# V VMC ROAD RUNNERS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 1982 PRICE $1.00

SEPTEMBER 1982 PRICE $1.00

ANDY LLOYD on his way to take EMIL ZATOPEK 10,000 m. VMC CHAMPIONSHIP December, 1981. Triple Winner of BIG “M” MELBOURNE , October 1979, 1980 and 1981. Who will win this October and December?

Registered for posting as periodical VBH0488. THE V.M.C.ROAD RUNNERS NEWSLETTER is published for the Information of umbers of the V.M.C.BOAD RUNNERS and is covered by the payment of the Annual Membership Fee. It is issued four times a year* SPRING(September) SUMMER(December) ATTTUMN(March) WlNTKh(June) • All athletes. Irrespective of age or sex, are invited to contribute letters, results, comments, criticisms,etc., to the Editor, 1 Golding St.,CANTERBURY, 3126, Viotoria* PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication SHOULD BE on single-spaced, typed A 4 sheets, Irrespective of length, to facilitate lay-out* Articles should not exceed one and a half pages of A 4, preferably half that. Articles for publication MUST BE aooompaMed by the name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature* The author of the article shall retaih full responsibility for the content of such article. DEADLINE FOR COPY 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*

M CHANGES U INTERSTATE LIMES OP COMMUNICATIONS : UA.A.U. of AUSTRALIA: Rick PABNELL, Olympic Park Wo.1,Swan St,MELBOURNE 3002,(03)429 5077 NSW A.A.A.x Clive LEE, P.O.Box N101 ,Grosvenor St,SYDNET 2001, (02) 241 35 38 IIV.A.A. JJohn MILLER,Olympic Park No.1,Swan St,MELBOURNE 3002, (03) 428 8O 49, 428 8195 Q.A.A.A. :John BAILET, 33 Wighton St,NASH7ILLE,Q,*Id 4017t (07) 269 63 07 Q.W.A.A.A. *Joyce Bomrick,10 Leamington StjWOOWONGABBAjQ’ld 4102. (07) 391 20 20 A.A.A.of S.A.:Brian CHAPMAN, P.O.Box 57,KENSINGTON,S.A.5O 68, (08) 332 83 52 ACT A.A.A. tJohn M0IR,G.P.0.Box 63,Canberra,ACT 2601, (O62) 89 67 13 A.A.of W.A. 1 Mrs W.SHERIDAN,P.0.B0X 208,WMBLET,W.A.6014, (09) 387 10 50 A.A.A.of TasiNoel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court,DYNNHYNE,Tasmania 7005,(002) 23 19 76

MARATHON INFORMATION * Q'land MARATHON CLINIC 1 Andrew SEMPLE, 576 South Pine Bd, E7ERT0N PARK, Q'ld 4053. W.A .MARATHON CLUB* Phil WALL, 53 Cleveland St, DIANELLA, W.A. 6062. SRC of S.A.t Bruce ABRAHAMS, Box 96, GLENELG, S.A. 5045* A c t CC CLUB* DATE CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres., EAMBAH, ACT 2902* HEW * John STANLET, "Wood Park”, BMB 410,Old Inverell Bd, ABM3DALE, NSW 2350* NORTH NSW* Angelo JONES, P.O.Box 1, ALST0H7ILLE, NSW 3477* Vic .FUN RUN CO-ORDINATOR* Paul CUNNINGHAM, 103 Pelham St, CARLTON 3053, (03) 347 21 90.

VICTORIAN VENUES « Ho. 13 MBLWAT REFERENCE OLYMPIC PARK- Swan St & Batman Ave, trams from Princes Bridge & Richmond Station 44 1 11 MURRUMBEENA TRACE- North Rd/Murrumbeena Bd, 1 *5km from Morrumbeena Station 68 K 9 SANDRINGHAM TRACE- Thomas St, HAMPTON, 1km from Hampton Station 76 E 6 MENTONE TRACK- Opp*Lr .Dandenong Rd/Napean H'way comer, Second St .MENTONE 87 B 7 COBURG TRACK- Outlook Bd, EAST COBURG, off Ifeirray Bd Swimming Pool 18 A 10 ABERFELDTE TRACE- Corio St,ESSENDON 23 D 6 / HEIDELBERG TRACE- Liberty Parade 19 D 12 COLLINGIfOaD TRACE- Heidelberg Bd,CLIFTON HILL, Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G 12 SIBGVCXB TRACE- Hew St and Sylvia Bd, 1*5km from Bingwood Station 49 f 11 DONCASTER TRACE- George St 33 J 11 / BOX HILL TRACE- Elgar Bd, 2km Box Hill Stn. 47 C 7 TWO BRIDGES COURSE- Opposite Botanis Gardens,near Morell Bridge,Alexandra Avenue 44 B 12 ALBERT PARE COURSE- Robinson Hall,at rear of Basketball Stadium,facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARE COURSE- Walker St Pavilion,near Carlton F.G, Royal Parade, trams pass 29 G 12 BOULEVARD- Richmond side of Yarra, behind Burnley Gardens 45 B 12 CRIB POINT ROAD COURSE- Park Road, 500m north of Naval Depot, Football Ground 195 B 1 POINT LEO ROAD COURSE- 200m up from Pt.Leo Beach turn-off in Flinders Bd 196 G 2 SORRENTO- R.S.L.Hall, Ocean Beach Boad shopping centre 157 A 7 DOMAIN- Birdwood Avenue, rear of Shrine of Remembrance, 1*5km from Flinders St 43 Z 12 armv rarrr. zatofek 10 ooom - 1982. ALSO MASTERS MTB. TOT.TOHS MTLTg. JTTITTOR MEW rtOOm. H0TE( rtWM division is for Women Banners only and is open to all women athletes. MASTERS MILE is open to all Veterans Cover 40 ) who have a qualifying time of 4»50 (mile) or 4*30 (1500m) on the track since October 1st. 1981» JUNIOR MEN 3000m is restricted to runners with a qualifying time of 8<30 o r better, on the track since October 1st. 1981. The field maybe restricted to the best 15 entered* PROGRAM FOR THE SERIES? (Timetable to be finalised later) DEC 13 (Mon) HF” division, VMC RR members only .Ho limit. "C" " VMC RR " " 35*00 (10000) & 17tOO (5000) qualifying. VAA 1 Mile Championship heats.

DEC 14(Tue)"EM division, VMC HR members only.39*00 & 19*00 qualifying. " W division, Open to all women runners, no limit. VAA 100 yards Championship heats.

DEC 15(Wed)'D" division, VMC RR members only.37*00 & 18*00 qualifying. "B" division, VMC HR " " 33*00 & 16*00 qualifying.

DEC 16(Thu) MASTER MILE VAA 100 y Championship Semi-final WOMEN'S 0PM MILE VAA 100y CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL JUNIOR MEN 3000m VAA 1 mile CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL "A" division Q d L ZATOPEK 10,000m VMC RR CHAMPIONSHIP VMC RR financialmembers 30(30 & 14*40 qualifying non-members 30(00 & 14*00 qualifying 10,000m qualifying times oust have been achievedon the track since April 1st. 1981. in either 10,000m gr 5000m, road times will be taken with ^ addad. Bitrles for the E.Z.10*000, Masters Mile, Women's Mile, Junior Men 3000m must reach the General Secretary, VMC Road Runners, 1 Golding Street,CANTERBURY, 3126, together with 12 race fee, by Monday. queries will not be answered without an SSAE (Stamped Self Addressed finrelope) (Better times achieved after lodgment of entry will be taken up to November 29th I Veterans may elect to run in a lower division than qualified if doubling for the mile.) H0TE« There will be a number of other events of various kinds oonducted on the four nights (special trials, invitation events, relays, etc.) which will have to be fitted into a balanced program. The likely times for the 10,000m divisions will be 6.30 for the first and 7*30pm for the second race of the night. The "A" division will be close to 9*00 pm. Further infounation will be given out at the VMC RR Wednesday night runs.

