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November 2011 Newsletter

Contents: President’s Report Shoelaces Upcoming CRR events Upcoming events Letters to the editor Recent CRR events Our wonderful sponsors President’s Report

Koah Race on Saturday, 19 November - new event on the calendar, so come along and be one of the first runners to do this race. 5km, 10km or 15km. Car pool via Facebook?! Thank you Paul Ryan and Allan Courtney for your help in getting the event organised. On Thursday, 1 December, there’s a Christmas Party and Presentation Night for all Cairns Road Runners and supporters at the Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club. All Club members’ barefoot bowls game will be covered by the Club, you’ll need to pay for other players ($10.00) and your own dinner and drinks. There’s also the Sweaty Santa Fun Run (Sunday, 4 December) – we need numbers to cater for the FREE breakfast. Please RSVP or enter for these events on our website under “Events ”.

You’ll notice we are using a new online registration system. There are a few hiccups, but I’m working on those and it will make things much easier for the registration people if you can make use of this system. Ignore any membership numbers. Numbers will be changing for 2012, so we’ll send you an update on that once Mel is organised and set up with her ‘secretarial’ duties…

At least 54 Cairns Road Runners completed an event in the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival on 12 November. What a fantastic effort. We had eight Cairns Road Runners in the 74km ultra trail race from Cairns to : Keith Fearon (7 th ), Taras Jakubovsky (9 th ), Larry Lawson (14 th ), Mel Akmentins (21 st ), Teri Orr (26 th ), Rob Apps (30 th ) and David Elms (35 th ). Simon Dobbs made it down the Bump Track before he pulled out. Read the full race report later in this newsletter. Well done to Mel and Rob, who were doing their first Ultra. You are all superstars!

In the 21km race, five CRR finished in the top 10 – out of 307 runners!!! Phil Bradshaw (2 nd ), Nick Carling (3 rd ), Steve Cunningham (6 th ), Steven Francis (7 th ) and Gary Bryant (9 th ). Club member Jo Carman was the first woman, and junior club member, Mathew Phillips was the first Junior home! A special congratulations also goes to Beginner Runner Clinic graduate Jane Kahler completing her first 21km.

In the 10km race, Rob Mackenzie finished 2nd overall. And a splendid effort by the Beginner Runner Clinic graduates Rosie Ball, Alisia Bean, Sally Dixon and Donna Lupson completing the 10km race as well. Names of all Club members in the race later in the newsletter. If I missed you out, can you PLEASE email me so I can fix it up.

The 2012 Committee members’ roles are being fine-tuned with various members offering to pick up some of the jobs I’ve been doing over the past few years. Mel Akmentins will take over from Kathy, she’ll deal with membership applications and keep the database current. She is also going to help John Vaughan , who is going to keep an eye on, write and submit grants on behalf of the Club. John will also help at events as the MC. Sarah Griffiths is approaching our sponsors for 2012, she is also the race organiser for the Kuranda to Port Douglas Ultra at the end of August. Larry Lawson and Gareth Smith have decided there are enough committee members dealing with the ‘paperwork’ side of things – they will be mapping our courses (including all the new events coming up) and keeping the equipment and trailer all up to date and usable. Rosie Ball , of course, will continue to do all the money stuff, including paying and demanding payments, monitoring online registrations, consolidating and banking race monies, and so on.

I’ll pick up the rest for now, until someone offers to do it for me! There’s a bit of a list on the next page.

Media officer – update websites with events Webmaster – update the CRR website with photos, race reports, etc. Newsletter editor Race organisers

Life member Jim Cavill got injured at the Moonlight Gorge Gallop on 11 November. When you see him around, make sure to have a chat and make him feel better! He lives on his own, so would welcome some support if you are in the area (he lives in Anderson Street). Let me know if you need his number and I’ll pass it on.

