neil Boden 62414923 or 62014269. Flat, Brindabella Road to the summit of Mt event), Long Jump, Short Hurdles, 4x100m Fri 1 – Customs Joggers over 5km. Coree. Starting at 5pm the races will be over Relay (north versus south), 7-Lap Spiral Hcp. Sun 3 – ACTCCC Women’s and Girls Jogalong 8km. Age groups from U16s to W55 and M60. Contact Neil Boden 62414023 (h). Or Jim at the Deek Recreation Area starting at 9am. If there is a total fire ban on the day the events O'Donnell 62513016 (h). Entrance on Uriarra Road 50m from the Cotter will be transferred to March 3. Contact John Road. Val Chesterton 62928994 (h). Harding 62486905. March Tues 5 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at the Tues 19 – Lake Tuggeranong Stakes over Fri 1 – Customs Joggers over 5km. University of Canberra 4km. Contact Dave 6km. Sat 2 to Sun 3 – ACTLAA Northside and Hobson 62582676. Tues 19 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at Southside Regional Championships starting at Wed 6 – Round the Lake Run over 4.7km. Eddison Park over 5km. Contact Dave Hobson 9am. Thurs 7 – ACTVAC Track and Field at the 62582676. Sat 2 – Australian 100km Road Championships AIS. The program, starting at 6pm includes: Wed 20 – Round the Lake Run over 4.7km. in Canberra. Heavy Weight (lower field), 3000/5000m, Thurs 21 – ACTVAC Track and Field at the Sat 2 to Sun 3 – ACTLAA Northside and 5000m Walk, 100m (Boag event), Triple Jump, AIS. The program, starting at 6pm includes: Southside Regional Championships. 800m, Javelin, Shot, 400m, Long Jump, 200m 2002-2002 Pentathlon Championships from Sun 3 – ACTCCC Women’s and Girls Jogalong Hurdles, 4x200m Relay (age based), 6-Lap 6pm, events in order are Long Jump, Javelin, at the Deek Recreation Area starting at 9am. Spiral Hcp. Contact Neil Boden 62414023 (h). 200m, Discus, 800m (women), 1500m (men), Entrance on Uriarra Road 50m from the Cotter Or Jim O'Donnell (h). 10000m Walk Championships (start 6.30pm), Road. Val Chesterton 62928994 (h). Fri 8 – Customs Joggers over 5km. other non-championship events include: Sun 3 – ACT Open Mountain Running Fri 8 – Lake Tuggeranong Stakes over 6km. 3000m, 100m, High Jump, 200m, Medley Relay Championships at Blundell’s Flat, Brindabella Fri 8 – Telstra Grand Prix at the AIS. (age based), 3000/5000m. Contact Neil Boden Road to the summit of Mt Coree. The 12km Sun 10 – ACTVAC Teams Sprint Marathon at 62414023 (h) or Jim O'Donnell 62513106 (h), race at 8am. Contact John Harding 62486905. the Deek Recreation Area. Teams to meet at Fri 22 – Customs Joggers over 5km. Tues 5 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at 8.30am. Contact Jim White 62413168. Sat 23 – ACTVAC Monthly Throwing Acton Ferry Terminal over 5/6km. Contact Tues 12 – ACTCCC Summer Series. 6pm at Handicap at the Masson Street throwing area Dave Hobson 62582676. TRAINING GROUPS CONTINUE TO ATTRACT NEW RUNNERS

Groups of Veterans are training all over SPRINTING GREG STRETTON 62958474 (h) Canberra. If you are interested in a JOHN BURNS 62319511 (h) Tuesday from 5pm at the AIS track. training for a particular event you should Monday 4.15pm Calwell Playing contact one of the many groups listed Fields; LONG DISTANCE below. It’s always fun to train with ROGER STEWART 62882798 (h) MIKE DANDO 62477361(h) Tuesday others, share skills and knowledge. All Mondays from 5.15pm Wright Park in and Sunday mornings from 9am levels of fitness are most welcome. Queanbeyan and Tuesdays from (when no ACTVAC events scheduled In both the training details and calendar, 5.15pm at Chapman Oval. on the Sundays) both at Deek Forest over the page, where no phone number FRAN HARRIS 62302341 (h) Park. Saturday from 8am at the is indicated, in particular club events, Strength work and hurdle training. Cotter Playground. call the Secretary on 62549460 (h) or Twice a week at the AIS track. Ring 62514381 (w) for times. WATER STRENGTHENING/ JUMPS CONDITIONING JOHN BELL 62496044(h) Deep JOHN HUNT 62748035 (w) Sundays MIDDLE DISTANCE water training at the AIS Pool. Ring at 11am at the AIS track GEOFF MOORE 62544753 (h) for details. Monday from 5.30pm at North THROWS All athletes intending to join a training Lyneham and Saturdays from 12 RAY GREEN 62316712 (h) group should in the first instance noon at Charnwood Oval. Ring for times. phone the contact. If you train EWEN THOMPSON 62926553 (h) regularly and would like some WALKS Fridays from 5.15pm at Calwell company please let us know. ROBIN WHYTE 62973438 (h) Playing Field. Tuesday 8am starting at Lennox GLENN COWARD 62885841 (h) GEOFF MOORE Training Group Gardens (behind the Hyatt). Ring for times. Contact 62544753 (h).