VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 1981 PRICE $1.00

“Now, let’s see. What’s the best tactic for today ?”

RAY WILSON Another VMC regular who has proved himself on the track and on the road. Winner of the VMC Easter Festival 17km at Sorrento. Inter-varsity Crosscountry Champion 1979 and 1980 and 5,000m track in 1980.

REGISTERED FOR POSTING AS A PERIODICAL CATEGORY B. TEE VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB NEWSLETTER Is published for the Information of members of the V.M.C. and is covered by the payment of the Annual Membership Pee. It is issued four times a year* SPRING (September) SUMMER (December) AUTUMN (March; and WINTER (June) . Ill athletes, irrespective of age or sex, are invited to contribute letters, results, comments, etc., to the Editor, 1 Golding St.,CANTERBURY, 3126, Victoria. PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication SHOULD be on single-spaced, typed A4 sheets, irrespective of length, to facilitate lay-out. Articles should not exceed one and a half pages of A4, preferably half that ! Articles for publication MUST be accompanied by the name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature. The author of the article shall retain full responsibility for the content of such article. DEADLINE FOR COPT is the 10th day of the month preceding the month of publication, we ask contributors to aim for the 1st day of that month to make editing less rushed. ********************************************* INTERSTATE LINES OP COMMUNICATIONS * A.A.U. of AUSTRALIA: Rick PANNELL, 377 Lit.Collins St, 3000,(03) 67 13 19. A,A.A. of NSW* Clive LEE, P.O.Box N101, Grosvenor St, SYDNEY- 2001, (02) 241 35 38. NSW W.A.A.A.* Flo WRIGHTER, 37 Berith St, KINGS GROVE, NSW 2208,(02) 50 54 73. V»A»A.A«t John BRUCE, 103 Pelham St, CARLTON, Vic 3053, (03) 347 04 86 . V.W.A.A.A.: Jfeisie IfcQUISTON, 1 Hunter St, KEILOR, Vic 3036, (336 43 67. Q.A.A.A.: John BAILET, 33 Wighton St, NASHVILLE, Q'land 4017, (07) 269 63 07. Q.W.A.A.A.: Joyce BONWICK, 10 Leamington St, WDOLOONGABBA, land 4102, (07) 391 20 20. A.A.A. of S.A. > Brian CHAPMAN, G.P.O.Box 57, KENSINGTON PARK 5068, (08) 332 83 52. A.A.A. of W.A.s Mrs W.SHERIDAN, P.O.Box 208, WEMBLEY, W.A.6014, (09) 387 1050. 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R.R.C. of S.A.* Bruce ABRAHAMS, Sports Admin.Centre,Box 163»G0GDW0QD,S.A.5034* W.A*Mar&thon Clubs Rod EASDOWN, Box 13, GREENWOOD, W.A.6024 Q'land MARATHON CLINIC* Andrew SEMPLE, 576 South Pine Road,EVERTON PARK,4053. ********************************************* VICTORIAN VENUES * No .13 MELWAY REFERENCE OLYMPIC PARK- Batman Ave & Swan St,trams from Princes Bridge & Richmond Stn. 44 B 11 MURRUMBEENA TRACK- NorthRd/Murrumbeena Rd, 1.5km from M'beena Stn. 68 K 9 SANDRINGHAM TRACE- Thomas St, HAMPTON, 1 km from Hampton Stn. 76 K 6 MENTONE TRACK- Opp .LrJ)andenbng Rd/fTepean H'way corner, Second Street 87 B 7 COBURG TRACK- Outlook Road, EAST COBURG, off Murray Road Swimming Pool 18 A 10 PRESTON TRACK- HOWARDES T.ATTB 18 E 5 / . ABERFELDIE TRACK-Corio St,ESSENDON 28 D 6 HEIDELBERG TRACK- Liberty Parade, across creek‘from Northland 19 D 12 COLLZNGWOOD TRACK- Heidelberg Rd, CLIFTON HILL, Crosscountry course opposite 30 G 12 DONCASTER TRACK- George St 33 J 11/ .BOX HILL TRACK- Elgar Road 47 C 7 HINdOOD TRACK- New St and Sylvia Rd, 1.5km from Ringwood Stn. 49 F 11 TWO BRIDGES COURSE- Opposite Botanic Gardens,near Iforell Bridge,AlexandraAve. 44 B 12 AT.HETRT PARK COURSE- Robinson Hall,at rear of Basketball Stadium,facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK COURSE- Walker St .Pavilion, near Carlton F.G., Royal Parade 29 G 12 BOULEVARD- Richmond side of Yarra, behind Burnley Gardens 45 B 12 TULLAMARINE- Reserve in Melrose Drive,800m north of Mickleham Rd comer 5 G 11 CRIB POINT ROAD COURSE- Park Road, 5°0m north of Naval Depot 195 B 1 POINT LEO ROAD COURSE- 200m up from Pt.Leo Beach turn-off in Flinders Rd 196 G 2 SORRENTO- R.S.L.Eall Ocean Beach Road 157 A 7 WHICH WAY FORWARD . ATHLETICS ? ? ? After a gestation period of many months the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association held it's conference entitled "Athletics in the Eighties". When one realises that in its 91 years of existence this was the first time that the VAAA has held a conference of such all embracing nature and months of hard work by many in dividuals had gone into working papers as basis for the ensuing discussions, its deliberations deserve deep examination and analysis for the positive aspects brought to the surface. It was also important that all sections had been invited - VWAAA, Little Athletics, V.A.L.(professional)- since any changes in attitude and organisation have a bearing on the sport as a whole. Already in the introductory remarks by the President, Judge Sir Murray Mclnemey, it was underlined that athletics is a personal competition, a vehicle of self-expression at any level of performance of the choosing of the participant. The well-being of organised athletics rests with grass roots involvement and as attraction we need top level compe­ tition. Trying to satisfy both creates tensions, yet they are dependant on each other. So, just like other sports, we must set about to gain public support, getting the public to accept the merits of athletics and find personal satisfaction in its pursuit. Which seems to point towards the nature of the problem confronting us : how to give competition of more variety to cater for all levels of involvement. A most refreshing and thought provoking contribution cane from Brian. Chapman, Executive Director of AAA of SA, who outlined some of 'the new ideas and methods brought in or tried out in South Australia. He made a strong point of cutting across old restrictive rules and practices, even to the extent of ignoring constitutional restrictions which have out­ lived their usefulness. These things need to come from all sections and levels in our organisation, old fences hemning in our horizon stop us from reaching out into the areas that we want to reach. Brian sure shook quite a number of people into having a closer look at their own involvement and it is to be hoped that the reaction is not going to be one of seeking all kinds of reasons why ideas and suggestions put forward cannot be fol­ lowed up and adjusted to our own local requirements. The matter of competition received probably the greatest attention by the conference as it has been the most serious source of dissatisfaction over the past few years. Again, the bulk of ideas and suggestions put forward underlined the need for a change in outlook and approach from club level right up to top level competition. Clubs and local centres do not have to wait for some central directives in promoting athletics in their areas They are closer to the ground level and can adjust participation according to demands existing in their particular domain. As already outlined in the previous issue of VMC Newsletter (Vol. 12 No.4)» the V.M.Co has taken steps to bring its organisation in line with changing times and maintain the closest possible contact with its members and other distance runners through participation at all levels of competition, administration and decision making. We have made a good start so far this year, it is up to us to keep up the momentum with positive co-operation expressed through a responsible attitude towards making our sport work for us and being receptive to ideas and ways of others keen to share our enjoyment. ********************************************** 2.Communications, Venues 13»^ike International Marathon 3.Which Way Athletics ? 14,London Marathon 4.1&rathon Listings/Oustanding Certificates 15»The RUN, a child's view. 5.6 Laps Princes Park 16.Organisationally Speaking:The V.M.C. 6.Once-Around-The-Tarv/ Euroa 15km 17.Brief Outline History of the V.M.C. 7»V.M.C.Easter Sporting Festival. 18.Proposal to the AATJ/ Tassie Notes 8.V.M.C.Easter Sporting Festival 19»'The Woman's Angle 9»Vegemite & Butternut Pumpkin/Honolulu Tour 20 .Mothers Day Runs/CanberraFixtures/JTotices 10,Life After Boston 21.Training Notes 11 .V.M.C.Fallen Comrades/V.M.C.