Please enter me for the Qnil Zatopek 10,000m. My best track time for 10000/5000m since April 1st, 1981 is( (Write in BLOCK LETTERS, please.) T i m e ...... Date... at venue...... • Conducted by...... Please enter me for the MASTERS MILE, WOKEN’s OPEN MILE, JUNIOR MEN 3000m(Cross out what not applicable) and fill in above, if for more than one event add extra note. Call Name...... Surname...... Date of Birth.„../...,/f..e A d d r e s s ...... Post code...... I enclose $2 Race F e e ...... S i g n e d ...... T e l . N o ...... TO COMPETE or NOT TO COMPETE 1 WHAT IS THE QUESTION ?1 Competition is a word which these days can call forth a whole host of emotions ranging from whole-hearted approval to whole-sale condemnation. It certainly is no help for anyone to suggest that the answer lies somewhere in between the extremes since it is very much a matter of a strictly personal point of view. Just have a look at all kinds of expressions used and in the vast majority of cases a resentment has built up against the pressures caused by competition, disguised or undisguised, in all walks of life and age groups. As a result, to many people'competitor'is the picture of a stereotype, a cardboard cut-out, who is out there to prove him or herself better, bigger, richer, cleverer and whatever superlatives you may like to use to lord it over other people. The end result is the ego-tripper or ego-maniao who manages to spoil the enjoyment of whatever we may be doing . But just because competition has got out of hand in many instances that is not necessarily the fault of the word but rather the use it has been put to. Competition needs to be seen as a tool in the growth and development of a person, physically and mentally, muoh in the sane way as mathematics (the use of figures) is a tool for the sciences and logic. Figures by themselves do nothing, it is only when they are applied that they achieve meaning) competition by itself is sterile unless it leads to personal satisfaction* The questions we need to ask of ourselves are* Competition, for WHAT ? Fitness, for WHAT ? Skills, for WHAT ? What do I want to do with my life, MY LIFE ? In the VMC Road Runners we have a long tradition by now of getting together to do the thing we like to do, namely running for whatever satisfaction and enjoyment it may give to everyone of us. Competition is there for those who want and to the extent that they wish to avail themselves of it and nobody is pressured into conforming to some arbitrary standard of achievement. We are interested solely in promoting and fostering long distance running as a means of healthy outdoor activity with the lift in the standard of performance as a bonus for those who want to achieve their potential in competition. Whatever those who participate seek to gain is up to their judgment, we all are bound to respect each other’s Involvement. Where we still lag considerably is a failure to understand the importance of being also involved in running our own affair*, in making sure to take a turn at the official tasks without which a running event cannot function. It is not a burden to put aside one day in the year to help club members conduct an event to their satisfaction, the same as we would like to have it done for us for all the other runs of the year. Don’t let an over great pre-occupation with competition blind you to the necessity of ensuring that runs are taking place and are well organised and conducted. ************************************** ******* CONTENTS 2.Communications,Venues,Newsletter info 13•FILIPINO PHENOM 2A.Emil Zatopek program & ENTRY FORM 14. dto. / World Veterans Bests 3.To Compete or Not To Compete 15. Marathon Reflections/Run,Jump 4 .Marathon Conf./l983 fixtures/Start to Finish 16. Marathon 5.VM0gVAA Marathon 10km Crib Point 17• Carbohydrate Loading 6.VMC St % Crib Point 18c dto. 7.VMC 25km & lOlcny^ 50 Miler 19.ChristchnrcVkondoiy^erth Marathons 8.VMC 20kra & 10km Albert Park 20.Sri Chinmoy Mar/3enalla/Q’land Jottings 9«AAU Marathon, Brisbane 21.Marathon Timing Schedule 10c dtoo / Traralgon Marathon 22.What Do You Make Of It ? 11. Reflections 23•Fixtures / Membership Form 12. dto. 24*Membership Information ACKN0WLEDGiiIE2TrS J New Logo Andrew Thomas Front Page Foto John Punshon 2nd AUSTRALIAN MARATHONERS CONFERENCE. Brisbane, 24-7-1982. Pending a more comprehensive report on the proceedings in the next Newsletter, a short summary is presented here. Saturday afternoon, before an early Sunday morning start to the National Marathon, presented quite a problem for many of the participants who would, otherwise have been in attendance. As it was, there were 10 from the home state, Q'land, 3 from WA, 3 from NSW, 1 from SA and 1 from Vic. Discussion and various reports indicated that considerable progress had been made since the previous conference in better recognition of Marathoners' and Distance Runners' needs by the AAU of A and various State AA's. More opportunities are given to women runners, although we still have not achieved equal opportunity at all running distances. Strong Marathon and Road Runner Clubs have been established in most states, sometimes in spite of the lack of support and recognition by the established AA bureaucracies which is a most undesirable situation in a period of growing interest and popular participation. A national panel of 3 selectors, with the National Distance Event Coach as advisor, has been approved by the AAU. A squad system of grading Australian Marathoners for overseas representation has been commenced also. Public promotion is still lagging badly, information is scant as before as to full details on competitors (full names, age, best performances,etc.), race progress reports are non existent, the public at the finish line iB kept in the dark even as to the times of runners crossing the line, etc. This is not altogether the fault of any one state alone) administrators, team managers and even the athletes themselves are to blame for their lack of awareness of the world around them. X X X XXX X X X PROPOSED WINTER PROGRAM 1983* (Continued from page 23» subject to ratification.) JUN 26YSun)VMC 20km & 10km. Albert Park, 10.30am# JUL l'6TSat;VAA 12000m CCC Women 8000m CCC and other runs.Bundoora Park. JUL 23(SatjVMC 25km & IQkm.Werribee Sofrth.2.00pm./ JUL 24 Ballarat MARATHON AUG mSatyVAA 16,000m CCC, Women 16,000m CCC / AUG 7 Sri Chinmoy MARATHON AUG 1 3vSat)VAA 8,6,4,2fcm runs. / AUG 20(Sat)AUSTRALIAN CROSSCOUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS. AUG 27(Sat)VAA MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP 7 SEP if Sun) SUN Superun. SEP 17(Sat JVMC-PENIN5ULA RR 30km & 15km KING 0? THE MOUNTAINS,Pt.Leo, 1.30pm. OCT 9(Sun)BIG "M" MELBOURNE MARATHON,Frankston, 8.00am. H0TE: There is a strong possibility of the NATIONAL MARATHON being on June 12,Sunday of the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend, in Sydney. This would influence re-location of a number of the projeoted runs, both VAA and VMC RR. