VICTORIAN CLUB JUNE 1991 Price $ 2- NEWSLETTER ISSN 1030-8717

Lonely ?!? Not in VMC events ! Seen at runs clockwise from above: Fallen Comrades in the Domain. 25km at Albert Park Lake. Women 10km Queen of the Lake at Albert Park. From 10km up to the 42.2km Marathon, the VMC has given the lead for 45 years.

Registered by Post Publication No. VBH 0488 VMC NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB INC. and is part of the Annual Membership Fee. It is issued quarterly: AUTUMN (March), WINTER (June), SPRING (September), SUMMER (December). ALL RUNNERS are invited to contribute letters, results, p h o t o s , comments, criti­ cisms, etc. to the EDITOR, 1 Golding Street, CANTERBURY 3126, Victoria. PLEASE NOTE that material submitted for publication is preferred to be typed single-spaced and not exceeding 1.5 pages of A4 sheets, ideally less than 1 page. Articles MUST BE accompanied by name and address of the contributor, together with his or her signature. The Author of such article shall retain full responsibility for its contents. DEADLINE PC® COPY is the 1st day of the month preceding the month of publication. Earlier copy is preferred to ease pressure on editing and printing schedules.

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VICTORIAN VENUES Melway Ref. Map

OLYMPIC PARK: Swan St & Batman Av, Trams Princes Bridge, Trains Richmond 44 Bll TWO BRIDGES: Alexandra Av, opp. Botanic Gardens, near Morell Bridge 44 B12 ALBERT PARK: Robinson Hall (Walkers) rear Basketball Stad., facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK: Walker St. Pavilion, near Carlton FG, Royal Pde, trams pass 29 G12 BURNLEY BOULEVARD: K.Bartlett Res.,rear Burnley Hort.Col1.,Swan St.R’MOND 45 B12 RED HILL: K & Q o.t.M, Tennis Club, Arthurs Seat-Red Hill-Point Leo Rd 190 J 4 FISHERMENS BEND0:PORT MELB. CRICKET GROUND, Williamstown Rd & Inglis St 57 C 1 DOMAIN: Birdwood Av, rear Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km up St.Kilda Rd 43 K12 LATROBE UNIV: Car Park 6, off Ring Road, 500m east Waterdale Rd entrance 19 H 7 WESTERFOLDS PARK:Porter St.T’STOWE 33 El/2 \\\ BUNDOORA PARK:Plenty Road 19 F 4 BRIMBANK PARK:South of Keilor Park, enter from Calder H ’way/Cemetery Rd 15 B 8 DEVIL BEND RESERVOIR: Graydens Rd, MOOROODUC 152 J 3 COBURG TRACK: Outlook Rd,off Murray Rd, rear Basketball Stadium 18 A10 COLLINGWOOD TR:Heidelberg Rd,CLIFTON HILL; Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G12 DONCASTER TR:George St.33 J 11 \\\\ BOX HILL TR: Elgar Rd/Barwon St 47 C 7 CROYDON TR:Norton Rd 50 K 4 \\\\ NUNAWADING TR:Burwood H ’way,E.B’WOOD 62 B 7 MURRUMBEENA TRACK:North & M ’beena Rds 68 K 9 \\\ MENTONE TRACK: Second St 87 B 7 FRANKSTON TR:Ballam Park 103 B 4 \\\\ SANDRINGHAM TR:Thomas St,HAMPTON 76 K 6 SPRINGVALE TR:Ross Res.NOBLE PARK 80 E 12 \\\ KNOX TR:Rushdale St.SCORESBY 73 D 7 ABERFELDIE TR:Corio St.ESSSENDON 28 D 6 \\\ MELB.UNIV.TR: Top of 75A£ 2B-D5£ 43-G3

This page is a SPECIAL SERVICE to all runners to facilitate their contacting other athletic organisations at home and interstate. All interstate addresses receive VMC NEWSLETTERS and are invited to let us have full information on their events so that we can keep our members and other runners informed in turn for their benefit. PWE-RACE ENTRY PCRMS: Your attention is drawn to the PRE-RACE ENIKY FORM as below, specifically needed, for fixtures where PRE—RACK KNTOY DATES ARE SET.

MINOR RACES, where no such requirements are needed can be entered on the day at least 45 minutes prior to starting time. However, it will save queuing up if you arrive with a form already filled out.

TTie following races require FKE-ENTKY to be posted to the V.M.C. by closing date TOGETHER WITH A STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (235 x 120mm ! ! ) for return of Race Number and Information :

JUL 14(Sun)SPOKTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE WCMEN 10km,ALBERT PARK 9am (Map57 J3) Mail entries close JUNE 30. $8 ($6 Members) After JUN 30 LATE FEE $15 on day. AIJG 11 (Sun)BEACH RD CHALLENGE 32k,BRIGHTON BATHS 8am (Map67 CIO) 4.6km-$2 on day. Mail entries close JULY 28. $6 ($4 Members) After JULY 28 LATE FEE $10 on day. OCT 6(Sun)VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON PORT MELBOURNE 7.00am (Map57 Cl) Mail entries close SEPTH4BER, 16. $12 . After SEP 16 LATE FEE $20 on day. DEC 9-12 BP EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10.000m Track Series. ©TORIES $10 10(Tue) EMIL ZATOPEK STAR NIGHT - SPECIAL EVBfTS NO LATE ENTRIES ! ? Mail entries close NOVEMBER 18. Membership & Time Qualifications apply.

SPECIAL RACE ENTRY FORMS operate when we have obtained sponsorship for the race.

NO SSAE - NO REPLY !

Other races can be entered on the day at least 45 minutes prior to advertised start time. This applies also to minor events.

----- cut here------cut h e r e ------■------cut h e r e ------RACE ENTRY PCHM-VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. P.O.BOX 12234, A'BECKETT ST. .MELBOURNE 3000. Use BLOCK LETTERS Please ! Please enter me for (name of event) ...... on Date.../.../.... SURNAME ...... INITIALS... CALLNAME ...... ADDRESS ...... POST C O D E ...... PHONE(Hame) ...... (Work) ...... BEST TIME (last 3 years,nearest dist.) ...... DATE OF SAME PLACE WHERE HELD ...... NAME OF R A C E ...... DATE OF BIRTH ... /..../ .... MALE / FEMALE (cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ... SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT...... DATE To keep routine tasks at a minimum, you inust send a STAMPED SW.1? AnnHRSSKn ENVELOPE (235m x 120am) with your Race Entry* Make Cheque or Money Order payable to VMC. NOTE: Any additional copies of this Entry Form must also carry the declaration on the reverse side, or cannot be accepted. NO HJQPER SSAE - NO REPLY ! ! ----- cut here------cut here ------cut h e r e ------DECLARATION. 1. I, whose signature appears on this entry form, in consideration of and as condi­ tion of acceptance of my entry in this event conducted by the organising Club named on this Entry Form, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action which I or they might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of my life or injury damage or loss of any description what­ soever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event. 2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved and otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them, and includes but is not limited to Commonwealth and State Departments and Instrumentalities, medical and paramedical practitioners and personnel, and shall so operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act or neglect of any or more of them. 3. I have read the rules and conditions of the event as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them. * I certify that I am the parent/guardian of ...... and that he/she has my consent to participate in this event. SIGNED...... DATE ...... (* Complete if applicable) BEGINNING A NEW ERA. With the recent Annual General Meeting, held on April 18, we put into place a complete re-vamp of the administration of our Club. Over the last 2 years, various comments have appeared in the VMC Newsletter which indicated the need for adjusting to the changes that were taking place right throughout the community in regard to sport, both in attitude and participation.

The Victorian Marathon Club's commitment Mto promote and foster dis­ tance running" is not changing, the Club’s program continues on the basis of its efficiency and expertise built up over a period of 45 years that is second to none. There is a demand throughout the community at every level and in every walk of life for the right to take part in healthy outdoor recreation and relaxation that is far from being ade­ quately satisfied. That also includes the right to pursue this recre­ ation without outside pressures of preconceived goals and mercenary objectives.

However, to maintain participation "with a minimum of fuss” it is also vital for members, that is practicising participants - the runners themselves, to take part in managing their own sport, to see the conduct of their sport as a co-operative effort. The more of us participate in carrying out even just one small task on one of the race days, the less onerous the load on all VMC participants. I know that this has been a recurring theme in many voluntary organisations, not only in the sport­ ing sphere, it is the only way in which we retain not only a say in the running of our organisations, but also a broader understanding of what our sport is about.

We only have to look around and see what is happening in many sports where local and personal contact has been let to drift and more and more responsibility has been left to fewer and fewer people. Some organisa­ tions are run by a select coterie, others are bureaucratic to a high degree, over-centralisation has killed local initiative, commercialism has narrowed and distorted "fair and equal competition".

You have an experienced and involved number of people on your Board of Management, but it is a smaller number than in the past as no new members have come forward to replace those who have carried out their tasks for varying periods in an efficient manner.

If you are enjoying your running and feel the benefit of participa­ tion with a great bunch of people, give some thought to contributing also some effort to maintain the standard of excellence and satisfaction that you have enjoyed and expect to continue. It’s YOUR SPORT. xxx xxx __ xxx xxx xxx CONTENTS Photos: Front page - FRED LESTER 2.Communications / Venues 13.Distance Runing Update 2A Race Info / Race Entry 14. dto. / VMC 12k & 4k FC 2B Race Entry Declaration 15.Other Peoples Fixtures 4.Letters to the Editor 16.Ups and Downs in a Life ofSport 5.Introducing RICHARD SIMON 17. dto. The Battling Years 6.VMC Stats: VMC Marathon 18. dto. The Boom Years 7.VMC 16k & 3k Easter Runs 19. dto. Sense of Balance 8.VMC 25k A.Pk 20.VMC Stats: 12k FC / 10k QotL / HF MAR 9.VMC dto & 5k A.Pk 21.Training Notes 10.Letters to the Editor 22.What Do You Make Of It ? 11. dto. 23.VMC Fixtures 12.Distance Running Update 24.Club Information / Membership Form Page 3 V . JTl .

One thing that has gone up faster than inflation in recent times is the cost of competing in VAA events and in most of the Fun Runs. The exception to this trend is the good old VMC.

The secret of the VMC’s cost cutting ability is that it has always been a runners oriented club. Runners conduct the races and we always has Fred Lester there at the forefront keeping the show going.

A weakness of the VMC approach is that it has relied on too few. The roster system of requiring that members officiate at one VMC race dur­ ing the year saw many members enthusiastically supporting their fellow runners, but an equal number failed to turn up at all. The missing ranks had to be filled by a small group who have become almost permanent officials at VMC events.

The other major problem is that we have relied too much on Fred Lester. Times change and both our regular officials and Fred want some respite. Fortunately, we have been able to acquire the services of Richard Simon and his management group.

An era has passed. We look forward to the future where outside groups will play a bigger part in the running of VMC races, but where the policy decisions of the VMC will still be made by runners for run­ ners . Robert Jamieson, Hon.Treasurer, V.M.C. xxx xxx xxx

Dear Fred,

Thank you for your recent letter. I was sorry to learn you are stepping down as VMC Sec. as you have been the anchor man for so long and you have such a good feel for the position. The Zatopek in particu­ lar is established as Australia’s foremost distance race and you deserve the credit for that, Fred. I hope you can continue to keep 11 an eyeM on that.

That was a good move to have the "A" Zatopek on Tuesday, that will prevent the clash with the Chiba Relays if it occurs again. We will have to adjust our planning to the Tuesday - Eg the previous Thursday meeting.

Anyway, Fred, Thanks again for your assistance and congratulations on a great contribution to distance running.

Hope you received Distance Running Update. Best wishes, Fred PAT (Clohessy).

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Soccer aficionados may enjoy this par: (Penny Crisp’s Footnotes)

Not much sympathy overflows in the ranks of indoor soccer in the US, where one coach commented, after his forward copped a considerable knock on the head: "We may have to give him some time off to let his brain settle down. Or put it in a jar and look after it while he plays.n INTRODUCING RICHARD SIMON

In a way, the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB was very lucky that Richard Simon joined the Club in 1988. He brought with him a long time invol­ vement in sport, particularly athletics, since his schooldays. Even more important in his "luggage" was an enthusiastic approach to promot­ ing and furthering participation by people at large with a high accent on deriving maximum enjoyment from such activities.

