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A RUNAWAY SUCCESS -

the inaugural VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON

The VMC plays a major role in its success

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION*

Race Winner BRIAN SIMMONS (Vic Cross Country League) 2.33:34

First Female DEBBIE COWELL (Vic Road Runners) 3.12:28

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, photos, comments, criti­ cisms, etc. to: VMC NEWS EDITOR, P.O.BOX 12234,A’BECKETT ST, MET,ft 3000, . 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 FOR 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. IF IT IS WORTH TALKING ABOUT, IT IS ALSO WORTH SENDING IN TO US ! ! ! ************************************************************************************ INTERSTATE LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS. VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. P.O.BOX 12234, A ’BECKETT ST, MELB 3000 * Fax: 9am-5pm 658 9529. Tel: Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30pm-9.30pm 03-499 3069 AA: Neil KING, P.O.Box 254, MOONEE PONDS 3039 03-370 7555 * ANSW: Alan BATCHELOR, P.O.Box 723, GLEBE 2037. Fax 02-552 1987 02-552 1244 AV: Sharon STEWART, Olympic Park, Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002 03-428 8049 AAQ: Reg BRANDIS, QE2 Stadium, Kessels Rd, NATHAN 4111 07-343 5653 AA-SA: Kath EDWARDS, P.O.Box 57, KENSINGTON PARK 5068 08-332 8022 * AA-WA: TREVOR HOWARD, P.O.Box 208, WEMBLEY 6014 09-387 5599 * AAA-TAS: Wayne MASON, DOMAIN ATH.CNTR, PO Box 812,SANDY BAY 7005 002-34 9551 * AA ACT: John HARDING P.O.Box 176, BELCONNEN 2616. Fax 06-2516959 06-253 1150 AA NT: Greg ADAMS, P.O.Box 105, SANDERSON N.T. 0812 089-45 1979 VIC VETS: Peter COLTHUP, 14 Bakers Rd, N. DANDENONG 3175 03-795 1169 STRIDERS: The SECRETARY, P.O.BOX N119 GROSVENOR ST 2000 02-427 6350 Q'ld MAR & RR CLUB: Andrew SEMPLE,P.O.Box 192, EVERTON PARK 4053 SA RRC: Marilyn DAVIS, 1 Sturt St, G.P.O.Box 591, ADELAIDE 5001 08-212 6115 WA MAR CLUB: Jackie BAXENDINE, P.O.Box 1291, SUBIACO WA 6008 09-388 1227 ACT CC CLUB: Dave CUNDY, G.P.O.Box 252, CANBERRA 2601 06-231 8422H. A.I.S.: Rob deCASTELLA P.O.Box 176, BELCONNEN 2616 06-252 1111 ************************************#*****#*#***************************#********)c 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.Coll.,Swan St.R’MOND 45 B12 FISHERMENS BEND: 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 E 1/2 \\\ 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 COLLTNGWOOD TR:Heidelberg Rd,CLIFTON HILL; YARRA BEND C.C.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:Ballajn 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. ABOVE CONTACT PERSONS 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. PRE—RACE ENTRY FCHMS: Your attention is drawn to the mb-RACE ENIKY PQHM as below, specifically needed for fixtures where PRE-RACE EhflW 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.

The following races require FTCE-ENTRY to be posted to the V.M.C. by closing date TOGETHER WITH A STAMPED SKI .F-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (235 x 120mn ! ! ) for return of Race Number and Information :

DEC 8-12 BP EMIL ZATOPEK 10,000m TRACK SERIES OLYMPIC PARK ENTRIES $10 10 (Tue) MA I N NI G H T - SP E C I A L EV E N T S N o Late Entries Mail Entries close NO V E M B E R 18 Membership and Time Qualifications Apply!!

1992 M A Y 10 (S u n ) VMC HALF-MARATHON TROPHY BURNLEY 9.00am (Map 45 B12) Mail entries close APRIL 27 $10 ($8 Members) After APRIL 27 & LA T E FEE on the Day $15

JULY 12 (Sun) ’SPORTSCRAFT* QUEEN OF THE LAKE WO M E N 10km ALBERT PARK 9.00am (Map 57 J3) Mail entries close JU N E 28 $8 ($6 Members) After JU N E 28 & LA T E FEE on the Day $15

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 h e r e ------cut h e r e ------cut h e r e ------RACE ENTRY FOM-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 ...... I N I T I A L S .... CALLNAME ...... ADDRESS ...... POST CODE ...... PHONE(Home) ...... (Work) ...... BEST TIME(last 3 years,nearest dist.) ...... DATE OF SAME ..../..../..... PLACE WHERE HELD ...... NAME OF RACE ...... DATE OF BIRTH ... /.../ .... MALE / FEMALE (cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ .... SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT ...... DATE ..../..../.... To keep routine tasks at a minimum, you must send a STAMPED SELF ADDRKgran KNVKinpp; (235mn x 120mn) 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 FTOPER SSAE - NO REPLY ! ! V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2

------cut h e r e ------cut h e r e ------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) Dear Members and Friends of the VMC

Sprin g in Melbourne is not just horse racing and Melbourne Cups, it is a time when many runners seek out their jogging shoes which have been in hibernation over the winter months. It is also a very busy time for the VMC Committee as the build up to the traditional Zatopek Series gets into full swing. (1991 being the 31st annual series!)

This years Series will be special in two ways: firstly, The Fred Lester Retirement Dinner has been included as a special event during Zatopek week, and secondly, the Main Night will feature New Zealand's running legend, competing in a mile race against Victoria's best. More details about theZatopekSeries can befound on pages 12 and 13. Remember, entries close for Zatopek 10,000m races on 18th November. Use the entry forms on pages 2 A and 2B if you still have not entered.

Tickets are selling well for The Fred Lester Retirement Dinner. Bring along some friends, the evening will be highly entertaining and proceeds will be used to establish The Fred Lester Athletic Scholarship to be awarded annually. A brochure has been attached for your convenience. More details on page 17.

A major success in October was the staging of the inaugural Victorian Peoples Marathon. The cooperation between the seven athletic organisations that combined to conduct the event was reflected in the ease with which the event ran and the tremendous social atmosphere that endured. A date has already been set for next years Marathon, 4th October, and every indication is there that the event will continue to be a success in the years to come. Thirty-one VMC Members entered the 1991 VMC Marathon Championship that was incorporated within the event. The results are printed on pages 4 - 7.

Included in this Newsletter is an excellent article, written by Fred, about Bert Gardiner and his enormous contribution to athletics over the years. Bert is a Life Member of many organizations, including the VMC, and his involvement in athletics makes for a fascinating story. This article can be found on page 14 and is well worth reading.

Good luck to all the Members who are running in the Zatopek Series. For those who are not competing, your support in the stands and as marshals would be much appreciated. A roster notice can be found on page 13 and you would have the bonus of free entry to the event.

RICHARD SIMON General Secretary

NOTICE OF THE 1991 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY MARCH 29 1992

