VICTORIAN CLUB JUNE 1990 Price $ 2- N li W 3 Ij E T T E R I.SSN 1030-8717

Senior Women Athletes competing at the 1990 Australian Veterans T & F Championships. Several VMC regulars: ANN CALLAGHAN, SHIRLEY YOUNG, JEAN ALBURY are well apto the picture, the one above doesn't know what she let herself in for with the Steeplechase !!

fiegistered by Post Publication No. VBH 0488 V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL.22 No.2 VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB INC. 598 HIGH ST, E .KEW 3102.

! ! YOU CAN HELP TO PHJCMOTE YOUR CLUB ! !

WE NEED VMC Members who compete at various Fun Runs and on other occasions to hand out Fixture Lists, VMC Special Event Entry Forms and general VMC information at other n m s 9 put out in their local neighbourhood shops, schools and work places.

If you are enjoying your running with the VMC, why keep it a secret ?!?

If you can do some handing out before or after any runsor around other places, let us know BY MAIL how many forms and fliers you can put around and make our events better known around all kinds of runners.

V.M.C.MEMBERS ARE INVITED to form, or expand, established training groups near their homes or work places for mutual support and social enjoyment. The VMC Newsletter is ideal for making contact with others if you let them know how to get in touch with each other.

REGULA RUNNERS, GREENSBQROUGH is a Women’s Running Group - all ages & abilities. Group meets on Wednesday 9.00am at Willinda Park, G* borough.Beginners welcome,’ child minding provided. Distances and routes vary weekly. A Thursday group meets 9.00am at the rear of Sports Fair in G*borough to run for 1-1.5 hours.

COBURG FUN RUNNERS. Meet for training at Harold Stevens Athletic Track, rear Basketball Stadium (Melway 18 A 9/10), Tuesday & Thursday 6.15pm. Fun runs most Sunday mornings 9.00am. Mail enquiries to 55 Woodlands Ave. PASCOE VALE 3044, or ring 386 9251.

PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS. For people living in Mornington Peninsula area. Contact Kon Butko 787 1309; Ray & Mark Lewis 789 6109.

FERNY CRKKK. Several groups meet at the cafe Mt. Dandenong Tourist & Mast Gully Roads corner (Melway 75 C 4) Sunday mornings from 8.00 to 9.00am for long runs, (13, 24, 27, 33km circuits) - with some oldtimers who still think in Miles - in magnificent bush sur­ roundings, a combination of road and forest tracks. Back to the cafe for breakfast and post mortems with the rest of the mob.

GARDINERS CREEK. Group meets near Blind Institute, opposite Kooyong Tennis Courts, 8.30am Sundays. Mixed standards, men & women.

* A WORD OF ADVICE * If you decide to run with any group, please spend a minute or two of your time BEFORE YOU START to find out the DISTANCE and PACE of any group of runners. There is nothing worse for a beginner or newcomer than to be left behind after the first 500m and struggle on to run beyond what is sensible for his/her level of fitness. If in doubt, start by running with the slowest group available.

CONVERSELY, regular members of any group need to be aware of newcomers and assist them to find their most suitable level within the group or make special provision. Generally, it is of greater benefit for most to start on their run at a gentle pace.

Among the most swoppable garments around the running scene -

VMC LOGO T-SHIRTS & SINGLETS, are available at $8 each, plus $1 pack & post. At the moment we are short of large sizes beyond size 16.

VMC RUNNING SOCKS NOW AVAILABLE, TOP QUALITY at $6 each, plus $1 pack & post. 2 Sock sizes: up to size 7 - size 8 and up. Send order with correct money to VMC Office (address above), or buy at our runs. PRE-RACE EN'IKY FORMS: Your attention is drawn to the FKE-RACE ENTRY FORM as below, specifically asked for when PRE-RACE ENTRY DATES ARE SET.

MINOR RACES, where no such requirements are asked for, can be entered on the day at least 30 min. prior to starting time. Races requiring Pre-Race Entry are:

JUN 17(Sun)VMC "DAVID WARD INSURANCES" HALF-MARATHON, BURNLEY BLVD. Close MAY 28 ! JUL 15(Sun)VMC "SPORTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN’S 10km, ALB.PK.Close JULY 2 ! AUG 4(Sat)VMC "BP KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN" 30km/15km, RED HILL.Close JULY 22! AUG 26(Sun)VMC "COAST ROAD CHALLENGE" 32.2km BRIGHTON BATHS, 8am. Close AUG 12 ! DEC 10-13 "BP EMIL ZATOPEK CLASSIC" 10,000m TRACK SERIES. Close NOVEMBER 25 ! Except for athletes better than 29:00 for 10,000m or 14:00 for 5,000m, the EMIL ZATOPEK 10,000m graded track races are restricted to VMC Members finan­ cial for the year 1990.