-jjs- Marathon 22.What Do You Make Of It 12.V.M.H.10km Tulla/Q’land Jottings 23&24.Fixtures / V.M.C.Information ______STOP PRESS» 17 entries received for 50 mile Fun Run. Additional starters contact Peter Logan w.697 54 09, h .690 51 80. Tom Gillis won 50 miler in N.Z. 5 hrs 33 min, Keyssecker 6th. See them in action against Perdon, Rands, Lear & Co. Joe Record won Sydney 100 miler in race record of 14*40, Dave Markulin 2nd, Keith Borden 3rd in PB 20 hours. V«M«C .NEWSLETTER W O T ® 1981 JUNE VOL.13 No. 1 1981 MARATHON LISTUCS ( Anyone with additional information, please send in t) JAN 13 World Vets Games Marathon , Christchurch JAN 18 Hongkong Marathon FEB 8 Choysa Marathon, Auckland MAR 15 Essone Marathon, France MAB 29 Pori Moresby Marathon, 5»00am APR 5 Harbord Diggers Marathon, Ifanly APR 12 Nike Marathon,Canberra,Telopea H*S.8am APR 20 Boston Marathon MAI 2 Fletcher Marathon, Rotorua APR 25 S taw ell Marathon, Hall's Gap MAT 9 Newcastle Marathon MAY 10 Q1 Id Uni Marathon,St .Lucia, 6.30am MAI 17 Campbelltown Marathon(NSW) Jan MAY 24 Avon Marathon,Manly MAY 23 VAAA Marathon / Mt.Beauty Marathon MAY 31 Tamworth Marathon/Nike Mar, Christchurch JON 7 VMC Marathon,Crib Point, 12 noon / Perth Peoples Marathon,8am JUN 14 S.A.Marathon,West Lakes / NSW Marathon,Liverpool/ Sri Chinmoy Marathon Brisbane JUN 28 QAAA Marathon ' JUL 5 NSW Vets Marathon JUL 19 Ballarat Marathon JUL 25 NATIONAL MARATHON, Melbourne AUG 2 Festival City Marathon,Adelaide / Far North Marathon, Wardell,7am AUG 15 Vic Country Marathon AUG 29 Vic Vets Marathon, Werribee AUG 30 / SEP 20 WAAA Marathon, Heme Hill SEP 6 Whyalla Marathon / Darwin Marathon SEP 12 Traralgon Marathon SEP 19 Lake Gillawama Marathon, 6am SSP 27 Berlin Marathon OCT 11 Big M Melbourne Marathon,Franirston. 8am NOV 22 Olympic Tyres Marathon,Melbourne DEC 6 Fukuoka Marathon(2»27 qualifyingt 15 Dec 13 Honolulu Marathon JUN 14 N.T.Marathon,Alice Springs AU3- 2 South West Marathon,Boyanup,W.A0 NOV 15 Albany Peoples Marathon,W.A. JUN 6 Gunnery to Runnery,Sydney MAY 3 VANCOUVER Marathon -T5N 14 N.T.Marathon,Alice Springs SEP 13 Nike Marathon,Oregon SEP 26 Thredbo Marathon OCT 17 Manning's Marathon,Hamilton,N.Z, OCT 25 New York Marathon NOV 5 Canberra 'Do It Xourself’ Nocturnal Mar

V«M.C .MARATHON UflhTIFICATES - PLEASE PICK UP - (Sending through the mail sjfils them. (if you already have yours,notify us 1978 TYABB 1979 TYABB 1980 CRIB POINT 1980 CRIB POEJT Tc£ YUNCKEff Peter J.AHDERSON John DUCK Adrian KUHNE Bill PETERSON Bemie BRENNAN Tom DANOS Rob LA'JTRSNCE Neil GRIFFIN Jim FOLBf- Kevin MACKEN Peter MOORE Gerry WHITE Geoff HALL Peter KENNY • Jan FOLBBf- Ian DXJNN R4b ffATiT. Jock McLEAN Brian HYCROFT Kathy McLEAN John HILL Terry DAVIS Ron RAYSON Richard WEST Hob LA1 RENCE Ken FRASER Graeme KING Neil TAYLOR Jock McLEAN Murray DICICulSON Leo JONES Kevin ONLEY Bruce PIPPETT Alan ASHMORE Tom GRAY Field RICKARDS Wal ROBINSON Bill FOLTQg- Graeme SALTHOUSE Bob LAUGHTON Peter SCHUWALOW 3arry MOORE 1 P^fcur 3LAl“i'JSt— Des MIDDLETON Clive VOGEL Peter J.ANDERSON Geoff HOOKE Gordon POSTER -AaaLeog WALKTTR — Rob m LiL Tom DAVISON David YAFFE I) Richard WEST Sam HILDITCH Nigel ROYCE Peter AFPSLT Greg Parsons Roger WEINSTEIN Rex YOUNG Richard GILLIS Rolet DeCASTELLA Ivan ROBOTHAM »■ Andrew WALKBEh- Peter RUSTMAN Ted McDONALD Jim DUGGAN Theo KALLEVEN Tom DONOVAN Ian BRAY Nick WITKAMP Tony CARROLL Ray TEMPERTON - Daany JACKKCN- Rod HERRON Bichard HARVEY John SKINNER Kevin TITTERALL Barry LeMAR Lew ADAMS David BRADFORD

WEST AUSTRALIAN MARATHON CLUB Autumn Newsletter came in the other day. They are going great over there.This year's figures have reached 250 membership already, including an estimated 85$ of last year's 200 members renewing.Jim LANGFORD, Phil WALL, Rod EASDOWN and others are pushing things along. Col JUNNER had the bad luck to be struck by a car and sustaining multiple fractures to the skull,shoulders,ribs and legs.We are pleased to hear that he is making a rapid recovery and is up and about again. VMC 6 laps of Princes lark (19.4km). 22-2-1981, 8«00aau Cool, humid, overcast. 159 St. I^bavid BYBNES 30 63*54 49 J m ELLIOTT 39 78*25 97 .*aren WALE 23W 87*15 2 j£erry HARRISON 35 64*56 50.Vln O'BHIOT 52 78*26 98.Chris WOOLGAR 37 87*20 3 Jell HOTCEOB 20 66*40 51J.es BEAKD 29 78*50 99.Garry HOLLINGSWORTH 31 87*35 4.Phil HARRIS 32 67*22 52.Graham HUNTINGTON 44 79*43 100Jeter LING 26 87*52 5«Grahaai SUITE 24 68*10 53 Lindsay HOOPER 53 79*43 101 .Iaa UREN 29 88*20 6javid BLAND 34 69*12 54.Bay CALLGHAN 47 81*02 102Jraak BIYIA50 37 88*22 7 .Peter RUSH 27 69*37 55 .Leigh HANCOCK 30 81*13 103 Javid TEAMAN 44 88*30 8«Alaa IRWIN 39 70*20 56.Andrew THOMAS 21 81*13 104.Colia BROWNE 48 88*47 9.Peter MoMAHON 31 70*36 57.Erie MARIE-JEANNE 32 81*14 lO5.lB.ke BOAEE 45 89*13 10J>ave GAZLEY 36 70*41 58 Jill WOODS 46 81*18 106.Richard HARES? 35 89*24 11.John CLARKE 37 70*56 59.Mike POWELL 28 81*18 107*John ACOOT 31 89*56 12 Jo n SIMPSON 35 70*5« 60.Bill STEPHENSON 38 81*34 108,Doug WYAOT 38 89*57 1 3 ^en CCPPLBCAV 37 71*00 61 .Laurie ROACH 36 81*35 109l*nnette BIRD 31¥ 89*58 14*toe&tin VALENTINE 31 71*1 62 Jave COCKERELL 26 82*03 HOJIaurie wractt 39 90*10 15 Jeter Le B0S<$® 21 71*25 >3 Jo n ODELL 44 82 *04 111 Jick ELLERTON 49 90*37 16 Jeter MOORB 32 71 *43 64 .Ton DAVISON 48 82*05 112 .Toq SCHSHBRI 37 90*48 17.Grant ALDOUS 33 71*56 65«John MAHONY 41 82*06 113 Jeter VUUKUBL 38 90*56 18 Jeter SHOOT 35 72*52 66.Step hen WHITS 26 82*25 114J*eter KEPP1L 25 91*10 19.John SMITH 45 73*04 6 7 .Bon. YOUNG 49 82*35 115*Alan BALLARD 34 91*22 20.Neil COUTTS 37 73*15 68.Terry SHANLEY 27 82*36 116 .Michael DALY 51 91*23 21 .Max BLISS 41 73*25 69.Andy MDORE 28 82*37 117»Brlan TIDMARSH 47 91*50 22 .Mai SCOTT 43 73*30 70 Jxyan KELLY 33 82*38 118 Javid CHRIS TIE 32 92*14 23.JIM HOPKINS 31 73*38 71 .Ivan ROBOTHAM 38 82*45 119*Garry SWAIN 38 93*08 24.Grech PALT.T 29 73*51 72.Ted McDONALD 62 82*50 120.Mike CARM3DY 32 94*56 25 Job LAUGHTON 42 74*20 73*Jeff SHARPE 32 83*00 121 Ja m LEES 38 95*18 26.Geoff LAV 22 75*35 74 Jex YOUNG 44 83*08 122 Jennls CROWLEY 32 96*04 27 Jtlck WHITEOAI 36 75*46 75.Tom DONOVAN 49 83*09 123Jel 1CRRIS0N 45 96*20 28 .Arthur WELLINGTON 42 75*56 76 .Ed BIGGS 37 83*14 124Jeggy SMITH 44W 96*49 29*John BRENNAN 25 76*01 77 .Arthur LUCAS 40 83*15 125«Kelth McOTOSH 39 96*52 30 Joy CQMKERFOHD 37 76*02 78 .Jim MoGREGOR 35 83*26 126 .Jane ANDERSON 22W 98*56 31 Jerkin MACXEN 35 76*16 79 .Martin CULKIN 31 83*27 127.Geoff HILL 34 98*57 32.Ian STOHT 35 76*17 80.Graham SHEPPARD 32 83*28 128.Arthur ELLIS 52 98*58 33 Jeter MOBRIS 36 76*18 81 .Tony SMITH 29 83*30 129 .Judy WINES 43W 99*01 34.Graeme SALTHOUSX 43 76*19 82.Grant McRITSUB 32 83*56 1 30.Janet ODELL 42T 99*26 35.1an BARE! 29 76*38 83 Jlgel CHADWICK 24 83*57 131 .Shirley YOUNG 50W 100*08 36 Jare OLNEY 34 76*39 84.John GOSBELL 42 84*00 132 Jeil ROSSER 55 102*06 37.John TASSELL 31 76*40 85*Terxy CASH 47 84*09 133Unne flAT.T,AGHAW 43V 102*09 38 Joel MAXWELL 40 76*41 86.Stan LEES 37 84*12 134.Jean ALBOHY 51W 102*26 39.Tea HANCT 43 76*42 87 Janny JACKLIN 28 84*37 135 Jona MoLEISH 49 102*38 40 .Bruce OOOE 43 77*08 88 Jgaire DRAKE 31W 85*01 136 Jina BONDARENKO 31W IO414O 41.Gerry XUBT 50 77*09 89 Jarry HALL 29 85*15 137.Judy PARKER 23V 104*42 42.Gaxxy H I M 37 77*12 90 Jred LESTER 58 85*19 138.Judy DAVISON 44V 107*05 43.feny CUMMINS 42 77*19 91 Jot BROWHB 401 85*32 139*£I&Lne MDRROV 19V 112*15 44.To® SGAff 37 77*39 92 Jtsrr LARTHL 37 85*45 140 Jate ROBOTHAM 38V 114*50 4 5 J U 1 FULTON 46 77*47 93«Barry FERGUSON 34 85*50 141 .Margaret KENT 36V 114*51 46.Warwick TOOT 34 77*53 94 Jat O’DONNELL 27 86*22 142.Sophie MADDIGAN 34V 118*45 47 JtLk* P. SALT 25 78*22 95.Cynthia CAMERON 38V 86*41 m * m m m — M ini ■■ i ■■ w i « 48 Job SCHICKERT 39 78*24 96.Vally SHEPPARD 58 86*50 #*»****************************************** V.M.C. CHANGES POINT THE WAY FORWARD in coping with the new awareness of health & fitness. The new Committee, elected at the last A.G.M.in March, has set up separate departments to deal with Administration, Finance, Competition and Promotion. Overlapping and contained within this set-up are special sections for Publicity, Sales, Women’s running, Veterans, Juniors, Ultra-distance, Education and several others. There is room within these working committees for any member of the VMC who would like to contribute his or her efforts for the furtherance of participation in and enjoyment of distance running. There are lots of people inside and outside our ranks who have knowledge and enthusiasm and who can add a great deal to making us function more effectively in one or more ways. Approach any one of our committee members if you feel you can contribute towards making our sport work. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1981 JUNE V0L.1 3 No., 1 V.M.C. ONCE-AROUND-THE-TAN, Domain, 5-4**1981. Wann and sonny* Est.Time Act.Time Diff. Place E.T. A.T. Dif. PI 1*ia& BURCH 25 25.00 19*17 - 5.43 21 18.00 17*28 *32 6 2 *Janet BREEZE 21 23.00 18*58 - 4*02 20 13.Bob McGUXRE 38 14.30 13*30 1.00 1C 3 .Jackie TURPIN 24 22.00 25*05 - 2.5 19 14 .Shane TOBIN 28 14.00 13*42 +.18 e3 4.Hugh BURGH 25 16.00 13*40 - 2. B-l 18 15.ffick SHA.RMAN 17 12.00 1t*00 t 0 1 5 .Mike BATSON 35 16.00 14*00 - 2.00 15 16.Mark TOBIAS 13 14.00 14*02 +.02 2 6.Jenny WATTXE 24 22.10 20*06 - 2.04 16 17 Andrew DONALDSON 14 14 14*18 +.18 e3 7 .Neil HOT CHINS 14.30 12*20 - 2.10 17 18 .Greg THOMAS 28 14*20 14*49 +.29 5 8*Peggy SMITH 44 19*27 17*46 - 1.41 14 193)anny JACKLIN ; 14*30 15*03 +.33 7 9 tennis WA1TIB 30 15.35 14*03 - 1.32 12 20.Bev MUNIS 32 19.30 20*15 +.45 9 10.Joseph TOBIAS 11 17.00 16*24 - .36 8 21 .Lucy -ATKINSON : 20.00 21*34 1.34 13 11.Bob LAWRENCE 34 14.30 13*26 - 1.04 11 22.Caroline LAETER 8 28.50 35*07 6.17 22 This is aa event which unfortunately does not receive the attention it deserves. The "Tan11 is the most popular training venue in the Metropolitan area and with its delightful setting adjacent to the Botani* Gardens makes for a pleasant Autumn Sunday morning. Here is what amounts to an unrivalled opportunity to have a pleasant morning's training incorporating a dash around the "Tan” just the once to try out how good our judgment is of what we are capable of at the moment. Put it into your calendar for next year, everyone who has had a go at it has enjoyed it. ______EUkQA-V.M.C. 15km William Neelands Memorial. 12-4-1981* Warm and sunny,very pleasant. 1.Stephen BOTH 51*23 14.Joan CAMERON 60*32 27 .John JOHNSTON 66*55 2 .Paul DUCK 53*23 15 .Leon VanBYNDER 60*40 28.Mai BOULTER 67*17 3.Mick HEELEY 54*00 l6.Bob TURNBULL 60*42 2 9 ^ tan NICHOLLS 67*44 4.Erwell BAE 54*09 17 .Julian WAISH 61*55 30.Merv WOODGATE 69*18 5»Bemie McMAHON 54*56 18 .Barbara PAT 62 *20 31 .Georgina BEA 71*43 6 .Roger RUSSELL 56*03 19.Tony DOYLE 62*40 32.Rowena BARKER 72*51 7 .Jim GAS EX’ 56*11 20.1avinia PETRIE 62*43 33.Anne CALLAGHAN 75*39 8.Ken BUNNING 56*19 21 .Cheryl MOFFAT 64*12 34.Michael HOOKER 80*49 9.Tony DORAN 58*15 22.Bruce BARKER 64*44 35.John HANCOX 82*45 10JBcott BARKER 58*46 24.Peter DRUMMOND 65*15 36.Ted HALL 83*45 11.Ray CALLAGHAN 59*04 25.Dallas FILBY 65*57 37.Neil ROSSER 84*16 12J)ave COLEMAN 59*39 26.Cynthia CAMERON 65*59 38.Norell BLAZELEY 120*00 13.les WHITE 60*19 +23.Coral BARKER 64*48 Ray CALLAGHAN,47, was 1st Veteran?- Joan CAMERON, 24, 1st Woman?- Leon VanBynder 1st 50+} Bob TURNBULL, 61, 1st 60+j- Rowena BARKER, 49, 1st Woman 40+;- Roger Russell 1st Junior wa* aged 18, as also were Scott ~babk~mr and Dallas FILBY. A great effort was young Michael HOOKER* s 80*49 when you consider that he is only 11 years old and Norell BLAZELEY* s time looks much better when you take into account that she is 13 and walked the distance I Stan NICHOLLS and wife were on their way to the National Vet Champs in Brisbane and used the race as an appetiser* And appetite was certainly displayed by the vari&us family parties who made the trip and had their lunch in the green setting at the football ground. Lindsay NEELANDS put in a great amount of work to organise the race and obtain prizes for almost everyone who ran, not forgetting a variety of delights for the younger ones who tried themselves out over 3km after the main race was over. Lindsay was ably assisted by several supporters resident at Euroa and they all deserve our wholehearted thanks for making the event an enjoyable one for all who took part.

V.M.C. 35th A.G.M. was preceded by very sociable Run-For-Your-Supper, cost $1, with all runners and officials subsequently taking part in the deliberations. For the record, we are not sure whether Trevor Vincent clearing out from everybody was really that sociable, he timed 13*40 for the app. 4»5km course of 2 laps between Swan and Princes Bridges. In spite of that, Trevor was elected Vice-President. Neil RYAN was re-elected President, and other Vice-Presidents were* Bruce WALKER,Peggy SMITH,Rob JAMIESON,Gerry HART & Jane Kuchins General Secretary* Fred LESTERj Gen.Treas. *Graeme SALTHOUSE j Asst. Sec. * Janet O'DELL, Sophie MADDIGAN}Asst.Treas. *Vlc ANDERSON,Bob SCEICKERT}Committee* Mike POSTER,Peter W.ANDERSON, Brian HYCROFP,Bill LUKE,Joan CAMERON,Barbara BYRNES,Peter NELSON. V *11. C •KEWSLEPTHS WINTER 1981 JUNE VOL.13 No. 1 V.M.C.- EASTER SPORTIBG FESTIVAL. SOBTOiTO, 20-4-1981 . Won.'hVio’r flna im'UL j w Dree Z6 • 16.8km Club Championship and Open Fun Hun* 1.R.WILSON 52*27 48.T.WILS05 66*28 95.*-®fAN 74*57 2.E.SI(3tOST 54*51 49.G.BXLET 66*33 96.C.GHAN 74*58 3.G.OLS0T 56*08 50.R.TAYL0R 67*09 97 .M.TlhlRNAN 75*02 4.T.YOTCOW 56*18 51 .W.AHDEESON 67*25 98 .P. BAITRICK 75*05 5.S.GALLAGHER 57*16 52.I.BRAY 67*44 99 *S.GYLMS 75*12 6 a. WALLIN 57*19 53 J).GEER 68*19 100 75*17 7 .R.MORGAH-IDHRIS 57*40 1T 54 J).OLIVER 68*22 IOI.P.COOPEI 75*36 8J).BIMPS0N 57*49 55.M.COWIE 68*24 102 .A.LINHETT 75*40 9 »S .GRKffll 58*52 56 .B. ALT AN 68*29 103.L.LE ROSSIGNOLi 75*44 10.B. MARSHALL 59*24 57.M.COTHER 68*34 104.I.NESS 75*49 11 .R.NOLAN 59*32 58.W.STR0HG 68*39 105.P.MESS 75*49 12.R.<2IAIA1I 59*54 59.H.BROWN 68*41 106 * MM IS wili’RAfTFT 75*55 13 JL.DREDGE 60*00 60 JBHHH?????? 107.M. WOOD 75*58 14.J.CAMPISI 60*41 61 .A.mttfAi 68*43 108.R.W.BATY 76*24 15 * C. ROSEITBROOK 60*58 62 .A. TOJrr 68*47 109.G.WHITE 76*30 16.R.8CHICKERT 61*20 63.L.HANCOX 68*52 110 J). COCKS 77*01 17»H.McCBRDY 61*23 64.R.RANDLE 68*57 111. A.CALLAGHAN 77*06 18. J. ntiiBififi 61*25 6 5 *U« CLOTHIER 69*14 112.R.MAULD 77*08 19.T.FSDER 61*27 66.S .WHITE 69*53 113.W.WALE 77*18 20 .P.AD AMS ON 61*30 67.I.ROBOTHAM 69*54 114JI. BAXTER 77*25 21 .R.D0WLING 61*33 68.K.ESMDRE 69*54 115.G.THORN 77*49 22.B.NEES0N 61 *36 69 .D.BOWMAKER 70*19 116.J.ALBUHY *78*49 23.T.COGHLAN 61*37 70 .M. BROWN 70:2 6 117.E.SHADUR 78*57 24.G.GOSSENS 61 *47 71.C.CAMERON 70*53 118.M.LNHKY 79*29 25.R.RAISOH' 62*27 72 *K. JSJNINGS 71*19 119.S.MARTIN 79*59 26 .P.RICHARDS 62*46 73J‘.WII50N 71*20 120 .G.SIMPSON 81*00 27.P.ZAHARIAS 62*51 74 J) .WILLIAMS 71*26 121.J 9 UDELL 81 *01 28.G. S0WTER 62*57 75.I.TODD 71 *28 122.L.HORAN 81 *21 29 .B. BYRNES 62*57 1W 76.C.SIMPSON 71*37 123.J.HORAN 81 *21 30 .W. TAYLOR 63*04 77.J.SPTTiTiER 71*49 124.E.NICH0LLS 82*28 31.G.SALTHOUSE 63*16 78.F.FENNIHG 71*51 125 .P.COWIE 83*50 32 J).ANSELL 63*20 79*R.FAHNtLLLL 72*00 i26.j .m c i n n e 3 84*35 33.0.PARK 63*44 80.G.PARK 72*24 127 .P.PEEMEZEL 85*12 34.R.PARK 63*44 81 JC.MTT.TS 72*24 128 .N. ROSSER 87*58 35 .R .MORTON 63*50 82.G.ST0WAHD 72*33 129.C.HOGG 88*31 36.G.NICHOLSON 64*24 83. J .Sl/l'CLI^JS 72*57 1 30. J. BENNETT 88*46 37 .HtARCHER 64*34 0#.J.GRAND AGE 73*12 131 M. COLLINS 88*47 38.J.W.SETCHES 65*04 85 .E.McNAMARA 73*24 132.R.FENNING 90*13 39 *R* GALT iAGHAH 65*05 86 .L .PETRIE 73*25 133.S.SHAW 90*27 40.E. WHITING 65*30 87 .M. MITCHELL 73*28 134.B. WILLIAMS 90*57 41 J) .ODELL 65*43 88.K.R0BEEPS 73*33 135.K. ROBOTHAM 90*57 42 JI.COBNAT1T1 65*44 89.R.EGAN 73*44 136 .S .MAHDIGAN 92*48 43^. REID 65*51 90 .R.FREEMAN 74*15 137.J.McAHDLE 92*48 44.L.BEATON 66*05 91 .P.MADDIGAS 74*23 138.W.FIDDES 95*43 45*0* ORCHARD 66*16 92.B.COLE 74*31 139.K.TAYLOR 100*16 #6 .T .DOYLE 66*20 9 3.J ,MoGILLVERAY 74*54 140.J.TAYLOR 100*16 47.G.HABT 66*25 94.K.WALE 74*56 141 ,C.DOWLING 101*27