BEFORE THE 25/5 KM ALBERT PARK RUN MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW IN THE NEXT NEWSLETTER

PLEASE MARK THIS DATE IN YOUR DIARIES

CONTENTS Front Page: V I C TORIAN PEOPLES M A R A T H O N 12. 1991 ZA T O P E K SERIES 2. Communications/V enues 13. ditto 2A. Race Information/Entry Form 14. B E R T WH O ? by Fred Lester 2B. Entry Declaration 15. ditto 3. Editorial/Contents 16. Other Organisations Fixtures 4. Results: VICTORIAN PEOPLES MA R A T H O N 17. FRED LESTER RETIREMENT DINNER 5. ditto 18. Training Notes by Fred Lester 6. Marathon Photos 19. ditto 7. Results: 1991 V M C MA R A T H O N CH A M P I O N S H I P 20. ditto/AA Course Measurement Scheme 8. AIS Distance Running Update 21. Athletics Australia News 9. ditto 22. What Do You Make Of It? 10. Results: PRINCES PA R K TIME TRIAL 23. V M C Fixture List 11. Distance Running Commission Notes (Oct) 24. Club Information/Membership Form Inaugural VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON, 6 OCTOBER 1991, PORT MELBOURNE WEATHER: OVERCAST / SOUTHERLY WIND ENTRANTS: 330 FINISHERS: 260 PLC TIME NAME AGE PLC TIME NAME AGE 1 2:33:34 SIMMONS BJ 35 70 3:17:46 HAYES RL 53 2 2:35:57 HARVEY LL 42 71 3:17:46 HUSE AR 28 3 2:38:38 BRIMAC0MBE LP 48 72 3:18:04 WATT RD 28 4 2:39:16 N0RDEN BC 33 73 3:18:16 CHEER CJ 31 5 2:40:33 SHONE PW 46 74 3:18:16 Me PHAIL GE 37 6 2:42:08 HALL JC 40 75 3:19:36 EDWARDS AJ 47 7 2:42:55 MORESI RW 24 76 3:20:23 TAYLOR RC 46 8 2:43:00 GRAY R 40 77 3:20:42 BARTHOLOMEW L 29 9 2:46:38 HEWITT GR 45 78 3:20:53 PAGE WL 61 10 2:46:44 FRASER MW 30 79 3:21:45 VAN DYK J 34 11 2:47:50 MURPHY LW 23 80 3:21:47 GANNON PF 38 12 2:48:15 GRIFFIN N 45 81 3:21:58 LUCK PL 27 13 2:49:26 CALLAHAN SJ 35 82 3:22:08 HINES DH 25 14 2:49:43 BOLGER J 36 83 3:22:34 JONES DL 50 15 2:52:59 FLORES C 38 84 3:23:28 LLOYD D 42 16 2:53:09 WHYKES JI 30 85 3:23:52 STIFFE MJ 40 17 2:54:27 OBERSCHEIDER A 51 86 3:24:40 ANDERSON JL 52 18 2:54:37 CUMMINGS SJ 40 87 3:24:51 SHAW JT 43 19 2:54:45 HARVEY CJ 30 88 3:25:04 RILEY G 60 20 2:55:33 DONOGHUE JJ 36 89 3:25:12 CARUSO V 45 21 ' 2:56:08 REID AI 31 90 3:25:38 WALLACE AM 43 22 2:56:18 Me LURE WJ 45 91 3:25:51 INGRAM RI 30 23 2:56:39 INGHAM J 45 92 3:25:59 BUSHFIELD M 32 24 2:57:56 UPTON I 50 93 3:26:12 WOOLGAR CJ 47 25 2:58:00 SMITH HG 50 94 3:26:38 BROWN SJ 31 26 2:58:03 MOORE PK 43 95 3:26:38 LALLY PK 44 27 2:58:35 O ’DWYER MA 34 96 3:26:50 BOWKER CJ F50 28 2:58:41 JOHNSTON I 21 97 3:27:23 BULLEN JP 36 29 2:58:46 HAUGHIAN MJ 24 98 3:27:29 CROWLE K 52 30 2:58:53 JESSUP JA 39 99 3:27:41 CASSIDY KB 31 31 2:59:19 HENDERSON RJ 45 100 3:27:46 GOODMAN B 54 32 2:59:21 SENIOR KW 45 101 3:28:04 CRAIK JA 34 33 2:59:24 MORGAN GE 40 102 3:28:26 FENBY KP 40 34 2:59:36 DAALDER F 51 103 3:28:53 ROBERTSON PJ 31 35 2:59:48 HUGHES RP 67 104 3:29:39 ELLIOTT DV 42 36 3:00:43 PAGE CD 37 105 3:29:47 MORRIS JW 50 37 3:01:09 MORGAN AJ 47 106 3:29:50 O ’CONNOR GN 33 38 3:01:57 GRIFFITH RA 35 107 3:30:01 STEPHENSON BM 48 39 3:03:07 SCOTT DW 42 108 3:30:19 BLACKMAN FP 43 40 3:04:07 ELLIS TS 31 109 3:30:27 BISHOP GR 46 41 3:04:25 2GAINSKI EJ 40 110 3:30:35 GARNER RL 35 42 3:05:04 COLQUHOUN El 36 111 3:31:01 ATKIN FJ 22 43 3:05:22 DE FANIS SD 43 112 3:31:11 COOPER AW 30 44 3:05:42 MADIGAN RG 46 113 3:31:14 FURLAN F 52 45 3:06:17 MORRIS NG 32 114 3:31:36 WILSON H F26 46 3:06:29 BARTHOLOMEUSZ MB 30 115 3:31:45 DYER GT 56 47 3:06:46 DEBRUYCKERE B 37 116 3:31:54 POULTON GP 37 48 3:07:10 ARDLEY DI 44 117 3:31:58 Me MANUS TJ 35 49 3:07:14 CONROY WA 36 118 3:33:35 YONG EL 18 50 3:07:44 POWER RN 49 119 3:33:40 QUORN-SMITH MI 41 51 3:08:17 WATERS RJ 46 120 3:33:48 PARADOWSKI G 42 52 3:08:48 PILKINGTON JK 45 121 3:34:36 McKEOWN GB 68 53 3:09:27 MAHER JP 30 122 3:34:37 FELDMAN EM F43 54 3:09:56 PORTER NJ 57 123 3:34:49 FAGNANI JJ 44 55 3:10:42 LOGAN PJ 43 124 3:34:59 QUINN PF 41 56 3:11:06 STANLEY JA 39 125 3:35:07 DALGLEISH P 31 57 3:11:48 SULLIVAN PA 38 126 3:35:09 Me GARITY J F45 58 3:12:08 ROYALL S 27 127 3:35:51 MILES AM 20 59 3:12:28 COWELL DA F31 128 3:35:54 DALGLEISH BJ F55 60 3:12:53 MIRAGLIA JM 32 129 3:36:09 HERRALD J 45 61 3:12:56 SHADLOW JL 40 130 3:36:18 HERBERT CG F49 62 3:14:26 BELL JA 47 131 3:38:05 YOUNG SG F61 63 3:15:01 PETRIE LJ F48 132 3:38:15 MARDEN KC 49 64 3:15:05 WOFF DR 32 133 3:38:42 GUNNER S 28 65 3:15:08 O ’FARRELL BP 44 134 3:38:56 BIBBY JC 30 66 3:15:16 EDWARDS M F42 135 3:39:01 SIU A 20 67 3:15:48 GLOVER LC 37 136 3:39:24 LOADS WH 44 68 3:16:44 MARTIN VJ 40 137 3:39:35 CROUCH LG 51 69 3:17:35 LITTLE RV 48 138 3:39:36 SAVAGE G 35 Page - 4 PLCTIMENAME AGE PLC TIMENAME AGE 139 3:39:57 WHITE GA 45 200 4:00:30 PEARCE RS 49 140 3:40:17 KYTE W 51 201 4:00:33 MACLEAN HA 31 141 3:40:26 HOUGH KL 46 202 4:01:00 HOBBS IC 53 142 3:41:08 JENKINS RB 38 203 4:02:44 CLARKE GD 55 143 3:41:14 BILSTON RJ 47 204 4:02:56HEMBER DJ 33 144 3:41:20 NELSON PW 50 205 4:03:00 BROWNE KJ 55 145 3:41:31 MOGIC L 28 206 4:03:29 LEATHES SW 43 146 3:41:44 SHACKLOCK DJ 18 207 4:04:17 PEREZ J 52 147 3:42:02 BOND SJ 39 208 4:05:14 LEGGETT RW 57 148 3:42:32 BALDWIN C F39 209 4:06:32 HUGHES AE 24 149 3:42:38 MORTON W 38 210 4:06:54 HARRISON ME 52 150 3:42:39 DUCKWORTH S 38 211 4:07:29VINCE PR 43 151 3:42:40 TODD R F41 212 4:07:30BARKER SJ 48 152 3:42:42 LAZAREVIC ML F30 213 4:07:56 Me FADRIES J 54 153 3:42:51 JERRAM CJ 47 214 4:09:47KELLY AG 24 154 3:43:19 GOLLA WJ 44 215 4:09:58 O ’BRIEN PL 28 155 3:43:45 KERR S F46 216 4:10:22 BATTRICK PJ 48 156 3:43:55BRENNAN NR 30 217 4:11:04 VILLEGAS RJ 27 157- 3:44:03 NISH DJ 40 218 4:11:04 MARIAN AE 36 158 3:44:14 STOKES DW 39 219 4:11:33 GOGGIN BJ 54 159 3:44:19GERLACH V 66 220 4:12:29DIMENT DE 21 160 3:44:30 SPENCER LJ 56 221 4:12:38 D ’ROZARIO KA 50 161 3:44:33 MATTHEW GG 25 222 4:15:02 EDWARDS G 29 162 3:45:24GAMMON PA 26 223 4:15:29 LYNCH PG 18 163 3:46:05 Me GOVERN JM 39 224 4:15:57PETRIE RS 50 164 3:46:18 BURHOP RG F48 225 4:18:41 ROBERTSON GB 46 165 3:47:12MILNE DC 57 226 4:19:31 BRISTOW ML F30 166 3:48:49 Me KENZIE RG 49 227 4:20:06 O’CONNOR JE F43 167 3:49:20GOOK IR 30 228 4:21:20 LEWIS SD F25 168 3:49:39 SMITH PM 37 229 4:23:17 JUPP JT 51 169 3:49:54 GILBERT NE 46 230 4:23:39 GUBBINS JM 62 170 3:50:03 COPELAND PC 24 231 4:24:02 SMITH CJ 34 171 3:50:42 DOUGLAS AR 45 232 4:24:09 MILLER PR 39 172 3:51:24JOFFE M 46 233 4:24:16 TAIT M F42 173 3:51:25 SPROAT GN 52 234 4:26:23 SKEHAN S 27 174 3:51:54 BROWN R 50 235 4:26:29 REAN J 37 175 3:52:30 EDWARDS DR 29 236 4:26:47 Me CARTIN PD 40 176 3:52:49 SODERSTROM PM 44 237 4:30:28OWEN MJ 53 177 3:52:53MOSES KC 28 238 4:33:04 LITJENS RA 31 178 3:53:06 Me GRATH PJ 51 239 4:33:50 MORREY BJ 62 179 3:53:36 PRICE WA 20 240 4:42:29 LANSFIELD AV 50 180 3:54:05 KONIG VH 26 241 4:43:56 SINCLAIR JW 67 181 3:54:51 Me CARTY JM 46 242 4:44:33 MACLEISH N 60 182 3:55:16 CAMPBELL NN 42 243 4:45:43 PRICE CW 19 183 3:56:32 BISHOP L F44 244 4:47:44 PAPAKONSTANTINOUKP 24 184 3:56:33 McKEOWN TC 51 245 4:48:25 WARD KC 66 185 3:56:39 WISHART EG 53 246 4:48:27 WILCOCK C 38 186 3:56:40 WISHART LM F46 247 4:49:03 BORROWES GR 56 187 3:56:43 TWIST MA F31 248 4:50:11 GAWNE LR F41 188 3:56:45 KEECH DM 43 249 4:57:42 MATCHETT K 69 189 3:56:46 HARTLEY EP 41 250 5:00:18 SHAW MR F43 190 3:56:49 MACLEAN CJ F29 251 5:01:38 POLLARD GP 60 191 3:56:54 BRYAR PJ 39 252 5:06:12 BLACK DB 31 192 3:57:14 BARRY TM 60 253 5:07:02 JONES R 62 193 3:57:23 HEHIR PM 30 254 5:12:47 JERRAM JE F44 194 3:57:35 BAXTER AW 53 255 5:12:48 BRENNAN BN 64 195 3:57:43 FREEMAN D 38 256 5:17:26 MOUNTFORD D 42 196 3:58:57 AMADO N F38 257 5:27:48 GRUJOSKI LG 30 197 3:59:32 HUNTER W 53 258 5:29:58 CARTER KR 39 198 4:00:10 MACLAREN S F26 259 5:35:10 BARON JF F44 199 4:00:19 DEAN FD 47 260 6:24:51 BENNETTS JM F41

VCCL athlete, BRIAN SIMMONS, dominated the mens race from the start. Brian broke the field up early by setting a fast pace and although weakening over the final six kilometres, he recorded the excellent time of 2.33:34. Veterans LEW HARVEY and LAURIE BRIMACOMBE both finished strongly to fill the placings.