PLEASE NOTE The above events also have Special Entry Forms, where we have obtained sponsorships. Please use those when available. You can also send an S.S.A.E. with a request for SPECIAL EVENT ENTRY FORMS to VMC. 598 High Street. E.KEW. 3102.

TO REDUCE ROUTINE OFFICE PROCEDURES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT that all enquiries, entries and membership applications are filled in properly and accom­ panied by A STAMPED SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE as requested. No S.S.A.E. - NO REPLY !!.

VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. - MEMBERSHIPS.

VMC MEMBERSHIP FEES 1990 BECAME DUE ON JANUARY 1st - $12 Seniors, $6 under 20. TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP and maintain advantages of continuous membership, follow the instructions on page 24, complete the form on page 23, and return to the VMC.

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------cut her e ------cut h e r e ------cut h e r e ------MAIL RACE ENTRY FORM-VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC.-598 High St. E.KEW 3102. MAIL ONLY for Races ASKING SPECIFICALLY for EARLY ENTRIES ! BLOCK LETTERS Please ! PLEASE ENTER ME FOR (Name of Event) ...... on Date .../.../..... SURNAME ...... INITIALS .... CALL NAME ...... ADDRESS ...... POST CODE ...... PHONE(Home) ...... (Work) ...... BEST TIME(last 3 years, nearest dist.) ...... DATE OF SAME PLACE WHERE HELD ...... NAME OF RACE ...... DATE O F BIRTH ... / ... / .... MALE / FEMALE (cross out inapplicable) CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ .... SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT ...... DATE .../..../.... NOW TURN OVER AND SIGN DECLARATION AT BACK after checking correctness of above form. Don’t forget to enclose Stamped Self Addressed Envelope (230mm x 120nun , same size as VIC! Newsletter Envelope) for return of race information with 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. DECLARATION. 1. I, the undersigned, in consideration of and as condition of acceptance of my entry in the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC event 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 whatsoever 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. SIGNED ...... DATE ...... * I certify that I am the parent/guardian o f ...... and that he/she has my consent to participate in this event. SIGNED ...... DATE ...... (* Complete if applicable) COOPERATION OR CHAOS - THE CHOICE IS YOURS.

It looks as if the best time to hold the AGM for runners is on the day of a race. That was the case with the VMC 44th AGM which was held on April 25th, just prior to the start of the annual 25km. The 24 members signing the role was the best muster for years, not counting the many onlookers waiting for the race to begin. But the numbers for the race were up to, so maybe the electricity failure on the scheduled night in March was a good thing in disguise in forcing a new approach !

With the proliferation of Fun Runs in a most chaotic fashion, designed to cripple over- enthusiastic runners and make any semblance of proper individual development towards a healthy and relaxed lifestyle a mockery, there is a need for new thinking in our sport. Nobody has a monopoly on the best way to achieve satisfaction for everyone, there is a multitude of aims by many people and for each a different way to achieve it. It will not be solved simply by going along, pay your money, have a run and then whinge because it didn't come up to your expectations. The people who are organising the various events can only give it to you in the way they are used to, without the help and input of runners themselves the organisation must stagnate and get set in its ways.

The pages of your VMC Newsletter are an example of the great variety of interests and ways of doing things that are open to us if we pool our ideas and become involved in mak­ ing them work for us. The example of National Running Week is a model (a highlight) in cooperation of many people and it will surely falter if it is always left to just one person to do all the work.

In view of the large number of Fun Runs crowding the calendar and the over-whelming majority of runners not prepared to serve even for just a limited period on the Club Com­ mittee, we have no option but to reduce the load which is falling on too few. This trend has become more and more widespread as many of the Fun Runs are often just "One-offs", used solely as publicity catchers and uncaring of the bulk of participants. We shall prune several events from the VMC Fixture List which will be our contribution towards reducing the over abundance of other runs in the same time slots and rationalising the overall Run­ ning Calendar. We shall also keep our program under constant review as well as liaise with kindred running bodies to co-ordinate our efforts for the benefit of our sport.