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo BOOK REVIEW: START TO FINISH, the PUMA Guide to Organising a Fun Run, by Paul Cunningham. Not before time, and also not only useful to fun run organisers but also to organisers of any kind of runs. Even if a run does not carry the tag of 'Fun Run', the principle remains that every run should be fun for all who take part, whatever their capacity. Let it sink to mere one-eyed rivalry or steady drudgery or, worse still, boredom and time is ripe to call it a day and look for some other pursuit which may offer enjoyment. Now, nothing happens of its own accord without some kind of planning and preparation to make it work satisfactorily for you and others who wish to take part in the activity. The satisfaction is even greater if you can contribute towards a much wider appreciation of many people involved, both at running in an event and at organising your part well. As with many other books, the ink is hardly dry when it is time already to revise the text in the light of subsequent experience. In reference to the start, the book says: Don't keep everyone waiting too long before starting time - runners get "toey"... and then proceeds to recommend starting orders as on a sprint track I That is the surest way to have everyone unsteady and get a ragged start. There can only be one command followed almost immediately by a gun to whistle to achieve an even get-away for all. The 83 spent on the book is an investment (available from Paul and the VAA office) in a thorough guide to problem solving in an event with numerous participants. VMC ROAD RUNNERS & V.l.A.MARATHON♦CRTB POINT, 23-5-1982. Weather cool and damp. 1oGlen HENRY 24 2*22:16 30.Paul BOEHM 34 2*52*46 59.Tom DONOVAN 51* 3*09*29 2*Ewen WII£0N 29* 2*24*02 31.Bob BIRRELL 45* 2*52*51 60.Bill LONG 25* 3*09*44 3.Eric SIGMONT 33* 2*24*09 32.Howard BOREHAM 33*2«53*29 61 .Roger WEINSTEIN 32*3*11*42 4.Ian MINTER 31* 2*24*24 33 .David BIRKS 36* 2*53*36 62.Peter LOGAN 33* 3*11*42 5.Carl STEVENSON 37* 2*27*22 34.Tony STEVENSON 35 2*53*37 63.Barrie RITSON 45 3*11*53 6.Peter HANNAFORD 42* 2*32*56 35.Tony MORGAN 38* 2*53*51 64.Don O'DELL 45* 3*12*30 7.Colin DONALD 25 2*34*37 36 JCon BUTKO 34* 2*54*10 6 5.Gerry RILEY 51* 3*12*32 8.Jim SEYMON 44* 2*35*03 37.Ron YOUNG 51* 2*54*11 66.Norm WILIS 31 3*14*10 9«Doug LB BAS 4O 2*35*39 38.Bob SCHICKERT 40* 2*54*37 67.Keith GRAHAM 48* 3*14*16 lO.Geoff PRATT 32 2*35*54 39.Garry OOSSENS 28* 2*55*58 68.Mike HOARE 46* 3*14*18 11 .Hugh CREAMER 35 * 2*35*57 40 .Peter MOORE 33* 2 * 56*26 69.Reg WILLIAMS 31* 3*14*45 12.Tom YUNCKEN 34 2*37*02 41 .Garry WILSON 27 2*56*47 70.Clyde RIDDOCH 29 3*15*24 13.Peter McMAHON 32 2*37*41 42.Bill FULTON 47 2*57*07 71.Pete BATTRICK 38*3*16*53 14.Mick HEELEY 35 2*41*31 43 .Alan REICHER 21 2 * 58:06 72.Tony CARROLL 47* 3*19*52 15.Ian OORNTHWAUTE 20* 2*41*51 44»Vin O'BRIEN 53* 2*58*11 73«Tony BRADSHAW 48*3*21*37 16.Norm BECK 30 2*42*35 45»Geoff HOOK 37* 2 * 58*52 74 .Peter BETHE2RAS 42 3*21*44 17 .Paul TWINING 30 2*42*46 46 .John BARRIE 37* 2*59*03 75.Roger TOWNSEND 30*3*22*38 18.Ian HIBBEHT 31* 2*43*36 47.Tony BARRETT 32 2*59*05 76.Colin BROWNE 49* 3*22*55 19.Brendan McVEIGH 41 2*46*42 48.Tom DAVISON 49* 2*59*32 77.Richard GILLIS 37*3*25*00 20.Phil LEAR 38* 2*47*53 49.Kevin MACKEN 37* 2*59*43 78.Shirley YOUNG 52W*3*27*06 21.Tony BERRY 46* 2*48*18 50.Barbara PAY 4OW* 2*59*44 79 .Peter WHEELER 40* 3*27*07 22.Bruce WATT 43 2*49*04 51.Colin BLYTH 34* 3*00*04 80 .Ian DENOVAN 42* 3*29*34 23*Ken BUNNING 40* 2*49*25 52.Jim CRAWFORD 47 3 * 02*06 81.Phillip STERN 47* 3*30*18 24.Keith ALEXANDER 32 2*49*45 53.Richard JEFFERY 47*3*02*39 82.Chris TROTTER 38* 3*38*32 25.Laurle EDMONDS TONE 37*2*50*37 54.Huaar BIRCH 47 3*03*13 83.Prank BIVIANO 38* 3*45*15 26.Paul LUCAS 22 2*51*35 55*Bay POX 46* 3*05*05 84.Stan MISKIN 56* 3*45*19 27 .Peter MITCHELL 19 2*51*40 56.Graeme SALTHOUSE 44* 3*07*04 85.Bemie BRENNAN 55*3*45*19 28.Robert JENNINGS 36 2*52*01 57.Rolet DeCASTELLA 57*3*09*14 86.Ernie TREAGUS 37*4*11*55 29.Mick: WHITEOAK 37* 2*52*16 58.Peter NELSON 41* 3*09*20 * indicates financial members of VMC Road Runners. Con gratulations to GLEN HENRY, 1982 Victorian Marathon Champion. " " EWEN WILSON, 1932 VKC Road Runners Marathon Champion^Men). " " BARBARA FAY, 1982 VMC Road Runners Marathon Champion(Women). trip to an event of their own ohosing go to Barbara Fay and ERIC SIGMONT, being the first woman and man VMC Road Runners members in at least their second conse­ cutive year of membership to finish. 1,2, & 5 placings ran Personal Bests. Thanks are due to all who worked on the day to make the event a success *Bill Broadley, Mick Whiteoak,Greg Byrne,Peter Stevie,John Evans,Joy Hodgson,Peter & Sophie Maddigan, Janet O'Dell,Neil Ryan,Mike & Jean O'Neill,Peter Anderson,Bruce Walker,David Bland, Margaret Dunbar,Mai Cother,Lyn Schickert and various others who came forward to lend a hand when needed. VMC ROAD RU1MER3 10km. Crib Point, 23-5-1982. 1 .Nick SHAEMAN 18 32*36 12.Carol SCHUWALOW 16W 38*46 23.Laura SCHUWALOW 12W 44:04 2.Gabriel CARMONA 39 34*48 13.Graeme SIMMONS 43 38*56 24.Marlene STANWAY 43W 44*07 3.Steve COTTERELL 13 35*02 14.Sam HILDITCH 47 39*45 25.Ken HERBERT 30 45*13 4.Paul BREARLET 16 35*36 15.Adam PAGE 18 40*15 26 .Dawn PARRIS 29W 45*21 5.Ted McCOY 42 35*50 16.Eddie BURROWS 24 40*23 27.Trevor PABSIS 31 45*21 6.Bill BROADLEY 33 36*09 17.Ted McDONALD 63 40*24 28.Karin BUTKO 9W 48*52 7.Frank DWYEIR 31 36*23 18Rob JAMIESON 34 *25* 35.B1 BIGGS 38 1*31*04 59.Rhonda PILKINGTQN 35W 1*44*51 *12.Terry HARRISON 39 *25*34 36.Mike BELL 42 1*31*10 60.Geoff HILL 35 1*46*02 13.Arnold SMITH 41 *25*35 37•John PEACOCK 45 1*31*58 61 .Vem KALAN 30 1*47*44 14.John IRVINE 47 *25*36+ 38.Keith INGRAM 40 1*32*52 62.Leone LOVEDAY 30W 1 *48*29 15. ? ? *25*37 39-Fritz FENNING 46 1*33*11 63.Janet O'DELL 43W 1*48*35 16.Roger HANDLE 42 *26*07 40.George 40.George CORROOHR 4141 1*33*12 1*33*12 64.Vem GERLACH 57 1 *48*44 17.Barbara FAT 4O W *26*25 41 .Lawrence WATSON 44 1*33*57 65*Mal KING 34 1*48*59 18 .Peter STEtfIC 34 *27*19 42J>irk vFLORESTEIN 30 1 *33*58+66.Nell FALCONER 31W 1*49*42+ 19.1*6 BRUTON 27 *27*27 43.Gary HOLLINGWORTH 33 1*34*26 67.Annette BIHD 32W 1*49*59 20.Graeme SIMMONS 42 *27*58 44*John MONDAY 26 1*34*36 68.Glenys PILLING 19W 1*51*49 21oSoott WALTER 52 *28*12 45*Charlie FREWIN 24 1*36*50 69.Refide KENNING 32W 1*54*42 22.Wayne KEYLY 33 *28*17 46.Colin McKENZIE 47 1*37*35 70.Graeme WATSON 37 1*55*29 23.Mike HOARE 46 *28*23 47.Ken HOUGH 37 1*37*44 71.Jin ASHTON 47 1 *55*46 24.Geoff HOOK 37 *28*45 48.Jean ALBDRY 52W 1*38*05 Apologies for the comedy of errors that developed through neglectful marshalling, as there was a shortage of people coming forward to help on the day. The worst part was at the end when Terry Harrison actually must have run some 2km extra. Without being able to correct the times, which are mostly also including about 350m extra, the likely order of finishing, taking the 20km as a guide, was 1 .Terry HARRISON 2.Don SIMPSON 3oNeil HAWKER 4«Bon FISHER 5*Bob JAMIESON. Runners marked with + after their time were winners in the lucky draw for a VMC singlet or T-shirt. They will be able to oollect at a future run. VMC > ROAD RUNnKRS iiiarathon. CRIB POINT, 13-6-1982. 24 Starters. 1 .Ray O'CONNOR 43 38*53 9 J)oug OLIVER 45 42*42 17 .Jeanette HARRISON 33W 48*49 2.George KUTZ 45 39*16 10.Sarah FISHER 15W 42*48 18 J>oug NICHOLLS 42 49*03 * 3.Adam HOYLE 18 40*45 11.Fred LESTER 59 43*00 19.Nicholas HARRISON 11 49*46 4 .Bill HUGHES 49 40*55 12.Bill HUNTER 44 44*43 20.Tom ALBUHY 53 49*54 5 .Geoff WHYMPY 39 41*41 13.Andrew TUNNEY 23 45*01 21.Jim PATON 60 50*40 6.Judy POLLOCK 41W 41*54 14.Tom LEONG 40 45*12 22.Claire FISHER 42W 51*12 7.Norm JOHNSTON 45 41*59 15.Ross MDRFEPT 33 46*59 23.Jaa±ce O'BRIEN 33* 53*47 8 .Mike CUMMINS 38 41*59 16.Kathy SPRING 20W 48*07 24.Susan CLARK 35* 62*04+ Adam Hoyle took off like a rocket and overshot the turn up to the refinery, nobody was close enough to put him right, and was almost at the wharf before retracing his steps and setting out after the field. It must have meant just on 3km extra, a good try-out for the National Junior CCC on the following weekend where he ran a olose second to Stephen Moneghetti. Except for the missed turns it was a great day for running and the course offered no traffic problems. It sure pays to finish as the + against Susan Clark indicates another lucky spot for a singlet or T-shirt