Richard took part in most sports offering at Brighton Grammar and played Footy in their first 18. In Athletics, he competed with San­ dringham AC 1976-79, was under 17 Victorian Steeplechase Champion in 1978 and has since run regularly in all kinds of fun runs and VMC events. After leaving school, he completed a Batchelor of Applied Science degree in Phys. Ed. by 1984. Soon after, he spent an interesting 6 months as Information Officer at the Australian Pavilion during the 1984 World Fair in New Orleans, USA. Since then, he joined the Mel­ bourne City Council City Sports to promote and develop Corporate Sector Sports as his main task. As Co-ordinator, he put the Corporate Chal­ lenge, Corporate Cup Series and Super Sunset Series firmly on their respective feet. These have become permanent feature of Melbourne’s Sport & Recreation scene in his 6 years since their beginning in 1985. His continued interest and involvement in sport is also shared by his wife, Pamela, teaching Phys Ed at PLC.

A continuing interest in Football led him to umpire in the VFL, being on the Umpire List 1980 - 1988, and switch to the Victorian Amateur Football Association in 1989. He umpired the ’A* Grade Grand Final in 1989 & 1990 as well as the interstate match with SA AFC. He is continuing this involvement.

His joining the VMC, whose well conducted races he enjoyed, was soon followed by coming onto the Board with a special interest in promotion. He did not stint with his time to assist greatly in adding to the effective functioning of the Club and was instrumental in working out the organisational and structural changes which, over the last 3 years or so, had become overdue. He also formed "Dynamic Concepts Management" in conjunction with 2 qualified associates, which has been appointed as VMC administrators.

Committee recommended Richard’s appointment as Executive Secretary to the Annual General Meeting, which was unanimously accepted. As a consequence, the VMC can look forward to continued man­ agement as a vital contributor to Victorian and Australian Running.

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Unqualified Congratulations are due to ROBERT deCASTELLA for his determined win in the Marathon. This is a fitting answer to all the doubters who are only too ready to write off anyone who does not fulfill their unreal expectations to come up with a top performance every time he or she competes.

Let’s have some reality in sports reporting and commentary. There is a proven performer who had to adjust his lifestyle once again, is in one of the most responsible positions in Australian Sport which can, and does, create conflict with daily schedules and retains his cool and perspective under considerable daily pressure.

Get off his back !! VMC MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP 42.195km : 1946 DOUG DICKINGS(NSW) 2 47:10 I.HAYES(NSW) 2:51:59 ROLAND GUY (NSW) 2:55:09 1947 GORDON STANLEY 2 37:21 BOB PRENTICE 2:49:10 GEORGE SCHOLLICK 2:58:49 1948 GORDON STANLEY 2 35:01R CECIL HENSLEY(NSW) 2:38:45 BOB PRENTICE 2:43:41 1949 GORDON STANLEY 2 41:43 BOB PRENTICE 2:44:21 GERRY HORAN 2:59:09 1950 BOB PRENTICE 2 41:08 MERV HARBURN 2:41:50 HARRY DENNIS 2:47:48 1951 BOB PRENTICE 2 40:40 GORDON STANLEY 2:44:10 HARRY DENNIS 2:47:28 1952 BOB PRENTICE 2 44:38 JACK DIBBS 2:55:11 JIM BRYCE 3:03:56 1953 BOB PRENTICE 2 35:33R MAX NEGRI 2:41:17 MICK SKINNER 2:44:08 1954 MICK SKINNER 2 36:46 BOB PRENTICE 2:40:37 GEOFF WATT 2:52:55 1955 MICK SKINNER 2 35:40 JACK HASSELL 2:50:58 ERNIE BENTLEY 2:53:28 1956 MICK SKINNER 2 36:51 JACK TIERNEY 2:52:42 JACK HASSELL 2:56:14 1957 ERNIE BENTLEY 2 48:47 FRANK TUTCHENER 3:17:52 JOE POELSMA 3:26:16 1958 FRANK TUTCHENER 2 41:34 GEOFF WATT 2:44:47 KEITH LYONS 2:51:12 1959 IAN HASSALL(NSW) 2 33:04R JOHN MURRAY 2:39:05 FRED LESTER 2:39:45 1960 TOM KELLY 2 40:30 ALF O'CONNOR 2:51:47 REX CHUGG 3:00:03 1961 TOM KELLY 2 29:45R HUGH KIRKMAN / RUSS HANSEN 2:49:02 1962 DEAN THACKERAY(US) 2 27:37R ROD BONELLA 2:29:22 2:29:53 1963 2 24:38R JOHN COYLE 2:33:46 NORM DUFF 2:34:56 1964 JOHN COYLE 2 26:05 MORRIS AARBO 2:28:03 HENK VANWIJNGAARDEN 2:28:25 1965 FRED HOWE 2 22:18R 2:22:32 BEN MACKIE 2:23:55 1966 GEOFF WALKER 2 23:40 ROD MACKINNEY 2:24:27 ROBERT WARD 2:29:47 1967 FRED HOWE 2 24:13 BARRY SAWYER 2:25:16 GEORGE CALXTON 2:25:28 1968 BARRY SAWYER 2 22:56 IAN WHEELER 2:24:00 TERRY PHELAN 2:24:59 1969 NEIL RYAN 2 21:59R TERRY PHELAN 2:23:03 PETER BRUCE 2:24:07 1970 PETER BRUCE 2 20: HR TOM KELLY 2:25:00 NORM DUFF 2:26:47 1971 NEIL RYAN 2 18:31R PETER BRUCE 2:19:21 ROD MACKINNEY 2:26:50 1972 2 20:25 PETER BRUCE 2:22:35 TERRY HARRISON 1973 TERRY HARRISON 2 22:43 PETER BRUCE 2:25:32 JOHN HARTY 2:27:17 1974 NEIL RYAN 2 20:59 JOHN ROBINSON 2:28:35 NEIL O ’SULLIVAN 2:33:35 1975 ANDY HILL 2 26:16 PAUL O ’HARE 2:29:39 DAVE EDWARDS (SA) 2:30:03 1976 (NZ) 2 20:59 DAVE BYRNES 2:31:03 ERIC SIGMQNT 2:34:44 1977 GRAHAM STRUTHERS(NZ)2 23:36 DAVE BYRNES 2:24:12 BOB GUTHRIE 2:26:11 1978 ROB WALLACE 2 21:14 PAUL O ’HARE 2:25:03 JOHN DUCK 2:30:36 1979 KEN DUXBURY 2 32:53 IAN RANDS 2:33:42 STEVE SAUNDERS 2:34:00 1980 BOB GUTHRIE 2 24:23 JOHN DUCK 2:25:49 NORM BECK 2:40:02 1981 JOHN DUCK 2 29:32 GREG KING 2:34:53 ROBIN YOUNG 2:38:53 1982 GLENN HENRY 2 22:16 EWAN WILSON 2:24:02 ERIC SIGMONT 2:24:09 1983 MAX LITTLE 2 20:37 GRAEME SMITH 2:36:35 PETER RUSH 2:39:32 1984 MICK HRRI.EY 2 34:31 NORM BECK 2:38:26 BRIAN BLOOMER 2:45:10 FISHERMENS BEND: 1985 CARL STEVENSON 2:28:35 PETER SHONE 2:42:14 LEIF MICHELSSON 2:42:18 1986 PAUL JAMES 2: 28:28 PETER NOORDHOFF 2:29:47 GEORGE EDMOND 2:34:42 1987 TONY DIDONATO 2:32:10 RUSSELL JOHNSON 2:38:56 TERRY PHELAN 2:46:51 1988 TONY DIDONATO 2: 31:16 PETER NOORDHOFF 2:34:46 BRUCE POVEY 2:41:07 1989 LAURIE BRIMAOOMBE 2:40:44 KEVIN HILL 2:43:34 MAX CARSON 2:49:19 1990 GLEN WESTERN 2:49:40 MICK WHITEOAK 2:55:41 JOHN PILKINGTON 2:55:58