The women's event had thirty entrants. The VRR’s DEBBIE COWELL recorded her first marathon victory with a time of 3.12:28. Debbie led the women’s field for the entire event in a good display of controlled running. V VAC athletes LAVINIA PETRIE and MARY EDWARDS had an exciting battle for their placings with only 15 seconds between them. Page - 5 Some of the people that assisted at the finish area.

The majority of the Clubs/ Associations that united to stage the Marathon are represented in this photograph.

L E W HA R V E Y (2.35:57) LAURIE BR I M A C O M B E (2.38:38) 1991 V M C Marathon 3rd place overall Champion 1991 VMC MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP (Conducted within the Victorian Peoples Marathon) ENTRANTS: 31 FINISHERS: 21

1. Lew Harvey 42 2.35:57 17. Bill Baxter 53 3.57:35 2. Peter Shone 46 2.40:33 18. K J Browne 55 4.03:00 3. Tony Morgan 47 3.01:09 19. Ronald Leggett 57 4.05:14 4. John Pilkington 45 3.08:48 20. Bemie Goggin 54 4.11:43 5. Peter Logan 43 3.10:42 21. Merrilyn Tait W 42 4.24:16 6. Lawrence Glover 37 3.15:48 7. Vin Martin 40 3.16:44 Ian Dobson DNF 8. Gerry Riley 60 3.25:04 George Edmund DNF 9. Keith Crowle 52 3.27:29 Bruce Povey DNF 10. Bruce Goodman 54 3.27:46 Richard Simon DNF 11. Peter Quinn 41 3.34:59 Ray Powley DNF 12. Cynthia Herbert W49 3.36:18 John Waite DNF 13. Shirley Young W61 3.38:05 Shayne Walthers DNF 14. Peter Nelson 50 3.41:20 Russell Weavers DNF 15. Werner Golla 44 3.43:19 Roger Weinstein DNF 16. James McGovern 39 3.46:05 Chris Woolgar DNF

'RUNNERS WORLD' GTFT VOUCHERS ARE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:

O P E N O P E N

MALE FEMALE

1st Lew Harvey 42 $250 1st Cynthia Herbert 49 $250 2nd Peter Shone 46 $100 2nd Shirley Young 61 $100 3rd Tony Morgan 47 $50 3rd Meirilyn Tait 42 $50

VETERANS VETERANS 40+ 1st Peter Logan 43 $50 Other than the above, there were no Veteran 45+ 1st John Pilkington 45 $50 finishers.

50+ 1st Keith Crowle 52 $50

55+ 1st Gerry Riley 60 $50

Only one award can be claimed by category winners. Where appropriate, recipients have been awarded prizes of the higher value.

The Mens and Womens V M C Marathon Championship Trophies will be awarded to the winners during the Main Night of the ’Zatopek' Series.

MARSHALS

The Victorian Marathon Club were responsible for supplying twenty marshals for the event. Disappointingly, the Club was not able to fulfil its commitment entirely, however, the following Members did turn out to assist: MI C H A E L WA L S H , A N D R E W COCHRANE, CHARLEY WARR, JOHN SHEEHAN, PAUL BRIGLIA, RAY CHADWICK, HOWARD BROWN, FRANK BONECKER, RUSSELL JOHNSON, ERIC LESBRIEL, MA L COTHER, JIM DUGGAN, RENNY CIRILLO, FRED LESTER & RICHARD SIMON. OCTOBER 1991 Marathon Stars lead 2, Deek 5 in World Top Ten Olympic comeback 1991 World Lists (from Der Leichtathletik) 1500 3-31.00 Noureddine Morceli (Alg) Marathon stand outs , Rob de Castella 3-31.96 Simon Doyle (Aust) and Lisa Ondieki and 1500m Champion Simon Doyle are 3-32.03 Fermin Cacho () expected to lead an Australian distance comeback in 1992 Olympics. Marathon 2-08.53 Korichi Morishita () *Steve Moneghetti has run fastest marathon in 1990 and 2-09.12 (Japan) 1991 with his Berlin victory in 2-8-16. 2-09.17 Yakov Tolstikov (USSR) 2-09.23 Torn Mimura (Japan) *Rob de Castella wo n the 1991 in 2-09.42 Rob De Castella (Australia) 2-9-42 to rank number 5 in 1991. Rob is set to run his fourth Olympic Marathon. Steve Moneghetti (Australia) 2-08.16 set in Berlin in September 1990 leads world rankings 1990-1991. Other *Lisa Martin wo n silver medal at Olympics and Australians in Top Ten include Simon Baker 4th in 50K Gold at in 1990. Lisa is set to run her third Walk in 3-46.36 and Daniela Costian 8th in Discus with 66.06. Olympic marathon. The Australian marathon trio took the team points in AIS Canberra Based Seoul where Lisa placed 2, Steve 5 and Deek 8. 1991 Best Nat Ran

Simon Doyle, the big Queenslander from Bundaberg, has Pat Carroll* 13-25.49 (1) led an Australian resurgence in middle distance running * 8-27.20 (1) in 1990 and 1991 with three Australian records in recent Rob de Castella* 2-09.42 (2) months as well as world's second fastest time at 1500m Simon Doyle* 1-45.38/3-31.96 (1) inl991: 3-31.96. Simon was also a courageous finalist at Rod Higgins 13-28.61 (2) . Susan Hobson* 32-39.84 (2) 1-46.88 (3) Monna—a must for Barcelona 13-33.46 (4) Steve Moneghetti ran world's fastest in 1990-91. H e 13-41.13 (9) placed 11th m World Ch a m p s in Tokvo and Olympic Carolyn Schuwalow 8-57.13 (2) Champion, Gelindo Bordin placed 8th. N o athletes Krishna Stanton 8-58.60 (3) bettered Olympic Qualifying Time of 2-14 at Tokyo due to Lisa Ondieki (1) extreme weather conditions. Sarah Collins 4-12.01 (1) Moneghetti and Bordin have done more than enough to Wendy Ticehurst 15K (2), CC (3) be eligible for Olympic Marathon, an event which obviouslv has no space restriction. Will Edberg and *1992 Olympic Qualifying Time Becker, Craf and Sabatini be included in the Wimbledon draw in 1992? 1992 Olympic Standards (from 1 January 1991) Mo nna and Bordin must be allowed to join Deek in the Barcelona Marathon. The A A Executive is seeking M e n W o m e n revision of the IAA F limitation. 800m 1-46.10 2-01.30 1500m 3-37.00 4-10.20 John Walker for AIS Coca Cola Meet. 3000m 8-56.00 N e w Zealand legend John Walker, the 1976 Olympic 3000m SC 8-29.00 champion at 1500m, will compete in the AC T IVlile at the 5000m 13-27.30 AIS Coca Cola Meet in Canberra on November 30. 10000m 28-07.00 32-50.00 Marathon 2-14.00 2-35.00 AUSTRALIAN RANKINGS 1991 (Top Ten)