While it may not matter to some runners if their full name, age and/or result appears in the lists, most participants in races as well as the organisers are interested in fuller details for either personal or general club records. Therefore we ask all runners for their co-operation in this matter as a matter of courtesy and respect for their fellow sportsmen and women. One feature this year has been a good response to early check-in at races, so that we've been able to stick to time schedules and avoid hanging around unnecessarily. Let's see whether we can maintain this practice. VMC BOAD RUNNERS 25km. WERRIBEE. 19-6-1982. Pine, oold, windy. 63 Starters. 1 .Ian MINTER 31 1*24*0^ 20.Ian BARRY 31 1*37*43 39.Bay CALMfiHAIf 48 1*48*37 2J>enis SMITH 31 1*24*33 21 .Yin O'BRIEN 34 1*39*13 40Gannette GAGE 41V 1*49*14 3.Graham SMITH 26 1*25*06 22.Keith ALEXANDER 32 1*39*43 41 .John GOSBELL 43 1 *50*21 4 .Barry McKERROW 25 1*26*13 23.Graeme DAVIS 32 1*39*59 42.Tony BORDER 37 1*51*45 5«Heil HYAN 39 1*26*53 24.Barb McKEBROW 23W 1*40*13 43.John WHITE 24 1*53*17 6.Peter HANNAFORD 42 1*31*23 25.Bob LAUGHTON 44 1*40*47 44 .George OORR 41 1*53*33 7.Boy TAYLOR 37 1*32*44 26 J>ot BROWNE 41W 1*41*29 4 5JPeter WHEELER 40 1*54*49 8 .Ken BUNNING 40 1 * 32 * 52 27.Ke vin BDGG 31 1*41*29 46.Fred MoINTOSH 29 1*55*41 9.Ron PRESTON 35 1*33*06 28.John IRVINE 46 1*41*33 47.Ken HOUGH 37 1*55*58 10.Peter MORRIS 38 1*33*56 29.Barbara PAY 40W 1*42*18 48«Nioole SALTHOUSE 17W 1*57*27 11.Max CARSON 33 1*34*29 30.Tom DAVISON 49 1*42*18 49.Bandal WILLIAMS 25 2*04*10 12.Stewart GOODMAN 41 1*34*29 31.Brian BLLOMER 41 1*42*24 50.Jean ALBURY 52W 2<05118 13.Andrew THOMAS 23 1*35*04 32.Alan SINCLAIR 32 1*43*10 51 .Jane ANDERSON 23W 2**05*29 14.Roger SAKER 33 1*35*32 3 3-Arnold. SMITH 41 1*43*20 5 2 .Stan MISKIN 56 2*07*05 15.Leo JONES 41 1*35*50 34.Roger RANDLE 42 1*43*41 53.Leif BUTTON 42 2*07*06 16.John PAY 42 1*35*59 35.Alan TBREADWELL 27 1*45*43 54»Judy WINES 44W 2*07*31 17.John RANDALL 51 1*36*17 36.Mai COTHER 40 1 *45*56 55Unne CALLAGHAN 45W 2*12*19 18.Tony MORGAN 38 1*36*33 37J>uncan H-BITCHIE 37 1*46*13 19.Jeff BORMAN 31 1*37*18 38«Don O'DELL 45 1*47*40 VMC ROAD RUNNERS 10km. WEBRIBEE. 19-6-1982. 21 Starters. 1.Bob JAMIESON 32 35*31 8«Bill CHAMBERS 53 46*04 15.Tom ALBUBT 53 53*24 2.Brendan MoVEIGH 41 36*15 9.Jackie McINTOSH 25W 46*52 16.Judy DAVISON 45V 54*46 3.Andrew MEUMOLO 19 38*17 10 JCelth McINTOSH 27 46*52 17Jlatthew TAILOR 10 55*30 4.Nigel CHADWICK 25 38*54 11 .Graham GRIFFITHS 45 47*42 18.Harry PRESTON 71 55148 5.Barry LYNCH 35 40*19 12.Janet O'DELL 43V 47*44 19.Carol LOGAN 26V 65*44 6.Ray CILIA 26 41*33 13.Helen COLSON 24* 50*57 20.Maureen RILEY 51* 65*46 7.Richard DAVIS 36 44*13 14*Davld COLEMAN 32 50*57 The runs at Werribee South, although run in very strong winds, turned out successfully both in numbers and organisation. Baoe Manager of the day,GERRY HART, even obtained, the support from local enterprises for trophies and spot prizes. HU-MIX Werribee supplied bottles of wine, BAMSAY-TREGANOWAN supplied. 5 litre cans of super motor oil and local sports shop proprietor, KEVIN SKEHAM, protided, a very nice trophy for the first local Werribee resident to finish. xxx xxx xxx YMC ROAD RUNNERS 50 MILE FUN RUN. MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY TRACK. 26-6-1982. Cold. 1.Keith SWIFT 40 NSW Printer 5*58*51 8.Gerry RILEY 51 Teacher 7*12*41 2.Peter M O O R E 34 6 *14*12 9.Stan MISKEN 56 7*34*12 3.Mike WHITEOAK 37 Fireman 6*15*49 10.John BARRY 37 7*54*55 4 .Cliff YOUNG 60 Parmer 6 * 31*26 11.Trevor HARRIS 35 ACT Soldier 8*17*22 5.Jeff HOCK 37 Engineer 6*46*47 12.Peter RYAN 34 8*22*54 6 .John BROWN 40 6*57*05 13 .Gloria KENNEDY 40 8*22*59 7*Bob SCHICKERT 40 Insurance 6 *58*14 U*Bemie BRENNAN 55 8*23*59 D.n.f.(but stayed in the run as shown) Peter DRUMMOND 6*39*29} George PEHDON 6*03*59* Kevin WALDRON 5*07*00. Keith Swift led from the first lap to get a 3 lap lead, after 2 hours from Whiteoak. He ran steadily but was able to extend his lead only to 6 laps after 6 hours. Interest of spectators was held in the battle for the first 3 places as Swift, Moore and Whiteoak kept lapping steadily, looking good, and not allowing a decisively large lead to develop. The cold weather may have been ideal for the competitors, but was most uncomfortable for recorders and seconds who assisted the athletes on the open ground. All finishers completed in under the 8^ hours cut-off time with notable efforts from Stan Miskin, who ran through cramps, Gloria Kennedy, our only woman competitor and George Perdon, who retired at 40 miles, his first run since his second cartiledge operation last November. Bill Luke. VMC ROAD RUNNERS 20km. ALBERT PAM. 8-8-1982 Pine, cool, windy. 120 Starters. " 1 .Ian MINTER 31 67*13 36.Mike CLARK 30 85*06 71 .Daryl TESCHENDORF 36 92*44 2.Jim SEYMON 44 70*13 37.Peter ASHLEY 29 85*12 72.Jean ALBOHY 52W 93*10 3 .Bruce HICKS 31 71*20 38 .Paul CONNOR 19 85*35 73.Michelle GOJKOVIC 12W 93*16 4.Robert TAYLOR 42 73*20 39.Alan BURGOYNE 68 85*37 74 .Paul GOJKOVIC 8 93*17 5 .Eberhardt MILKE 46 74*04 40.Barbara PAY 4O W 85*44 75.John PEACOCK 46 93*44 6.Gabriel CARMONA 39 75*30 41 .Helmut KORAB 36 86*02 76.Bryan KELLY 34 93*58 7.Roger STODDAHT 38 76*11 42.Bill LOTHERINGTON 49 86*08 77.Bray COHEN 30 94*27 8.John PAY 42 76*21 43.John van der WYK 40 86*41 78.Ulrich GOJBOVIC 34 94*30 9.Guiseppe FARAONE 30 76*38*44.Marianne CRA’.VFOHD 30W 86*42 79.Peter SCHILLING 35 94*46 10.Roger 3AKER 33 76*55 45*Bob ALEXANDER 29 86*52 80.Leif BUTTON 42 94*55 11.Leo JONES 41 77*48 46.Laurie KEUNEDY 31 86*52 81 .Russ BARRETT 27 95*40 12.Vin NIKOLIC 37 77*49 47 .Steve LUDER 32 86*52 82.John BISHOP 41 95*52 13.John GOSBELL 43 77*50 48.John BRUNTON 44 87*07 83.Robert BARKER 35 95*56 14.Gary HYDE 38 77*52 49.Tony van ENGELEN 34 87*07 84 .Peter CONNELLY 33 96*12 *15.Steve TELEKI 29 78*17 50.Peter WHEELER 40 87*32 85»Mexv WOODGATE 53 96*20 16.Jeff NORMAN 31 78*45 51 .Barry PITT 39 87? 46 *86.Ian BARTHOLOMEW 45 96*30 17 .Bill SPEIRS 39 79*10 52.David CHRISTIE 33 87*47 87 .Bichard GREENLEES 37 96*44 18.Tom PAIR 39 79*11 53.Colin SMITH 44 88*04 88 .Jim HOME 51 97*37 19.John PALMER 30 79*11 54.Terry CHEVERTQN 34 88*31 89.John REGGARS 32 97*59 20. Col ALEXANDER 31 79*1655.Brian ELKNER 41 88*36 90.Robert KAVANAGH 40 98*39 21 .Norm ELLIS 35 79*43 56 J)on COX 46 88*51 91.Richard GERTZEL 52 99*16 22.Fred HARRISON 39 81*00 57.Bill HONTER 44 88*51 92.Arnold BRAM 50 99*46 23.Ashley WARNER 36 81 *25 58.John ANDERSON 43 89*02 9 3.Mi Ice RATCLIFF 35 100*02 24.Glen FORMAN 17 81 *29 59 .Grant BARRETT 32 89*28 94.Prank COOKE 61 101*01 25.Merv ALEXANDER 25 81 *53 60 .Steve F0SKEY28 89*31 95 .Peter SIMPSON 26 101*16 26.Graham SHEPPARD 33 81*55 6l.Greg SHEPPAHD 26 89*33 96 .Allan WATKINSON 46 102*17 27Martin COLKIN 32 81*55 62.S t a n GYLES 39 89*50 97.Rhonda PILKOGTON 27W 103*34 28.Bob JOHNSON 37 82*12 6 3.Phil WOOF 18 90*26 98.Glenya PILLING 19W 103*36 29.Trevor ABBOTT 31 83*34 64J)enis DONOHUE 37 90*27 99.Gary QUINN 20 104*50 30.John DARK 44 82*55 65.Bart VANABBY 29 91*01 100 .Peter GUEST 45 105*51 31 .Wayne MASCHEPTE 36 83*12 66.Prank DONOVAN 48 91*09 101 .Rick JENKINS 29 107*26 32J)ave DARVELL 36 83*12 67 .Andrew TONNE 24 91*30 102.Mick MASTERS 33 110*17 3 3 .Darren BROAD IE 17 83*14 68.George OOHR 41 91*38 103.Elizabeth MORLEY 4O W 112*03 34.Andy CUTHBERTSON 25 84*03 69.Cynthia CAMERON 4O W 91*48 * lucky draws VMC singlets. 35.Kim RICHARDSON 29W 84*20 70.1an ROBINSON 38 91*59 VMC ROAD RUNNERS 10km. ALBERT PARK. 8-8-1982. 1 .Jeff SHARAM 22 33*37 17.Greg DOWLING 34 44*59 33.Wayne CALLANDER 41 49*57 2Jfcouie ROKAS 23 34*17 18.Rodney KRIZ 18 45*20 34.Ron FYKE 42 49*57 3.Joe CAMPISI 25 34*27 19.John LYON 43 45*23 35.Mike CERAGHTY 30 49*57 4.David MACK 28 36*09 20 oGeorge ADAMS 49 45*34 36 .Tony PRYOR 53 50*10 5oJenny PEARSON 28W 38*11 21 .Warwick GREEH 30 45*54 37.Geoff COOK 12 51*12 6<»Terry HINES 21 39*41 22 .Mark CALLANDER 16 46*20 38.Adrian LOWE 12 51*20 7.Robert BOGEY 42 40*09 23.Adam MENHENNET 16 46*42 39«Benis McGRATH 39 54*21 8oEric M-JEANNE 34 40*16 24 .Garry ALLEN 31 46*42 40.Bill MoGRATH 41 54*21 9J)anny JACKLIN 2 $ 40*56 25*Mike DALY 53 47*08 41 .Heath WATKINSON 10 56*27 10oAlex POERST 23 40*56 26 .Mike GRIFFITHS 15 47*41 42J>iana CAMERON 24* 57*28 11.Terry CASH 49 40*56 27.Scott CALLANDER 14 47*41 43 .Linda FROST 25* 61*09 12.John ARCHER 44 41*51 28.John BENCZE 51 48*36 44.Clare McKERR 52 W 61*09 13.Shane MACQUIRE 24 42*42 29.Hans DAMIEN 27 48*38 45.Marg ANDERSON 53* 61 *09 14oSimon TESCHENDORF 10 42*56 30.Mike TAMME 19 48*51 46.Anna LOWE 44* 64*32 15.Tom LEONG 40 43*22 31 .George MALLON 15 49*53 l6oShane ELLIS 10 44*59 32.Bob PRICE 45 49*57 These two runs were preceded by a Big 'Ms Melbourne Marathon Clinic under the auspices of POMA. The subjects dealt with were* Footwear by Norm Cleveland (Puma National Footwear Sales Manager); Injury Prevention by Mike *ells (Physiotherapist) {Strapping for ankle and shin troubles by Mike Smith(Beiersdorf/Aust Medical Aids) and Running Advice by Tim O'Shaughnessy (Fun Hun specialist). This was well attended and received by an enthusiastic audience and we extend our heartiest thanks to the contributors to the clinic and Janet O ’Bell, VMC RR Competition Secretary and Big M Marathon Seminar Director. SAUYO AUSTRALIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP AMD C.G.TRIAL. BRISBANE 25-7-1982. MENS WOMEN* 1 oFumiaki ABE-JAP 2*15*56. 1 .Barbara McKERROW-VIC 2 *50*28. 2.Bob WALLACE-VIC 2*16*02 2.A • MANN-SA 2*55*32 TEAMS: 3.A COLUrtAN-QLD * 3.Grenville WOOD-SA 2*16*22 3 01*16 1I ,.VIC 10 4.Laurie ADA1E-QLD 2*17*51 4 •Penny KYAN-NSW 3*03*37 2J.SA< 15 5.Hiroshi SAKANASHI-JAP 2*18*23 5.Barbara PAY—VIC 40+ 3*04*03 3.N S W 20 6