WOMEN: 1980 BARBARA BYRNES 2:56:10 JACKIE TURNEY 2:58:39 PEGGY SMITH 3:37:32 1981 MAREE STANWAY 3:19:01 JUDY WINES 3:40:49 ANNETTE BIRD 3:41:31 1982 BARBARA FAY 2:59:44 SHIRLEY YOUNG 3:27:06 (Only finishers) 1983 HELEN DOYLE 3:46:51 JANET O ’DELL 4:05:26 (Only finishers) 1984 ANNE CALLAGHAN 3:54:25 (Only finisher) 1985 DOT BROWNE 2:49:06 BEVERLY BEGG 3:51:43 NOREEN MOORE 4:11:08 1986 SHARON DESAILLY 3:32:49 JAN DELPHINE 3:52:08 STACEY BROWN 4:31:16 1987 BARBARA FAY 3:21:36 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:28:38 CYNTHIA CAMERON 3:54:28 1988 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:27:03 LOIS WEBSTER 3:27:32 CYNTHIA CAMERON 3:51:36 1989 MARYCE JUSTIN (Maur)2:58:07 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:18:54 SHIRLEY YOUNG 3:34:55 1990 MARY EDWARDS 3:10:33 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:26:44 DAWN PARRIS 3:40:38 VMC 16.1km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP. LATBOBE UNI 1-4-91. Drizzly, clearing. 101 Starters. 01.FRANK MAHONY 29 52:17 34.DAVID ELLIOTT 42 65:12 67.FIONA COUSINS 31W 74:25 02.DON NICHOLSON 30 52:40 35.KEVIN HADINGHAM 42 65:32 68.JENNY BYRNES 37W 74:25 03.PETER GAFFNEY 36 52:55 36.JACK SIBLEY 50 66 00 69.JOHN ROGERS 51 74:53 04.PETER NOORDHOFF 34 54:17 37.PAUL FAILLA 30 66 12 70.MICHAEL O ’MERA 44 75:48 05.MIKE LETCH 42 W/C 54:36 38.BARRY WATSON 55 66 15 71.JOHN BECROFT 49 75:50 06.GERARD DONNELLY 33 54:38 39.JIM MCGOVERM 38 67 13 72.KEVIN BROWN 54 76:09 07.LEW HARVEY 41 54:46 40.JEFF PECK 39 67 30 73.JOHN MACMILLAN 52 76:42 08.JOHN PHILLPOTTS 42 55:24 41.STEVE TELEKI 37 67 36 74.DOUG WHEELER 32 77:26 09.DAR HOUGHTON 26W/C 55:55 42.MIKE PONSPORD 30 67 56 75.JOHN MAHONY 51 78:13 10.CHAS MCLAUGHLIN 35 56:59 43.STEPHEN OWEN 30 68 05 76.MIKE HAM40ND 32 78:22 11.RUSSELL WEAVERS 36 57:31 44.KEITH CROWLE 51 68 12 77.JOHN KERR 61 78:27 12.TERRY WILSON 46 57:55 45.FINNJENSEN 35 68 21 78.LACHLAN WILSON 24 79:15 V .: 'At 'I ■ MARR, 26 58:06 46.ROGER MCDONALD 6836 3168 79.GERRY CLARKE 40 79:43 ■ 4.KART.. JENNEDY 25 58:12 47.ALAN LARKINS 41 68 32 80.KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN 47 80:45 15.PETER GEBBIE 31 58:19 48.BILL PRICE 20 69 20 81.TONY MARTIN 62 82:08 16.PAUL ROWSE 30 58:53 49.JANET HAYES 34W 69 27 82.NEZAR ALI 24 83:18 17.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 27 59:04 50.PHIL STEWART 42 69 30 83.GRAHAM JENKINS 45 83:22 18.PETER ROWLAND 36 59:16 51.IAN MORGAN 45 69 37 84.JO OATES 39W 83:43 19.LAWRENCE GLOVER 36 59:21 52.SCOTT BENNETT 27 70 08 85.LORRIE BISHOP 44W 84:05 20.JEFF RUDD 36 60:36 53.KEVIN CARTER 30 70 22 86.PETER BATTRICK 47 84:13 21.KEVIN BEECH 29 61:08 54.CHRIS DENSHAM 47 70 44 87.VERN GERLACH 66 84:40 22.COLIN HEYWOOD 36 61:53 55.BOB BENNETT 52 71 15 88.DANIEL NORRIS 30 85:07 23.PETER MOORE 42 62:00 56.DEAN CALLOW 20 W/( 71 32 89.GAVIN BAINBRIDGE 23 85:48 24.GEOFF WHEELER 34 62:23 57.PETER BUTCHER 41 72 12 90.BILL BAXTER 53 87:12 25.GLEN STANDER 27 62:34 58.ANDREW CONWAY 21 72 24 91.RACHEL SMITH 23W 87:45 26.DANIEL MCDONAGH 26 62:48 59.GAVIN POLLARD 29 72 28 92.GEORGE MASCARA 40 89:45 27.JASON MCDONALD 18 63:03 60.TINA TORPY 4 72 35 93.RIKKI BEWLEY 44W 92:02 28.ARCHIE DALLI 38 63:23 61.JOHN CUNNINGHAM 46 72:48 94.WAYNE VARGO 45 92:54 29.PETER BOULTON 30 63:37 62.PHIL SODERSTROM 43 73:33 95.GORDON BURROWES 55 94:37 30.BARRY SAWYER 57 64:03 63.JOHN THOMPSON 43 73:39 96.VONDA SAUNDERS 53W 95:35 31.GREG LUSCOMBE 36 64:16 64.GRAEME BISHOP 46 73:44 97.NOREEN MOORE 43W 97:42 32.JEREMY GOUGH 22 64:28 65.JOHN MCLAUGHLIN 50 73:59 98.CHRIS GRIFFITHS 42W 101:15 33.MIKE WALSH 40 65:00 66.BRUCE STEBBINS 40 74:11 99.LES CATIONS 33 103:42 100.MERV BECKETT 60 109:49 VMC 3.1km EASTER FAMILY RUNS 1-4-91. miId.cloudy,36 Starters. 01. GRANT MORGAN 16 10:06S 19.HANNA MILLS 9W 15:00D FATHER & SON 02.JOHN PHILLPOTTS 10:12F 20.BEN OATES 11 15:06 l.G & T MORGAN 21:27 03.VIN MARTIN 39 11:OOF 21.JO OATES 39W 15:23M 2.J & J PHILLPOTTS 23:13 04.TONY MORGAN 47 11:21F 22.MATT PHILLPOTTS ISI 15:38 3. J & S BANNISTER 24:34 05.JIM BANNISTER 35 11:31F 23.JULIE HADINGHAM 11W 15:57 4.A & B GOODMAN 25:00 06.KEV HADINGHAM 42 12:02F 24.MELVA BLACK 44W 16:19M 5.V & A MARTIN 25:07 07.GREG HADINGHAM 16 12:05 25.PETER OATES 11 17:08S 6.B & J KLITOMIDIS 34:31 08.KEVIN MILLS 36 12:07F 26.BRETT KLIDOMITIS SI 17:10 7.1 & A CATTON 35:47 09.ANDREW GOODMAN 25 12:08S 27.JOHN KLIDOMITIS 27’ 17:11 MOTHER & SON 10.PETER BLACK 45 12:36F 28.REBEKAH BLACK 15W 17:40D l.G & M BLACK 29:03 11.GAVIN BLACK 12 12:44S 29.IAN CATION 8 17:53S 2.J & P OATES 32:31 12.BRUCE GOODMAN 53 12:52F 30.ALASTAIR CATTON 38 17:54F 3.S & K MILLS 44:20 13.JAY PHILLPOTTS 11 13:01S 31.MELISSA DIAZ 8W 19:23D FATHER & DAUGHTER 14.STEW.BANNISTER 11 13:03S 32.HORACIO DIAZ 46 19:24F l.K & C HADINGHAM 26:33 15.ANDREW MARTIN 9 14:07S 33.ALEXANDRA MERONY 20:53D 2.K & H MILLS 27:07 14:09 34.JOHN MERONY 20:55F 3.P & R BLACK 30:16 14:31D 35.KATHY MILLS 29:40M 4.M & H DIAZ 38:47 18.STEVEN MILLS 8 14:40S 36.GENEVIEVE MILLS 29:40 5.A & J MERONY 41:48 Joint Race Managers FRED LESTER & RICHARD SIMON were assisted by TONY & GRANT MORGAN, SHAYNE WALTHERS, MIKE WALSH, PHIL VINES,HEATHER JOHNSTONE, BARRY WATSON, DAVID STOCK­ MAN, LAWRENCE MALONE, STEVE FAHEY, PAMELA SIMON, PETER HAYES and several keen young helpers who doled out some welcome drinks. The weather held out for the run and Easter Bunny presentation, and a great time wap had by all for an enjoyable Easter outing. Page 7 VMC 25km ALBERT PARK. 25-4-1991. Cool.clearing,little wind. 224 Starters. 01.CRAIG SAYERS W/C 70:55 61.SHANE WAINWRIGHT 29 104:32 121.STEVEN BARTLING 31 116 23 02.BRIAN SIMMONS 35 84:16 62.MARK MALONEY 32 104:33 122.MICK O’ MEARA 44 116 27 03.PETER MITCHELL 28 84:22 63.MEZIR ALI 24 104:36 123.MICK REIDY 29 116 27 04.JUSTIN WILSON 23 85:43 64.MAL HEALEY 23 104:49 124.WAYNE COLUMBINE 33 116 27 05.LEW HARVEY 42 85:57 6 5 .JOHN C HALL 44 105:05 125.FRED ATKIN 22 116 43 06.IAN GILBERT 42 88:55 66.ROD MARR 33 105:12 126.MARK WALKLEY 32 116 56 07.IAN RALPH 25 89:12 67.NEV PORTER 56 105:27 127.ROBERT PARKER 42 117 12 08.ANDY DEHIGHDEN 26 89:20 68.MARK FLAVEL 30 105:35 128.DOUG WHEELER 32 117 21 09.COLIN MARSON 29 89:46 6 9 .GEORGE MORGAN 40 105:56 129.PETER GRAYBROOK 31 117 35 10.MICHAEL WHIMPEY 37 89:47 70.DEBBIE COWELL 31W 105:58 130.ROB HERMON 35 117 39 11.FRANK DONNELLY 34 89:52 71.LEIF MICHELSSON 44 106:23 131.DAVID L JONES 49 118 07 12.RUSSELL WEAVERS 36 89:52 72.KYLIE LUCAS 19W 106:27 132.KEITH D’ ROZARIO 50 118 22 13.ARTHUR VERWEY 31 89:57 73.DAVID SPENCER 32 106:29 133.SONYA MCLENNAN 38W 118 42 14.MARK RITTER 32 90:26 7 4 .JOHN BULLEN 35 106:51 134.JOHN MACMILLAN 52 118 59 15.DAVE MCCORMACK 38 91:07 7 5 .JOHN NEWSOM 39 106:53 135.GARRY WALKER 41 119 00 16.MARK EDWARDS 33 91:36 76.MIKE WALSH 40 107:32 136.JENNY SCOTCH 22W 119 04 17.PETER ROBSON 30 92:34 77.GARY MASON 37 107:50 137.HENRY LANZER 33 119 06 18.PHIL BATMAN 38 92:48 78.ANTHONY BORG 29 107:51 138.KATE GREENWAY 43W 120 30 19.MARK CROW 27 92:51 79.CHRIS CLELAND 28 108:43 139.RAY GILLOW 42 120 59 20.LAWRENCE GLOVER 36 93:31 80.PAUL BAN 36 108:56 140.JENNY BYRNES 37W 121 34 21.CRAIG CAVANAGH 25 93:57 8 1 .PHIL STEWART 43 109:06 141.FIONA COUSINS 31W 121 34 22.GLEN STANDER 27 94:41 8 2 .BERT GAUDION 57 109:29 142.CYRIL R-GOODWIN 45 122 18 23.MIKE WHEELAHAN 22 94:43 8 3 .DAVID STOCKMAN 32 109:36 143.DAVID KEECH 43 122 33 24.DES CLANCY 41 94:46 84.DAVID MURRAY 49 109:37 144.BRIAN EPHRAUMS 43 122 34 25.PETER ROLAND 36 95:34 85.MICHAEL FIELD 26 109:43 145.PETER LEE 34 122 37 26.GREG LOVEJOY 49 95:34 86.BRIAN WALSH 47 110:20 146.JON RATCLIFFE 29 122 40 27.ANDREW FORBES 33 95:49 8 7 .JONATHAN BOYD 19 110:55 147.PETER MCPHAN 43 123 17 28.JOHN EGAN 31 95:57 8 8 .CLIVE THOMSON 37 111:35 148.DANIEL ISAKOW 33 123 22 29.KEL COX 41 96:54 8 9 .TONY SCULLY 41 111:38 149.LAURIE BOLGER 25 123 35 30.JEFF JESSUP 38 97:09 9 0 .LEON MCLEOD 30 111:38 150.JIM DUGGAN 48 123 39 31.ASH BARTHOLOMEW 2997:36 9 1 .GORDON STEPHEN 37 111:52 151.JENNY MCINNES 37W 123 44 32.NEIL CAMERON 27 97:58 9 2 .JACK MCINNES 38 112:24 152.DAVID JONES 53 123 46 33.COLIN HEYWOOD 36 98:16 93.RON YOUNG 60 112:28 153.JACK DONKIN 38 124 09 34.PETER MOORE 43 98:26 9 4 .BARRY DOBYN 52 112:29 154.DAVID O ’ LOUGHLIN 28 124 25 35.JOHN RASKAS 43 98:39 9 5 .KEITH CROWLE 51 112:30 155.LEIGH MONTI 29 124 42 36.MICHAEL THOMAS 20 99:12 9 6 .JOHN PEACH 34 112:38 156.JOHN WRIGHT 50 125 10 37.STEVE BELLESINI 39 100:15 9 7 .DAVID POSKEY 44 112:53 157.HARRY WATTS 45 125 35 38.KEVIN HADINGHAM 42 100:24 98.KEN KING 39 113:17 158.TONY PULVIRENTI 24 125 39 39.BOB DAVIDSON 45 100:52 99.MARTIN BUCKLEY 31 113:18 159.SHIRLEY YOUNG 61W 126 25 40.DAVID CORBEN 34 101:17 100.VICTOR MOSS 37 113:25 160.NOEL PHILLIPS 41 126 31 41.BOB TAYLOR 46 101:34 101.DAVID TILLER 45 113:25 161.BRYAN JOHNSTON 55 126 43 42.DES MCPHERSON 28 101:37 102.BILL ROSS 46 114:10 162.PETER BATTRICK 47 126 47 43.MARC ZEHNTNER 29 102:07 103.JIM MCGOVERN 38 114:12 163.DUNCAN H-RITCHIE46 126 53 44.PETER BOULTON 30 102:18 104.COLIN APPLEBY 38 114:26 164.BERNIE GOGGIN 53 127 16 45.PHIL CROWDEN 36 102:51 105.JOHN CARR 31 114:29 165.PETER RYAN 30 127 20 46.GLEN SMITH 35 102:53 106.GARY SIMMONS 42 114:31 166.HELEN MYALL 48W 127 26 47.PAUL SCOTT 27 102:55 107.RON BILSTON 47 114:47 167.GRAHAM MATTHEWS 54 127 54 48.BRIDGET VERWEY 31W 103:06 108.TERRY O ’BURTILL 31 114:46 168.JOHN HALL 35 127 54 49.CHRIS FORD 32 103:19 109.JOHN CUNNINGHAM 46 114:50 169.RODNEY EMONSON 35 128 00 50.BRIAN TEMPLE 42 103:23 110.JAMES URE 33 114:54 170.JOHN MCLACHLAN 34 128 37 51.RUDI LOMBARDI 27 103:26 111.GRAHAM PEIRCE 39 114:54 171.JANE BARROW 31W 128 52 52.TERRY MCCABE 42 103:31 112.MARK WARE 34 115:06 172.ARTHUR HUGHES 24 129 14 53.STEVEN OWEN 30 103:39 113.BRIAN DELANEY 37 115:08 173.CORRY PRICE 18 129 19 54.TONY MORGAN 47 103:45 114.GRAHAM HUNTINGTON 55 115:08 174.JEFF GALINDO 32 129 35 55.MICHAEL FREEMAN 30 104:03 115.COLIN HARDY 37 115:15 175.DAWN PARRIS 38W 129 37 56.COLIN BEVERIDGE35 104:03 116.ROB RCWE 36 115:21 176.TREVOR PARRIS 40 129 38 57.BARRY WATSON 55 104:06 117.DANNY HOLDER 38 115:25 177.ANNE MCCORMACK 37W 129 38 58.ARCHIE DALLI 38 104:07 118.LACHLAN WILSON 24 115:35 178.GARY HEALD 25 129 41 59.GARY STIRTON 39 104:18 119.ANN DYKE 28W 115:52179.TONY REVELL 34 129 49 60.KEITH MORIRSON 36 104:18 120.BOB ANKERLIN 50 116:21 180.PAIL MELLING 46 130 04 Page 8 VMC 25km AT.WRRT PARK. 25-4-1991. (Cont.) 181.ROL.DECASTELLA 67 130:55 190.DAVID WELSH 25 137:46 199.JOHN GROVES 43 147:06 182.MICHAEL REIDY 38 131:28 191.JAN MCINTYRE 49W 137:47 200.RIKKI BEWLEY 44W 149:37 183.TIM GLENNEN 34 131:37 192.JULIE ELTRENAN 40W 137:58 201.BRIAN TOOMEY 51 149:39 184.JOE MCPHERSON 40 132:40 193.VICKY WEIR 41W 139:21 202.GORDON BURRCWES 55 150:59 185.PETER GAVIN 42 133:25 194.DANIEL NORRIS 30 140:49 203.SUE WAYGOOD 25W 151:04 186.VIKKI THOMPSON 45W 134:47 195.COLIN BEEL 42 141:18 204.LAURIE HODGSON 39 152:14 187.JUDY WINES 57W 135:26 196.ALAN WATKINSON 55 142:46 205.M .RHEINSCHMIDT 33W 152:22 188.CHARLEY WARR 57 136:06 197.RICK JONES 62 143:56 206.GARY BURTON 35 154:31 189.JIM MAHER 45 136:54 198.DES KISSICK 39 146:57 207.LESLIE LOVEDAY 32W 162:24