DELETE the following dates: SEPTEMBER 9, 1990 - OCTOBER 28, 1990, JANUARY 20, 1991 - FEBRUARY 3, 1991.

Several other runs are also under consideration and if there is a RUNNING GROUPor a LOCAL RUNNING CLUB who may be interested in joining in with the VMC to run any ourlisted events as a JOINT VENTURE, we invite any such second party to contact us with a view to co-operating and making the continuation of any particular fixture a success.

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CONTENTS

2.Running Groups Information 13.Tasmanian Holiday 2AB.M,ship Renew/Pre-Race EF & Dec. 14.Veterans 24 Hour Championship 4.Communications / Venues 15. dto 5.12k/4k Fallen Comrades 16.A.I.S. Newsletter Marathon & 6.15k/5k A.Pk/ Marathon Calendar 17. Distance Rankings 7.Supplement to Annual Report 18.Wheelchair Track Briefing 8.16k/3k Easter Runs 19.Canberra & Austr.Vets Marathon Ch*ships 9.25k.5k A.Pk. 20.Women in Sport: The Body Politic 10.National Running Week 21.Other People9s Fixtures 11. dto 22.What Do You Make Of It ? 12.Tasmanian Holiday 23/24.VMC Fixtures/M’ship Form/Club Information VMC NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE 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 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 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.

INTERSTATE LINES OF CXKMUNICATIONS. Tu,We,Th 12-2pm VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. 598 High St E.KEW 3102 (03) 817-1033 AA: Neil KING, P.O.Box 254, MOONEE PONDS 3039 (03) 370-7555 NSW AA: Alan BATCHELOR, P.O.Box N101, Grosvenor St, 2001 (02) 241-3538 VAA: Greg MASON, Olympic Park West, Swan St, MELBOURNE 3002 (03)428 8195/8049 QAA: 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: Bruce STRICKLAND, P.O.Box 208, WEMBLEY 6014 (09) 387-5599 AAA-TAS: Noel RUDDOCK, 10 Reynolds Court, DYNNRYNE 7005 (002) 23-1976 ACT AA: Bill BAILEY, P.O.Box 351, BELCONNEN 2616 (062) 47-4171 H NT AA: Rick RALPH, P.O.Box 41710, CASUARINA N.T. 5792 (089) 85-3260 VIC VETS: Peter COLTHUP, 14 Bakers Rd, N. DANDENONG 3175 (03) 795-1169 SYDNEY STRIDERS: Phil CALDWELL, P.O.Box 300,THORNLEIGH 2120 (02) 427 6350 Q ’ld MAR & RR CLUB: Andrew SEMPLE,P.O.Box 192, EVERTON PARK 4053 SA RRC: DES POSTER (1 Sturt St) P.O.Box 6051,HALIFAX ST 5000 (08) 213-6115 WA MAR CLUB: Jackie BAXENDINE, P.O.Box 660, S.PERTH 6151 (09) 450-4011 ACT CC CLUB: Dave CUNDY, 33 Lawrence Cres.P.O.Box 144,KAMBAH 2902 (062) 31-8422 H A.I.S.: P.O.Box 176, BELCONNEN 2616(062) 52-1111