VETERANS WOKLTi REST MARATHOKS UPDATED. Weil Sheppard M e n Women 40-44 KZ 2i11*13»6 Joyce Smith(Eng) 2*29*43

45-49 •1 11 46 2:17*29 Maria DeOrlando(lta) 2*48*46 50-54 50] 2*20*?? Marion Irvine(USA) 2*55*17 55-59 Eric Ostbye C 55J Swe 2*26*35 Helen Dick(USA) 3*18*07 60-64 John Gilmourl 62J Aust 2*41*03 Lieselotte Schultz(W.G) 3*21*35 65-69 Clive Davies(66] USA 2*42*49 Marie Lynnerup(Den) 3*49*41 70-74 Monty Montgomery( 71 )USA 3*07*03 Mavis Lindgren(USA) 4*37*37 75-79 Fritz Tempel(75) W.G. 3*31*42 Ida Mint z( USA) 4*41 *45 35-39 Carol Gould(Eng) 2*35*04 Incidentally, the World Veterans will hold their biennial Marathon in Japan on September 15th, 1982* The course will be a pleasant one with slight undulations and is around the shores of Lake Kawaguchi which lies near the foot of Mt.Fuji. As Japan seems to be ideal marathon country it will be interesting to see what times are achieved. A group of Australian Veterans will compete. Two other noteworthy performances came under notice earlier this year* World Best for women 35-39 by Desiree Letherby (SA) with 34*34*4 when second to Megan Sloane in a 10,000m track race - World Best men 40-44 by Bob Smith, SSH, Vic with a 1*53»9 800m at interclub, eclipsing 1*54*5 set by Mainka(W.G.) at Hanover World Vet Champs,1979« London Marathon. Reflections (cont.) A group of runners, containing Hill, McGregor and world champion orienteer Johansen of Norway, swept past me and I could not go with them. Past London Bridge, at 22& miles, I was experiencing the fairly normal symptoms of fatigue after 2 hours of hard running, but I also was experiencing an almost delirious 'high* through the combined efforts of thousands of peeple tc urge me on. The river embankment road twisted and turned and led under many overhead bridges crammed with curious faces* More cobblestones were encoun­ tered, but I was too tired to worryo Through a long sub-way section, eerily lit in hues to matoh my mental and physical state, past Trafalgar Square, and into Pall Mall. I was very disappointed to see the big clock at 25 miles indicate 2*15» so the last mile was a mixture of anti-climax, exhaustion and simply a desire to stop. Up a slight uphill section and there were the finishing gates ahead* Past Big Ben and, almost oblivious to the continuous roar from the crowd over the line, glancing up to see my timet 2*22*19* As per normal for me, I did not pull up very well, but in the £ hour that followed was conscious enough to find out that Steve had run a very good 2*17*22 (only seconds outside his PB) for 20th place. Although not too disappointed with my time and 50th place, I decided to give the big prize giving at Covent Garden the miss and to see out the •anti-climax' by watching T.V. in my hotel room, including highlights of the race. The remainder of my short stay was most enjoyable, spending some time with relatives in a typical little English village near Bath, taking in a tour of the sights of London and one of the highlights of the trip - watching (along with 30,000 others) a first division soccer match at the Highbury Bd.ground between Arsenal and Liverpool, a 1*1 draw* Tou could almost cut the atmosphere with a knife, perhaps due to a knife murder in the crowd in the previous matoh, resulting in half the London police force attending* Rick and Grenville had flown home the day after the race and I had to return home2 days later to attend my brother Paul's wedding. It would have been nice to go with Steve and the N*Z* girls on their trip to Wales* The results of the race indicate that although only 30 runners finished in under 2*20 compared to 40 in New York, there were 198 under 2*30 (187 in N.Y.) Overall 15»583 of 16,350 starters completed the course, including an 'ostrich', a 2 man 'horse', a gent playing a clarinet and a Swiss waiter (in long trousers, waistcoat, bow tie and carrying a bottle on a tray) who ran 2*47* Every finisher received a large, quite heavy medallion on a red, white and blue ribbon* The medallions had a map of the course on one side, Including significant landmarks, and Tower Bridge on the other, and were a magnificent memento of the occasion* ( Big M Melbourne Marathon Organisers, PLEASE NOTE It) Fred Lebow, of New York Marathon fame, announced at Covent Garden*"New York >»«-« abdica­ ted its place as the largest marathon in the world. I can also say that this being the 39th marathon I have run, it was also the most enjoyable. So we can also say here that London was perhaps not only the largest, but the greatest." 0-0- 0- o-0- 0- 0-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-0- 0-0-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-c HUN, JUMP, THROW - A Fun Way Of Teaching Skills To Children. The problem of 06aching children is often one of heated debate centred around the wisdom or otherwise of encouraging competition at an early age. It then ranges further Into methods of training for athletics and maintaining an Interest in the sport once a taste for athletics has been acquired. Without going into the pros and cons of the debate, we all know that there is a limit to the time span during which oonoentration can be maintained before interest begins to wander elsewhere* So, the person who wants to pass on certain skills, the coach, has also to solve the problem of how to hold the attention of his charges. One of the means, and some people will argue that it is the most important of all, is to instill a sense of enjoyment, an involvement in a pleasant activity. Through the auspices of AAU Coaching Director, Jean Roberts, we have to hand a booklet with the above title which is crammed with loads of ideas to stimulate joyous parti­ cipation in all the various basic skills of athletics. It cannot be stressed enough that a good foundation of ALL the elements of athletic skills is the soundest basis for eventual specialisation, no matter what the event. Yes, even for MarathonsI The booklet is published by the Dept, for Youth,Sport 4 Recreation, W.A. in conjunction with the Athletics Board of W.A., Information BookletNo.26. It is available through the Dpt. Y,S St R, P.O.Box 66, WEMBLEY 6014. We suggest sending a SSAE including correct postage for a non-standard article under 100 gram. V .M. C .NEWSLETTER SPRING 1982 SEPTEMBER VOL.14 No.2 NIKE CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON. 6-6-1982. Peter W. Anderson. The first time I visited Christchurch was in 1974> when as a keen distance oyclist I had gone over to see the cycling events in the . It was also then that I saw my first marathon. Not that I particularly wanted to, it just happened that there were no bike events on at that particular time and spectating in the streets of the city was free. I stationed myself about the 30km mark and, despite my laok of athletic know­ ledge, was greatly impressed as Ian Thompson of England raced past, a study of total concentration, to go on and win in the then second fastest time ever, 2*09*12. Equally impressive was Jack Foster, at the age of 42, running an incredible second in 2*11*18. This got me thinking maybe I should forget the bike riding and give this marathon cajper a go - sort of like jumping from the frying pan into the firelt It took me another 3g years to make the break from the bikes, and many fun runs and 10 marathons later I went back to Christchurch to run the marathon over the same course as the 1974 one. The Christchurch Marathon was first held in 1978 when some of the local harriers decided that a race was needed for both registered and non-registered runners at a time of the year when cool conditions could be guaranteed. The result was the "Sedley-Wells Mid­ winter Marathon”(a very fitting name for the icy conditions this year) which has had a change of name with Nike's sponsorship over the past three years. As for the 1974 Games, the course starts with half a lap of the track at Q.E.II Stadium before heading onto the streets. For the next 12km the course follows the winding Avon river before moving through the business area of the city, and then onto the cycle track through pictureque Hagley Park (Christchurch’s answer to Melbourne's Tan, but without the hills). It's then back to the streets and after a few twists and turns there is a dead straight, perfectly smooth 5km out to the half-way turn at the airport round-about. The only variation for the return is a lap and a quarter of the track. The course is almost completely flat, with a total elevation change of only 30m. This gives the luxury of a drop of one metre per km to "float” home with. The nearest thing to a hill is the speed trap hump in Hagley ParkI The road surface varies from non-skid cambered to smooth and flat level. Drink station were well served and offered water or diluted "Fresh-Up", a fruit drink supplied by one of the sponsors. The first station at 5km also gave the runners inspiration by blasting out the theme from "Chariots of Fire". This was repeated at 35km, but by then my inspiration juices were past the point of inspiration ! Race day was extremely cold with the temperature at 10am start timeat about 5°C and the wind, although not particularly strong, seemed to be coming directly from the Antarctic. Added to this there were occasional light showers which assisted the wind chill factor. After much uncertainty I opted to wear a T-shirt under m y singlet plus gloves - this was almost standard dress, plus woollen beanies were very popular. I noticed that the 4 -4& hour runners who would obviously suffer more from the cold were finishing in parkas,etc. The start was very orderly with the runners lining up behind signs indicating expected times (this idea might overcome the congestion that occurs in the Big M Marathon). A 30 second warning shot was fired which very nearly resulted in a flase start. This was followed by an almighty cannon blast, and the race was on. I went through the first mile in 5*41» and about 200m later was passed by a Toshiheko Seiko look-alike dressed in all- white, with the same short, stocky, powerful legs. It was the Japanese girl Nanae Sasaki who ran an excellent race with even splits all the way to win the women's section in 2*35*00. Se jo d place, and a trip to the New York Marathon, went to local girl Christine Burden in a PB of 2*42*07. Thir was Mary Belsey in 2*46*54» evidence of a high standard* Up front, the race for overall honours was a battle between a group of five, with Gerald Bravitski coming out best to go on and win in 2*18*05, 3 minutes outside his PB. The race for the minor placings was a real thriller with Barry Thompson entering the stadium in second placing only to be passed twice and so finish fourth in 2*19*41* First veteran was Roger Robinson in 2*24*32 (PB 2*18*40) who commented that the effort on the day was what he would expect for a 2*20o My own race was disappointing, never quite on schedule due to headwind to half-way, and tiring over the last 10km to clook 2*44*13* Sen Duxbury was first Australian, 2*26*28(l0th). Others from Victoria was a foursome from Williamstown Club and three of the Ouyen High School group who took out the schools section prize. CARBOHYDRATE LOADING — WHERE IS IT HOV ? John Bruce. IN THE EARLY 1970's man; marathon runnefis experimented with dietary/exercise techniques which held out the hope of drastically improving times for this event. For a variety of reasons this approach was abandoned by many who tried it, and,as a general observation, it would seem that very few highly competitive marathoners are prepared to use it today« This article attempts to look at the reasons why such a promising approach has fallen by the wayside, and what approaches athletes should take to it, if indeed they wish to use it as part of their preparation for a marathon, how best should it be incorporated. Essentially what the carbohydrate loading techniques attempt to do is to forestall the onset of the dramatic slow down in pace often experienced by marathoners in the latter stages of the event - given by some the rather colourful name of 'The Wall'. Many researchers in the late 60*s in Scandinavia looked at the effect of prolonged and strenuous exercise by using the technique of muscle biopsy, whereby small samples of muscle tissue could be taken from the working muscle of subjects during prolonged exer­ cise. The major conclusions of these studies werei 1^Endurance exercise depleted muscle glycogen levels in the specific working muscles. 2)Duration of exercise was influenced by the initial levels of muscle glycogen. 3)Gluoose infusion during exercise did not slow the use of muscle glycogen. 4)When muscle glycogen levels were depleted the subjects could continue, but at much slower speed. 5)Normal glycogen levels were sufficient for approximately 2 hours of continuous severe exercise. In simple terms, carbuhydrates taken in in the diet are either stored in the liver or muscles as glycogen, excess carbohydrates are converted and stored as fat. The fuel for severe aerpbic exercise is made up of a mixture of fats and carbohydrates taken out of storage. The relative mixture depends on the intensity varying from 1Q0?S fats at rest to 100$ carbohydrates at near maximum levels of aerobic activity. In between the percentage of oarbohydrates used increases with the intensity. The general conclusion is that the quicker you run, the faster you use your limited supplies of muscle glycogen. So, if the initial levels of muscle glycogen in the working muscles limits the time during which I can run continuously at high speeds, can the initial levels be increased ? and if so, how ? There axe two general ways of increasing initial levels of muscle gly­ cogen* 1) Training 2) Dietary procedures. Ekxdu±aace training produces adaptations within the athlete which increase aerobic ability. Some of the specific adaptations aeet 1^Increased initial muscle glyoogen levels(under some conditions by 100^ in 5 months). 