NOT RECORDED AS FINISHING: HELEN SIMMONS 36 R REDPORD 41 JUNE REED ADRIAN FISHER 37 ANNE HAMILTON J PIETSCH 33 JEWRY MEEHL 39 GORDON PROUDPOOT 47 LES LAZAR 55 BILL PRICE 20 WILL BRAMMER 18 TERRY CASH 52 ROBERT HINTON 31 COLIN GILSON TED DAY 61 SIMON FORD 33 NOREEN MOORE ROSLYN POWLEY 34 TOM GRONERT 35 JOAN TROTTER 45 BARRY SAWYER 57

VMC 5km ALBERT PARK. 25-4-1991. 65 Starters. 01.MARK HEGARTY 26 15:11 23.GLENYS PILLING 28W 20:24 45.ELISA KELLY 19W 24:21 02.FRANK MAHONY 29 15:17 24.MIKE PONSPORD 30 20:46 46.BRENDAN MCNEILL 23 24:26 03.DAMIEN LEWIS 25 16:15 25.GRAEME HORSKINS 52 20:54 47.RUBEN PACE 23 24:55 04.DANIEL HOPKINS 17 16:37 26.GAVIN BLACK 12 21:05 48.JERRY MEEHL 29 25:04 05.JOE DEBONO 16 16:38 27.MELINDA WALSH 17W 21:05 49.SHAUN BILSTON 12 25:28 06.GEOFF WHEELER 34 17:05 28.RODNEY FIELDING 25 21:16 50.DEAN WALKER 11 26:31 07.GRANT MORGAN 16 17:18 29.CHRISTINE ROSS 35W 21:19 51.DANIEL SASSOON 12 26:50 08.DAVID HOWES 28 17:48 30.PAUL KENNEDY 2221:30 52.CINDY PARRIS 17W 26:56 09.NICK TAPLIN 14 18:38 31.LEON MORAN 39 21:30 53.AMANDA MAHER 11W 26:56 10.DARREN LANDSBURG 17 18:39 32.JULES EVANS 24 21:34 54.MELISSA SMITH 17W 26:59 11.JOHN NICHOLS 44 18:40 33.BYRON KELLY 17 21:36 55.ARTHUR MAS 35 27:00 12.STEVE DONNELLY 15 18:48 34.PAUL HATTERSLEY 19 21:45 56.SCOTT MCINNES 27:26 13.KANE FRASER 13 18:51 35.SIMON MYERS 24 22:24 57.JUNE REED 42W 28:17 14.DENIS WATSON 45 18:52 36.DANNY WILSON 11 22:25 58.CATHY MORRISON 25W 29:18 15.ANDREW HOWES 23 18:58 37.JEREMY GIBSON 10 22:44 59.SANDRA PHILLIPS 31W 29:31 16.LISA NICHOLSON 29W 19:07 38.IAN GODFREY 48 23:02 60.CHRIS HILLAS 25 29:57 17.PETER BLACK 45 19:33 39.ANNIE MCBURNEY 34W 23:02 61.BRETT MCINNES 14 33:23 18.DENIS GIBSON 41 19:53 40.GRANT LITTLE 25 23:07 62.KATRINA HARRIS 18W 33:44 19.IAN MORGAN 45 19:53 41.STEPHEN MCGRAIL 12 23:25 63.HEATHER DELMENICO 34:50 20.MARK ACHERMANN 19 20:15 42.DAVID CAHILL 43 23:48 64.JOAN TROTTER 45W 35:17 21.JOHN MELVILLE 11 20:17 43.MELANIE ROSS 14W 23:59 65.JOHN DRIVER 55 39:18 22.GAVIN POLLARD 29 20:24 44.LOUISE MOSS 30W 24:18

Joint Race Managers RICHARD SIMON & FRED LESTER were assisted by KEN FRASER, ROBERT JAMIESON, PAUL MULRANEY, KEVIN BROWNE, TONY KING, RON LEGGETT, PETER MCDOANLD, RAY POWLEY, GLEN WESTERN, JENNY MCINNES, NICK TAPLIN, JOHN BROWN and FRANK MAHONY. Thank you all for a job well done.

Weather conditions were ideal with no wind, although a deep puddle had to be negotiated until pumped away in Aughty Drive. CRAIG SAYERS sure moved his wheelchair along in a little over 14 minutes per 5k lap ! BRIAN SIMMONDS got an early break on the pusuing pack after the first lap as PETER MITCHELL trailed off. However, over the last 2 laps Peter made up ground to worry Brian over the last km and faill by only 6 seconds to make up his early lapse. LEW HARVEY dominated the veterans and must have been close to a PB running solidly. The women spread out very early, with BRIDGET VERWEY running very evenly at a little over 20 minutes for each circuit. In the shorter race, there were scone fine performances from the under 18’s behind the duel between MARK HEGARTY and FRANK MAHONY, the former just having a bit too much toe in the finish. LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Fred & Richard, (from Frank Mahony) I am writing in response to your March Editorial calling for com­ ments and suggestions regarding making the VMC more effective. There is no doubt that the large number of Fun Runs now held every weekend by a variety of groups, coupled with the lack of willingness of members such as myself to assist in the running of both the Club and its activities, has caused the VMC to review the role it plays. There is also no doubt that a number of the groups organising Fun Runs have entered the scene for financial reasons and they do not have the welfare of the runners as a high priority. Their lack of the neces­ sary race management skills provides what I see as the key to the VMC’s successful future. I believe the VMC needs to scale down the number of runs it holds (as it has been doing) to only 12 per year, i.e. one per month, and concentrate on what has made it successful on the past - holding well organised, accurate races.

The races should only be held over standard distances that people can gauge their performances over. These distances are: 5km 16.1km (10 Miles) 25km 80.5km (50 Miles) 10km 20km 32.2km (20 Miles) 15km 21.1km (Hf.Mar.) 42.2km (Marathon) Each run / course should be deadly accurate and promoted as such. You have a number of these distances already covered, including Eas­ ter Championship at Latrobe (although I would have this measured at 16.1km , i.e. 10 Miles and promoted as such), 25/5km at Albert Park, David Ward Hf.Mar., 50 Miles at Box Hill (for those so inclined), Beach Road Challenge (suggest change to 32.2 km), Queen of the Lake and the Zatopek Series. RACE MANAGEMENT - A RUNNER'S PERSPECTIVE. In regard to ensuring that runners can find and follow the correct course, the only effective solution is ALERT, INFORMED MARSHALS. A large-scale map at the start is of little benefit as 1) most run­ ners would have little idea of what James Street, or Kew Road for example look like and 2) once the run is under way and you have made several left and right turns, you lose orientation and have no idea what the next turn should be. Come to a T intersection and .. 3) it is very difficult for a runner to push himself along at close to 5 minute Mile pace (3:06.4 p.km) and then be expected to think clearly. Concen­ tration is on the physical effort and signs, markers, etc. are easily, and often, missed. In regard to Marshals, too often organisers create problems for themselves by setting a run over a course that requires a large number of marshals, which obviously they cannot find. Good examples of effec­ tive course setting and effective use of Marshals are the Cubitt Clas­ sic and the David Ward 1/2 Marathon, where only 3 Marshals are required. One each end and one in the middle sending runners to the finish line at the end of the race. Some runners do not like lap courses, calling them boring, but this is usually a result of the surrounding scenery. I don’t believe there is any such problem with the David Ward, Cubitt Classic or Easter Cham­ pionship as I have always enjoyed these races, but I did run into prob­ lems in the Pro Marathon I once ran a few years back at Port Melbourne. The course was 6 or 7 laps and some concrete roads and grey build- in£s coupled with a rapidly diminishing energy supply caused me real H i stress near the end of the race. I swore never to run a Marathon .iver such a course (Although with your own race I am not sure if you any real alternative courses). The big advantage of a lap course is in time keeping which allows the runner to pace himself. Both the Easter Championship and the Cubitt Classic were excellent examples of time keeping, and that is the reason whv T enjoy such courses. DRINKS. This aspect of running is often somewhat neglected and organisers need to understand that there can never be too many drink stations. The Cubitt Classic and Easter Championships were well run with regard to drink stations in giving a drink every 3km. While some runners don't require drinks, example Frank Shevlin in the Cubitt, personally I have found them essential if I am to maximise my performances. In one race at Ballarat, where the drink stations stretched out to 5km, I started to find the going rough. Lap courses have a big advantage in regard to drink stations as 1) they allow the runner to know exactly where the next drink will be available and 2) they cut down on the number of staff required, allow­ ing one well run drink station rather than 4 or 5 badly organised ones. The best way to set up a drink station is 1) To hand water in cups to runners from both sides, allowing all runners in a group who want a drink to get one, and 2) there should be two tables, approximately 20m apart, so that a runner missing a drink at the first table has a chance at the second. This becomes very important on hot days where the drink stations are some distance apart, but still should be done in ALL races. ENTRY FORMS They should be as simple as possible. Too often unnecessary informa­ tion is requested which only delays everyone in getting their entry in (Sorry to tell you this, but your entry form at the Easter Championship was not a good example). The only information that is really necessary is 1. Name -2. Address - 3.Phone No. -4.Age and a signature at the bot­ tom on the usual waiver. The above suggestions are not to imply that theVMC has been lacking in these ares, and in fact, the reverse is often the case. One of the reasons I have not assisted in races is that because they are well organised, I have preferred to race in them. Trusting that the VMC will have a bright future. ...oooOOOooo... Dear Sir, (from Merv Larter, long-time VMC member) This letter is my formal resignation from VMC MELB INC. I regret very much having to take this step, but my record for the last 2 years is attendance at 4 runs, 2 of which only as official. In recent years I have been heavily involved with my family where we are all participat­ ing in Softball which we all enjoy very much. I thank particularly Fred & that very willing core of people who put themselves out event after event to satisfy the whims of others. Should the opportunity arise where I can get to run in VC events, you bet I will be there. Finally, could I thank you for the assistance you have given me during my time in the Club with the hope that some day I will return. I remain yours sincerely. M.L. AIS/ASC May/June 1991 - AIS Canberra