The 2011 Management Committee said their farewells at the AGM in October. A big thank you goes to these committee members, who all stepped in to help with various aspects of running the Club in2011. Nathan Moore (vice president) has left Cairns for Brisbane. He was an invaluable committee member and designed a great recording sheet we now use on a regular basis at our races. He was also a regular helper at numerous events throughout the year. Secretary Kathy Kennedy did a fantastic job keeping the database up to date, taking minutes and doing various other bits of ‘paperwork’ duties, despite studying full time, working and running her own business! Rosie Ball (treasurer) joined the committee in February and has quickly established herself as a hard-working, efficient lady of the books. Rosie is the treasurer again for 2012. Ian Valentine helped out with the trail runs and also as a regular volunteer. He was the race director for the Black Snake in May. Kylie Colman oversaw the socials for the Club and was responsible for the Relay for Life team, the Christmas in July and also the Super Sign On Day (held on the same day as our Kuranda to Port Douglas race). Nick Carling joined the team in February. He was in charge of the regular weekly runs up at Port Douglas. A huge thank you to all these wonderful people, the Club would not be the same without your support!

A few last things: Most recent 2012 calendar on our website under Events. Print out and comment. A meeting will be called shortly for those keen to be involved in planning the trail runs for 2012 . Please email me so I can add you to the mailing list, if you are interested in helping out with this.

See you out on the road or trail or at the next race!

Regards, Lorraine Lawson

Rob Apps, finishing his first Ultra. Fantastic Effort!

Upcoming Cairns Runners Events: December 2011/January-February 2012

Day, Date, Start Length Discipline Sponsor & Event Location Organiser Time Every Wed, Road Run, Club Run (Free for Lorraine 5km / 3km Esplanade 5.30pm Social Everyone) Lawson Every Monday and Road Run, Club Run (Free for 5km / 3km Port Douglas Nick Carling Friday, 6.00am Social Everyone)

Every Fortnight on Road Run, Club Run (Free for Roving, Atherton Paul Ryan & Various a Sunday, 9.00am Social Everyone) / Tablelands Janette Jacob

Sat, 19 Nov 2011, 15km / 10km / Road Run Koah Race Koah Paul Ryan 8.00am 5km Thurs, 1 Dec 2011, Edge Hill 6.00pm (previously Christmas Party and n/a Social Memorial Bowls Rosie Ball advertised as Wed, Presentation Night Club 7 Dec ) Anything up to Road Run, Sweaty Santa Fun Lorraine Sun, 4 Dec Lake Placid 10km Social Run and Breakfast Lawson Road Run, Black Friday #1 Cemetery, Little Fri, 13 Jan, 7.00pm 5km / 3km Larry Lawson Social NEW! St, Cairns North Each Mon, 23 Jan - Road Run, Beginners Runners Lorraine 3km tba 05 Mar, 5.30pm Social Clinics Lawson Sign On, Australia Wed, 25 Jan, 4.00- Road Run, Skate Park 5km / 3km Day Social. Dress: Mel Akmentins 7.30pm Social Esplanade Green and Gold

*Sun, 05 Feb, Road Run, Waitangi Day, Dress: Paradise Palms, 6km / 2km 7.00am, tbc Fun Run Black & White Kewarra

*Sat, 11 Feb, Trail Run, 1/2 hr Poker Run (Practice) JCU, Smithfield Gareth Smith 4.00pm Practice Belated Valentine’s Wed, 15 Feb, Road Run, 3km Day Fun Run, Dress: Esplanade 5.00pm Social Red & White *Sat, 18 Feb, Road Run, 5k The Rocks, 5km / 3km 5k Series #1 The Bunts tbc 4.00pm Series, 1 of 3 Redlynch Valley Smithfield MTB *Sat, 25 Feb, 1 hr Trail Run Poker Run Park Car Park, Gareth Smith 4.00pm Macgregor Road Wed, 29 Feb, Road Run, Leap Year Run Esplanade 5.30pm Social *Date to be confirmed

Check the website (www.roadrunners.org.au ) for more news and events.