VICTORIAN VENUES Melway Ref. Map

OLYMPIC PARK: Swan St & Batman Av, Trains Princes Bridge, Trains Richmond 44 B 11 TWO BRIDGES: Alexandra Av, opp. Botanic Gardens, near Morell Bridge 44 B 12 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 G 12 BURNLEY BOULEVARD: K.Bartlett Res.,rear Burnley Hort.Coll.,Swan St.R’MOND 45 B 12 RED HILL: K & Q o.t.M, Tennis Club, Arthurs Seat-Red Hill-Point Leo Rd 190 J 4 FISHERMENS BEND COM. YOUTH CENTRE: Opp. Bus Terminus & Shops,GARDEN CITY 56 H 2 DOMAIN: Birdwood Av, rear Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km up St.Kilda Rd 43 K 12 LATROBE UNIV: Car Park 6, off Ring Road, 500m east Waterdale Rd entrance 19 H i 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 A 10 COLLINGWOOD TR:Heidelberg Rd,CLIFTON HILL; Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G 12 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.SCOREBY 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. VMC 12km "FALLEN COMRADES", DOMAIN, 18-3-1990. Cool to mild. 91 Starters. 01.TARQUIN OEHR 39 41:56 30.KEN MUNRO 58 48:10 59.DARYL TEESE 56 55:16 02.TONY STYANT-BROWNE 44 42:07 31.JOHN HALL 43 48:19 60.DAVID MOORE 28 55:28 03.PAUL SMART 21 43:28 32.JOHN PEACH 32 48:49 61.BRUCE GOODMAN 52 55:44 04.JOHN ALLAN 37 43:34 33.BARRY WATSON 54 49:04 62.GAVIN STEPHENSON 47 55:44 05.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 26 44:00 34.CHRIS DENSHAM 46 49:12 63.BARRY MAXWELL 29 55:54 06.STEVE FAHEY 27 44:00 35.ANDREW PETERS 28 49:25 64.DAVID JONES 52 56:33 07.CARLOS FLORES 36 44:01 36.STEVE OATLEY 42 .49:33 65.TED DAY 62 56:35 08.CHRIS MERCER 26 44:24 37.NEAL BOWDEN 40 49:56 66.BERN IE GOGGIN 52 56:45 09.NICK BYRON 29 44:27 38.GREG ORCHARD 45 50:03 67.GERRY CLARKE 40 56:57 10.ANDREW BANGER 36 44:39 39.WERNER GOLLA 42 50:10 68.JOHN HASLAM 47 57:05 11.JOHN HENDERSON 45 44:44 40.ASHLEY CORMICK 27 50:12 69.RICHARD SIMPSON 41 57:13 12.TONY MORGAN 46 44:54 41.MICHAEL PONSFORD 29 50:25 70.BEN CHODZIESNER 54 57:15 13.GEOFF WHEELER 33 46:00 42.ERIC LESBIREL 38 50:32 71.ANNE NUNN 34W 57:25 14.BRAD CARR 23 46:14 43.JIM DUGGAN 47 50:45 72.ANNE HAMILTON 42W 57:37 15.MICK WHITEOAK 45 46:22 44.ROBERT ANDREW 30 50:50 73.JOHN KING 40 57:42 16.ALLAN HUSE 27 46:24 45.TIM HOLLOWAY 16 51:32 74.RAY SLAYFORD 26 57:59 17.MICHAEL AUST 30 46:33 46.LIN THORRINGTON 37 52:17 75.CHRISTINE GRIFFITHS 41W 58:10 18.BARRY SAWYER 56 46:34 47.ROB HERNANDEZ 34 52:20 76.JULIE PAXMAN 23W 58:22 19.VIN MARTIN 38 46:39 48.JOSEPH GONZALEZ 37 52:30 77.RICK JONES 61 58:49 20.JOHN RAATH 32 46:46 49.TREVOR FISKE 25 52:42 7 8 . IAN FINDLAY 41 58:55 21.SCOTT ORCHARD 17 46:47 50.DAVID YEAMAN 53 52:48 79.DON HAMPSHIRE 54 59:16 22.NORM WILLS 39 47:20 51.KEN EMERY 42 52:49 80.TRACY MOOR 26W 59:56 23.KEN JAMES 42 47:21 52.PETER RYAN 29 53:09 81 .KEITH MILLER 41 60:09 24.JIM GRENLIS 38 47:23 53.ROBINSON CRYK 45 53:36 82.KEN TURNER 50 60:09 25.VIN O'BRIEN 61 47:26 54.MALCOLM GRIFFITHS 45 53:52 83.LES NUNN 36 65:53 26.JOHN RASKAS 42 47:28 55.PETER LEVY 39 54:09 84.IMI LESBIREL 36 62:55 27.LEON McLEOD 29 47:45 56.KEVIN CHRISTY 37 54:10 85.ROGER WEINSTEIN 39 65:22 28.TOM PROSSER 53 47:52 57.BILL CONROY 35 54:55 86.LES CATIONS 32 67:31 29.DAVID GIBSON 38 47:56 58.RAY BRYSON 47 54:55 87.DEBBIE TAIT 20W 97:13 VMC 4km "FALLEN COMRADES", DOMAIN, 18-3-90.26 Starters. 1.DAVID INNES 39 13:43 10.ANGELA MCLEOD 25W 21:32 19.JACK BERRYMAN 8 23:56 2.GRANT MORGAN 15 13:50 11.CAROL STOW 41W 22:05 20.KEN BERRYMAN 42 24:05 3.KEL COX 40 14:10 12.ALLAN CARTER 48 22:07 2 1 . STEVE JACOBS 41 25:34 4.NADREW GOODMAN 24 16:27 13.ANNMARIE FAHEY 27W 23:37 22.JAMES JACOBS 7 25:34 5.GEOFF WATSON 46 18:16 14.LUCY CARTER 48 22:07 23.FERGUS WATTS 4 26:58 6.H0RAC10 DIAZ 45 18:34 15.WENDY ORCHARD 47W 23:10 24.KAY WATTS 33W 26:58 7.DEAN IKIN 25 18:53 16.GAIL SIMPSON 42W 23:11 25.SUE WATSON 44W 44:04 8.DAMIAN RUSSO 8 19:01 17.JOHN RUSSO 34 23:35 26.TRICIA BALL IGGI 29W 44:04 9.ANDREW MARTIN 8 21:12 18.CATHY CARTER 11W 23:54 Race Manager STEVE TELEKI was assisted by RICHARD SIMON, PHILLIP BOWES, PETER SHONE, KEVIN BROWNE, FRITZ FENNING, GORDON STEPHEN, MARK HARVEY and MIA WHITEOAK in a keenly contested race. Tha nk you all, it was a perfect morning for this testing race !