Marathon Issue All Time Marathon - Men 2-07.51 Rob de Castella ( 1986) Rotterdam Revisited: Deek Returns a Victor! 2-08.16 ( 1990) 2-08.33 Derek Clayton (Antwerp 1969) Rob de Castella won the 1991 in 2-10.09 Garry Henry (Fukouka 1980) 2- 10.11 (Gold Coast 1989) 2-09.42 defeating the world's two fastest marathoners 2- 10.20 Dave Chettle ( 1975) Densimo and Salah. This was Deek’s seventh Grand Slam 2-10.44 Pat Carroll (Gold Coast 1988) (major marathon) victory. 2- 11.12 John Farrington (Sydney 1973) 2-11.42 (Adelaide 1980) Rotterdam Marathon -April 21 2-11.55 (Fukuoka 1979) 2-11.55 (Fukuoka 1979) i R de Castella Australia 2-9-42 All Time Marathon - Women 2 . D Ceron Mexico 2- 10.02 3. TDadi Ethiopia 2-10.08 4. M Castillo Mexico 2-10.47 2-23.51 Lisa Ondieki (Osaka, 1988) 5. B Densimo Ethiopia 2-11.34 2-31.19 Tani Ruckle (Chicago 1988) 2-37.12 Jillian Colwell (, 1983) 6. T Sueyoshi 2-11.54 2-37.49 Megan Sloane (Sydney, 1983) 2-37.56 Rhona Mallinder (Melbourne, 1983) Rob de Castella’s Major Marathon Wins 2-39.48 Elizabeth Hassall (Boston, 1979) 2-39.53 Jackie Tumey (Melbourne, 1982) 2-08.18 (1) Fukuoka December 1981 2-41.24 Dot Browne (London, 1983) 2-09.18 (1) Brisbane 2-41.25 Mora Main (Canberra, 1984) Comm. Games October 1982 2-41.39 Trudy Fenton (Canberra, 1989) 2-08.37 (1) Rotterdam April 1983 2-10.03 (1) AIS OLYMPIC SQUAD - CANBERRA BASED World Champs August 1983 2-07.51 (1) Boston April 1986 Olympic aspirants cluster in Canberra. 2-10.15 (1) Edinburgh Comm Games August 1986 2-09.42 Rotterdam April 1991 Athletes who have bettered the IAAF Olympic Standard or (1) 1992 Olympic Standard: 1990/91 Marathon World Rankings Pat Carroll (W, OL) 13-25.49 ’ 8-31.30 Monna Leads arid Deek Returns Rob de Castella (W, OL) 2-09.42 (W, OL) 1-45.87, 3-34.27 Rod Higgins 13-28.61 2-08.16 Steve Moneghetti (Australia) Susan Hobson (W, OL) 32-39.84 2-08.19 (Italy) ‘Dean Kenneallyuy 1-47.33 2-08.32 (Tanzania) (W) 3-36.60, 13-38.58 2-09.23 Joerg Peter () ‘ 13-41.13 2-09.41 Antoni Niemczak (Poland) Carolyn Schuwalow (W) 8-57.13 2-09.41 Martin Pitayo (Mexico) Michelle Baumgartner 4-10.14 (1990) 2-09.42 Rob de Castella (Australia) Krishna Stanton 9-00 (1990) 2-09.45 Stephan Freigang (Germany) Lisa Ondieki (W) 2-25.28 (1990) 2-09.52 (Tanzania) 2-10.10 Allister Hutton (Great Britain) Pat Scammell (Across Border) 3-36.85 2-10.16 Jan Hurk (Poland) 2-10.27 () W - World Championships, , 1991 Qualifier *2-09.17 V.ToU-tckov (USSR) OL - 1992 Olympic Qualifier (starts from January 1991) - September 30 Other World Championship qualifiers: Steve Moneghetti 1. S Moneghetti Australia 2-08.16 (Ballarat), Sharon Stewart (Ballarat), Jenny Lund (Gold 2. G Shahanga Tanzania 2-08.32 Coast, Tani Ruckle (Sydney), Wendy Old (Adelaide) 3. J Peter Germany 2-09.32 Inside this issue: Marathon Dates: Page 2 World Cross Country •Australian Marathon, Gold Coast, July 21. Page 3 Grand Prix Tour, World Students, Marathon •World Championship , Tokyo, Page 4 1990/91 Rankings; 8.00am Aug 25 (Women) and 8.00am Sept 1 (Men). THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT IS A PROGRAM OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTSCOMMISSION Page 12 V.M.C. NEWSLETTER ___ WINTER 1991 JUNE _____ VOL. 23 No. 2 AUSTRALIAN RANKINGS 1990-91

Men 8.56.19 G Devison M 13/12 1500m 8.57.0 T Readwin M 5/2 WC A: 4-10.20 800m 8.57.98 D Rundle S 23/2 B: 4-14.00 WC A: 1-46.20 8.58.69 D Abbott PL 10/8 B: 1-47.50 4.12.24 S Collins L 12/7 5000m 4.12.4 S Walsham S 24/2 1.45.87 S Doyle C 26/1 W C A:13.27.30 4.13.5 J Hebbard S 24/2 1.46.83 B Acres C 26/1 B:13.38.00 4.14.2 R Makepeace S 24/2 1.47.07 S Still S 24/2 IAAF Oly: A: 13-33.00 4.14.58 WOld H 27/6 1.47.33 D Kenneally s 24/2 4.14.8 A Cross M 22/11 1.47.53 P Scammell V 9/8 13.25.49 P Carroll M 7/2 4.19.90 A R-White P 24/3 1.47.8 P Stubbs T 28/8 13.28.61 R Higgins M 7/2 4.20.0 N Robinson S 24/2 1.47.81 M Downes C 26/1 13.29.07 M Norwood M 7/2 4.20.47 M Baumg. M 18/11 1.48.10 E MacDonald S 24/2 13.34.13 S Moneghetti M 7/2 4.20.79 M Leaney M 24/3 1.48.24 J McEniry S 24/2 13.37.61 S Creighton C 26/1 4.21.53 S Stephens B 3/11 1.48.68 M Holcombe P 8/8 13.38.58 A Lloyd S 3 0 /5 4.21.6 K Baird S 24/2 1.49.03 R Polkinhome C 26/1 13.41.14 J Paynter M 7/2 4.22.2 S Hobson C 13/2 1.49.1 L Dalton M 29/11 13.44.34 D Evans M 7/2 1.49.23 D Paulin S 22/2 13.46.46 P Brett A 12/1 1.49.4 J Rock M 29/11 13.46.58 M Inwood M 7/2 3000m 1.49.4 COrr M 3/3 13.47.30 R de HighdenM 7/2 WC A:8.56 1.49.5 M Pyke M 27/10 13.51.52 P Patrick PI 8/8 B:9.10 1.49.5 S Lewin M 29/11 13.55.5 S Hore M 29/11 IAAF Olympic: 9.03.0 1.49.7 D Bemtsen M 3/3 13.56.6 J Sheehan M 31/1 1.49.79 J White S 24/2 13.57.8 S Crowley M 31/1 D Graham 8.57.13 CSchuwallow M 7/2 1.49.9 A 22/12 13.57.8 P Haynes C 6/2 8.58.22 J Lund M 7/2 1.49.97 M Favier C 1/12 13.57.9 P Arthur M 29/11 9.00.39 J Lund S 22/2 13.58.1 S Austin M 15/11 1500m 9.04.68 R Makepeace 7/2 13.58.18 J Lisiewicz M 7/2 9.04.83 A Cross A 12/1 WC A: 3-37.00 13.59.2 S Quilty M 17/1 B: 3-40.50 9.05.67 S Hobson M 7/2 9.14.29 K Stanton C 1/12 3.34.27 S Doyle 10000m 9.14.37 S Walsham C 3/3 B 10/8 WC A: 28-07.00 9.17.61 A R-White C 26/1 3.36.60 A Lloyd B 16/7 B: 28-30 3.36.85 P Scammell M 7/8 9.24.76 M Dillon S 10/2 3.41.94 P Carroll S 9.27.81 J Cam-Smith UK 28/7 23/2 28.01.76 S Moneghetti M 13/12 9.28.50 S Mahony S 10/2 3.42.5 M Norwood M 10/1 28.39.85 A Lloyd M 13/12 3.42.98 D Paulin M 9.29.6 R Bradshaw B 23/10 24/3 28.41.08 J Harrison S 22/2 9.29.79 A Dwyer C 1/12 3.43.11 S Creighton M 18/11 28.43.09 P Brett S 22/2 3.43.3 M Downes M 10/1 28.44.5 P Brett M 13/12 10000m 3.43.68 J Paynter M 24/3 28.51.27 M Inwood M 13/12 3.43.80 M Pyke M WC A: ,32-50.00 18/11 28.59.88 R De Castella S 22/2 B: 34-0.00 3.43.82 G Ritchie S 23/2 29.05.5m R de Highden M 8 /1 3.43.84 L Dalton M 24/3 29.14.91 J Sheehan M 13/12 3.44.28 A Davis M 24/3 32.38.49 J Lund S 23/2 29.19.0m G Lyons M 8 /1 32.39.84 S Hobson s 23/2 3.44.70 P Hepworth M 18/11 29.25.19 P Arthur M 13/12 3.44.89 D Lightfoot M 18/11 32.41.06 J Lund M 13/12 29.27.28 J Golledge M 13/12 32.56.44 T Ruckle M 13/12 3.45.02 I Leitch S 23/2 29.30.6m D Wilson M 8 /1 3.45.07 N Adkin P 12/8 33.54.51 T Ruckle s 23/2 34.36.01 E Rose M 13/12 Marathon Mile 34.57.09 T Fenton M 13/12 35.11.62 J Dowie M 13/12 2.08.16 S Moneghetti B 30/9 35.12.48 S Mahony s 23/2 3.51.54 S Doyle M 7/2 2.09.42 R de Castella R 21/4 3.53.58 P Scammell M 7/2 35.16.55 K Hindmarsh s 3/11 2.11.28 R de Castella B 16/4 35.58.26 JMcKie M 13/12 3.56.52 A Lloyd B 27/5 2.15.17 A Carmen GC 22/7 3.59.8m S Creighton C 24/11 2.15.31 D Boltz St.P 15/10 Marathon 4.02.27 P Hepworth M 7/2 2.16.46 M Inwood GC 22/7 4.02.79 M Pyke M 7/2 2.16.52 J Meagher GC 22/7 2.39.56 J Dowie OSA 26/1 4.02.99 G Ritchie M 7/2 2.17.50 S Poulton S 25/4 4.03.35 J Walsh M 7/2 2.43.57 K Gobby P 29/7 2.18.41 M Dalton L 22/4 2.44.37 T Fenton GC 22/7 2.20.20 P Haynes P 3000m 29/7 2.46.18 J Cowan C 14/4 2.47.49 Women S Buchan GC 22/7 7.45.94 A Lloyd C 1/12 2.48.52 B Lucas GC 22/7 7.48.07 S Creighton C 1/12 2.49.13 C Charles GC 22/7 800m 2.49.50 J Fredrik GC 22/7 7.53.38 P Scammell C 1/12 WC A: 2-01.30 7.57.72 M Norwood H 7/1 B: 2-03.00 * Stats: Paul Jenes 2.01.1 WOld A 27/12 3000m Steeple 2.01.75 S Stewart C 26/1 Editor: WC A: 8-29.00 2.02.20 S Scamps C 26/1 B: 8-35.00 2-04.11 M Leaney M 7/2 Pat Clohessy 8.31.30 2.05.15 S Collins L 7/7 S Creighton S 23/2 2.05.3 N Robinson M 15/12 Australian Institute o f Sport 8.34.4 S Creighton C 13/2 8.41.53 2.05.43 S Stephens S 24/2 BO Bo* 176 S Creighton M 13/12 2.06.90 T Garnett S 23/2 8.49.2 G Olden M 23/3 2.06.94 N Parr Belconnen ACT 2616 8.49.89 S Mee S 10/2 M 23/3 2.07.06 J Hebbard B 10/2 8.50.37 G Rvan M 13/12 2.07.1 R Makepeace M 8.52.32 A Neal M 31/1 Phone (06) 252 1206 13/12 2.07.7 V Freeborn A 21/1 8.53.40 P Woods S 23/2 rax (06) 251 2680 8.54.8 2.07.9 C Nichols M 15/12 J Broderick M 24/1 2.07.9 A Cross M 31/1 Tele* AUSISAA62400 Page VMC 12km "FALLEN COMRADES", DOMAIN. 17-3-1991. Cool, fine. 30 Starters. 01.JOHN PHILLPOTTS 42 40:21 II .KAREN MOIR 24W 46:46 21.CHRIS DENSHAM 47 52:37* 02.JOE CAMPISI 33 41:40 12.TERRY McCABE 41 46:58 22.ANDREW CONWAY 21 54:35 03.TARQUIN OEHR 40 42:45 13.VIN O ’BRIEN 62 47:02 23.BRUCE GOODMAN 53 54:4 04.ANDREW REID 31 43:15 14.GORDON STEPHEN 37 48:17 24.JOHN ROGERS 51 55:46 05.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 27 44:11 15.BARRY WATSON 55 48:31 25.CYRIL R-GOODWIN 45 56:33 06.STEVE FAHEY 28 44:21 16.GEORGE ELHAGE 30 48:46 26.ROSLYN POWLEY 34W 56:48 07.CHRIS WARD 22 44:59 17.KEITH CROWLE 51 49:28* 27.GERRY CLARKE 40 56:49 08.NEIL CAMERON 26 45:06 18.TREVOR FISKE 26 49:52 28.PAULA HODGE 17W 65:04 09.JOHN RASKAS 43 45:14 19.STUART BAKER 38 50:44 O.RAY POWLEY 34 46:38 20.IAN MORGAN 45 51:38 * = Lucky Spot VMC 4km DOMAIN CIRCUIT. 17-3-1991. 12 Starters. l.GUS WILLIAMS 18--- I37OT- 5.BOB WHITE 61 T7:56 09.DAVE MOORE 31 22:45 2.GRANT MORGAN 16 13:18 6.JAY PHILLPOTTS 11 18:05 10.RUSSELL ROLLS 45 23:41 3.KEL COX 41 14:16 7.ANN-MARIE FAHEY 28W 20:15* 11.MELISSA DIAZ 8W 24:23 4.BRENDAN PEEL 23 16:18 8.KATE ROGERS 11W 21:03 12.HORACIO DIAZ 46 24:21 Race Manager FRED T.ESTKk was assisted by HELEN BROWN, PETER SHONE, STEVE TELEKI, WAR­ RICK ERWIN, NEIL CROKER and GREG MANDILE. Thank you all for doing the job well. There were 9 fun runs on this weekend, 7 the same morning, which resulted in poor attendances at nearly all of them. However, those who attended still benefitted from our usual prize categories as well as several spot prizes.