Other Upcoming Events:

Movember Fun Run/Walk: Mo-Kids Mile (1.6km), Beyond Blue Dash (3km) and the Prostate 5000 (5km). Northern end of the Esplanade, on the 27/11. Proceeds going toward the Movember Foundation. The Cairns Crocs are hoping for a big turn out so please spread the work and jump onto the movember website to register, and join our team or donate some cash: http://mobro.co/cairnscrocs It's Extreme Summer Metrogaine Series Starts Thursday November 24 th . Go to http://adventuresportnq.info/events/metrogaine-series for details.

Membership: 303 for 2011 New members since last newsletter was published: Jordan vD, Martin P, Jason G,Emma M, Sharyn P, Cynthia X, Keith, Bridget, Aislinn, Niamh, Siobhan F, Tania V and Donal W. Welcome to the Club!

November Cairns Runners Birthday Babies: The big wishes go to: Natalie Boddington (we miss you!) Enjoy the big “0”. And Happy Birthday to the rest: Craig, Mark, Jordan, Laura, Michael M, Kirsten, Leanne, Idan, Paula, Carmel, Rod F, Emy, Andrea C, Ronan, Clayton, Emma R, Natalie S, David B, Sam C, Gus,Ryan, Susan, Marjo, Tanya R, John H

Relay for Life http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGRqw7c8WFg

Getting ‘old’? Sign up for Masters at http://athleticsnorthqld.org.au/images/stories/2011_forms/anq08_- _2011_masters_member_registration_ol.pdf

Love your Ultra Running? Become a member of AURA http://www.aura.asn.au/why_join.html

NQ Games 24/25th June 2012 in Mackay With accommodation in the Mackay region being in high demand it is best to make all attempts to secure accommodation for yourself, your group or your team as soon as possible.

TO REGISTER YOUR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS WITH MACKAY TOURISM PLEASE CONTACT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:

Kerry James [email protected] Carrie Olsen [email protected] Ph: 07 4944 5855 | Fax: 07 4952 2034 | W www.nqsports.com.au

Celebrate SunSmart Day with 30% off store -wide!

This Friday (Nov 18) we’re celebrating Queensland SunSmart Day, a day where every Queenslander can help to make our Sunshine State the SunSmart State! And for one day only, we’re rewarding our loyal customers and supporters with 30% off all items, including hats, swimwear, sunglasses, shade tents and much more! (Offer excludes sunscreen, Sorry no Rainchecks). So jump online , visit us in-store or give us a call on 1300 363 433 and stock up on your SunSmart essentials so you can enjoy a SunSmart summer! *Offer ends 5pm November 18, 2011.

Grant Cremer, Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Athletics has resigned as of 28 November 2011.

Please Note: The closing date for the CONSULTATION DRAFT of the Master Plan for protected areas, forests and wildlife is 20th November 2011, but comments will be received for a week or so after that date. This document will inform the way that QPWS does its job for the next ten years. Please give some thought to how the trends and needs in your area of interest can be included in clear terms, mindful of the fact that this is a strategic document and will not go into a lot of detail about particular activities or areas. Send your responses to John De Campo ([email protected] , Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, DERM) by 25 November 2011. Here is a link out of QORF’s latest newsletter on the subject with some points to think about from Dr Donna Little (CEO QORF) http://www.qorf.org.au/_dbase_upl/QPWS_Naturally_Queensland_2020.pdf

Recent CRR Events:

Halloween Fun Run (30/10/11) – a great afternoon out for the kids. Name of those who attended are on our website.

Active Health Clubs Northern Beaches Race (6/11/11) – results on our website.

Moonlight Gorge Gallop (11/11/11) – another great fun event for the kids! Names of those who attended are on our website.

Beginner Runners Reunion (13/11/11) – a lovely evening, being entertained by hostess Sally Dixon. The ladies who came along were all inspired to get into longer distances or improve their current times. What a great group of novice runners we have in the Club – not long before you will be graduating to ‘intermediates’!