2)Increased abilty to take up Oxygen in the blood. 3)Increased ability to transport blood, and therefor Oxygen, to the working muscles. 4)Increased ability of the muscles to use Oxygen. 5)lncreased ability to use fats as a fuel - thus sparing scarce carbohydrates. All of these can be simply expressed as oxygen uptake (Vo2). Endurance training increases the maximum level of oxygen uptake and also increases the relative level of V o 2 / V o 2 max. at which the runner can operate. The super-compensation regime so popular in the early 70's was the result of research into the effect of different dietary/activity programs on the level of muscle glycogen. Although the super-contpensation approach was the most publicised, Saltin & Hermansen in 1967 also looked at the effects of modified regimes. After seeing some of the negative effects of super-compensation, David Costill suggested a somewhat modified regime. The different approaches are outlined below t Super-compensation (Saltin & Hermansen) Super-compensation (Costlll & Miller) Day 1 exhaustive run Day 1 exhaustive run Day 1-3 Protein,Fat diet.Training continues Day 1-3 Mixed diet. Normal training. D a y 4-6 Carbohydrate rich diet ( BO/’S) Day 4-6 Carbohydrate rich diet. Light training. Light training only Day 7 The Marathon Day 7 The Marathon continued page 18 V.M.C.NEWSLETTER SPRING 1982 SEPTEMBER VOL.14 No. 2 CARBOHYDRATE LOADING (cont.) The Costill approach was suggested in light of the negative effects which individuals can experience while carbohydrate starved - loss of confidence - lowered resistance to illness and injury. In addition to the regime above(see page 17), Slatin St Hermansen also looked at the effect of some 4 day programs* A Day Regime A 4 Day Regime B Day 1 Exhaustive run Day 1-3 High carbohydrate diet. Light Day 1-3 High carbohydrate diet. Light training. training. Day 4 The Marathon Day 4 The Marathon The results of the different regimes on the initial glycogen levels were* up to 300$ for the Saltin diet} up to 150$ for the Costill diet; the 4 Bay diets saw increases up to 100$ and 66$ respectively. All of the approaches, with the exception of 4&ay Regime B, operate on the concept that if you deplete muscle glycogen levels by using it or leaving it out of your diet, mecha­ nisms come into operation whioh overcompensate the glycogen levels when it becomes avail­ able again. The greater the depletion, the greater the compensation. None of the regimes will increase the speed at which the athlete can run, but will increase the time over which the normal raoe pace can be sustained... they slow down less. Here is a more detailed list of the negative effects of glycogen super-compensation: 1)Carbohydrate starvation will lower blood sugar levels - in some this can produce pro­ found changes in mood behaviour. 2)The high Fat/Protein diet can elevate blood cholesterol - this has been identified as a cardiac risk factor. 3)Some research points to the possibility of niacin deficiency during the carbohydrate dieto 4)Greater water loss during the Protein/fcat diet and the need to store extra water with the extra muscle glycogen places a greater than usual emphasis on fluid Intake during the prooedure to ensure adequate hydration at the start of the marathon* 5)The stress placed on the body by the regime limits the frquency of its use* Marion Tabemik suggests 2-3 times per year at the most. SUMMARY. When looking at the research it seems clear that Increases in muscle glycogen levels can be attained, up to 300$, but are such large increases really necessary ? On the basis of some simple calculations I have made for average figures it would appear that a 60$ increase in muscle glycogen levels would be sufficient to allow completion of a marathon at race pace* Consequently, the approach which tries to maximise muscle glycogen levels prior to a marathon is unnecessary for the majority of athletes* Put more bluntly, many marathoners have put themselves through a lot of pointless agony to try to attain maxi­ mum glycogen levels when they should have been trying to determine optimal muscle glyco­ gen levels. Figures referred to in research are usually averages, but everyone is different, both in terms of 'normal* levels of muscle glycogen and the way in which they respond to carbo­ hydrate loading regimes. Therefore, if you wi a to use such an approach, experiment - start with the least extreme of the regimes and see how YOU respond to them* If you have any of the relevant risk factors for cardio-vascular disease, seek medical advice before trying any of them. Probably the most important conclusion of all is that, in light of the fact that endurance training alone w 11 increase initial muscle glycogen levels, the need to resort to carbo­ hydrate loading may indicate a level of under-preparation that may suggest that onslaughts on personal best times for the marathon should be postponed until a better degree of physical preparation has been attained* (This article is a summary of a paper written on this subject for which a wide variety of primary sources were consulted. For further information, a complete bibliography of the works used is available on request.) EDITOR'S NOTE* John Bruce is going very well in his studies at San Jose State College, averaging 'A's in his first semester. His work is concentrated on Physiological basis of Human Performance and Principles of Conditioning and Training. After a further semester he will be getting stuck Into writing his thesis and I am sure for one that his work is going to be very valuable in the evaluation of methods of training and conditioning in the field of athletics* V.M.C.NEWSLETTER SPRING 1902 SEPTEMBER VOL.14 No. 2 CHRISTCHURCH MARATHON (cont.from p.16/ The runners were well catered for at the finish, with clothing bags readily available, hot drinks,etc. The only let down were the showers which were barely luke warn and almost guaranteed instant hypothermia t The presentation was held in the evening at the I lam TJni. and attendance was tremendous with the hall filled to capacity. The actual presentation was low key with most of the night being devoted to the disco and excellent smorgasbord. If anyone is interested to run a marathon outside of Australia at relatively low cost I can recommend Christchurch. The off-peak advance purchase air fare isn't much more that it costs to fly interstate* The exchange rate is very favourable, so it is possible to live quite economically and at the same time see the sights of another country. The sport- cra^y people of Christchurch and the excellent media coverage add that little extra touch of glamour* The Christchurch Marathon is a member of the AIMS (Ass. of International Mar's) and so it is possible that In the future this event could be included in the proposed international circuit. -3&-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-I> LONDON MARATHON - As Seen by Lick Batchelor. (Some excerpts to complement John Luck) A field of 16,350 (selected from 60,000 entries!)...the favourites* Hugh Jones,26, a PB of 2*10*41 - Jeff Veils 2*10*15 - Oyvind Dahl 2*11*40 - Lorraine Ifoller, unbeaten in eight marathons,-2*29<36 - Joyce Smith,44» and sentimental favourite from London, 2*29*57 .... Of the 18,000 acceptances 51*9# in first marathon... 1,363 women...by occupation 1,648 teachers, 1,448 engineers, 846 students, 805 military, 711 computing and 564 public servants. As a race ltlacked excitement, with Hugh Jones and Joyce Smith absolutely blitzing the foreign opposition...two miles in 9*39 and already Jones several seconds ahead of the pursuing pack . ..5 in 24*00...half-way 64*18, then Zachariassen(Den) 65*07, Dahl 65*18, Wells 65*37. Hy next view was at 24 miles, just after 2*00*00 Jones running most aggressively and 2& minutes ahead of Dahl battling with Gratton(Brit) for second place. Joyce Smith was even more dominant, cutting 14 seconds off her own U.K. national and world veteran's best, with Lorraine Moller a distant second. Indicative of the high standard was the 2*19*40 by first Vet, Michael Palmer, then Don McGregor,42, 2*20*42 and ,43, 2*20*57» the last two only 4 minutes or so slower than 10 years ago when representing Britain at Munich in 1972. Jones will be concentrating on the Europeans in , so we'll probable see Ian Ray, who ran 2*14*08 in a trial at Gateshead. A more formidable threat could be Sootlands John Graham, his form has been patchy lately but he ran a sub 2*10 in 1981. I.Hugh Jones 2*09*24 Australians * 1.J.Smith 2*29*43 3.0JDAHL (Nor) 2 * 12*21 20.S.Poulton 2*17*22 2.L.Mbller(NZ) 2*36*15 3.M.Gratton 2 * 12*30 50.J.Duck 2*22*19 3.J.Hine(NZ) 2*41*49 4«J.Wells(US) 2*13*43 183»S.Brown 2*29*39 4 *B. Shingles ( NZ) 2*43*34 5»K.McCarey(US 2*13*48 246.E J»aulin(Vet)2*33*27 5.L.Pfeiffer 2*45*52 6 .P . Coppess ( US ) 2*13*57 501.T.Magee 2*41*12 6.J.Lockhead 2*46*04 7 *D. Clark 2 * 15*28 909.Ngaire Drake 2*48*38 12W 7.M.Lockley 2*46*04 8J>.Pederson(Nor) 2*15*41 955*M.Lawson 2*49*30 8.W.Ng() 2*46*53 9.W.Glad 2*15*45 9.C.Rodger8 2*47*08 UK except stated. 10 J) .haircloth 2*15*50 10.C.Burden(NZ) 2*47*57 -X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X':-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x- NOTES FROM THE WEST W.A.'s Perth Peoples Marathon had just over 400 finish out of over 500 entries, and,although the top runners started cautiously, the results in both the men's and women's sections were in doubt for a long time. Martin O'Malley was the only one to try for a break in the first half but was never more than 20m up from the pack. Peter Taylor and Graeme Harry made up the pack with Steve Lowry, Peter Ritson and Nick Heamshaw until lowxy was dropped near the half-way mark. Harry made a break at 31 km,looking strong and led O'Malley by 24 sec at 35 km with Taylor another 3 sec behind.Eventually Harry was hauled in and Taylor went on to win in 2*29*10 from O'Malley in 2*29*23* Harry completing his first marathon in 2*30*44» then Heamshaw in 2*32*50. Pip Brunker took the women's event in fine style with 2*52*44» a WA best by 11 minutes J ^ 19 Y .M.C •NEWSLETTER SPRING 1982 SEPTEMBER V0L.14 No. 2 SRI CHIHMQY MARATHON.Dromana. 8-8-1982. Pine and cool. 190 Starters,184 Finishers. 1 JBarry McKEIRROW 2*27*11 21 .Laurie EDMNSTONE 2*49*31 41.Ken SHERGOLD 2 * 55*28 2.Glen DEVERS 2*30*25 22.Fred SMITH 2*49*46 42 .Ton DONOVAN 2*55*58 3.Tr«ivor VINCENT 2*31*33 23*John WAITE 2*50*26 43.John RICHARDSON 2*56*06 4 .Jim COZENS 2*34*17 24oGavin THOMPSON 2*50*33 44.Jaarl LARSEN 2*56*15 5.Michael LORD 2*35*35 25.John IRVINE 2*50*52 45.Brian CASSIN 2*56*16 6.Peter MITCHELL 2*36*19 26.Tony BARRETT 2*50*59 46.Andrew THOMAS 2*56*17 7•Kevin HELL 2*36*35 27.Gary COSSENS 2*51*12 47.Stewart ARNOLD 2*56*27 8.Saul BAKAITS 2*37*10 28.Nigel THURSFIELD 2*51*13 48.Vin O'BRIEN 2*56*30 9.Bruce WATT 2*37*59 29.Roger RANDLE 2*51*27 49.Brian SMITH 2*56*37 IOmeter ANDERSON 2*38*48 30.1an BARRY 2*51*57 50.Richard JEFFEREY 2*57*05 11 *Kon BUTKO 2*39*05 31.Wayne SAYERS 2*52*03 51 .Peter MDHRIS 2 * 57 * 22 12«Don SIMPSON 2*39*46 32.Brian BLLQMER 2*52*55 52.Jim CRAWFORD 2 * 57 * 27 13oMal GIHDWOCGD 2*41*20 33.Colin WARING 2*53*29 53•Phillip KIRBY 2*57*28 14.George EDMOND 2*41*32 34'Colin WIGHT 2*53*33 54*01ive DAV3JS 2 *58*50 15.Kevln MACKEN 2*45*04 35*Colin BLYTH 2*53*38 55»Roger WEINSTEIN 2*58*51 16.Stewart GOODMAN 2*45*58 36.Graeme BURKE 2*53*48 56.Ian MARSHALL 2*58*52 17. Tony ? 2*47*31 37 .Mike WHITEOAK 2*53*48 57 .Terry WIISON 2*58*53 18 .John RANDALL 2 *47 *44 38.Robert FINLEY 2*53*58 58.Peter LOGAN 2*59*12 19.Mai SCOTT 2*49*04 39.Bay FOX 2*54*23 59 .Frank ALLCHIN 3 *00*30 20J)ot BROWNE W 2*49*07 40.John STAFFORD 2*55*03 60.Bart Van ASTEN 3*00*54 2ndW Carol 1CNAGHAN 3*37*04 3rdW Noelene FORD 3*38*29 1st 40-49(after Vincent)Bruce Watt 2*37*59 1st 50+ John RANDALL 2*47*44 z x z XXX BBHALLA 6th ANNUAL 16km ROAD RACE. June 1982. Weather overcast & calm, 15°C. 1 .P.BENNETT 51 *07 7*J.EVANS (Vet) 56*35 13.G.McKENZIE 59*47 2.M.N0VAK 52*49 8.B.MICHELS0N (Vet) 56*44 14.L.WAITE 60*32 3.R. BARNES 54*05 9.G.MXLLER 57*51 15.P.KEPPLE 66*30 4.E.REA (Vet) 54*16 10.N.COMUERPORD 58*10 16.G.LEWIS 70*17 5 ,M. CARS ON 54*46 11.B. WALSH 58*20 17.L.SMITH 71*11 6.B.B0XSHALL 54*58 12.M.McKENZIE 58*30 18.K .BROWN 72*37 19«B.KN3EB0NE 78*00 20.M.LEWCS 78*00 Women* 8 8km Women u.13 3km Men u.15 5km 1 .S .McEVOY 30*49 5.J.1CCLLER 36*11 1.J.LEWXS 12*26 1.P.LLOYD 17*23 2.C.MDFFATT 31*59 6.K.R0B0THAM 39*10 2.W.TUHNBULL 12*31 2 J>. BROWN 17*38 3.K.KASH 33*13 7.J.HCDDS0N 39*57 3.J.K00DYBG 12*42 3.M.HOLLOWAY 17*55 4oP.W&HB 33*38 Women u.15 5km * J.TWEEDIE 19*18 This flat, fast race, which is held on a relatively traffic-free course, is a pleasant out and back journey through the countryside. As the fields are fairly small it creates a very friendly atmosphere and makes for an excellent outing in the North-East. Paul Bennett, who set a new course record (previous 51*39 held by Mark Stewart), is also busy trying to promote more interest in the area.