CAUSES OF OVERTRAINING (source Distance Running Update) 1. Inadequate recovery between training sessions; 2. excessive amount of high intensity training; and 3. sudden increases in training loads (intensity or volume or both).

There is much controversy over the contribution to overtraining of factors not directly related to training. Since some athletes exhibit overtraining despite realistic programs, it has been suggested that other factors, particularly life stressors, may also be involved. Stressors that have been implicated as contributing to overtraining include inadequate nutrition, insufficient sleep and rest, anxiety about life events (Eg student exams), occupational stress, mental con­ flict, changes or irregularities in lifestyle, and successive failures to achieve goals. Reference: "Overtraining" by laurel Mackinnon & Sue Hooper, pg.3 Article for National Sports Research Program February, 1991.

(Editor’s Note: See "Training Notes" VMC Newsletter September 1990) p.20 "Can Stress be Managed?"

BOSTON MARATHON - APRIL 15 - APRIL 21 MEN MEN 1 . (Ken) 2:11:06 l.Y TOLSTIKOV (USR) 2:09:17 2. (Eth) 2:11:22 2 .M MATIAS (Port) 2:10:21 3 .ANDY RONAN (Ire) 2:11:27 3 .J HURUK (Pol) 2:10:21 4 .ALEJANDRO CRUZ (Mex) 2:12:11 4 .D LONG (B rit) 2:10:30 5 .CARLOS GRISALES (Col) 2:12:33 80.M JOHNSTONE (Aust)2:17:58 6 .DOUG WAKIIHURI (Ken) 2:13:30 93.R.FOLEY 2:18:53 118.M.DALTON 2:21:17 123.A.CARMEN 2:21:44 WOMEN WOMEN 1.WANDA PANFIL (Pol) 2:24:18 l.R.MOTA (Port) 2:26 : 14 2 .KIM JONES (US) 2:26:40 2 .F .LARRIEU-SMITH(US ) 2 : 2 7 : 3 5 3.UTA PIPPIG (Ger) 2:26:52 3.V YEGOROVA (USR) 2:28:18 4.JOAN BENOIT (US) 2:26:54 4.K.DORRE (Ger) 2:28:57 5.KAMILLA GRADUS(Pol) 2:26:55 6.INGRID KRISTIANSEN(Nor) 2:29:24 V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2 nrniKR PRQPLB’S FJVniRKS - Events of Interest to Members, notified to us.

1991 FIXTURES AV: JUN 1 10k ED CH - CAULFIIELD JUN 2 MARATHON - FRANKSTON JUL 6 16k CCC - BRIMBANK JUL 20 15k RD CH - FISHERMENS BEND AUG 3 12k CCC - BUND00RA AUG 31 CC RELAYS - BRIMBANK SEP 15 Half-Mar - FRANKSTQN VRR: 1st SAT. EACH MONTH - 8k & 4k Tan Time Trial 7.30am, Government House Dr. VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS: JOHN GROVES 609 3424W-328 4171H/GRAEME HORSKINS 232 7925. JUN 30 10k - Westerfolds Pk 9am AUG 25 Hf-Mar & 6k Princ.Pk 8.30am NOV 10 10k - Jells Pk, 9am DEC 31 8k FR & Champagne Breakfast, Domain 7.30am. CORPORATE CUP Contact CITY SPORTS on 658 9526 (Michael-Paul-Richard)

V.C.C.L. Year-round program around Victoria. Contact BRUCE DUNCAN 583 4764(H).

COBURG FUN RUNNERS. Training Tues & Thurs 6.15pm. Harold Stevens Athletic Track, next Basketball Stadium (Melway 18 A 9/10), 386 9251). Fun runs most Sundays am.

PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS. For people living in Momington Peninsula area. Contact Kon Butko 787 1309; Ray & Mark Lewis 789 6109. Year-round program.

MARATHONS JUL 28 - PERTH; AUG 18 - ALICE SPRINGS; AUG 25 - ADELAIDE. NOV 11 - ALBANY (WA Champ) NOV 24 - SOUTH MELBOURNE, send SSAE to STUART NICOL, 230 York St. 3205.

KEW-CAMB JUN 15 16km & 6km Kew Boulevard FR. 10am from Burke Hall.

NATIONAL: JUN 23 ROAD CHAMPS - JUL 21 MARATHON GOLDCOAST - AUG 25 CCC CANBERRA

INTERNATIONAL: JUL 19-24 WORLD STUDENT GAMES / AUG 24-SEP 1 WORLD T&F CHAMPS OCT 13 15km Women ROAD CHAMPS NEW ZEALAND: ???

A.C.T: 1st Sun of month: WOMEN’S 6km JOGALONG, Deek’s Drive Stromlo Forest 9am JUL 6 8k Women / 16k Men 1.15pm / 2pm, Commonwealth Park.

N.S.W.: Contacts on Page 2. No lists received.

S.A.: Contacts on Page 2. No lists received.

W.A.: JUN 9 10km State Champ, Superdrome, Stevenson Av, Mt.Claremont, 8.30am. JUN 16 Wanneroo 20M 7.30am / JUL 13 State 12k CCC,Jorgensen Pk, 8.30am. AUG 11 State 10k CCC / AUG 25 City to Surf / SEP 15 State HfMar Champ.

AlTKNTION INTERSTATE READERS ! The VMC Newsletter circulates nationwide and many of our readers travel interstate for holidays and would love to run in new places and meet others. Please let us have dates for visiting runners !

NOTE TO ALL INTENDING CQMf ktiTQRS: Most major races require up to 6 weeks pre-entry! Because of the increased costs and time involved to satisfy all participants, it is IN YOUR INTEREST to send all enquiries by mail, plus a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope for a reply, entry form and any other information. Follow the Entry and Race Instructions as requested by organisers for the better functioning of our sport. Obtaining entries and information on intending competitors early enough is one way in which you can help to promote our sport more effectively and encourage sponsors to keep supporting us. YOUR ORGANISERS’ TIME IS BETTER SPENT ON DEVELOPING YOUR SPORT THAN ROUTINE JOBS ! UPS AND DOWNS OF A LIFE IN SPORT. Fred Lester.

One of my greatest regrets in my early years was having missed out on competing in my final year school athletic championships. That was at Wangaratta Tech in 1939 when I was struck by conjunctivitis and had to follow doctor’s orders to stay out of the open and wear dark glasses. I was confident of doing well in the Half Mile, the only distance event on the school program in those days.

During the war, my army unit was stationed at Albury and, as luck would have it, on the old Showgrounds which had a circular gravel track of approximately 500 yards (457.2m).To maintain general fitness, I used to do 7 laps of the track every morning at a steady pace, but again, a bout of flu prevented me from starting in the unit athletic carnival. I finally did get a start in a Half Mile during an Army Area carnival, which I won virtually in the last stride. I never saw the promised trophy advertised as worth 6 guineas.

In 1947, I went into a holiday camp 1 Mile event, where I finished a close second to a regular runner from Preston Harriers. So, when I was asked to try myself out with the YMCA AAC, I slid into competitive athletics. My number one sport was Soccer, but running distances on the track in summer fitted in well. 880’s, 1,2 & 3 Mile events were standard fare in Interclub, a 6 Mile was available only once a year as a Vic Championship event. The 6 Mile was also on the National program, but that championship rotated around 6 State Associations.

BECOMING AWARE OF THE V.M.C.

It was not until 1954, following a serious knee injury in 1953 during a soccer match, that I took on running regularly also in the winter. The small, but staunch and dedicated, group of distance men forming the core of the Victorian Marathon Club were very much in evidence. They were ceaselessly badgering almost anyone who ran regularly in the longer events to join the VMC and counted virtually anyone of note in their ranks. harangued and cajoled the runners, people like Bob Prentice, , , Geoff Warren, John Morgan were developing a strong following by example.

By the end of 1955 I had overcome my knee injury and was benefitting from regular all-year training at Caulfield Racecourse and on the Sherbroke Forest and Dandenong trails. I think it was Dave Stephens who suggested the Marathon to me, so I began to take notice of the VMC program.

My first race with the VMC was a 10 Mile handicap, out and back at Williamstown Club, the first time beyond 6 Miles for me. I think I finished sixth and remember passing Keith (Cracker) Lyons, a more than useful distance man for Glenhuntly. The approach of the 1956 Olympics was boosting participation right throughout athletics and the VMC was drawing good fields. A VMC 15 Mile event was next and then the 1956 Victorian Marathon Championship. This was run about mid June on an out and back course from Olympic Park, following the Olympic Marathon course from Swan Street Bridge via St.Kilda Junction and Dandenong Road to the turn on top of the hill past Huntingdale Road and return. Les Perry won in 2:34:52, Mick Skinner 2nd in 2:38:07 and I made third in 2:44:51 at my first attempt and also made the team for the Nationals cum Olympic Team Trial. My most vivid memory was turning for home into a boisterous headwind and resisting the temptation to look back over the last few miles. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER A SPORTING LIFE (cont) THE BATTLING YEARS.