the Southern Peninsula were made by Bill Luke and Fred Lester to obtain a suitable course, to interest local organisations and involve people in the area whether resident or just Easter visitors. One difficulty we were not able to entirely overcome was a suspicion as to our ability to do the job well since two attempts by other promoters, who came with promises they could not keep, had led to some misgivings within the area. It forced us to re-arrange the program to some extent in that all events were telescoped into Monday only. The Y.M.C. and its supporters rose to the task and did a magnificent job to the satisfactic and enjoyment of all who participated. V.K.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1981 JUNE VOL <>13 No. 1 VJg.C. EASTER SPORTING FESTIVAL. SORRENTO. 20-4-1981. Mother & Daughter and girls 7km. 1 .L . PETRUS 25 a 38 14.X.BATEB 34*08 27 .G.McNAMARA 40*02 2 Jferee STANWAY 26*09 15.J.FERRY 34*39 28 •?.CLARES 40 * 37 3.J*PEERIB 27*00 16.C.RILEY 35*07 29.L.ETERI 41 *24 4. J .GILMORE 27*2317»T.HDNTER 35*18 30.M.RILEY 41*35 5 .P .MoGALVERAY 27 * 35 18.C. WATSON 36*59 31 .J.CLARKE 43*17 6 .P.HUNTER 27*50 19.5. BUTLER 37*01 32.P.HEFFERNAN 46*28 7 .A .MoGALVERAY 27*35 20.C.KENNY 37*50 33.M.CORNALL 46*36 8 .N'.SALTHOUSB 28 * 26 21 .S .McNAMARA 37*52 34.C.LOUGHLIN 48*44 9.M.STANWAY 29*05 22*R. BRAND 38*40 35«K.WAHDLAir 48:44 10.S.R0BINS0 30*48 23 *L.SdUCKERT 39*04 36 .M.WARDLAW 48 * 44 11.L.BEGG 32*06 24.B.BEGG 39*18 37*H.NICHOLLS 55*35 12. J. PETRIE 32*0925.5.FBEEMAN 39*34 38.K.NICHOLLS 55*35 13.M.HEIFFEENAN 32*12 26 «K . HI J'l11 iHlk 40*01 39.C.CLARKE 56*50 1st Mother & Daughter*L.& J.PE^BTP! J Father 4 Son and boys 7^m* 1 .T.VINCENT 21*22 37.R.EVANS snr 29*36 73.S.ROBERTS 35 32 109.J.COVENTRY 39*25 2.N.SHAHMAN 21*51 38.A.SISS0N 29*46 74.C.GILBERT 35 36 110.T.R00S 40*13 3»P.LEROSSIGNOL 22*03 39.L.SISSON 29*46 75.A.FAXRWEATHER36 06 111.L.R00S 40*13 4*P.SCROGGIE 22 *42 40*J »MEHER 30*02 7 6 .R.FAIKmTHER36 10 112.N.GILBERT 40*41 5.R.REHD 23*45 41 *P.NESS 30*05 77»T»LATHAM 36 10 113.K.SALTHOUSE 40*50 6.G.HART 23*52 42.I.NESS 30*05 78.J.HYAN 36 14 114.G.SALTHOUSE 40*50 7.G.McCALM0NT 24*06 4 3 ORCHARD 30*37 79.T.BROOK 36 16 115 .R.BIREErT 40*59 8.T.0*HALL0RAN 24*22 44 J «RARTTiBflT 31*01 80.J.BUBNICK 36 17 116.R.SHIELS 41*12 9.T.GRAY 24*31 45.J-AUGUSTINI 31*09 81 .C. McNAMARA 36 34 117.M.GILBERT 41 *43 10.J.SCR0GGIS 24*47 46.N.SHIELS 31 *11 82 J).CLARK 36 36 118.K.GREENHATCH 41*43 11.5.PARK 24*49 47.I.WATS0W 31*13 8 3 J* .SALTHOUSE 36 36 119.J.STANLEY 42*30 12.I.R0B0THAH 24*55 48.M.DESTSCHIWA 31 *50 84 .G. WATS ON 36 38 120.K.GREENHATCH 42*31 13.P.MADDIGAN 25 *03 49 • J • TAYLOR 31 * 54 85.T.BECG 36 52 121.B.CORNALL 42*32 14.M. BROOK25*07 50.J.MACMILLAN 31*56 86.W.BEEG 37 03 122.R.C0RNALL 44*27 15JC.SLIKHUIS 25*31 51 •£ .MACMILLAN 32*05 87 .G. WILLIAMS 37 03 123.H.BIS0GNI 44*27 16.5.BENNUTT 26*01 52 .J.REID 32*09 88 .J .SUTLER 37 12 124*D*LEGASSICK 44*37 17.IT.BR00K 26*02 53»R»bennezpt 32*21 89 »W. ROBERTS 37 15 125.W.LEEASSICK 46*37 18.M.HAST 26*03 54.j.P0PPLEST0NE32 * 30 90.N.McKAY 37 19 126.T.LEGASSICK 46*54 19. S.McLEAN26*32 55.H.POPPLESTONE32*30 91 .D.BISOGNI 37 46 127.C.BISC0GNI 47*05 20.T.S0UTHC0UMBB 27*03 56.M.HUNTHI 32*37 92 .R.NANCAHROW 37 54 128.S.P0PPLEST0NE47* 39 21 .P.ROBOTHAM 27*17 57.A.REYNOLDS 33*01 93.G.WEICKHAHDT 37 55 129 .B. INGHAM 48*50 22.B.P0LWABTH 27*22 58.G.LARNER 33*27 94.S.FINNIGAN 38 07 130 JJ.GREIB 50*03 23.A.GRAY 27*32 59.S.ORCHARD 33*36 95. N. LUCAS 38 10 131.G.GREIG 50*04 24 .A. CARNEGIE 27*37 60 .B. REYNOLDS 33*38 96.P.LUCAS 38 12 132.C.WAHDLAW 58*00 25»G.TENCENT 27 *40 61 .R.WIGHEMAN 33*49 97.R.RILEY 38 19 133.B.WAHDLAW 58*00 26 Jl.BEEHRS 27*53 62.M.VINE 33*50 98.G.RILEY 38 19 134 .T. HAMMERSTONE 27.P.BmKETT 28*00 63.C.BROOK 34*01 99 .B.LEGASSICK 38 44 135»R»HTLL 28.J.RICE 28*12 64.R.TAYLOR 34*10 100 JD .LBIASSICK 38 50 136 .G. h II1T1 29.H.BEEHRK 28*25 65*A.PSTERSO!T 34*15 101.M.ROBERTS 38 51 137 .M.SMITHETH 30 .R.NANCAHROW 28*38 66.R.MYERS 34*21 102.K.ROBERTS 38 53 138.C.SMITHEirH 31 .1.McLEAN 29*06 67.S.LATHAM 34*34 103.G.COVENTRY 38 54 1 39 .Troy HAMMERSTONE 32»L.LESOSSIGNOL 29*13 68JJ.KINL0CH 34*40 104.B.TATES0N 39 05 140 .P. HAMMERSTONE 33.H.EVANS 29*13 69 J).VIMIGAH 34*45 105.B.WILLIAJS 39 06 141.N.0BBY 34.P.ENGLAND 29*18 70.K.SIEBEHMANN 35*02 106 J).WILLIAMS 39 07 142.M.0BBY 35.N.C.TAYL0! 29*23 71 .B.PARK 35*12 107.G.BENNEJTP 39 15 143.M.REID 36.C.NORTHAN 29*31 72 .G. WATTS 35*17 108 .R. REYNOLDS 39 23 1st Father & Son* P.& J.SCROGGIE . The Easter series received support through PUMA, represented by Herb E3_Liott, donating1 sporting goods - AUSTRALIAN RUNNER, represented by Terry 0'Halloran, donating T-Shirts and subscriptions - Dept. YOUTH,SPORT 4 RECREATION, represented by Nigel Starr, on the speakers' panel, as also were VFL umpire John Sutcliffe, Vic Junior Tennis Squad Coach Gavin Hopper and Chris (Easter Bunny) Wardlaw. There is little doubt that we can build this venture into a major attraction for runners of all description, whether budding chanqpion, fitness freak, nature lover or simply for enjoyment. YgCatrTE AND BUTTSSNUT PUMPKIN. Grant Aldous. Vegemite and Butternut Ptcnpkinl That*s what powers Graeme Kennedy, the winner of the Hike International Marathon in Canberra, 1981. Frankly, Graeme, who has developed into a prominent Victorian Marathon runner, is addicted to Vegemite and Butternut Pumpkin. Graeme, who shares the menage at 1 Golding Street with club stalwarth Fred Lester, virtu­ ally eats nothing but the yeast extract spread and pumpkin. Between advertisements on TV, he dashes to the kitchen for his next "fix” of Vegemite. When it comes to pumpkins, they must be Butternuts. And, if he has had them for more than one day, into the rubbish bin they go. Despite this unusual diet, Graeme streeted away in Canberra to set a new course record of 2 hours,15 minutes and 16 seconds on April 12. It was only his third marathon and a consi­ derable improvement on his PB of 2*23*26. Quiet Graeme — seeded 16th in the field of 938 — finished just over 3 minutes ahead of Alain Lazare, of New Caledonia, one of 30 overseas runners. There were no theatricals as Graeme crossed the line - typical of the man even though he had just recorded the 10th fastest time for a marathon run by an Australian. Grenville Wood* of Adelaide, was third in 2*19*08. The first woman was New Zealander Judith Hine with a Personal Best time of 2*44*08. The race started with a crispness in the air at 8 am, spurring the guns led by Horst Wegner of Sydney, to go through the first mile in less than 5 minutes, Wegner held the lead for the first 10 miles and then, a short time later, dropped out to see No.1 seed Gerrard Barrett go to the front until he pulled out at the 14 mile nark. Canberra runner Colin Neave took over the lead briefly before being passed by Graeme, who had been carried by the bunch. The 90 to 120 miles a week training - including long runs at Ferny Creek - enabled Graeme to build a substantial lead. Graeme, a 23 year old clerk with the Country Roads Board, won a trip to the Nike-OTC Marathon in Oregon in September. The sun beamed down on the National capital from a cloudless sky. The traffic-free, still day enabled many runners - double the entry of last year - to record new PB's in what must be one of the best organised marathons in Australia. (Editor's Footnote* When asked to comment on this revolutionary diet in developing the power and stamina for marathons, SEPP SCHEIBENSCHIEBER, one of Europe*s foremost authori­ ties on the subject, became very interested. "It was well known,'* he said,"that Austra­ lians have a great penchant for Vegemite, something little appreciated in other countries around the world. Attempts haVe been made to combine Reindeer's milk with it to make it more palatablef but combining Butternut Pumpkin with it may hold the key to the problem. Well known distance running ace, Visse Laren, had been unable to assimilate the Vagemite into his bloodstream, with disastrous consequences, but this may be the way forward to newer and greater heights in marathon achievement."). 