Photo: Rosie, Jane, Donna, Marnie, Bindi, Sally and Lorraine

Cairns to Port Douglas Ultra (12/11/11) – (CRR supported event)

Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, Cairns to Port Douglas Ultra Marathon, 12 November 2011. Race Report by race director – Lorraine Lawson Photographs by Lorraine Lawson, Bec Tucker and Gareth Smith

A brilliant full moon greeted 41 competitors gathering from 4.30am in the James Cook University car park in Cairns for the 74km Cairns to Port Douglas Ultra Trail Marathon, one of the events of the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival, held on 12 November 2011.

At least 16 of the 41 competitors were locals, including world ultraman champion Mike Le Roux and eight Cairns Road Runners. Others came from all over Australia and there were also a couple of international runners, all attracted by the appeal of running along trails in the World Heritage National Parks of , Australia.

Race director, and Cairns Road Runners president Lorraine Lawson, knew how gruelling the course would be, as she had run a 64km race along the same route two months earlier. She was to keep a keen eye on competitors along the way as conditions this time of the year can become dangerously hot for runners. Lorraine and her trusty volunteers ticked off competitor numbers and instructed runners on where to put their gear for the three drop stations along the way before sending them for a last visit to a ‘real’ toilet – courtesy of JCU. The race started just after first light at 5.20am.

The course was well marked and runners welcomed the water stations provided every 5 kilometres. The three manned checkpoints provided support to the runners along their quest to complete 74km. The course was broken up in to five distinct ‘phases’ – starting with a seriously steep 2km incline up a dirt road behind the university – part of the Smithfield Conservation Park. This gave way to a single track leading up to Saddle Mountain Weather Station. If runners thought the first two kilometres were steep, they were shocked by the next two! With the worst section of the race over within 4km, the runners helped themselves to a drink, under the watchful eye of the St John’s Ambulance officers, Peter Carnsew and Pam, before heading down the road to the first manned checkpoint at 10km. Mike Le Roux passed through this section at approximately 6.15am, with the closest rivals 5 minutes behind him. Runners continued to arrive, in high spirits, for the next hour.

After a short run through the “Top of the Range” estate in Kuranda, runners hit Black Mountain Road, a dirt road used by forestry trucks and locals commuting between the Tablelands and Julatten. This second section is 27km of slightly undulating terrain, with a four kilometre steady climb at the start of it. Dotted with water stations, runners could enjoy the freedom of participating in an event where they felt like they were the only ones out there! Recent rains had kept the dirt road less dusty, although there was minimal traffic at this time of the morning.

Mike Le Roux reached the Quaid Road checkpoint (37km into the race) three hours into the race, widening the gap between himself and the next two competitors - Stephen Jackson and Mathew Davis, by 20 minutes. The three top women (Sarah Warren, Julie Sager and Michelle Edwards) who ended up coming 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd overall in the women’s race, were only 35 minutes behind Mike Le Roux at this checkpoint. The rest of the field streamed in steadily and full of smiles over the next three hours. Unfortunately three competitors had dropped out of the race by this stage. Due to a fall along Black Mountain Road, competitor Karen Chan injured her elbow and knee to the extent that she received three stitches on the elbow at a medical centre in Cairns. She was later taken to the finish line to meet the other runners coming in. A big thank you must be extended to volunteers Marjo Simpson and Chrissy Radcliffe who did the ‘looking after’. Marlene Prentice ended up getting a lift to the next checkpoint and decided to run down the Bump Track to the finish, to wait for husband, Glenn, who was also running the race. Paul Weatherby ended up with a lift back into Port thanks to a supporter, Ivan Whittle. Checkpoint marshals at Quaid Road, John Musgrove, Tina and Ellie Freeman, kept a keen eye on the runners, checking they’d collected their compression bandage and whistle for the next section – the Twin Bridges Track. Marshal, Karen Russo directed runners on to this section of the course, a kilometre further up the road.