QUEENSLAND JOTTINGS. The QUEENSLAND MARATHON CLUB was formed on April 22nd, 1982, taking over the activities of the Marathon Training Clinic of the University of Queensland Athletic Club. Both these clubs will work in close cooperation, the University maintaining their Marathon and 50 miler as well as the summer evening track runs. Q'ld Uni Marathon saw 109 finishers out of 150 starters* 1 .Rob WALKER(28)2*30*39 2.Greg YOUNG(32)2*33*29 3.Rein EVSNHUIS(43)2*35*28 4.Keith B3PKINS(37)2*37*54 5.John WISHART(38)2*40*17 6.B111 MdOTNY(36)2*40*37 7.B111 LEHMAN(29) 2*43*43 8.Peter CHARMAN(33)2*45*40 9oB*yan RHODES(31>2*47*33 10.Bill D0UGLAS(27)2*48*42. 91 financial members were listed in the June Newsletter, edited by Arthur YOUNG. President is Andy SIMPLE, with Bob WHANNELL as Vice-Pres, Mike WALTON as Secretary and Chris ROWAN as Treasurer. Old campaigners Geoff WALKER and Roll STONES have been invited to be also Vice-Presidents. The 50 Miler is set for October 31 to start at St.Lucia at 1 .00 am. Toowoomba is having a Marathon on November 7» starting at 6o00am« = H X