0«0w0*ii0ai> O** O-* O-* O** O* O- O-* O** O** O** O-* O* O** O- O"* O-* O- O** O*" O* O*" O- O*" O'* 0“* O** O** O-* O** O-* 0** O-- O** 0“ 0 HONOLULU MARATHON EC0N0MT TOUR HONOLULU MARATHON SC0N0MT TOUR The Victorian Marathon Club committee has endorsed an economy tour to the Honolulu Mara­ thon, next December. The tour - arranged by American Express and Pan-Am - will be led by V.2I.C .members. The committee sees the tour as a major break-through, marking a new and exciting direction for the club. The tour leaves Melbourne and Sydney on December 5th for entrants to prepare for one of the most thrilling and unforgettable marathons on December 13th. The tour returns on December 18th. The costs are - based on airfares as at April 15th - ex Melbourne $1349, ex Sydney $1279 (both shared twin); single suplement $258 extra. As a result of the project, the V.M.C. is examining its promotional activities. Perhaps you will be a starter when cannons firs and skyrockets explode at 6.66 am on December 13th. Interested people please contact BARKY SALGRAM , Congress and Convention Dept. American Express International Inc.,G.P0.Box 5450,3001. LTFB AFTER BOSTON. Ian Williams. HIs there life after Boston ?" stated one T-shirt. Running the Boston Marathon fulfilled my twenty five year ambition. Three preceding days in New York gave an opportunity to join hundreds of joggers along East Blver and in Central Park. Mostly slow joggers, many listening to music through ear-phones. One faster runner passed during a six mile lap of the hilly, interesting Central Park circuit. I joined him for a while but learned that he was a 3*50*2 miler It The Irichman, Coglan, who holds the world indoor record. On to Boston. Sunday afternoon before the race the historical city becomes a runners' village* A runners expo is crowded with not only marathon competitors but many of the 600,000 locals who jog* Boston's famous Quincy market is full of people sporting marathon caps* T-shirts, you name it. Saturday showed signs of race-day temperature reaching 23 degrees, but by Monday morning, as we drove to the small town of Hopkington, the thermo­ meter hovered around 5 degrees and the wind was bitter. At 9*00 am our chauffeur dropped three runners for a tj mile walk to the high school which looked like a battle station with ajfel rooms full with 10,000 resting athletes. The summer trained Aussies buy gloves and change their numbers from singlets to T-shirts to prepare for the cold. At 11.00 am our track suits depart for Boston but runners stay in the heated high school until shortly before the 12 noon start# A very orderly placement of runners in time sections, then the slow walk-jog start, the joking question "where's Boston", mass movement in the right direction with several news choppers overhead and all the residents of Hopkington yelling loudly with reciprocating whoops from the competitors. After six easy down-hill miles it's hard to get the smile off your face caused by the exhilaration of the great event and the spectators enthusiasm. All along the route supporters offer oranges, water, even champagne, and many kids hands to touch to make the spectators and miners feel as one. It's a bit warmer, about 11 C, and many pairs of gloves are discarded. Later the temperature drops to about 8 C- perfect. At half way the emotion of the occasion is still high and runners are saying that we are nearly to the Wellesley College girls. "That is something else" to use an Americanism . Hundreds of girls scream and yell and clap with unlimited enthusiasm as the entire pro­ session of runners move through the three person wide gap* The excitement of this experi­ ence is still with you as the larger crowds yell support every inch of the way, through the first three well spaced and not too difficult Newton Hills, The fourth hill near the Twenty Mil* Wall is the famous Heartbreak Hill, It's not too bad and the "you're lookin' good" chants of the large crowd lifts you above normal levels. At the top comes the official announcement) "Six miles to go, all flat and downhill." At the 22 mile comes my only problem shared by many - jarred quadriceps. The down hills are tougher on the body than the up hills. The emotional experience continues. The last four miles is as crowded as a grand-final and more enthusiastic. Near the end excited loved ones break rank to give a final lift to some tired ecstatic athletes. Running Boston is an experience of a lifetime* It is the day a oity as large as Melbourne has an event as big as dedicated solely to the elite of the nation's distance runners, where the winners are crowned with laurel wreaths like ancient Greek heroes* A race where Roger's 2* 10*34 was only good enough for third behind Seko 2*09*26 and Virgin 2 j10s26* A race where John Waddington's 2*23 didn't get him into the first 100, but made M m second Australian behind Dave Chettle who finished eighth in 2*12*23* Ify 2*53 nay have just made the first 3»000 and wouldn't place me in the first few hundred veterans. The organisation is good with overhead digital time checks at every five miles. So much is not mentioned such as the Jazz band on the roof, the saturation news media coverage or John Kelley running his 50th Boston. Don't just read about it. Make up your mind to be part of the 86th Boston in April 1982, and wear a singlet to identify your country. The crowd loves to support competitors from far away, mnr xxx XXX PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS are holding their star event, the Devil's Bend Reservoir 30km on Sunday, AUGUST 30, 1pm start , $1 entry. The course is three laps of undulating gravel roads around the storage basin at Moorooduc South, Melway 152,153» which has barbequeue and children's playground facilities.Inquiries to Kevin Heunan 267 20 82(Bus),783 7669(H)* V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1981 JUNE VOL. 13 ITo. 1 VJf.C. FALLEN COMRADES 12km, Domain, 26-4-1981* Pine and Cool. 59 Starters. 1.Graeme MACDONALD 22 39*00 19 .Graham BURKE 34 45*50 37-Peter MoGRATH 41 52*06 2.Gerry SOFIANOS 29 39*34 20 .Graham SHEPPARD 32 45*51 38.Peter whm»![.,br 39 52*59 3*Bobert MANDILE 28 40*18 21 .Bill FULTON 46 45*55 39.Noel LeHOSSIGNQL 59 53*17 4.Jack RYAN 58 40*45 22.Andrew FAT 16 47*21 40 .Pete LeBOSSIGNOL 31 53*17 5.Les HOLLAED 27 40*54 23J)on O'DELL 44 47*22 41.Annette BIRD 31* 53*43 6.Joe CAMPISI 24 41 *49 24 .Terry PAYNE 38 47*43 42 .Mai 1DRRIS0N 45 54*01 7.Ron HARRIS 27 42*26 25.Merv WOODGATE 51 47*46 43 .Dick ELLERTON 49 55*07 8.Neil O'SULLIVAN 31 43*01 26 .Paul FLANAGAN 36 48*43 44 .Norm MACLEISH 49 57*55 9.Jim CASE? 33 43*22 27 »Geny *. REILLY 32 49*03 45.Clare McKERR 51* 59*13 lO.Alan BEECHER 21 43*39 28.Mai KIRKWOOD 43 49*31 46 .John BROWN 71 59*17 11 .Bob LAWRENCE 34 43*56 29.Barbara FAT 39* 49*59 47.Janet O'DELL 42W 61*21 12.Graeme SALTHOUSE 43 44*06 30 .Duncan CROCKETT 39 50*13 48 .Kate ROBOTHAM 38W 66*32 13.Joan CAMERON W24 44*50 31 .Tom DONOVAN 50 50*13 49.Sphie MADDIGAN 35* 68*39 14.Fred SMITH 41 45*20 32 .Peter BATTRICK 37 50*22 50.Val MAHER 34W 70*41 15.Andrej DESPOT 21 45*35 33.Hod HERON 51 50*53 51 .Peggy SMITH 44W 70*44 16.Tony EGAN 37 45*39 34 .Fred Lj&Tiflt 58 50*53 52 .Richard RILEY 10 77*22 17.vin O'BRIEN 52 45*39 35.Geoff WHITE 35 51*55 53.Maureen RILEY 50W 77*42 18.Brace BARKER 23 45*47 36 .Maurie HEARN 39 52*02 54.Glenyse BRAIN 35* 81*42 V.M.C.FALLEN COMRADES 4km, Domain, 15 Starters. 1 .Mark PHILLIPS 29 14*22 6.Ian CROCKETT 13 19*23 11.Jon GRAY 22 21 *22 2 .Hans MEISSLBACH 52 16*00 7.Bev MUNIS 32* 19*24 12.Adele TAYLOR 35* 22*11 3.U s e SCHNEIDER 39* 17*15 8.Lyn ANDERSON 32* 19*39 13.Robin O'DELL 9 22*38 4.Andrew CROCKETT 14 18*19 9.Joy HODGSON 46W 20*11 14.John HERBERT 39 24*34 5.Bae MORAN 31 18*48 10.Lynne SCHICKERT 39W 20*47 15.Sarah ROBOTHAM 27*05 16.Vanessa SMITH 6W 35*06 xxxx. X3QOC XXX3C V.M.C. HALF-MARATHON, Tullamarine, 2-5-1981. Overcast, mild, windy. 69 Starters. 