Arguably the most demanding trail running section, the 18km Twin Bridges track, is sealed on both ends by gates to prevent vehicle access. Apart from the odd mountain biker, runners had the track all to themselves. It took considerable concentration as the terrain is rough underfoot with plenty of stones, leaves, fallen branches and the notorious ‘wait-a-while’ vines to annoy tired runners. They were rewarded with the sight of the first of the Twin Bridges, ten kilometres into the track; the shallow creek crossing producing wet feet in true FNQ style! The second creek crossing hardly warrants a mention, but runners may have noticed the huge trees dragged out of the way by the volunteers’ four-wheel drives the week prior, opening the track for the runners to get through. No doubt there were a few sighs of relief when competitors spotted the second gate, leading back onto Black Mountain Road – with only a two kilometre jog to the next checkpoint, and cut off point, the “Top of the Bump”.

Mike Le Roux increased his lead yet again, and reached the top of the Bump at 10.15am – 5 hours into the race. Stephen Jackson had moved into second place (now a ½ hour behind Mike), and maintained this position comfortably to the end. Mathew Davis however, pulled out of the race at this point due to dehydration. Sarah Warren and Julie Sager were now in 3 rd and 4 th positions, followed by Cairns Road Runners member and upcoming Ultra runner, Keith

Fearon. The other runners came through, surprisingly still in high spirits and full of smiles after 57km, over the next four hours! Happiest were probably the five runners at the back – about 40 minutes behind the others. Glenn Prentice, Warren Broad, Tegwen Howell, David Elms and Julia Bodonyi all made it to the top of the Bump by 2.00pm, 15 minutes before the official cut off. Firm friends by now, they provided great support to each other along the last section into Port. Marco Kiefer and Chika Musa attended to the runners at this checkpoint, offering them icy cold water, chocolate cake, fruit and of course Christine’s Healthy Slice (recipe in the Cairns Road Runners October Newsletter) before they set off along the 6km Bump Track heading back down to the coast.

The last section into Port led runners along bitumen, dirt, grass and beach terrain! It took the runners between 1¾ - 3¼ hours to complete the 11 kilometres, indicating how tired they were at this stage! The 4km stretch along Four Mile beach led into the finish along the Port Douglas esplanade. Simon Dobbs pulled out along this section, which meant of the 41 starters, 36 completed the 74km Ultra. Overall winners were 1 st Mike Le Roux (6.45.02); 2 nd Stephen Jackson (7.16.40); 3 rd (and first female home) Sarah Warren (7.54.26). Category winners were Taras Jakubovsky (M 19-29); Hana Roubalikova (F 19-29); Mike Le Roux (M 30-39); Sarah Warren (F 30-39); Yot Noopetch (M 40-49); Julie Sager (F 40-49) and Larry Lawson (M 50-59). Larry was also the person responsible for setting the course. Runners enjoyed the attention at the end of the race, with plenty of support from family and friends in awe of their loved-ones’ achievement.

Currently runners are extremely motivated and can hardly wait for the next Ultra along this course – which will be at the end of August 2012. (The 74km Ultra will not be on next year, as the Solar Eclipse marathon is set for that date). Good luck to Teri Orr and Russell Singleton who are heading off to do an Ultra at Mount Kilimanjaro, and Glenn and Marlene Prentice who will compete in the Marathon des Sables in Morocco in April. For others who can’t wait until August and those who are yet to test their endurance on an Ultra, runners in the region will be treated to a “Three Marathons in Three Days” in July, followed by a couple of weeks later by the Mt Haig Trail Marathon, a tough 45km loop on dirt tracks at Tinaroo Dam.

If not before, we hope to see all of you back for the Eclipse Marathon on 14 November 2012!