Following a running/working/holidaying/hitchhiking 20 months away overseas in 1957-58, I joined the VMC at the 1959 Annual Meeting. Some 27 members were on the books then, multiple Australian Champion and record holder Les Perry holding the position of Secretary. With only a handful of members present, I was elected to the Committee, a year later Asst.Secretary and in 1961 to swop places with Les Perry.

We were all very conscious of the important role we played in provid­ ing much needed competition for road runners as the various State and National athletic bodies were stuck with a program years behind modern world trends. The National Marathon Championship was held only every second year until 1967. With us providing a second Marathon in Victo­ ria, at least Victorian runners had 5 opportunities spread over 2 years while in other States only 3 opportunities were available in the same period. Some of our members scraped up the money to compete interstate when they missed out at home due to injury or illness.

Another bugbear was the unavailability of protective footwear such as today’s familiar specialist road running shoes. We all experimented with trying to adapt what was available by cutting airholes, fitting sponge insoles, modifying shoes designed for other sports and treating our feet to take the punishment. With the relatively small number of participants in distance running the Australian market was just not big and profitable enough for Australian manufacturers to invest in capital and machinery to produce specialised footwear. Even today, the manufacture of street shoes is 50 years behind the times, the ideas behind the built up and flexible running shoes have not penetrated into general footwear production. Ill-fitting and poorly made shoes for general wear, children's footwear in particular, are responsible for many of the troubles experienced by people in later years.

WORKING AS A TEAM.

We were fortunate to be able to have a committee which were all active runners, ranging from top competitive experience to average club run­ ners. They were also a good cross section in occupations so that we were kept aware of runners interests at every level. I can mention here the valuablecontributions that were made in the 50's and 60*s by people such as the late Alf O ’Connor, who put up some amazing perfor­ mances when in his 50*s, Doug Oliver, Sam Hilditch, Bert Gardiner, the late Wal Sheppard, who was instrumental in making Australian Veterans athletics a strong organisation, as well as many more who came forward at different times. It was a rich experience for me to work together with them and I hold them in high esteem for their enthusiasm and per­ sistence .

This period also saw the establishment of a regular running program, which dovetailed with, and supplemented, the VAAA's racing fixtures. Early summer runs were introduced in the evenings or early mornings to cater for the non-track oriented and casual runners. Membership figures began to climb steadily from 41 in 1961 as more and more people were becoming aware of running being the most accessible way to laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. The "Running Boom” gath­ ered momentum in the 60*s and the VMC benefitted from its "Open Door” policy of accepting anyone who wanted to take part. By 1969, VMC counted 170 members in its ranks. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2 A SPORTING LIFE (cont) THE BOOM YEARS. Personally, I experienced my most successful period in running, even if at times organisational pressures did interfere with my preparation for some important races. The VMC was the only organisation fully focussed on servicing the demand for distance races and we kept extending our program almost yearly. Yet, my own running with the Club became less and less frequent as organisational demands began to mush­ room. From some 7 or 8 races in the 50*3, we added 4 early summer runs, 3 late summer runs, the Emil Zatopek 10,000m Series and the odd special run as the years rolled on. There were several attempts since the late 40’s to maintain a viable athletic magazine, all of them short lived, usually a labour of love by some enthusiastic athlete forced to abandon the project as a money losing undertaking. The Australian Harrier, Frank McCaffrey’s great contribution to Australian distance running, lasted for some twenty issues until 1968. In that time, we published an internal result and information sheet and contributed articles and results to Frank1s mag­ azine. With its demise, the VMC took the decision to publish a quar­ terly newsletter to cater for its members and other interested running people, and make it available to members as part of their annual mem­ bership subscription. A succession of astute Club treasurers and willing helpers to collate and staple the pages of the Newsletter for posting kept production costs within bounds. By 1974, VMC membership figures had risen to 350 and some 400 VMC Newsletters went to Victorian and interstate readers. A peak of 650 VMC members was reached in 1979, coupled with our involvement in the establishment of the Big M Melbourne Marathon. It must be noted here with regret that the Victorian Athletic Association of that time lagged well behind the enthusiasm of their own members in not recognising the appeal of that Marathon. THE SPORTS INDUSTRY TAKES OVER In the 70*3, as the mass running phenomenon began its boom, it was not long before it attracted entrepreneurs to make money out of its popu­ larity in a number of ways. We are all familiar with the proliferation of "Fun Runs” competing for participants9 dollars, few of them giving value to the bulk of runners. The VMC held its place at the height of the boom, having 700 members in 1986, but since then the whole of the running scene has experienced a decline right across the board. The 1988 "bust" and the continuing economic decline, together with ever increasing prices for sporting gear, equipment and administration costs, has made its mark also in sport. We have entered a new phase where runners are looking for more value be it in better service, realistic prices for sporting gear, lower government taxes and charges. Government bureaucracy is churning out more and more paper, snowing us with information and journals of dubi­ ous usefulness, sidestepping the need for facilities at grass roots level, such as safe courses and tracks for outdoor sports in propor­ tion to the demand. The big-money sports - Tennis, Golf, Football, Horse Racing, etc., have no problems in obtaining large slices of funding. When it comes to the 30 or 40 other sports, they are expected to divide a miserably small sum among the lot of them. In the largely participators sports which draw relatively small crowds of spectators, we have hundreds of Voluntary and part-time administrators and club officials, weighed down with ever increasing demands by all kinds of authorities to satisfy them with additional applications for sanctions and permits instead. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2 A SPORTING LIFE (cont) KEEPING A SENSE OF BALANCE.

Looking back over my years of involvement in sport, the only r^al change has been that there are a lot more people about, in Australia and in the world. While there may not have been such a multitude of sport and recreation pursuits as today, the people of previous gener­ ations also had to make choices from quite a variety of leisure acti­ vities. The same truism that MWhat you want to do well at, you do more of” is nist ns valid todav it was then. Except we express it today by cn ! I i.ntf it specialising”.

Life is many sided any time, we all would like to do lots of things, even to the extent of wanting whatever it is immediately, but it ip the experiences we go through which help us to sort out what suits us in the end. I had a go almost at any sport available, ball games, gym­ nastics, athletics, wrestling, swimming and whatever. Not being out­ standing at any sport in particular, except for being a persistent trier, probably was a good thing as it gave me a reasonable all-round foundation. What I did more of was running to build my stamina and practising endlessly with a soccer ball to improve my shooting and control skills. That was of course while also earning a living and acquiring working, trade and management skills.

What I probabl:" cherish most on the sporting side is the people I met and mixed with, the fellow triers, the sporting spirit of sharing anH + ea.m work, the artistry and sheer ability of some, the mutual support in achievement and its consequent infectious joy. While we usually highlight the top performers it is also important to be aware of the tail-enders, also-rans and in-betweens whose achievements are no less important to their lives.

Particularly is that so in the Marathon on the Road, a simile to the Marathon of Life. We have our high moments and our low moments. We make great expectations and have disappointments. We measure ourselves by someone else or move on regardless. I guess to many it is anoth*- way of self-examination, an affirmation of being.

LETTING GO.

Stepping down from the position of a key administrator is not easy, neither is it easy not to have developed a kind of proprietary clai^ to a job or position, it is a decision that has to be made by at some time or another. It was about 15 years ago that we attempted to have a change of Secretary. That lasted about 3 years, and it was no fault of the persons elected; changing circumstances, not least the mushrooming of participation, made it extremely difficult for a person in full time employment to cope with the job. So it had to be someone only working part-time to cope. This has now become more than a part-time job, a regular oif’ ^ needed and some of the tasks of the Secretary need to delegated to other persons to free up the time of the Secretary for specifically organisational tasks. Unless this is done, the service that members and other participants expect will not be adequate.

I hope that what I have said on these pages is not too rambling and makes sense to our readers and members. Being a Life Member, I am still vitally interested in the VMC*s wellbeing and will assist where it may be required in a minor role. One thing is certain, I will not be looking over the shoulders of the new administration, all I ask is for everyone to give them their full support as you have given me. V.M.C. RACE STATISTICS

FALLEN COMRADES 12km DOMAIN 1961 ROD BONELLA 39 25 BRIAN CURKE 39 30 JIM HUNT 39 44 1962 NORM DUFF 39 36 MORRIS AARBO 40 03 FRED LESTER 40 06 1963 NORM DUFF 38 54 BRUCE HAWKER 39 59 JIM HUNT 40 04 1964 JOHN COYLE 36 39R NORM DUFF 38 15 BRUCE SIMMONS 38 36 1965 IAN BLACKWOOD 37 04 PAT CLOHESSY 37 26 HENK V.WIJNGAARDEN 38 23 1966 GEOFF WALKER 36 47 KERRY PEARCE 37 00 NEIL RYAN 38 00 1967 GEOFF WALKER 36 59 NEIL RYAN 36 59 BARRY SAWYER 37 53 1968 IAN WHEELER 38 05 DAVID JONES 38 57 BARRY SAWYER 39 04 1969 36 59 IAN BLACKWOOD 37 20 NEIL RYAN 37 42 1970 TREVOR VINCENT 37 26 PETER BRUCE 37 45 IAN MINTER 37 55 1971 NEIL RYAN 36 40 RAY BROWN 37 44 ANDY BOYCHUK (CAN) 37 54 1972 PETER BRUCE 38 06 TERRY HARRISON 38 20 BOB HENDY 39 11 1973 PETER SHARE 39 01 PAUL O ’HARE 39 15 DAVID GAZELEY 39 24 1974 CHRIS WARDLAW 37 21 IAN MINTER 38 25 NEIL RYAN 38 32 1975 CHRIS WARDLAW 35 53R ANDY HILL 36 02 ROB deCASTELLA 36 27 1976 PHIL HAMER 38 00 GERRY SOFIANOS 38 52 ROB WALLACE 39 38 1977 ANDY COCHRANE 37 25 PAUL O ’HARE 37 34 RAY WISLON 37 47 1978 ROB deCASTELLA 36 35 ROB WALLACE 37 19 BOB WELSH 37 51 1979 GRAEME KENNEDY 37 25 STEVE McCAULEY 37 30 GEOFF NICHOLSON 37 61 1980 KEITH HYLANDS 37 36 MARCUS CLARKE 38 12 FRANK JORDAN 38 30 1981 GRAEME McDONALD 39 00 GERRY SOFIANOS 39 34 ROBERT MANDILE 40 18 1982 ANDY COCHRANE 38 25 KEN DUXBURY 39 12 TOM DANOS 41 33 1983 ANDY COCHRANE 38 32 GRAEME SMITH 38 39 PHIL LEAR 41 54 1984 LINDSAY THOMAS 40 25 PAT McMAJON 40 39 MARK O ’BRIEN 41 14 1985 NOEL PHILPOT 39 10 GEOFF NICHOLSON 39 14 PAT McMAHON 40 05 1986 ROB WALLACE 37 17 GRAEME SMITH 39 35 PETER GAFFNEY 39 38 1987 ANDY COCHRANE 38 11 BRIAN JOHNSON 38 59 TONY MANDILE 40 40 1988 PETER NOORDHOFF 38 55 GRAEME SMITH 38 59 GEORGE EDMOND 39 35 1989 ANDY COCHRANE 38 21 GRAEME MCDONALD 38 28 GEORGE EDMOND 39 36 1990 TARQUIN OEHR 41 56 TONY STYANT-BROWNE 42 07 PAUL SMART 43 28

10km VMC WOMEN’S QUEEN OF TOE LAKE. ALBERT PARK: 1986 CHRIS SETTERFIELD 39:39 DEBBIE WILLIAMS 40:32 ROSALIND STEVENS 40:45 1987 THERESIA BAIRD 36:47R SUE MACKO 40:10 EMMA RILEY 40: 20 1988 MAREE MCDONAGH 33:48R ANNE CROSS 34:18 LINDY-JANE TRESIZE 36: 12 1989 JACKIE PERKINS 33:37R MAREE MCDONAGH 33:45 RQSEANNE BRISBANE 35: 14 1990 MAREE MCDONAGH 33:41 ANNE CROSS 34:34 RHONA MAKEPEACE 34: 56