MEN 5000m 1500m Olympic qualifier: 13.27.30 Olympic qualifier: 4.10.20 800m IAAF 13-33.00 Olympic Qualifier: 1-46.20 4.12.01 S Collins Sh 23/7 13.25.49 P Carroll M 7/2 4.12.4 S Walsham S 24/2 1.45.38 S Doyle N 15/7 13.28.61 R Higgins M 7/2 4.12.60 S Collins Sh 24/7 1.45.87 S Doyle C 26/1 13.29.07 M Norwood M 7/2 4.13.5 J Hebbard S 24/2 1.46.83 B Acres C 26/1 13.33.46 A Lloyd L 12/7 4.14.2 R Makepeace S 24/2 1.46.88 D Kenneally Sh 23/7 13.34.13 S Moneghetti M 7/2 4.14.8 A Cross M 22/1 1.47.07 S Still s 24/2 13.36.03 D Evans L 12/7 WOld H 27/6 1.47.81 M Downes c 26/1 13.37.61 S Creighton C 26/1 4.19.90 A R-White P 24/3 1.48.10 E MacDonald S 24/2 13.39.31 D Evans Sh 24/7 4.20.0 N Robinson S 24/2 1.48.24 J McEniry s 24/2 13.41.14 J Paynter M 7/2 4.20.66 K Stanton Vas 29/6 M Holcombe 13.43. •• P Patrick Belg /8 4.20.75 M Leaney M 24/3 1.49.03 R PolkinhomeC 26/1 13.46.46 P Brett A 12/ 1 4.21.6 K Baird S 24/2 1.49.23 D Paulin s 22/2 13.46.58 M Inwood M 7/2 4.22.20 S Hobson Vas 29/6 13.47.30 R de Highden M 7/2 1500m 13.52.0 P Haynes Canb 15/3 Olympic Qualifier: 3.37.00 3000m Olympic qualifier: 8.56.00 3.31.96 S Doyle St 3/7 IAAF: 9.03.0 3.32.79 S Doyle He 27/6 10000m 3.35.62 P Scammell R 17/7 Olympic Qualifier: 28-07.00 8.50.34 J Lund St 3/7 3.36.37 P Scammell Ma 5/8 8.53.46 J Lund He 27/6 3.40.70 S Creighton Lu 6/7 28.01.76 S Moneghetti M 13/12 8.57.13 CSchu wallow M 7/2 3.41.94 P Carroll S 23/2 28.39.85 A Lloyd M 13/12 8.58.22 J Lund M 7/2 3.42.34 D Evans Wa 14/7 28.41.08 J Harrison S 22/2 8.59.64 K Stanton B 26/7 3.42.5 M Norwood M 10/1 28.43.09 P Brett S 22/2 9.02.41 K Stanton St 3/7 3.42.98 D Paulin M . 24/3 28.44.5 P Brett M 13/12 9.02.54 K Stanton R 17/7 3.43.3 M Downes M 10/1 28.51.27 M Inwood M 13/12 9.04.68 R Makepeace 7/2 3.43.68 J Paynter M 24/3 28.59.88 R De Castella S 22/2 9.04.83 A Cross A 12/1 3.43.82 G Ritchie S 23/2 29.05.5m R de Highden M 8 /1 9.05.67 S Hobson M 7/2 3.43.84 L Dalton M 24/3 29.14.91 } Sheehan M 13/12 9.14.37 S Walsham C 3/3 3.44.28 A Davis M 24/3 29.19.0m G Lyons M 8 /1 9.16.0 A R-White B 2/3 29.25.19 P Arthur M 13/12 9.24.76 M Dillon S 10/2 M ile 29.27.28 J Golledge M 13/12 9.28.5 S Mahoney S 10/2 29.30.6m D Wilson M 8 /1 3.49.91 S Doyle Os 6/7 10000m 3.51.54 S Doyle M 7/2 M arathon Olympic qualifier: 32-50.00 3.53.58 P Scammell M 7/2 Olympic Qualifier 2-14 3.55.40 P Scammell Li 1/7 3132.23 J Lund Os 6/7 4.02.27 P Hepworth M 7/2 2.08.16 S Moneghetti B 30/9 32.38.49 J Lund S 23/2 4.02.5 D Evans Cope 8/7 2.09.42 Rde Castella R 21/4 32.39.84 S Hobson S 23/2 4.02.79 MPyke M 7/2 2.15.00 S Quilty GC 21/7 32.42.76 S Hobson Os 6/7 4.02.99 G Ritchie M 7/2 2.16.30 J Andrews GC 21/7 32.56.44 T Ruckle M 13/12 4.03.35 J Walsh M 7/2 2.17.16 M Johnstone GC 21/7 33.54.51 T Ruckle S 23/2 2.17.52 M Inwoods GC 21/7 34.36.01 E Rose M 13/12 3000m 2.17.58 M Johnstone L 21/4 34.57.09 T Fenton M 13/12 2.18.53 R Foley L 21/4 35.11.62 J Dowie M 13/12 7.48.27 S Creighton N 15/7 2.21.17 M Dalton L 21/4 35.12.48 S Mahony S 23/2 7.52.47 A Lloyd Bel 21/6 2.21.44 A Carman L 21/4 35.58.26 JMcKie M 13/12 7.53.36 P Carroll Li 1/7 7.57.72 M Norwood H 7/1 M arathon 7.58. P Patrick Belg /8 WOMEN Olympic Qualifier 2-35

800m 2.36.21 J Hal lam GC 21/7 3000m Steeple Olympic qualifier: 2-01.30 2.36.40 K Gobby GC 21/7 Olympic qualifier: 8-29.00 2.39.56 J Dowie Osaka 26/1 2.00.17 S Stewart Os 6/7 2.44.43 B Lucas GC 21/7 8.27.20 S Creighton La 10/7- 2.01.75 S Stewart C 26/1 2.46.18 J Cowan C 14/4 8.30.65 S Creighton Tk 29/8 2.02.20 S Scamps C 26/1 2.46.42 J Cowan GC 21/7 8.31.30 S Creighton S 23/2 2.02.09 WOld L 12/7 2.47.40 S Mahoney GC 21/7 8.32.60 S Creighton Sh 23/7 2.04.11 M Leaney M 7/2 2.47.46 A Lord GC 21/7 8.49.2 G Olden M 23/3 2.05. •• S Collins 2.50.11 J Federick GC 21/7 8.49.89 S Mee M 23/3 2.05.3 N Robinson M 31/1 2.53.56 J Phillips GC 21/7 8.50. •• G Ryan • • 2.05.43 S Stephens S 24/2 2.54.35 L Christison GC 21/7 8.52.9 A Neal M 2.06.90 T Garnett S 23/2 8.53.40 P Woods S 23/2 2.06.94 N Parr S 10/2 8.54.8 J Broderick M 24/1 2.07.06 J Hebbard B 10/2 8.54.8 G Deveson M 2/3 2.07.1 R Makepeace M 31/1. Statistics: Paul Jenes 8.57.0 T Readwin M 5/2 2.07.7 V Freeborn A 21/1 8.57.98 D Rundle S 23/2 2.07.9 A Cross M 31/1 Page - 9 8.59.72 K White Fres 28/4 2.07.9 C Nichols M 17/1 PRINCES PARK TIME TRIAL 13KM, 30 OCTOBER 1991 WEATHER: MILD/WINDY STARTERS: 50 FINISHERS: 47

1. MikeRossner 27 47:11 17. Michael Welsby 34 55:31 33. Peter Geoghan 32 62:07 2. Peter Gebbie 32 47:26 18. Allen Owen 43 55:35 34. Graeme Horskins 53 62:38 3. Mai Healey 24 47:45 19. Norman Wills 41 55:43 35. David Jones 54 63:13 4. Dean Turner 21 49:25 20. Paul Maher 24 56:08 36. John Trevithick 25 65:14 5. Andrew Holmes 36 49:47 21. Ray Bassett 44 56:49 37. Mai Smith 36 66:17 6. Karen Moir (W) 24 50:06 22. David Stockman 33 56:49 38. Sebastian Saccuzzo 34 68:03 7. Ashley Bartholomew 30 50:18 23. Michael Ryan 31 57:33 39. Sue Jones (W) 25 68:26 8. Des MacPherson 29 50:51 24. Colin Papas 24 59:10 40. Pauline McCabe (W) 24 68:55 9. Simon Royall 27 52:06 25. Vince Konig 26 59:21 41. Ian Godfrey 49 69:38 10. Barry Sawyer 58 52:14 26. Jim Duggan 49 59:55 42. Mark Speechley 24 70:09 11. John Raskas 44 52:46 27. Kevin Johnson 30 60:06 43. Wayne Craig 30 72:36 12. Paul Stephens 23 52:52 28. Michael McNamara 38 60:10 44. Rick Jones 62 72:49 13. Peter Moore 43 53:10 29. Gary House 36 61:20 45. Frank Bonecker 66 72:53 14. Eric Lesbriel 40 53:22 30. Kevin Browne 55 61:27 46. Leonie Loveday (W) 40 74:29 15. John Apap 33 53:37 31. David Lloyd 42 61:53 47. Rikki Bewley (W) 45 81:13 16. Laurie Benbow 44 54:49 32. John Gore 43 61:53

PRINCES PARK TIME TRIAL 3KM, 30 OCTOBER 1991 WEATHER: MILD/WINDY STARTERS: 9 FINISHERS: 9

1. Peter Re 43 10:58 4. Gavin Pollard 29 11:54 7. Ed Biggs 48 13:47 2. Peter Ramsay 32 11:12 5. Bill McGlaulin 38 13:11 8. EffieGoulas 24 14:24 3. MichaelPonsford 31 11:26 6. DavidBiggs 12 13:11 9. JohnBencze 59 15:17

The VM C Committee decided to change the venue of their popular evening Time Trial Runs from the T wo Bridges course to Princes Park. This change was largely due to the increasing number of people using the BB Q area along the Yarra which was making it increasingly difficult for runners to enjoy an unimpeded run through the area.

The first Princes Park Time Trial was conducted over 13km (4 laps) and 3km (1 lap). Luckily for the competitors the hot and windy conditions that had prevailed during the day were blown away with a welcome cool change that arrived at 6.30pm - right on start time!! Congratulations to the winners of each run and to all who competed. The response was satisfactory and the runs will no doubt become even more popular as word spreads.

Thanks to the marshals that assisted race manager, RI C H A R D SIMON: FR E D LESTER, MI C H A E L NA D ALIN, GA BRIELLE HEGARTY, PA M E L A SIMON, RE N N Y CIRILLO, MA L COTHER and on the drink station REBECCA AN D IVOR.

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COMMENT is 29 August, three weeks before the World Championships. Changes in the international competition program approved by the full IAAF Congress meeting in Tokyo before the world The DRC, and other interested parties, are trying to redress the championships have some far-reaching implications for Austral­ situation in which NO athlete in the world championships ian athletics, and distance running in particular. The most men's marathon achieved the A qualifying time for next year's significant move was the decision to halve the interval between Barcelona . (Qualifying standards and condi­ world championships from four years to two. This takes effect tions identical to the world cham pionships apply to Barcelona. immediately and means that the fourth World Championships There is an A and B standard for each event and countries may in Athletics will be held in , Germany, on 13-22 August, send one athlete who has a B standard or up to three if ALL 1993, with the fifth in , , on 4-13 August, have the tougher A standard.) 1995. The problem for Australia is that Steve Moneghetti did not For distance running, there are two new IAAF events — a world qualify in Tokyo despite finishing 11th (the tough Australian championship for the half marathon distance, the first staging of Olympic Committee crtierion is top 16, which 'Monner" met). which will be in conjunction with the 1992 in So if Moneghetti elects not to run another marathon between Gateshead, England, on 20 September and, before that, the first now and the Olympics, we have a terrible choice. We can send road relay championship in Madeira on 9-10 May. Both will be Monner alone, or leave him behind and send up to three qualifi­ annual events. ers. At the moment the only other qualifier is , To offset these additions partially, at least, the athletics World Am ong others who finished high up in Tokyo but have not Cup appears likely to go. No formal decision was taken in qualified (the period began on 1 January, 1991), are silver Tokyo, but the 1992 (not 1993) version in , Cuba (25-27 medallist Ah med Salah and Olympic champion Gelindo Bordin September), is likely to be the last. This year's women's World (8th). Championship in Holland on 13 October will mark the end of that pioneering event. The IAAF has discussed the issue informally and Brian Roe is helping to prepare more information to present to the next Clearly these changes will mean corresponding changes in Council meeting in mid-November. The current thinking is that Australia's approach. It seems inevitable that the Co m m o n ­ it is more likely the qualifying period will be lengthened, or the wealth Games will suffer, or that their high profile in Australia time relaxed. There is resistance to exempting the first 16 will adversely affect the quality of team we send to one of the finishers from Tokyo, though that seems the most elegant two world championships in each four-year cycle. And our solution, being performance-based. distance talent will be stretched by a calendar year which begins with the Australian domestic track season, then (every two years) World Indoors, (every year) World Cross Country, (two years) World Marathon Cup, (every year) World Road Relay, /World Championships/Olympic Games, and world half-marathon road championship. That is, of course, before fitting in Australian winter champion­ VICTORIAN ships, City to Surf, major commercial road races, not to mention training. PEOPLES Clearly, choices are going to be required. Not least by AA, which will have to decide in which events it wants Australia to MARATHON participate fully, and find ways to support teams going to them.