1 .David BYRNES 30 68*16 23.Murray DICKINSON 42 82*22 45.Bill WOODS 46 88*35 2.Rod O'CONNOR 21 71*58 24.Peter KENNEDY 29 82*28 46 .Mick POWELL 28 88*35 3.Bon HARRY 33 72*56 25.Andrew WALKER 29 82*50 47.Allan FURY 37 89*05 4.David BLAND 34 73*20 26 .John BARRIE 36 82*56 48 .Alan BURGOYNE 66 89*08 5.Hob MANDILE 28 73*44 27.Bill FULTON 46 83*13 49.John GOSHELL 42 89*47 6.Geoff PRATT 31 74*05 28.Barbara BYRNES 29* 83*40 50.Merv WOODGATE 52 91*36 7.Hob JAMIESON 31 74*55 29.Graham SHEPPARD 32 84*20 51 .Alan SEWARD 39 91*57 8.Don CAMPBELL 19 75*43 30 .Peter SLATTER 36 84*20 52.Jeff SHARPE 32 92*23 9 J>on SIMPSON 35 75*57 31.Barry LYNCH 33 84*38 53 .Dave KELAART 33 92*27 10 .Leif MICHELSSON 39 76*47 32.Bemie MARSHALL 25 84*41 54.Tom DAVISON 48 92*40 11.Grant HARDY 30 77*08 33*Terry DAVIS 41 85*04 55 .Danny JACKLIN 28 92*41 12.Peter LeBUSQUE 21 77*43 34.Julian WAI£H 30 85*16 56,Roy JENNINGS 48 93*03 13.Steve DANILUC 26 77*53 35.Keith HUMPHREYS 30 85*33 57 .Gary HOLLINGSWORTH 32 94*33 14.Ken BONNING 39 77*54 36.Hay CALLAGHAN 47 86*43 58 .Keith WADE 39 94*59 15.Anthony KUBTH 36 78 *13 37 ►Peter LAING 26 86*43 59 .Peter McGRATH 41 97*11 16.Peter MORRIS 37 78*38 38 .Geoff PAYNE 37 86*53 60.Richard HARVEY 35 99*04 17.Bill HALL 27 78*58 39.Peter APPELT 30 86*56 61 .Leif BUTTON 41 102*06 18.Rob McGUIBE 38 80*54 40.Peter RULE 33 87*09 62.Anne CALLAGHAN 43* 103*16 19.Graeme SALTHOUSE 43 81*33 41 .Peter NELSON 40 87*26 62.Wendy COCHRAN 24* 103*16 20.Ian WILLIAMS 41 82*18 42.Barbara FAY 39* 87*47 64.John MORRISON 41 103*21 21.Tony EGAN 37 82*19 43.Graeme DAVIS 31 87*53 65.Campbell PALLOT 26 107*57 22.John TASSELL 31 82*21 44.Sam HIIDITCH 46 88*17 David BYRNES was determined to show the field a clean pair of heels and he never faltered in extending the distance to the next runner all the way. The two Barbaras, Byrnes & Fay, treated the race as a final tune-up for the AVON in Sydney, which will be held while this issue is going out to you. Two finishers in the race did not check in and their names do not appear in the results, neither do their times. The onus is on every runner to make sure that their name is recorded after finishing in all fairness to the other competitors, so that the final record of placings and times is accurate. V.M.C.10km Tullamarine , 2-5-1981 , Overcast, mild, windy. 37 Starters. 1 .Neil HUTCHINS 20 33*20 13.Ian SMITH 27 40*35 25.Norm MACLEISH 49 46*42 2.Gerard RYAN 20 34*44 14.Mart in CULKIN 31 41*13 26.Kel 0fCALLAGHAN 38 46*51 3.John WILSON 22 35*10 15.Seed McIJiTOSH 30 41*14 27.Betty NEWMAN 56W 52*30 4.Frank DWYER 30 35*36 16.Bruce WALKER 38 41*26 28 .Tracey MUNRO 1 4 ^ 52*39 5.Bob ELLIS 33 35*59 17.Jacqui GILMOUH 12W 41*29 29.Judy DAVISON 44W 52*47 6 .David W JONES 30 36j27 18.John BRUNTON 43 42*50 30 .Sheryl HLANCHE 1 5 ^ 53*03 7 .Brian O'CALLAHAN 46 37*20 19. Carol Ann MOORE 1 5 ^ 43*06 31 .Debra MUNRO 15Oft 52*23 8.Mike WILLSMORE 16 jJ 38*07 20.Maria MICHELSSON 35W 44*40 32.Jenny WATTIE 25W 55*42 9iGary COZENS 30 38*43 21 .Russell GOD WILL 14 44*49 33. Helen COLEMAN 23W 55*46 10.Greg HANDILE 19 39*07 22.Megan LAUDER 15*0f 45*06 - 34*Sophie MADDIGAN 35W 61*53 11.Alan CLARKE 46 39*40 23.Anne TGDNER 30W 45*39 35.Maureen RILEY 50W 61*53 12.Paul ROSS 15 0 40*22 24.Karen TAYLOR 1 4 ^ 46*21 36.Richard RILEY 11 61*57 The $ indicates a member of the squad from Ouyen High School who made the trip down in quest of this race and the next day's River Run. Russell Parsons was there with them and we managed to tiucn on reasonable weather for their stay, even to the extent of holding off the rain until after the race. -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-0-0-0-0-0-0-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-c-0-0-o-o-o-o-o-o-c-o-o-o-o-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- QUEENSLAND JOTTINGS. Paul Circosta. Andy Semple has been away over to the Boston Marathon and also was staying on to talk shop (Marathon & Medicine) with kindled people in the U.S. But before his departure he managed to bring out the regular U.Q. Marathon Newsletter from which we glean that the Sunday runs in the summer months had an average attendance of about 160,and also that there are 73 Queenslanders listed as having run under 3 hours in 1980. This is a great achievement by our Queensland marathon running friends and a fine reward for the work put in over quite a lengthy period by a dedicated group of people who themselves have remained involved as active participants, both competing and organising. Here is a picture of the University Marathon Clinic events aa lead-ups to the Marathon: 15km (1-2-81) 20km (15-2-81) 25km (1-3-81) 1.Rob WALKER 50*47 1 .Gary BRIGGS 70*53 1 .Peter KYLE 1*32*32 2.Mike PULLINGER 52*23 2.Richard BOURNE 74*26 2.Victor HAEDY 1*33*25 3.John MACDONALD 52*35 3.J..CRIMSON 75»21 3.Bill LEHMANN 1*34*29 4.Peter KYLE 53*00 4.Bill LEHMANN 76*144.John GRIFFIN 1 *35 * 39 5.Brian COX 53*27 5.Gary MAYOR 76*32 5.G. RUSSELL 1 *36*04 6.Bob WHANMSEIi 53*40 6 .Rein EVENHUIS 77*03 6.G. POOLE 1*37*18 7.John GRIFFIN 53*55 7.G. POOLE 78*58 7.T. MACDONALD 1*37*46 8»Bev HESELHORST 54*17 8.J. STUBBINGS 79*14 8.Rein EVSUuuiS 1*39*18 9.Gary MAYOR 54*21 9.Peter SMITH 79*25 9.M. OATES 1*39*28 IO.B.ROUTLEDGE 54*23 10.Brian BIDDLE 79*37 10.Bob HUNTER 1*39*43 Women 1.Shane BARRETT 59*41 1.Kerry WHANNELL 87*23 1 .Shane BARRETT 1 *43 * 39 2.Kerry WHANNELL 60*52 2.Marg WHANNELL 90*15 2.Margaret HEDDAN 1*45*18 3.Marg WHANNELL 62*31 3.E. BATTLE 109*32 3.Margaret WHANNELL 1*49*00 20km (15-3-81) iPkm.C22-d-8j l There are still some worries as to 1 .Rob WALKER 68*25 1.Rob WALKER 1*47*03 the route to be used for the 1982 2.Alan BRADFORD 69*25 2.R. CARTER 1*48*12 C1wealth Games Marathon* Rob Stones 3.Bob WHANNELL 71 *31 3.Bill LEHMANN 1*49*10 and other marathoners, after last 4.Bill LEHMANN 71*36 4.Roger BOURNE 1*53*50 September’s "Heartbeat Harriers 5.B. BARTON 71*38 5.John GRIFFIN 1*54*29 Half -marathon", held over parts of 6.Greg WRIGHT 71*41 6.K. HOPKINS 1*54*59 the intended full course, called it 7.John MACDONALD 72*59 7.G. RUSSELL 1*55*41 toohilly and susceptible to wind and 8.Gary MAJOR 73*17 8 .Paul SMITH 1*56*29 heat. 9.G. UPTON 73*43 9 .Peter BLAND 1*57*13 At this stage, nothing has been 10. Jim SHARP 75*05 10 .Paul CIRCOSTA1*57*32 settled as various parties are Wfimftn trying to push self-interested 1 .Shane BARRETT 78*58 1.Shane BARRETT 2 *07*51 promotions. 2 .Rhonda BUSHBY 90*07 2.Jan FEDRICK 2*22*30 3 .Saline NUM2LA 2*31*33 NTTne INTERNATIONAL MARATHON - CANBERRA - April 12 . 1981 . Peter W. Anderson. The entry form for the Nike Marathon boasted of a fast course and temperatures of 10 C , a marathoner’s idea of paradise, and it was no doubt the reason for attracting 160 Vic­ torians to make the journey North. In years gone by this event has produced an endless string of PB's, and this certainly must be a factor in the tremendous growth of entries - frtaa approximately 500 last year to over 900 this time round* The pre-race get-together was less than spectacular, but perhaps I had been spoilt by the excellent "Big M" seminar last year. Distribution of race numbers, programs, etc., was handled very efficiently, but a word of warning - if you hope to be amongst the first 400 to get a free T-shirt, your entry for 1982 probably needs to be lodged now t Bace day dawned with ideal conditions - about 8 C and no wind. The clear sky meant that the sun was streaming down, but in the crisp morning air this didn't create any problems. At exactly 8.00am Baelene Boyle fired the gun and everyone changed off looking for a PB, while for myself it was one of those days where a PW - personal worst -was on the cards. The police had excellent control of the race with the roads virtually closed to traffic. Drink stations were well organised every 5km with special drinks, staminade and water on tables in that order, so there was no mad panic searching for your preference. These stations were manned by various clubs from around Canberra, and one group added a touch of " Day" to things by dressing in top hats and tails, while sipping Champagne, Sponge stations were located half way between drink stations so it wasn't necessary to be frantically grabbing at drinks, sponges, etc., all at once. The course was basically double out and back, and quite undulating, although by the last leg the undulations were looking (and definitely feeling) like hills. The road roughly followed one side of Lake Burley Griffin, and so there were never any long boring straight stretches. Horst Wegner was the early leader, followed at 150m by a tight bunch led by Gerard Barrett, who eventually pulled out. Graeme Kennedy later took control, and raced to an impressive win in 2*15*16, a PB by 8 minutes. The women's section provided some excellent runs with Judith Hine of N.Z. in a 2*44*08 PB« This was the fastest time ever run by a woman in Australia. Jackie Turney ran a well judged race to finish second in 2*50*50, a PB by 8 minutes, and third home was Shane Barrett , Gerard's wife, in 2*51*46, an improvement of 19 minutes I These performances moved Jackie and Shane to Nos. 5 & 6 on the Australian rankings. The presentation lunch was held at a local football club, and while quite good, I would still put the VMC dinner dance out front. In summary, a very well organised race which once again furthered its reputation of being the place to run a PB. 1.Graeme KENNEDY 23 Vic 2*15*16 11.Peter GAELLT 26 Switz 2*25*10 21.Ken SWEENET 2*29*26 2.Alain LAZAHE 29 N.Cal 2*18*14 12.I&X CULLUM 33 NZ 2*25*39 22.Mike BEISTY 2*29*33 3iGrenvilee WOOD 26 SA 2*19*08 13.Andrew HINW00D 30 NSW 2:25*49 23.Boss BURNS 2:30*35 4.Garrick HAND 35 ACT 2*19*33 14.Brian WHINNEN 27 ACT 2*25*51 24.Chris JONES 2*31*24 5.Colin HEAVE 24 ACT 2*20*25 15.John BELL 34 ACT 2:25*57 25.Terry MAGEE 2*31*45 6 .David BIKNES 30 Vic 2*21*00 16.Gisbert ZW0LEN 32 ACT 2:27*24 26 .Dave McINNES 2*31 s 5S 7 J)ave CUERIE 30 NZ 2*23*09 17.James COZENS 25 Vic 2*27*30 27.Denis O'BRIEN 2*32:07 8.Dave SIHL 38 NZ 2*23*40 18.Geoff ID0RE 32 ACT 2*28*30 28.Dave BLAND 2:32*1? 