HALF-MARATHON 21. lkm BURNLEY BOULEVARD 1984 ANDREW GARNHAM 64 18R PETER GAFFNEY 67:27 MAURICE HEARN 67 37 Worn: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 85 52 SHARON HIGGINS 86:54 MARGARET SMITH 88 26 1985 MARK TOMSETT 67 34 PETER MITCHELL 67:48 DUNCAN MOLLOY 70 29 Wean: JOAN CAMERON 82 25R PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 82:41 BARBERA FAY 86 54 1986 ROBIN RISHWORTH 69 44 PHIL STAFF 71:02 S. MILLINGTON 72 07 Worn: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 80 18R CHRIS SETTERFIELD 87:30 SUE JOHNSON 89 46 1987 FRANK MAHONY 69 02 RICHARD PESTELL 69:36 ROD STEWART 70 35 Wan: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 79 56R CHRIS SETTERFIELD 89:22 JAN BRIMACOMBE 91 10 1988 PETER MITCHELL 68 04 PAUL JAMES 69:22 PETER HUNT 70 26 Worn: THERESIA BAIRD 81 16 JAN BRIMACOMBE 87:14 BARBARA FAY 88 30 1989 KEVIN GALVIN 69 26 IAN GAINEY W/C 72:03 TONY DIDONATO 72 40 Worn: COT J-FEN STEPHENS 83 59 THERESIA BAIRD 85:51 LAVINIA PETRIE 86 40 1990 ADAM HOYLE 66 43 DARREN WILSON 66:52 GREG MCMAHON 67 13 Worn: ANNE LORD 80 54 LINDA VON DIEBITSCH 85:22 SALLY KNIGHT 85 39 1991 GREG LYONS 68 49 SIMON DAVIES 69:46 FRANK MAHONY 70 04 Worn: THERESIA BAIRD 83 11 KAREN MOIR 83:35 JENNI COTTRELL 84 01 TRAINING NOTES Fred Lester There is a curious belief widespread through most of our known world that there is a solution available for every problem we may encounter, if only we could get hold of it. It can also be expressed in the search throughout the ages for the one formula, the one book, the Abra Cadabra which will answer our quest for knowledge, fortune, power and - in the 20th Century - an Olympic Gold Medal ! You’ve probably guessed it by know: THE TRAINING SCHEDULE ! Having experience in Marathons - competing, organising, managing - as well as being an active coach (ATFCA Level 2), for 30 years or so, the plea for obtaining a training schedule is a regular recurrence. Rather than talking schedules I always suggest that either I can see the inquirer in person or that they visit a coach for advice. Most modern coaches worth their salt take a similar line, when put into a position similar to a doctor asked for prognosis and cure over the phone. So what’s wrong with a training schedule ? you may ask. GUIDELINE YES , SCHEDULE NO ! Whenever we use the word ’SCHEDULE’, it depicts in the mind of inquirers, who are lacking the experience, a manual of laid down procedures to be followed to the letter. Definite days and hours of training, times to be achieved and repetitions to be performed in each session, regularly increasing loads of effort, gymnasium work-outs, etc., etc. So many kms per day, per week, per month, a veritable moun­ tain of figures for each activity is seen as the answer. Now, if you, Dear Reader, have the idea to ask for a schedule, let me ask you a few questions. What will you do when it rains, when you’ve got a cold or worse, when you’ve had a special task at work or home which mucks up your timetable, when your kids or spouse are taken ill, you’ve been given the sack or whatever else may happen ? Let’s assume you have started running for a while and are merely looking for tips to make your training more effective, start asking yourself some of these andother questions. Are there days when you feel better than on others, when does your running feel good, even when you don’t feel much like running when you start off do you get into a happier mood once you get going ? You may catch my drift by now. Training is tied up with how you feel, with listening to your body, with removing the tensions of everyday work and cares. If you are looking at long distances, at Mar­ athons, you are looking at prolonged effort on your body’s system which can increase unwanted stress. So your training must be directed to gradually and gently accustom your body to cope with more and more effort without distress. Occasionally you increase the pace or effort in a session or use a race to lift the rate of performance. Rather than a schedule, you look at how you can organise various commitments to establish a time slot, or a number of time slots during the week, when you can establish your training sessions. They don’t even have to be all of the same duration, but try to have at least 3 days slotted into your week. 5 or 6 are even better, if something unforeseen interferes to kill a session or two, you still have 3 or 4. The total weekly distance depends on your level of fitness and your aims of the given moment. Building up towards 1 hour on the move for most of your sessions over a 1 year period lays a good foundation. Mix fast/short and easy/long sessions. Regularity and variety are the key, your progress is determined by your ability to cope without stress, not by pre-determined schedules. * HAVE YOU NOTICED the new faces coming into the running scene? This is probably an interesting project for some statistics enthusiast. While some try to point at a lOyear cycle, others tend to see lead-ups to as a spur, others favour special occasions which highlight a sport for the rises and falls. Personally I tend to favour a theory that it is connected with the time span that people take part in sport, while continuing to obtain tangible benefits. These may be a search for success, an ego drive for recognition, a finite period of improvement, social group commitment, a regular fitness component or just simply as an antidote to the "Rat Race" ! The last two categories usually stay around for longer, although they may change their type of sport involvement. * THE SELLING OFF AND CONVERSION OF EVER MORE OPEN SPACES in the name of development or a spurious claim of "New Jobs Creation" is becoming an ever greater threat to the pursuit of outdoor sport. Not only does it lead to a degradation of our environment and a fouling of the air we breathe, it robs us of the time we need to spend to be fit and healthy for the demands of present day living. I have no desire to harp on the appalling theft of open space for the Tennis White Elephant and similar attempts along our creek and river beds, beaches and nibbles at National Parks and surrounds. We have wandered from place to place in the search for adequate space for running events, other sports have made the same experience, yet we have taken it like lambs. Some urban parks, in the Metropolitan as well in the country areas, have seen some improvement for leisure seekers in the way of facilities arid paths. However, when it comes to major events involving large numbers of participants, we are still dependent on public roads and limited access to venues. There is a crying need for all sports­ men and sportswomen to take up a fight for their right to sport and the preservation of the environment, safe spaces for sporting activity and clean up of air and water pollution. It is high time sports bodies as a whole see this problem as a matter of public health and safety, almost as a matter of survival. Our Australian sporting tradition was built on the availability of open spaces close to our homes and a healthy outdoor environment. We are in great danger of losing more than we have already if the pre­ sent trend of encroachment is allowed to continue.

* TAKES ALL SORTS - Anthony Thornton, 39, walked backwards 153km in 23 hours 45 mins to break his Guinness world record. His wife who was walking forwards tripped and hurt her arm ! ( via World News Services)

* IGNORANCE AND INNOCENCE are not the same - innocence is not knowing things you shouldn’t; ignorance is not knowing things you should.

* BALLS (1). From an "alert" put out to IBM"s American branch office: "Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit). Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate, or should perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel. For the benefit of the megabyte-bewildered we point out that a "mouse" is a thingummy that users use to change the test pattern on their computers. Or something like that.

* BALLS (2). "People like you are going to have to get rid of your balls," said the big policeman when he chatted to the middle-aged driver the night before last. "Par­ don?" said the citizen, breaking out in a cold sweat. "Balls," the sergeant repeated. "We’re having a lot of trouble with our cameras. The balls on towbars can get in the way of a clear picture of the number plate, so it wouldn’t surprise me if we had a campaign against them soon".... Phew !

* HEARD THE ONE ABOUT THE RUNNER who turned up at training with a treated piece of pine ? His coach had told him to keep a training log ! VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MflJ¥lKNK TNC. Tel: 499 3069, Mon, Wed, Fri - 7.30 to 9.30pm. If no Mail Entry, Enter 45 mins prior to Start Time. * Indicates changes from previous listings.

JUN 9(Sun)"BIRTHDAY FUN RUNS” 12k/3k,BURNLEY 9am (Map45 B12) $6($4 Members)3k-$2. 15(Sat)VMC 50 MILES AUSTRALIAN TRACK CH’SHIP,BOX HILL.Early Entry! 808 9739. JUL 14(Sun)SPORTSCRAFT "QUEEN OF TOE LAKE" WOMEN 10km,ALBERT PARK 9am. (Map57 J3) Mail entries close JUN 30. $8($6 Members) After JUN 30 LATE Kite $15 on day. AUG 11(Sun)BEACH ROAD CHALLENGE 32k & 4k, BRIGHTON BATHS 8am(Map67 CIO) 4k-$2. Mail entries close JULY 28.$6($4 Members) After JUL 28 LATE FEB $10 on day. *OCT 6(Sun) VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON, PORT MELBOURNE, 7am (Map57 Cl) $12 Mail Entries close SEP 16. After SEP 16 LATE FEE $20 on day. OCT 30(Wed) 13km & 3km PRINCES PARK 6.30pm

NOTE: Use SPONSOR’S FORM if available where Early Entry indicated, or send Stamped Self Addressed Envelope with request for forms to: VMC, P.O.BOX 12234, A ’BECKETT ST, MELBOURNE 3000. Ordinary Race Entries taken on Day, 45 mins prior to listed Starting Time! DO NOT MAIL WITHIN 10 days of RACE DATE, we cannot guarantee a reply in time !! Correspondence received without a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope will not be replied to. Current yearly (Jan 1 to Dec 31) VMC Membership fees Eire $15 Senior, $8 under 20. Membership of the VMC means automatic receipt of the 3-monthly VMC NEWSLETTER which contains Mail Entry forms in the early information pages. Results of VMC races are displayed on the net{

ACCENT WITHIN THE CLUB is on enjoyment of running through whatever participants see as their own particular pleasure * vb'.-u r cvkoperF«*l s b * ! pvaetior* • We do not place expectations on anyone beyond asking runners to take a turn at performing some of the minimum chores required, such as runners’ course safety, giving final times and placings and refreshments when needed. THE CLUB PROGRAM is aimed at enabling runners to test and improve their fitness at varying distances and, where possible, cater for different stages of fitness by offering a choice between a long or a short race on each date. Anyone can join the VMC at any of our events; if they wish to just have a run without becoming mem­ bers, they may do so at a $2 surcharge in the main race by entering up to 30 mins prior to starting time - EXCEPT PC® SPECIAL EVENTS as specified on our Fix+i *re List. Basically, the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB aims to keep organisational and technical details to the minimum essential to conducting its events satisfactorily for all. We like to stick to our Club Motto "WITH A MINIMUM OF FUSS” ! We also aim to co­ operate with all distance running organisations - local, regional and national. MEMBERSHIP FEES are: Senior $15 p.a., U.20 $8 p.a., including insurance and cover­ ing the CALENDAR YEAR (JAN 1 - DEC 31). Your membership fee entitles you to receive our quarterly NEWSLETTER, carrying results, events ahead, information, articles and comments from our own members and other sources. ALL ENQUIRI^ must be accompanied by S.S.A.E. (Stamped Self Addressed Envelope) of maximum standard size (235mn x 120mn) at minimum standard postage for return of reply and other information, to save office time. No S.S.A.E. - No Reply ! ----- cut here------cut here ------cut here ------VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. - MEMBERSHIP FORM - (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE!) SURNAME ...... INITIALS... CALL NAME ...... REG.NO...... CLUB ...... ADDRESS:No ..... STREET ...... TOWN OR SUBURB ...... POST CODE ...... TELEPHONE: HOME ...... WORK ...... DATE OF BIR T H ---/--- / ...... OCCUPATION/INDUSTRY...... MALE/FEMALE (delete inapplicable) I CAN HELP THE CLUB WITH ...... To assist the Club rostering on some Race Days , I can make myself available on : 1)...... 2)...... 3)...... (Check with fixture list dates and show preference, otherwise you will be called on at random) CONTRIBUTE TO/DISTRIBUTE NEWSLETTERS... DISTRIBUTE CLUB NOTICES:LOCAL/OTHER RUNS... BILLET VISITOR(S).... HAVE ENDORSED LICENCE(Truck/Bus) ...... HEREWITH $15... (Senior), $8.... (under 20) and SSAE for return of information. Dated:-- /___ /.... SIGNATURE ...... Make out Cheque or M/O to VMC, post to P.O.BOX 12234, A ’BECKETT ST 3000 with Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope (235xl20mn) if you require a reply. No S.S.A.E., No REPLY ! Page 24