David Ward, National Mutual, AdftlaidU Mobil Gramd Priae Results Marefe sponsors again! 3000m Susan Hobson 9,10*09 David Ward of National Mutual Melbourne has again assisted Krishna Wood 9.10x87 Australian women’s distance running, this time with grants Rina Bradshaw 9,13.34 to Australian Women’s Cross Country teams ($600) and 1000m Wendy Old 2.40,42AR assistance to Susy Walsham, Sarah Collins, Krishna Wood, Sarah Collins 2,40*61 Rena Bradshaw in order to attend the Australian Michelle Baumgartner 2.4479 Championships in Melbourne. 5000m Pat Carroll 1 1352.35 David’s grants are made to the Australian Sports Foundation Peter Brett 13,55,79 and enable previous assistance under the De 1500m DarrenAbbott 3.46,98(3} (U/20) Castella-Rexona Fund to be continued. Thanks David. V.M.C.15km ALBERT PARK. 1-4-1990. Overcast,coo 1. 46 Starters. 01.JOHN DUCK 37 48:54 16.STEVEN STERN 30 63: 28 31.BRIAN LOWE 32 70:29 02.LEW HARVEY 40 49:29 17.JAMES BAZZO 42 63: 47 32.BERN IE GOGGIN 52 70:59 03.GRAEME SMITH 34 49:33 18.JOHN PAGE 38 63: 55 33.GERRY CLARKE ?? 71 :39 04.GREG MANDILE 28 53:22 19.ANDREW PETERS 28 64: 28 34.IAN DENOVAN 49 73:28 05.DAVE MURCHIE 27 55:33 20.HENRY MARTIN 24 64: 44 35.MERRYN BOAN 31W 73:37* 06.CHRIS MERCER 26 55:39 21.CLIFF SINCLAIR 43 64: 49 36.KEVIN BROWNE 53 73:42 07.TONY MORGAN 46 55:40 22 . JOHN NICHOLS 43 65: 41 3 7 . KEITH ATKINSON 33 75:46 08.ANDREW REID 30 56:13 23 .ANDY BLACKMORE 27 67: 07 38.R0SLYN ROGERS 38W 76:36 09.ALAN HUSE 27 58:34 2 4 . BILL ROSS 45 67: 07 39.CHARLIE WARR 56 77:32 10.KEN MOORE 29 59:51 25.BRUCE GOODMAN 52 67: 14 40.GLEN MOORE 24 78:58 11.ANDREW MOORE 23 59:58 2 6 . JOE SKIM 43 67: 23 41.WAYNE HUNT 42 79:23 12.LEON McLEOD 29 59:59 2 7 . DAVE CRAIG 46 67: 38 42.DAVID CULLEN 44 8 1 :30 13.JOHN NEVE 35 60:18 28.JOHN STACEY 43 68: 38* 43.LINDY SELLERS 34W 84:45 14.TERRY DAY 36 61:08 29 .CYRIL ROB INSON-GOODWIN 44 68:46 15.TED DOWLAN 40 61:43* 30.GRAHAM WINTER 26 69:: 31 * = Lucky Spots V.M.C.5km ALBERT PARK. 1-4-1990. 28 Starters. 19 •DEAN IKIN 25 23:08 1.ANDREW THOMAS 30 16:12 10.DEN IS WATSON 44 19 :00 20 .BILL McGLAULIN 37 24:07 2.NICK SHARMAN 25 16:35 11.JOHN HALL 43 19 :01 21 .SUSANNE LUCAS 34W 25:15 3.RAOUL STEWARDSON 25 16:48 12.BOB JHONSTON 51 19 :48 22 .KATHY HUSE 3 1 W 25:15 4.OWEN BROADLEY 16 17:00 13.MICHAEL TAYLOR 12 20 : 07 23 .ANGELA McLEOD 25W 26:33 5.GAVIN McMULLEN 23 17:20 14.ANDREW GOODMAN 24 20:: 12 24 .NOREEN MOORE 43W 27:11 6.GRANT MORGAN 15 17:33 15.PAM KENNEDY 33W 20:: 13 25 .ALISON CUNNINGHAM 37W 27:46 7.TONY