9.Ken DUXBUHY 27 Vic 2:24*29 19.Ian T0WILL 33 ACT 2*28*45 29.John GEHAGHTY 2*32*18 10.Bruce PALMER 30 NSW 2*25*05 20.Beven FRENCH 36 NSW 2:28:55 30.Greg SOCKHILL 2*32*2* IDMENtl.Judith HINE 31NZ 2*44*08 4JSuzie R0X3URGH 23 ACT 3*01*44 7.Bosalyn SMITH 3*21:15 2.Jackie TURNEY 22 Vic 2:50:50 5.Joan SUTTON 39 NSW 3*19*01 8.Linda WAIDE 3*27*15 3.Shane BAREETT 26 Q'ld 2*51*46 6.Nanette GAGS 40 Vic 3*20*36 9J.ynette EDWARDS 3*28*55 22 under 2*30; 186 under 3*00} 395 under 3*30; 904 sentries (316 1st Mar); 585 finishers,. ALSO NOTED* Former Victorian resident, VMC member Maggie JOHIfSOiT, who moved to Canberra early in the year has settled down well and is taking an active part in the ACT Cross - Country Club, but at the Nike Marathon displayed fchere her loyalties lie by wearing a V.M.C.T-shirt I Interstate/NZ Tea* Challenged .Vic 7*00*45 2.ACT 7*05*49 3.NZ 7*12*28 ■mg LONDON m a r a t t q t , 1981. Hclc Batchelor, About 6*700 runners lined up in Greenwich Park for the inaugural London Marathon on Sunday, March 29* The weather was cool and a steady drizzle was falling. I decided the best way of seeing the race was to take part and was fortunate to get my entry accepted in the less-stringent foreign section. Since my two emergency bowel opera­ tions in August, 1979, I seem to have eased into the 20-30 mile a week "recreational jogger: category. Whilst I had no illusions about running a good time, the opportunity of doing my normal weekly mileage in one day, and seeing so many of London's sights, was not to be missedI The event was conceptualised by 195^ Olympic Steeplechase gold medallist, Chris Brasher, now a sports journalist and running shop proprietor. Brasher ran in the 1979 Hew York Marathon and on his return to London tirelessly campaigned for a similar event here. He pulled it off brilliantly, getting a tremendous level of support from the police, the various councils, London Transport (free travel on buses and tubes for those who withdrew before the finish), athletic clubs, St.Johns Ambulance and so on. Very fittingly, Brasher, now 52, ran in the event and achieved a personal ambition by cracking three hours for the first time. It proved a very stimulating experience, jogging along among such a vast crowd of runners of all ages, colours and sex, past scenic monuments such as the Cutty Sark, the Tower Bridg* and House# of Parliament, and not so scenic spots like the Isle of Dogs t Somewhere around the 10 mile mark I ground to a shuddering halt and walked the rest of the way (apart from the occasional jog) to finally reach theline in the stunning time of 3*37;45, or 40 minutes slower than my previous trot over the distance. There were huge crowds at the finish - near Buckingham Palace - and in fact some one mill­ ion people are estimated to have been watching along the route. During the afternoon, I settled down with a few cans to watch the "read" marathon on TV,via an excellent documen­ tary on the morning's event made by the BBC. The leaders went through the first mile in 4:37 and by six miles the bunch vas reduced to Dick Beardsley (USA), Inge Simonsen (Norway) and a clutch of British runners including Kevin Wright (soon to emigrate to NZ), top miler Hike Kearns, Brian Cole, Bob Cytlau, Jim Dingwall, Paxil Bales, Ian Bay and Keith Penny. The halfway mark, on Tower Bridge, was reached in 1*05*40. Through the dreary dockland streets of the Isle of Dogs, Beardsley made a determined effort to break away and apparently covered the 16th mile in 4*40. Simonsen regained contact eventually but the others had been dropped by this tactic, although Tre­ vor Wright was hammering along in a lonely thrid place which he maintained to the finish. With onle half a mile to go the TV cameras clearly picked up Beardsley turning to talk to Simonsen, still alongside him, and the plot was revealed two and a half minutes later when they joined hands to cross the line in a fitting climax to a great race. I found this whole documentary very moving as it traced the fortunes of people right thru the field, from the world class athletes to the physically handicapped, the pranksters, the elderly and "Joe the Jogger” like yours truly. I hope you get the opportunity to see it as it was the BBC at its superb best. It was a high standard race - the co-winners ran 2 111548, followed by Wright2*12:53, Kearns 2* 13*37* Graham Laing 2*13*59, Cole 2*14*00, Dingwall 2*14*54 and Penny 2*15*31 with our own John Stanley 15th in 2 *10*22. A total of 143 rjpiners cracked 2&- hours , including the remarkable 43 year old Joyce Smith, becoming only the third woman to achieve that feat (although there has since been a fourth). On a personal note, since returning to the U.K. in January we have been living right alongside Wimbledon Common, a vast area probably twice the size of Royal Park in Melbourne, so now the weather is less inclement I have no excuses for not doing some increased mileage. One thing's for sure - my aim will be to toe the line again in the 1902 London Marathon. Kind regards to all my friends in the V.M.C. EDITOR'S FOOTNOTE* It's really great and inspiring to have letters back such as this and others in our newsletter, all our members and readers must surely feel more determined than ever that we can do likewise here and boost our own People's Marathons 11 TKjl ug-Ol/O VA

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IT IS HIQH TIME TO STOP LOOKING BACKWARDS if we are genuine about advancing athletics. The insistence by some individuals and committees in our sport to cling desperately to outworn systems of measurement is one of the contributing factors in lagging behind the world wide upswing in sporting standards. What is particular amazing is that journals and newsletters oovering athletios should be so loath to prpmote a system which has proved itself easier to apply and hence found world wide acceptance. One of the worst offenders is the U.S. athletic press whose parochial resistance to change maintains the confusion of illogical terms in a world trying to find a common language of communication. The situation is a little better in Australia, inspite of many instances of backsliding, but it needsto be worked on persistently by using only the metric terms. After all, it is solely a matter of constant use or practice which makes an action accepted as a matter of course. Concepts are what we make them, what name we give it is relatively immaterial, the finer details such as exact measurement can only be established with precise instruments. What is important is to establish a scale of easily recognised proportions at even inter­ vals which can be communicated to the most widespread and diverse audience without loss of meaning. The metric system fulfills this role so let's take the Foot our of our mouthA^tl O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-O-O-O-O-OrO-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O TAgMAHIAN NOTES. Nick Goldie. In February