ben Johnson. IAAF Congress Other decisions from the Congress included: • the shelving of proposals for recognised world records for road events. A logical decision, which also means that Steve IT’S ON AGAIN!! Moneghetti's world best for half-marathon — 60:34 in the 1990 Great North Run — now becomes just that, a world best. • an Australian proposal that the should replace the as a women's championship distance was defeated. Sunday 4 October 1992 A A News In line with the change in international distance, next year's Australian road championships will be held over the half­ Port Melbourne, 7am marathon distance. The proposed timing is three weeks before the Australian marathon championship on the Gold Coast, which next year is 12 July. Dave Cundy believes that a potential bidder is the Lake Nacquarie half-marathon (near Gosford, NSW) on 21 June.

All Australian championships are now back on a roster basis, Organised by the i.e. assigned to state associations in turn. Next year's cross Distance Runners of Victoria Inc. country is allocated to Ne w South Wales, and the possible date Page - 11 EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES 1991 (SUN 8 - THU 12 DECEMBER MAIN NIGHT TUE 10 DEC)

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EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES 1991 - SCHEDULE AND TIMETABLES.

SUNDAY: 7.00 EZ "W2" 10,000m Open Women Allcomers 55:00/27:00 qualifying. Dec. 8 8.00 EZ ”F" 10,000m VMC & WAC Members 50:00/24:30 qualifying.

MON: FRED LESTER "Athletic Scholarship & Retirement Dinner”, drinks inclusive. Dec. 9 Southern Cross Hotel 7.00pm. $65 ($60 1991 VMC Members) $600 Table of 10.

TUESDAY: 6.45 CORPORATE CUP RELAY 4 x 400m (Women) 6.55 CORPORATE CUP RELAY 4 x 800m (Men) 7.05 "Wal Sheppard Trophy” Masters Mile 40+ 4:50/4:30 1500m qual. Dec. 10 7.15 VAWC 3,000m INVITATION WALK 7.30 ”A.I.S .MALINOWSKY CUP" 3000m STEEPLECHASE 7.55 "EMIL ZATOPEK" 10,000m WOMEN 38:00/18:00/11:00 qualifying 8.40"F.C.L.TRANSPORT" INVITATION MILE 8.55 "Rob deCastella Trophy" u.20 3000m 8:28/3:56 1500m qual. 9.15 "EMIL ZATOPEK" 10,000m MEN 29:00/14:00 (29:20/14:10 VMC mbrs qual)

WEDNESDAY: 7.00 EZ "D" 10,000m VMC & W A C Members 38:00/18:30 qualifying. Dec. 11 8.00 EZ "B" 10,000m VMC & WAC Members 32:30/15:30 qualifying DECATHLON QUALIFYING TRIALS 1st Day

THURSDAY: 7.00 EZ ”E" 10,000m VMC & W A C Members 41:00/20:00 qualifying Dec. 12 8.00 EZ "C" 10,000m VMC & WAC Members 35:00/17:00 qualifying DECATHLON QUALIFYING TRIALS 2nd Day

NOTE: The Series Organisation reserves the right to delay starting times on the day if deemed advantageous to the program. HIGHLIGHTS AT THIS YEARS

'ZATOPEK' SERIES' MAIN NIGHT An addition to the report on the 50 Mile Track Race * Australia's leading men and women distance runners that appeared in the last issue is: competing in the 10,000m races A WORLD RECORD * International representation in the Men's 10,000m (New Zealand’s top runners plus negotiations are currently SHIRLEY YOUNG (60+category) 8.04:22 underway to have one of Japan's leading runners) CONGRATULATIONS!!! * New Zealand's JOHN WALKER competeing in the Invitation Mile against Victoria’s best

* An exciting U/20 3,000m race featuring Australia's leading juniors

RQSTER PUTY

An opportunity is being given to Members to assist with marshal and general duties during 'Zatopek' Week.

Lap scorers are required on all race evenings, with many other officials also needed on the Main Night (Tue 10 Dec). Tasks include recording of results, ushering placegetters to the presentation dias, keeping the marshalling area free of the public, and of course lap scoring for the Mens and Womens 10,000m races.

The ’Zatopek’ Fun Run on Sunday is one of the Clubs most popular and important events for the year. It attracts in excess of 250 - 300 starters and cannot be efficiently run with anything less than 15 marshals and drink station attendants.

If you can assist on any of the evenings or during the 'Zatopek' Fun Run, please fill in the coupon and return bv 2 December to:

VMC, PO Box 12234, A'Beckett Street PO, Melbourne 3000.

ROSTER NOTICE

NAME:...... TEL.(H).,

ADDRESS: ...... P/C

I can assist as a Marshal/Lap Scorer/Official on the following occasions (tick appropriate box/es).

Sunday 8 December Tuesday 10 December Wednesday 11 December from 6.30pm from 6.15pm from 6.30pm

Thursday 12 December ’Zatopek* Fun Run from 6.30pm Sunday 15 December from 8.00am

SIGNATURE: DATE: Many athletic participants, whether in walks or in runs, on the track, road, or over the country, must have come across the slight and inconspicuous figure of Bert. That may have been in the 20,s or 90,s, or any time in between, but there was Bert, busy with watch, pencil and pad, when not actually padding along in a race. On top of that, Bert is a source of living history of Athletics itself, having his first birthday almost coincide with the birth of the International Amateur Athletic Federation in 1902. Bert will be the first to admit that "I was hopeless at sports, when at school1’, seeing that every other kid was bigger and stronger during that period. That was in East London, around the East Ham and Manor Park area until the family migrated to Australia in 1912. The Gardiners settled in Brunswick, Bert went to Melbourne Junior Tech and later night school at Melbourne Tech (now RMIT) and apprenticed as Fitter and Turner. SLIDING INTO ATHLETICS It must have been about 1919, when athletics got plenty of space in the newspapers, that a notice of a Victorian 10 Miles Track Champion­ ship, to be held at the Malvern Oval, caught B e r t ’s eye. Having been mad about figures and statistics since schooldays, he went along and scored "inofficially" for two runners (the brothers Ingram). Next, he saw a reference in the loc§.l Brunswick paper about Moreland AAC start­ ing up and sent them a letter. That led to a bit of a scare when he returned from church on Sunday to find four people sitting on the doorstep, the entire membership of Moreland AAC, wanting him to run rather than score ! Joining up, he found it hard to make the team as a runner, but managed to beat a couple of elderly blokes in the walk occasionally. Interclub had about 5 events in those days, about 100 athletes com­ peted from 9 clubs, University had 2 teams to make it 10 overall.

CATCHING THE BUG

Some time later, Bert received a book on Race Walking from overseas and read that walkers trained 5 times a week while in Australia, they only trained twice a week. So, Bert started to train 5 times a week and after four years beat most opposition. Having been lackadaisical, dancing and going to pubs before, Bert joined the RAAF as aircraft fitter and created plenty more spare time for training, as well as switching to a life of more moderation, Point Cook being rather iso­ lated . During that period, Bert won the Australasian 7 Miles Walking Championship in 1925, which was held as curtain raiser before the South Australian Football Grandfinal in front of some 50,000 people, his greatest moment as competitor. He felt he made his greatest mis­ take soon after. That was to run in the Victorian Marathon Championship straight from a previous 15 Miles Walk and without any running training. Good running shoes simply did not exist, and although finishing second in the race, Bert felt that was the cause for suffering dropped anterior arches in his feet. Eventually that led to his inability to compete in walks longer than 2 Miles, without the risk of disqualification.

However, crosscountry running and walks remained a regular activity at club and state level for Bert while at the same time not shirking essential administrative tasks within various club organisations. He eased out of running about 1932 and finally gave up the walking after achieving his goal of breaking 8 minutes for 1 Mile at the age of 50. BERT WHO? (cont.)

Over this period, he had won the respect and friendship of people at every level and age group in athletics, sharing experiences, high and low moments. One amusing incident happened at the BC&E Games in 1938 at Sydney when Bert and his then fiancee were attending a social function. One Australian team member, a tall 440y hurdler, came over to "Tickle" White (our 1 Mile Champion) and told him he was going to get Bert Gardiner's girl to dance with. "Christ", Tickle said, "You better not. Bert is a champion boxer, h e ’ll g o like a threshing mach i ne !"