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P . 0 O v£CC»j ^ u»«»u;k»^o ^000«gC'WX'UNW*» OO»*«J0'O'X'UKJ *— rr w M OvOCOsjC'if^ £» U K> X — "•►* — WN)MuU o' n »— •— *~ — KJKJf.'LJ u U X* O' O' if *< O I, •-fa — ^ ' j c u o c w — X'Oc — 'JOUC*CUC*'OM «/ cr ■— 0 ir a ^ F * V.M.C .NEWSLETTER SPRING 1982 SEPTEMBER VOL .14 Ho. 2 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT ? ODDS AMD ENDS AMD RANDOM THOUGHTS. Fred Lester. MARATHONERS AND ORGANISERS have only themselves to blame If their events do not receive the publicity and following they think their events should obtain. The present state of awareness of the world beyond their own noses, runners and organisers alike, can at best be described as living in a dream for the bulk of the runs around the country. Publicity is slipshod and perpetually late in forthcoming, runners fail to give full and correct information on their entry ox invitation forms, results remain a secret not only to the publio but also to the participants for days and weeks, etc.,etc. It is important that listings and notices of forthcoming events go to the oentral Fun Run or Marathon organisation in each State, the same goes for the results as soon as possible. Pa g e 2 of the Newsletter lists the addresses in other States and organisers can draw on these people (including the VMC Road Runners) for information by sending a SSAE with their request. THE GRAMPIANS WOMEN'S 'RUNNING RETREAT* organised by Peggy Smith really took off. There is no doubt that it fills a very real need in the community as it was filled very quickly long before the actual date, the first weekend in October. Virtually half the bookings are from women jogging on their own, response from any organised in clubs was small. Peggy and John surveyed a 6km and 12km course (slightly undulating),a hilly 21km and for the gluttons a flat 32km. Put that together with the Grampians in full Spring bloom, a $35 cost for the stay (meals provided t) and 44 people out to make the most of their time and filling their lungs with fresh air, that is a 'Running Boom' in practice I ANYONE FOR SPRINGTIME IN ENGLAND ? Thomas Travel Machine St British Airways are organising a trip to London for the London Marathon (May 8), leaving Melbourne Saturday April 30 and returning to Melbourne Saturday May 14* Being tied in with B.A* guarantees entry, there will be brochures on the project shortly. T.T.M. is at 223 Park St.,South Melbourne 3205, Telt 690 6641 and 69O 6663. VTLLE RITOLA, one of the Finnish long distance greats in the 1920's, died in Helsinki on April 24, at the ripe old age of 86. He was Paavo Nurmi's main rival in the 1924 & 1928 Olympics. Ritola had lived and trained in the USA and they had not met competitively up to the Paris Olympics in 1924* ffuxmi won the 1500m and Ritola the 10,000m, setting a new world record of 30*23*2. They were together in the 5000m in a thriller going to Nurmi by 02 sec. They teamed together, plus Katz, for the 3000m teams gold medal and again, this time with Lilmatalnen, for the team gold in the 10,000m CC, where he was second to Nurmi In the individual soore. Ritola took the gold in the 3000m Steeplechase. In 1928, in , Ritola turned the tables in the 5000m to beat Nurmi by 2 seconds. But then, Nurmi got back in a tightly contested 10,000m with only just over half a second ahead of Ritola, and so reverse the placings from Paris. RUMBLINGS ARE BEING HEARD in regard to the effectiveness of the Australian Institute of Sport at Canberra. One of the swimming coaches went to print in the media over the lack of swimming success at the recent World Championships by members of the A.I.S.That criticism raised several of the points which this column had lifted out when the A.I.S. was In its early stages. The fact of being away from the main centres of competition, the difficulty of maintaining contact with personal coaches, the real burden of extra monetary expense involved in long distance travel not only for the athletes but also for relatives and supporters, and several other problems are very real and can mitigate against maximum benefit from the undertaking envisaged by the creation of A.I.S. However, that does not lessen the value of either the concept or the work that is being done through A. I .S.; it requires a deeper evaluation and an examination of ways and means to increase its effectiveness through branch institutes or faculties in other localities, re-scheduling of the academic syllabus, overall costing, et£. 1982 TOKYO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MARATHON, November 14, is offering room and board for 3 days and 2 nights in Tokyo for runners who have qualified since Nov.15,1981 as follows* a)Marathon under 3*15 b)30km Road Race U.2M0 c)20km Road Race or 20,000m Track u.1:22 d)l0km Road Race u.38:00 e)l0,000m Track Race u.39*00. Entry forms can be obtained from the AAU office, No .1 Olympic Park - Deadline for entry 1st October. 1982.at AAT7 office. (Airfares to and from Tokyo must be paid by participants themselves). SPRING 1982 SEPTEMBER V.M.C. ROAD RUNNERS . DISTANCE RUNNERS1 FIXTURE LIST SEP 5(Sun)Sun Sup'erun/SEP 11 (Sat)Monash Unl«10km/SEP 12 Big ♦K1 20 mile 'wann-up'HeadS t) SEP 16( SatTVMC-PENINSOLA HR 30km & 15km KING OF THE MOUNTAINS .Pt .Leo. 1 . ^Opm.MH(ELW 0aD ) SEP 26(Sun)Sri Chinmoy 10km, Albert Park, 8 an/WARSAW MARATHON/wEST OCT 3(Sun)Kalvem 151m,Central Park Ham/OCT 16 HAMILTON(NZ)MARATHON OCT 17(Sun)BIG "M" MELBOURNE MARATHON, Franks ton, 8.00am./0<7T 24 NEW YORK MARATHON OCT 31 (SunJSri Chinmoy 10km,Domain ,8.0Oan/0CT 3O-31.NOV 1-2,Bright Alpine Climb NOV 3(Wed)VMC 16km & 6km.Two Bridges.6.^Onm.*NOV 17(Wed)VMC 12km Sc 4km.Two Bridges,6.30pm NOV 21(SunJOLYMPIC TYRES MARATHON - venue to be announced. DEC 1 (Wed)VMC 8km & 2km.Two Bridges,6.30pnyl)EC 5 /bEC 12 HONOLULU MARATHON DEC 13(Mon)vMC EMIL ZATOPEK 10.000m F & C divs.Olympic Park, 6.30 (Special conditions] D E C 14 Tue)VMC Hffl, ZATOPEK 10.000m E Sc W 6.30 (check overleaf and D E C 1 1 Wed)VMC emtl zatqpek 10.000m D & B " H " 6.3O (special entry form, Thu)VMC ™ t l ZATOPEK 10.000m A div.,MASTERS MILE and Special Events. D E C 31 FriJVMC MEDNITE RUN. Alexandra Avenue, on the stroke of midnight. JAN 16Sun?VMC 4 laps F.lC.Princes Park, Ban/ JAN 19(Wed^VMC 10km F.R.Two Bridges,6.30pm. FEB " 5 SunJVMC-RICHMOND Burnley Boulevard Bash F.R.10 Miles.rear Burnley Gardens, Sam. FPTR Q WedjVMC 10km F.R.Two Bridges.6.30p b / FEB 20(Sun)VMC 6 lapsF.R.Princes Park, 8am. HP1 ,33 Wed;VMC iOkim F.R.Two Bridges,6.30pn/ MAR l6iWed;VMC 10km F.R.Two Bridges,6.30pm. PROPOSED WINTER PROGRAM 1983. VAA Dates to be ratified. APR 4(Mon)VMC RR Sorrento East«* R»na. 7km F & S, 7km M & D, 16km Open F.R. 's,12 noon. APR 9(Sat)VAA Sandown Hoad Belays / APR 16 VAA 8,6,4»2 km CC runs. APR 10(Sxm)VMC Qnoe-Around-Th^-.Tiy. Domain 10.30am. APR 17 (Sim, VMC 12km A 4km Fall ex? CflmraAiyfl- Domain, 10.30am. APR 23(Sat)VAA SOOOmCCC,Women 4000mCCC and other runs,Bendigo. APR 24(Sun)STAWELL MARATHON / MAY l(Sun) Riverun. Alexandra Ave. MAY 7(SatJVAA 10km Road Champ,Women 5km Road Champ,Werribeeo MAY 8(Sun)VMC 15km & 5km.Albert Park, 10.30am.yfrlAY 15 Ballarat -J & i Marathons,Bungaree MAY 21 (Sat )VAA 25km Road Champ,Women 10km Road Champ,Lara. MAY 22(Sun)VMC MARATHON & 10km. Crib Point. 12 noon./ MAY 28 VAA 8,6,4i2km runs. JUN 4(SatPVAA CC Relays / JUN 12(Sun)NATI0NAL MARATHON.Sydney / TRARALGON MARATHON. JUN 121 Sun.)VMC b Sc i: Marathons. Crib Point, 12noon. JUN 18lSat)VAA 15km Road Champ,Women 15km Road Champ. JUN 25(Sat?VMC 50 Miles F.R..Melbourne University, 6.30am./AUSTR.R0AD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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