Results Category Time (h.m) Time (h.m) FINISH Time Position Race # First Name Surname Category Placing at 36km at 57km (h.m.s) 1 10 Mike Le Roux M 30-39 1 3.01 5.00 6.45.02 2 12 Stephen Jackson M 30-39 2 3.19 5.26 7.16.40 3 43 Sarah Warren F 30-39 1 3.36 5.58 7.54.26 4 40 Julie Sager F 40-49 1 3.36 6.00 7.59.04 5 28 Petr Uhlik M 30-39 3 3.41 6.08 8.06.57 6 30 Michelle Edwards F 30-39 2 3.36 6.09 8.13.10 7 42 Keith Fearon M 30-39 4 3.38 6.06 8.22.58 8 49 Yot Noopetch M 40-49 1 3.47 6.27 8.44.42

9 50 Taras Jakubovsky M 19-29 1 3.53 6.47 8.44.51 10 48 Mark Adsett M 19-29 2 3.38 6.26 9.04.59 11 46 Corinne Smith F 40-49 2 3.44 6.41 9.12.38 12 39 Joseph McCann M 19-29 3 4.02 6.57 9.18.38 13 33 Jonas Prein M 19-29 4 4.08 7.09 9.19.53 14 27 Larry Lawson M 50-59 1 4.07 7.02 9.23.36 15 55 Hana Roubalikova F 19-29 1 4.10 7.02 9.25.32 16 51 Roy Willetts M 50-59 2 4.09 7.05 9.33.15 17 37 Benjamin Cornelius M 30-39 5 3.42 6.42 9.37.32 18 36 Ben Schutt M 30-39 6 3.56 7.25 9.41.50 19 195 Amy Palentile F 19-29 2 4.24 7.25 9.46.50 20 32 Pieter van Vuren M 40-49 2 4.17 7.21 9.50.33 21 35 Mel Akmentins F 30-39 3 4.26 7.31 9.54.52 22 53 Will Flynn M 30-39 7 3.53 6.47 10.00.16 23 20 Allan Moustoukas M 50-59 3 3.54 7.06 10.04.17 24 23 Leela Hancox F 30-39 4 4.40 7.08 10.06.48 25 69 Russell Singelton M 30-39 8 4.18 7.37 10.11.30 26 47 Teri Orr F 19-29 3 4.18 7.37 10.11.30 27 34 Josh Campton M 19-29 5 4.03 7.25 10.14.35 28 22 Vanessa Everett F 19-29 4 4.31 7.32 10.18.06 29 14 David Burn M 30-39 9 4.30 7.56 10.21.00 30 13 Robert Apps M 30-39 10 4.43 7.51 10.28.22 31 44 Andrew Bethune M 40-49 3 4.20 7.48 11.15.38 32 25 Glenn Prentice M 50-59 4 4.44 8.30 11.22.24 33 45 Warren Broad M 50-59 5 4.51 8.31 11.36.50 34 11 Tegwen Howell F 40-49 3 4.58 8.37 11.38.20 35 21 David Elms M 50-59 6 4.58 8.21 11.39.33 36 31 Julia Bodonyi F 30-39 5 4.43 8.33 11.46.38 16 Simon Dobbs 4.30 7.53 DNF

54 Mathew Davis 3.21 6.27 DNF

29 Paul Weatherby 4.44 DNF DNF

26 Marlene Prentice DNF DNF

24 Karen Chan DNF DNF

Apologies for not giving more detail on the 21km or 10km race – as the Road Runners, we had minimal input into these events. 21km competitors Jane Kahler Sandy Roberts Sala Ayrey Darren Lee Ross Tanya Roneberg Martin Ball Amanda Lee Ross Nathan Walmsley Peter Banaghan Kristen Le Roux Sharee Walmsley Dominique Bancilhon Craig Mann Dwayne Williams Phil Bradshaw Philip Matthews Cynthia Xu Gary Bryant Nami Matsuoka 10km competitors Nick Carling Derek May Rosie Ball Jo Carman Emma Miller Alisia Bean Matt Carman Emma Mills Lorna Bradshaw Steve Cunningham Anna Morgan Sally Dixon Emy De Zen Idan Piercy Amber Dolphin Deborah Drummond Joe Pilat Donna Lupson Lisa Dwyer Margie Shearer Rob Mackenzie Adam Fakes Alison Smith Gordan Paris Steven Francis Natalie Smith Jodie Henley Scott Radcliffe