BERT 9S NON-COMPETITIVE CONTRIBUTION

It was almost returning to fulfil his first romance with statistics which he had really never given up completely, that Bert took on with unflagging enthusiasm as he moved into the administrative side. In earlier years, he had served on the Moreland Club Committee (made Life Member in 1933) as well as moving into various working Committees of the VAAA, as it was then called. For 2 years Bert helped to found and worked with the Preston and Northcote AAC. One of the founders of the Victorian Amateur Walkers Club in 1921 as a regular official (made Life Member), first year member of Victorian Marathon Club (made Life Member). In the State Association, he served as Executive Member for 14 years, Handicapper for 27 years, Registrar for 7 years and, most importantly, on Ranking & Recording and Selection Committees. (Made Life Member 1953). Nationally, Bert carried out Statistical and Selection responsi­ bilities, as well as liaising with other State officials. (Made Life Member in 1973. He also was a member of the World Athletic Statisti­ cians for many years. 1956 saw him as Chairman of the Road Events Committee and Referee for the Melbourne Olympics. In 1958, he was Manager of the 1958 BC&E Games Australian Team in Cardiff, which included 7 World Record Holders, the best ever team to leave Australia for a major international event.

His services to sport and athletics were recognised by being one of six Australians to receive an IAAF 75th year award plaque for Distin­ guished Service to Athletics in Australia (1977), which was topped with the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal (Q.J.M.) as the sole nominee for Long Service For Athletics.

THE FAMILY

It must be told, when describing all B e r t ’s involvements, that he also managed to have a family life which was never neglected. His daughter, Joan, now happily married, was around most of the athletic events and assisting in organising as well as officiating for many years. Son Robert became prominent as a walker, representing Australia at Olympic and Commonwealth Games, putting up records and wins at all levels. It was unfortunate, that Bert lost his wife after a long illness several years ago. Subsequently, he married another keen woman offi­ cial, but, sadly, she also passed away some time ago. Still, Bert is enjoying seeing the various generations of his extended family and his years lie upon him lightly. We wish him more years of enjoyment of the sport that means so much to him, the sport is richer because of people like Bert !

By FRED LESTER OTHER PEOPLE'S FIXTURES - Events of interest coming up on calendars of other Clubs and Organisations:

1991/92 FIXTURES

AV: D E C 7/17 J A N 11/18/25 FEB 1/15/29 Local Interclub D E C 5/19 J A N 9/16/23/30 FEB 13/20 A Grade F EB 27 NEC/Grand Prix Night J A N 7 VIC 10,000m M & W & PB Meet FEB 7-9 VIC Track & Field Champs M A R 12/19 PB Meets 21 & 22 Interclub Finals 28 & 29 VIC Relay Champs

VRR; JOHN GROVES 609 3424w/328 4171h or GRAEME HORSKINS 802 7925h 1st SA T EA C H MO N T H - 8/4k TA N TIME TRIAL, 7.30am, Government House Drive D E C 31 - 8k NE W YE A R S EV E RU N & Champagne Breakfast, 7.30am, Domain (802 7925h)

MELBOURNE (TTY SPORTS: RICHARD SIMON or SUSAN O'KEEFFE 658 9525w S U P E R SU N S E T SERIES - Run 2 DE C 11 - 10/5k, 7pm, Flemington Racecourse Run 3 JA N 29 - 10/6k, 7.15pm, Royal Park, Parkville C O R P O R A T E CU P - Commences March (for 14 weeks), 3.8km Tan Track (team event)

V.C.C.L.: Year round program around Victoria. Contact Bruce Duncan 583 4763h

COBURG HARRTERS: Training Tues & Thurs 6.15pm. Harold Stevens Athletic Track, next to Basketball Stadium (Map 18 A 9/10) Fun runs most Sunday mornings (386 9251)

PENTNSITI-A ROAD RU N N E R S : Momington Peninsula Area. Contact KO N BU T K O 787 1309 or R A Y LEWIS 789 6109. Year-round program.

MARATHONS; NOV 24 - SOUTH MELBOURNE MARATHON DEC 1 - INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, Japan M A Y 31 - ME L B O U R N E MA R A T H O N , (03) 429 5105

KEW-C AMBER WELL: J U N 13 - 16/6km Ke w Boulevard (from Burke Hall), 10.00am

NATIONAL: M O B T L GRAND PRIX SERIES: JA N 12 Hobart J A N 25 Sydney J A N 27 Canberra FEB 1 Brisbane FEB 16 Adelaide FEB 23 Perth FE B 27 Melbourne M A R 6-8 National Track & Field Champs, Adelaide

INTERNATIONAL! M A R 21 - World Cross Country Champs, , US A SEP 25-27 World Cup, Havanna, Cuba

A.C.T.: 1st Sun of each month WO M E N ' S JOG AL O N G , 6k, 9am, Deek's Drive, Stromlo Forest J A N 27 - Grand Prix Meet FEB 15 & 16 East Coast Challenge FEB 28-29 & M A R 1 - AC T T & F Champs 28 & 29 AC T Vets T & F Champs

ATTENTION INTERSTATE READERS & RUNNING CLUBS!! The V M C 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!

12th THREDBO NATIONAL RUNNING WEEK: Friday January 10 to Monday January 20 1992

National Running Week events are open to all (even non-runners) and cater for all levels of interest, ability and fitness - no entry fees - no registration fee - special fee concessions for all National Park facilities.

Program enquiries to B R I A N LENTON, PO Box 5, DUFFY, A C T 2611. Accommodation enquiries to T H R E D B O R E S O R T CENTRE, PO Box 7, TH R E D B O ALPINE VILLAGE, NS W 2627. Tel: (064) 57 6360, Fax (064) 57 6470. LETTER RECEIVED FROM RON HALL... ".... I note that Fred Lester is due to retire from his long involvement in athletics. It is therefore timely to record a few memories. As a member of the YM C A and later Ke w Camberwell Athletics Club, I remember how tireless and unselfish Fred was. In road relays, although often running two legs himself, he would be marshalling on difficult intersections, encouraging his team mates and looking after the needs of those who sought assistance. M y favorite recollection of Fred’s involvement was on the night of 7 December 1963 (I hope the date is correct). The VM C was holding its 3rd annual 10km track race at Olympic Park, later to become known as the Zatopek 10km, one of the most significant events on the Australian athletic calendar. After completing my training on the old cinder track at Olympic Park, I recall greeting Fred with, ’’Ho w are you Fred?" His reply was, "Not so good." He explained that the Australian Olympic Committee would not recognize this particular 10km race as a qualifying event for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Fred was concerned that with so few opportunities to set qualifying times, our athlete’s chances were being jeopardized. Fred’s comment on the Oympic Committee was, "They think we’re a pack of bums." I looked at standing next to Fred and said, "A pretty rugged pack of bums,Fred." That night only a handful of athletes started in the 10km. After the first mile (4 laps), Fred called out the time: 4:22 (about World Record pace for 5km). Ron Clarke was already well ahead of the field. I indicated to Fred that Ron was running much too fast and I decided to leave and go home. It was to my surprise and delight that the 10pm news bulletin reported a World Record by Ron Clarke (the first of many). I recalled Fred's comments earlier and thought, "a rugged pack of bums, indeed." Over the years Fred has created many opportunities for athletes. I am sure we have all appreciated the amount of time and effort Fred has contributed. On behalf of all of us who have benefitted from Fred's involvement, a very sincere thank-you and a long and enjoyable retirement...."

AND A POEM FROM NICK TAPLIN (currently being coached by Fred) Tickets are selling fast for the FRED. FRED LESTER RETIREMENT DINNER There’s a Dinner being held for Fred It's only sixty-five bucks a head The Southern Cross the venue Monday 9 December, 7.00pm at the Southern Cross Hotel At the door we will queue Will he wear his hat on his head Many past and current Australian distance running greats will be in I asked my mu m for a loan attendance to honour Fred and his long commitment to athletics. Only to get a groan But when she heard twas for Fred Guest compere, BR U C E Mc A V A N E Y will introduce highlights including: She went off her head And took out a mortgage on home * RO N CL A R K E on Fred Lester (by video message) * EM I L ZA T O P E K on Fred Lester (by telephone) It will be fun to make up a table * Preview of 1991 'Zatopek' races by CHRIS WA R D L A W , Ask your mu m for a loan if you're able STEVE MONEGHETTI & JENNY LUND To honour Fred Lester * Ne w Zealand's, JO H N WA L K E R outlining his plans to become Will be a great gesture the first Veteran to break the four minute mile (in Jan 1992) I hope you won't come on your own * Presentation of the 'FRED LESTER' ATH L E T I C SC H O L A R S H I P

Ron Clarke and the Queen will be there Proceeds from the evening will be used to establish the above scholarship. And Monnas and Coe I do hear The Pope should be coming All guests will receive a complimentary pass to the Main Night of the But his mobile wont be running 1991 'Zatopek' 10,000m Series (Tue 10 Dec). It's in for a service I hear. T I C K E T S $65 per person Well, why do we honor this guy $60 1991 V M C Members And I promise I wont tell a lie? He trains me and others, or $600 Tables of ten people Their sisters and brothers, He's a great sincere friendly guy FOR INFORMATION & BROCHURES CALL RICHARD SIMON The time that he gives is his own, Just give him a ring on the phone, You will find him at Kew (03) 658 9525 (B) (03) 499 7338 (AH) To make a champion of you, And I think he is one on his own. VOL.23 No.4 Fred Lester

Recently, I was asked to write out some guide lines on "Training for Distance Running”, which could lay the basis for working out individual schedules. This was for someone in his low twenties interested in improving his performances and stepping up his racing distances. So, Jet’s start with basics.

All racing is about speed, achieving a time target and/or finishing ahead of another competitor. Now speed by itself, i.e. running fast often or far, will not produce speed. On the contrary, we get tired very quickly, good running form will fall apart and all we do is practice bad physical motion. This applies to sprinters as well as to distance runners, the longer the distance the more this applies. The pre-requisite is strength in all parts of the body which take part in our athletic endeavour directly or indirectly.

THE FACTORS AT WORK While our prime movers are our legs, and they strengthen anytime we move around on them, we also need enough strength in many other parts of the body. Not only do various limbs need sufficient strength to act in harmony with powerful legs, the body in general has to absorb a constant buffeting from rebounds off the running surface. Organs such as lungs, heart, kidneys, etc., also have to work harder and MORE EFFICIENTLY to cope with extra stress.