this year, 10 Tasmanians tackled the Cradle Mountain to Lake St.Clair run. Conditions were very goods cool and overcast with a dry track. First home was Garth Foley of Launceston in 9 hours 25 mins. He previously had never run further than 17 milesl Eight others finished the course with 5 under the old record of 11 hours 20 minutes. This time had stood since Xmas 1978 when VMC members Paul Bennett and Tom Turbett had covered the 55km app. in that time. This time the oldest to finish was 48 years old and the slowest to finish took 15 hours. One runner dropped out through injury at Narcissus Hut on the top end of Lake St.Clair. A back-up boat had been stationed at this spot. These hardy Tasmanians plan to repeat the run next year and would welcome other interested runners. How about a Tasmanian Holiday with a difference I?! For further information, contact NICK GOLDIE^ 1j> W.Tamar, LAUNCESTON, 7250 Page 18 VJI.C ♦NEWSLETTER WINTER 1981 JUNE VOL.13 No. 1 THE 1981 .THE WOMAN'S ANGLE . Barb Byrnes & Jackie Tum*y . The Nike Marathon on April 12th saw the fastest run in Australia by a woman with Judith Hine of Hew Zealand winning in 2*44*08, a PB on her previous fastest of 2*44*59* In fact the first three women all recorded excellent PB's * 2.Jackie Turney 2*50*50 (previous PB 2*58*39) and 3»Shane Barrett(Q'Id) 2*51*46 (previous PB 3*10*47)® This is an indication of the improvement in women's marathon running in Australia* Judith Hine set a fast pace from the start, passing the 5^® in 18*20, with Wendy McFall of N.Z. close behind in 18*40, whilst Shane and Jackie were prepared to let them go, By 20ka Judith was well clear in 75*34 whilst Shane and Jackie were closing in on Wendy, who dropped out'soon after halfway, a consequence of her early fast pace. Jackie, who had set out to run evenly throughout was now reaping the rewards of her patience as she pegged back Shane, who at an earlier stage had gained a over a minute on Jackie, to finish very strongly in second place. The Canberra Marathon was extremely well organised. Feeding stations were situated every 5km with sponge stations halfway between, enabling runners to get water every 2^-km. The sponge stations were organised so that runners could help thwmselves to sponges from tables Most runners seamed to feel that this system was an advantage and perhaps could be consi­ dered for future races. The course was completely cleared of traffic by police and was fairly flat and fast. Weather conditions were p e r f e c t for marathon running (very tempting to be a starter), The race was excellent in terms of women's performances. A year ago, to break three hours was considered a milestone. Perhaps women's distance running in Australia is following the trends in the U.S., Britain and N.Z. where performances have improved by leaps and bounds. The Avo Marathon, to be held in Sydney on May 24th, should show the depth of women maratho­ ners as several are capable of breaking 2*50. Avon Cosmetics has sponsored women's distance running throughout the world. The race in Sydney is for women only, the firs three Austra­ lians to cross the line will represent Australia in the Avon International in Ottawa on August 21st0 Avon has sponsored six interstate women to compete in Sydney, including four Victorians * Jackie Turney, Barbara Fay, Barbara Byrnes and Adrienne Beames.

THE VWAAA CROSS COUNTRY COtRUITEE produced a pre-season newsletter which was very infor­ mative as well as readable, containing descriptions of major events involving distance running women. Apart from the numerous trophies in all age groups they have also insti­ tuted an aggregate point system which goes down to sixth place in each race, which seems to be more of an incentive than the bare 1 ,2,3 in the men's competition. There is an interesting article on the Choysa Marathon by Barbara Byrnes, who ran a well- judged race to finish 2nd to Alison Roe (2 *36:16 - 34th overall t)in 2*57 beating Judith Hine by a mere 15 seconds into third place. The start was at 6.00pm (February oth) which meant that for most the lasj 5-10km were run in the dark. There were app. 500 starters, but Barbara had never seen so many runners pull out with cramp in those last 10km! The race was well organised - no cars on course, plenty of sponges and times every 5km,the course packed with spectators, all very enthusiastic and encouraging. One frustrating experience at a crucial stage in the race, the 35^ timing point, was the timing lady only calling the seconds - she must have normally been timing sprinters as her job I Barbara also suggests that marathon women should consider running in Auckland as it is a flat, fast course, given the right conditions) and run at a time of the year when there are no mara­ thons in Australia. WOMEN'S DISTANCE RUNNING IN AUSTRALIA is on the verge of a big boom. Anyone who witnessed the last Australian Crosscountry Championships could not fail to notice the wealth of new talent, particularly in the younger age groups. Yet, at the other end of the age ladder, plenty of proof of latent talent came to the fore at the World Veterans Games at Christ­ church, N.Z, in the summer, when Australian women were well represented among the top performers. Creating more opportunities for participation at all levels, establishing a better understanding of techniques and methods, getting rid of outdated notions imposed by age-old prejudices and determination to do her own thing are the tools with which the sportswomen of the 80's are going to make their mark in the sporting world. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1981 JUNE VOL.13 Ho.1 V.M.C. MOTHERS DAT RUIS. LATROBE UNIVERSITY. 10-5-1981 , Cold, brisk wind, overcast. 9c^km app. 53 Starters* I.Steven BOTH 21 30*52 19.Bruce WALKER 38 38*27 37.Ian WALKER 47 49*14 2 .Rob GBAHAM 29 33*23 20.Colin BROWNE 48 38*54 38.Joy HDGSON 46W 49*23 3»Keith LODGE 50 33*47 21 .Alan SHEPPARD 35 39*26 39.Frank BRUCKNER 61 49*29 4«Eobert BOCK 29 33*57 22.John RICE 34 39*32 40.Kate ROBOTHAM 38W 49*29 5 .Damien COOK 27 34*32 23.Fred LESTER 58 39*47 41 .Tracey MAHER 10 49*36 6.John EVANS 44 34*53 24 .Vem GERLASH 56 41*19 42.Judi BYRNE 32W 49*48 7.John BARKER 20 35*09 25.R.J.Mc00LL 32 42*16 43.Lynne ANDERSON 32W 49*53 8.Jeff JOLLEY 33 35*28 26.Julian MITCHELL. 27 42*3444.Carla MTTCHENER 27W 49*53 9.Terry WILSON 36 35*38 27 .P.L.GODWIN 38 42*52 45.Col McCORMICK 57 50*51 10.Peter DALE 27 35*50 28.Geoff HILL 34 43*32 46.Garry REID 40 50*51 II.Les WHITE 36 35*59 29.J.B.KERR 52 43*56 47 .Karen WRIGHT 13W 51*25 12 .Dot BROWNE 4OW 36*35 30.Lee HOLLIDAY 3044*00 48 .Maggie CLEMENTS 39* 51 *30 13 .Peter NELSON 40 36*58 31.Gordon BYERS 41 44*17 49.Val MAHER 34W 52*05 14 .Paul WILSON 14 37*00 32.Gab ADDICOAT 37 44*43 50.Owen MAHER 35 52*05 15.Shane HAYNES 37*26 33 .Marilyn ROCK 28W 44*46 51 .Tanya SAUNDERS 15* 54*00 16.Eric MARIE-JEANNE 32 37*33 34.Fran JOLLEY 37* 44*50 52.Lorraine BENSON W 57*49 17.Neil STEHBINS 30 37*42 35*Judy PARKER 24* 45*01 53Dianne SLATTER W 57*49 18.Neville PIEPER 27 37*46 36.Len TAYLOR 46 46*52 3.2km app. 22 Starters* 1.Paul ROBOTHAM 16 11 * 30 9.*in MAY 39* 17*16 17 .Karen GRIGG 14W 19*06 2 oTricia KEANE 18W 11 * 50 lO.Glenyse BRAIN 35* 17*20 18.Judy MILLIGAN 37W 19*10 3.Rowan LOiDGE 13 13*31 11 .Daniel BENSON 7 17*24 19.Sarah ROBOTHAM 7W 19*12 4.Megan LODGE 15* 14*26 12.Julie GRIGG 12W 17*36 20.Barbara WRIGHT 34W 19*17 5.Troy WHITE 11 15*43 13.Glenda GRIGG 38W 17*48 21 .Vanessa SMITH 6W 26*54 6.Jason ROCK 8 15*44 14.Evelyn HINKLEY 37* 17*58 22.Bene CLEMEHTS 6W 27*06 7.K. WRIGHT 16*23 15»Amanda CLEtENlS 10W 18*48 8.Julie CLEMENTS 13W 17*02 16.Natalie WHITE 9W 18*48 This was the second venture by the Greensboro ugh Women's Running Group, ably organsied by Peggy Smith, Janet O'Dell and others, and like the inaugural one, it was an unqualified success by all who took part0 The atmosphere was relaxed, although brisk, the course was easy to follow, good underfoot and virtu*ally traffic-free. Please note that in both races all starters also finished, a 100$ finishing rate I XoX*X«XoXoXtX oX oXoZ»X«X*XoZ oX&X oX»X oX oXoXcXoXoX«X»X*X*X*X#X«X

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