Failure on the part of any SINGLE FACTOR to work in full support and harmony with all others will prevent reaching maximum effect for output of energy at the given time. Imbalance in adequate strength for a given aim will make us fall short. Where skills are involved, and all running movements are formed from specific skills, they depend on the effective execution of strengths spe­ cific to them. This is a process which takes time to develop and requires attention to SPECIFIC DRILLS in order to support the skill which we need to develop at a given time.

To the trained eye of the experienced coach or athlete, the fea­ tures of balance and relaxation in execution of running action by the athlete provide a good indication of the presence of weak and strong points of the athlete. The body will adjust to the demands made on it by way of many repetitions of various drills, it is the correct application at the right time of the athlete’s growth and development that can bring progress nearer in time. If too much pressure is applied before enough specific strength is available, it will merely retard progress and, even worse, will lead to injury, break-downs and illness through OVER-STRESS.

SKILLS PRACTICE Therefore the importance of regular application and practice cannot be over-emphasised. Any increase in demands on greater performance needs to be in graduated steps, in line with increased strength and ability to co-ordinate effective movement.

Basically, we are looking for smoothness in execution, a flowing movement, supported in the case of distance runners by aerobic capacity and efficiency. Aerobic efficiency is achieved by lung activity of varying duration and intensity, muscular efficiency is achieved also by activity of varying duration and intensity. The actual "mix'' of the various components contributing to efficient running varies with the state of the athlete, the desired target and the time of season. In order to work out a method to suit our personal need, we must remain flexible in the construction of any programs we intend to use for our goals at the time. Page ~ 1 8 V.M.C. NEWSLETTER SUMMER 1991 DECEMBER Some Considerations... (cont.)

METHOD

The meaning of Method is an orderly procedure, a system of regular progression in our case. It starts with warming-up for a training session, it can embrace the sequence of days of regular activity such as drills, repetitions, etc. Without regular application, without repetitions of developmental nature, progress, if any, will be haphazard at best. We may even get. to the stage when we see all that activity as a waste of time and give it away.

Once we have made up our mind to pursue a certain goal, such as improving our running, we need to decide which activities or drills are called for to make progress towards that goal. We then plan a program for that purpose, such as the time we shall spend on it and how often. As we reach our target, there may be need for other drills to make further progress, so we shall have to adjust our program to make room for them. Certain methods or programs will give us certain results, if we want different results we shall need different methods and programs.

PROGRAMS

The above paragraphs may appear rather tedious, but it is useless to start following programs unless we have a proper understanding exactly what we want from a program, there simply do not exist any blueprints to fit anyone !

1. WARM-UP is a must before any strenuous activity. Some easy jog­ ging of from 2 to 4 km is advisable for middle distance runners. Towards the end of the warm-up some short leg speed drills are a good idea to ginger up. A brief, 5 to 15 mins, break of limbering up arms, shoulders, chest, hip girdle is a good follow-up prior to tackling the main part of the training session on the track. In the case of road running, changing running gait and/or brief surges, can take the place of limbering.

2. LSD - Long Slow Distance - is a must for the steady building of strength and stamina for middle and long distance. This is the bulk of all distance running training, some see it as ’’ta lk in g pace” when you can still hold conversation comfortably with fellow run­ ners. The big mistake that can be made with LSD is to see it as the only method. We need to vary pace; ideally all training sessions should comprise running for stamina, speed and tempo, not necessar­ ily always in the same proportion. This can be included to some extent towards the end of LSD runs.

3. FARTLEK - Speed Play - is running with lots of variations of all kind and of different lengths for a total distance or length of time. It is a popular and effective way of training in parks and the countryside.

4. REPETITIONS are used a lot by track runners, particularly by those who feel that they have to measure progress all the time. Used in a flexible way, similar to Fartlek with varied lengths and speeds, they can be built into lots of different programs and pro­ vide variety. L e t ’s look at a number of possibilities and combina­ tions when using a track, these can be simulated in parks, roads and woods for the same purpose. 5. WARM-DOWN is often not given the attention it deserves, although there are some runners who exaggerate it, possibly to make up for disappointment in competition. With extensive use the muscles tend to lose elasticity, they ’'bunch up”, and they have accumulated an amount of Lactic Acid. Walking or slow jogging AFTER a big effort will help to normalise them and stretching them GENTLY while they are still warm is better than when in a cold state. The major muscle groups, such as the Hamstrings, will benefit most at this time. The warm-down session after running training is a good oppor­ tunity for a mixture of easy strength and stretch exercises and should be a regular component in your program.

The simplest programs are repetitions of laps (400m) with equal r e c o v e r y jogs, anything from 5 to 20, straight through or in sets of 2, 3 or 4. These were made very popular through Emil Zatopek’s successes. Emil's basic scheme was to commence with 5 x 200, 20 x 400, 5 x 200 repetitions at pace, broken by "recovery jogs” of 200 between each one. Later in his career, he built these repetitions up to 30 and 40 x 400. Thousands of runners all over the world tried to copy Emil, very few succeeded to reach any high standards. Some runners were clever enough to develop variations on that theme and did well, but over­ all this led to many injuries as faster and harder tracks were built. So, it is a good idea to use grass, forest trails or other softer surfaces most of the time. The most important lesson to come out of the ‘'400m repetition” fad was the recognition of the role played by VARIETY IN TRAINING.

To Be Continued Next Issue

AN 'AA CERTIFIED ACCURATE COURSE' (Details from Dave Cundy, Sec AA Course Measurement Scheme & Sharon Stewart, Sec AV) 171 I CERTIFIED

The AA stands for Athletics Australia who have taken a giant step forward in trying to standardise road course measurement throughout Australia. Last November, the AA Board endorsed recommendations put to it by the Distance Running Commission, its principal ad­ visory body on distance running matters. These recommendations were basically to introduce an AA course measurement scheme. The main features of the scheme include adoption of the internationally recognized IAAF/AIMS measurement standards and introduction of the ’AA Certified Accurate Course’ logo. This logo can only be displayed by courses that meet these standards. The scheme is based on a simalar system operating successfully throughout the . In the UK there are over 150 approved course measurers. On the other hand, Australia has few people skilled in the calibrated bicycle method, which is the only internationally approved method of course measurement. S uch are the standards in Australia that many races are still measured by motor vehicles which invariably result in exceptionally short courses. Even the often used surveyors’ wheels can produce very short courses, particularly when used on rough bitumen. Because so few people are skilled in the calibrated bicycle method, the Distance Running Commission is conducting course measurement seminars throughout Australia. Athletics Victoria is conducting a Road Race Measurement Course, which will qualify people to measure courses to Athletic Australia standards. Courses measured by qualified persons may then use the 'AA Certified Accurate Course’ logo in race publicity.

The details of the Athletics Victoria course are as follows: Date: March-April 1992 Duration: Two days, one weekend (9.00am - 4.30pm) Venue: Currently proposed to be in the inner suburbs of Melbourne Cost: Approximately $75 to cover the cost of the ’Jones Counter' which is required for each participant. Equipment: Each participant must provide a bicycle, helmet and tools to enable the 'Jones Counter' to be fitted, and a calculator. Capabilities: Participants must be physically fit and have a reasonable level of skill with a calculator and figures.

If you are interested in participating in this course, or you have any further enquiries, please contact Sharon Stewart at Athletics Victoria (03) 428 8049, BITS & PIECES FROM 'ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA NEWS' (October 1991 No. 120)

IAAF PATRONAGE

Following the IAAF Council Meeting in 1990, IAAF patronage was renewed to the IAU Athletics Australia (International Association of Ultra Runners) and ICMR (International Mountain Racing Committee). IAAF. CONGRESS,, TOKYO, 2 2nd AUGUST 1.991

The first IAU World Cup was held on 27th October Some of the decisions reached are as under: 1990 in USA. 19 different countries participated. The winner (men) was Roland Vuillemenot (FRA) DOPING OFFENCES 6.34.02, 2nd Russell Prince (NZ) 6.38.00, 3rd Stefan Fekner (CAN). Germany won the teams race. For a serious Doping Offence an athlete will now The women's winner was Eleanor Adams (GBR) be suspended for a minimum of four years from the 7.55.08, 2nd Ann Trason (USA) 8.06.15, 3rd Marta date of the pprovision of sample of the Vass (HUN). Germany also won the teams race. sanctionable offence and any additional period necessary to include a subsequent equivalent The 1991 event was held on 25/26 May in competition to that in which the athlete was commencing at 4am to prevent the race being run in disqualified. Second Offence - for Life. dangerously hot conditions. 22 countries participated. The men's race was won by V. Nunes This increased suspension is to be implemented (BRA) 6.35.36, 2nd R. Vuillemenot (FRA) 6.39.14, immediately. 3rd J. Bellocq (FRA). Teams result - France, Germany, GBR. The women's race was won by E. Robinson (GBR) 7.52.15, N. Zumerova (URS) 8.05.47, 2 YEAR CYCLE. FOR WORLD, CHAMPIONSHIPS. 3rd Marta Vass (HUN) 8.15.28. Teams result - Germany, GBR, URS. Congress took a vote on the proposal from the IAAF Council which read "The IAAF shall organise World Championships in Athletics in the odd years of each Olympiad, starting in 1993". MASTER. GAMES AT ALICE. SPRINGS The proposal of the Council was accepted by Congress with 131 votes in favour from a possible There has been a name change. The Games are now total of 154. to be known as the Honda Masters Games, Alice Springs.

The Games will be held from 17-25 October 1992 and IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE. WORLD. SERIES CALENDAR. it is expected that 29 or more sports will be involved. Entries will be open from October 12th World Cup in Havana, Cuba - 25, 26, 27 September when the Australian Masters Games are held in 1992. Brisbane. There will again be earlybird World Junior Championships in Seoul, Korea - 16-20 registrations with a prize of air fares nd September 1992. (Opening Ceremony 15th accommodation for the Games. September). World Cross Country, Amorebieta, Spain - 28th Inquiries should be addressed to: March 1993. Games Office 4th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, PO Box 1095 Stuttgart, Germany - 13-22 August 1993. ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 5th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Tel. 089 51 5329. Fax 089 51 5330. Gothenburg, Sweden - 4-13 August 1995.

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PLEASE NOTE: ABOVE SIZES ARE USA SIZES - THEY CONVERT TO SIZE 8 AUSTRALIAN V.M,C.NEWSLETTER SUMMER 1991 DECEMBER VOL.23 No.4 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS. Fred Lester.

* OUR T & F RESULTS IN WORLD CHAMPS gave us very little to enthuse about, good efforts came mainly from our lesser lights. One can only sympathise with SIMON DOYLE catching a stomach upset, his efforts to get into the 1500m final were excellent. Even his attempt to break away in the final was very courageous. Similarly, STEVE MONEGHETTI did his best, but are only great when everything comes together on the day. There were others of similar calibre who ran out of luck. The late summer heat certainly did not help the long distance competitors.

* HAS MALCOLM NORWOOD FOUND HIS NICHE ? one may well ask. His debut Marathon in the Twin-Cities of 2:12:10, run almost in even halves, should be no surprise in view of his track times. Finding himself in front without others breathing down his neck seems to work for him.

* ITEM OF INTEREST IN THE NZ ATH’S NEWSLETTER is headed ’’DRUG LIST”. The IAAF has revealed that 24 athletes worldwide had failed drug tests in the first half of 1991. The United States topped the list with 10, followed by the Soviet Union (7), Czecho­ slovakia (2) and one each from Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Romania and New Zealand. Which seems to indicate that political systems can cheat in every language !

* IS AUSTRALIAN SPORT IN A TIME WARP when drink and loutishness confers hero status to be glossed over ?! Reading and listening to the various media, sporting prowess stands above civic awareness and social responsibility. It has become a sacred cow and anyone who dares to criticise is an infidel, judging by the soft pedalling on the antics by a prominent sportsman who managed to kill himself after a heavy over-dose of alcohol. Luckily he didn’t maim or kill anyone else in the process. We had some experience of that in Athletics in the 50’s and early 60’s, when a num­ ber of top athletes indulged in offensive behaviour, property damage and physical violence. The governing bodies took determined action to stamp it out.

* SINCE THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH, SPORT AND RECREATION towards the end of the 70*s, we seem to have moved backward after initial promotion of mass parti­ cipation in fun running. Even the word YOUTH has disappeared from the title, while every other State authority is loading more and more red tape onto run organisers. Anyone who has been involved in the organisation of road runs for any length of time had found him or herself continually frustrated by having to face up to new official acting on behalf of these authorities almost yearly.

Under the guise of ’’gaining administrative experience" the various public servants in the Department, the Roads authorities, thePolice divisions, etc. try to use ideas and methods inapplicable to the problems specific to road running organisation and control. It is not the fault of the various officials, barely having familiarised themselves with the often complicated tasks of a new job, to find themselves shifted to a new office or a new area with its own local problems. This lack of proper con­ sideration by the application of paper regulations, dreamt up in the isolation of departmental offices to solve all problems, is killing the purpose for which the Department of Sport and Recreation has been founded.

Surely, it must be self-evident by now that it is important to have continuity in liaison between road race organisers, the Department, the police and other authori­ ties, with the same people involved for best solution of any problems real or envi­ saged. Loading organisers with extra paperwork, over-servicing, increased charges in the absence of face to face discussions to minimise extra work is not designed to create goodwill or develop the very purpose of the exercise: the promotion of sport and healthy recreation. It is people who matter !

* WISHING ALL OUR READERS A HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON and recommending the THREDBO NATIONAL RUNNING WEEK, organised by the incomparable LENTQNS, as the place to get away from mid-summer heat, we close with A HAPPY NEW OLYMPIC YEAR 1992 to all ! VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. Tel: 499 3069, Mon, Wed, Fri - 7.30 to 9.30pm. If no Mail Entry, Enter 45 mins prior to Start Time. * Marks changes since September (Venue/Date/Time/Fees)

D EC 8(Sun) BP EZ 10,000m " W 2 V ’F" divisions. ALL, ENTRIES $10 * 10(Tue) BP EMIL ZATOPEK STAR NIGHT - 10,000m "A" & "W1. NO LATE ENTRIES !! 3000m u.20M, MASTERS MILE, 3000m SC, 3000m Walk, Corporate Relays. 11(Wed) BP EZ 10,000m "D" , "B" divisions. 12{Thu) B P E Z 10,000m "E" , "C" divisions. Mail entries close NOVEMBER 18. Membership & Time Qualifications apply. * Minor Men’s Divisions for VMC & W AC 1991 Financial Members only. 15(Sun) EMTL ZATOPEK OPEN 10km & 3km FUN RUNS, PRINCES PARK 9.00am;10k-$6;3k-$3. (Map 29 G 12) Pavillion next to Carlton FG, Royal Parade. *DEC 3 1 (Tue) "RUNNERS WORLD MIDNTTE RUN" D u n can M cKinnon R e s e rv e (M ap 69 A 9 ) 1992 6 km - $ 5 ; 2km - $ 2 ; FEB 16(Sun)RICHMOND AC "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M”,Bartlett Res,BURNLEY,8am (Map45 B12) *MAR 15(Sun)12km & 4km "FALLEN COMRADES",DOMAIN 8am(Map 43 K10) $5($3 Memb); 4k-$2 * 29(Sun)25km & 5km, ALBERT PARK, 8.00am (Map57 J3) $5($3 Members); 5km-$2. APR 20(Mon)16.1km EASTER. CHAMPIONSHIP,LATR0BE UNI,9am(Map57 J3,Car Park 6) $6($4M) 3.lion Parent & Child Family Run 11.00am, $1 per head. * 25(Sat)10km & 5km ALBERT PARK 9am (Map57 J3) $5($3 Memb) 5k-$2. *MAY 10(Sun)"DAVID WARD"HALF MARATHON,BURNLEY 9am(Map45 B12) $10 ($8 Members) Mail Entries close APRIL 27. After April 27 LATE FEE $15 on day. JUN 7(Sun)"BIRTHDAY FUN RUNS" 12k/3k,BURNLEY 9am (Map45 B12) $6($4 Members)3k-$2. 20(Sat)VMC 50 MILES AUSTRALIAN TRACK CH’SHIP,BOX HILL.Early Entry! 808 9739. JUL 12 (Sun)SPORTSCRAFT "QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN 10km,ALBERT PARK 9am.(Map57 J3) Mail entries close JUN 28. $8($6 Members) After JUN 28 LATE f'KK $15 on day. 26(Sun)WAC/VMC 10M CHAMPIONSHIP, PRINCES PARK 9.00am (Map 29 G11)$6($4M) 3k-$2.

AUG 9(Sun) BEACH ROAD CHALLENGE 32k & 4k, BRIGHTON BATHS 8am(Map67 CIO) 4k-$2 Mail Entries close JULY 24. $6($4 Members) After JUL 24 late fee $10 o n day. *OCT 4 (Sun) VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON, PORT MELBOURNE, 7am (Map57 Cl) $15. Mail Entries close SEP 14. NO LATE ENTRIES ! ! OCT 28(Wed) 13km & 3km PRINCES PARK 6.30pm (Map29 G12) $5 ($3M); 3k - $2. NOV 25(Wed) 10km & 3km PRINCES PARK 6.30pm (Map29 G12) $5 ($3M); 3k - $2. DEC 14-20 ZATOPEK 10,000m TRACK EVENTS & FUN RUN.

Fixture information is updated in every issue of the NEWSLETTER and other information submitted by members, gleaned from other publications, dealing with coaching and training questions is regularly included. Check for changes since previous issue !

NOTE: Use SPONSOR’S FORM if available where Early Entry is 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!

You can ensure the smooth conduct of race events bv following the advice in both, the INSTRUCTIONS on the ENTRY FORM and the RACE INFORMATION for the day. These have been developed over years to save extra WORK, TIME, COSTS and DISAPPOINTMENT. 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’ are $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 notice board and appear in the NEWSLETTER. Local running groups and clubs are welcome to make use of our runs for conduct of their own fitness tests or championships within scheduled events. WHAT IS THE V.M.C .__ ABOUT ! ? !

VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. P.O.BOX 12234, A ’BECKETT ST. MELBOURNE 3000, 'VIC. TEL: 499 3069, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Mon, Wed, Fri. AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ROAD RUNNERS - Founded 1946 Af f i 1 i ated to Ath 1 et i cs V i ctor i a The VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB is a unique Road Runners organisal ion within t he world of athletics. It is a club which caters for the newcomer to running, the experienced regular athlete, the young and the old, men and women, boys and girls. It represents a bridge as it were l>etween the highly organised and the more casual approaches' in competition, .leaving it to the individual how much or how little pressure he/she l ikes to apply, without outside expectation or' prejudice.

ACCENT WITHIN THE CLUB is on enjoyment of running through whatever participants see as their own particular pleasure, their own personal satisfaction. We do not place expectations onanyone l>eyond 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 members, they may do so at a 52 surcharge in the main race by entering up to 30 mins prior to starting time - EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS as specified on our Fixture 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 covering the CALENDAR YEAR (JAN 1 - DEC 31 ) . Your membership fee entitles you to receive our quarterly NEWSLETTER, carrying results, events ahead, information, articles and com­ ments from our own members and other sources. ALL ENQUIRIES must be accompanied by S.S.A.E. (Stamped Self Addressed Envelope) of maximum standard size (235mm x 120mm) at minimum standard postage for return of reply and other information, to save office time. No S.S.A.E. - No Reply !

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