SICCOTELLI 24 18:38 16.H ORAC10 DIAZ 45 22::51 26 • ROBYN DOWN IE 34W 27:58 8.MICHAEL PONSFORD 29 18:43 17.PAUL FRIGO 17 22:: 54 27 •GARRY REID 49 28:10 9.GERRY RILEY 59 18:54 18.JASON MCDONALD 17 22:: 54 28 •HEATHER HEDLEY 41W 31:35 Race Manager MAL COTHER was assisted by: LEW HARVEY, MAUREEN RILEY, PHILLIP MARRIOTT, ROBYN HAYTER, PETER GAFFNEY, FRED LESTER, KEN EMERY, LAUREEN & CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY. Thank you all for a job well done ! We were a little short of enough members to assist on the day. Unless there is some improvement in the major runs coming up we shall have to cut down our program as we cannot compromise on ensuring the safety of a I I competitors. ALL VMC MEMBERS and SUPPORTERS will need to give IMMEDIATE AND SERIOUS THOUGHT TO THIS if we are to maintain our standards of properly conducted races. Marathon Calendar NOTES • When writing to race organisers for information or entry forms, always include a stamped self-addressed envelope. • This list may not be complete. Every known marathon organiser in Australia was contacted in the course of the preparation of this calendar regarding the date of their 1990 race. Responses were not received from many. June 10 Kempsey Peter Lancashire, PO Box 86, West Kempsey 2440 June 10 Mackay Alan Woods Memorial Wendy Shields, PO Box 210, Mackay 4740 June 17 Aygee — 3TR Traralgon Jim Timmer-Arends, 2 Erica Court, Traralgon 3844 July 1 Pichi Richi Michael Hogg, PO Box 532, Port Augusta 5700 July 1 Combination John Flanagan, PO Box 53, Milperra 2190 July 1 Southern Cross Bruce Longmore, 87 Hall Street, Ridgeway 7054 July 22 Gold Coast Dusty Lewis, PO Box 5251, Gold Coast Mail Exchange 4217 July 29 Bridge to Beach Col Marshall, 21 Bellwood Drive, Nambucca Heads 2448 July 29 Perth WAMC, PO Box 660, South Perth 6151 July 29 Westpac North Queensland Shirley Harris, 7 Wills Street, Townsville 4810 Aug 19 Alice Springs Noel Harris, PO Box 987, Alice Springs 5750 Aug 19 Olympic Way Harry Thompson, "Oakvale", Old Junee 2652 Aug 19 Qantas Cities Simon Rowntree, PO Box 63, Blacktown 2148 Aug 26 Toyota Festival City SARRC, 1 Sturt Street, 5000 Aug 26 Far North Coast Shane Cooper, 2 Sheaffes Road, Goonengerry 2480 Oct 14 Melbourne Ted Paulin, Olympic Park, Swan St, Melbourne 3002 Oct 21 Toowoomba Chronicle Toowoomba Road Runners, PO Box 2348, Toowoomba 4350 Nov 4 Albany David Hansen, Telephone 098-44 7263 Nov 25 South Melbourne Stuart Nicol, 230 York Street, South Melbourne 3205 Dec 22 Carillon BYO Trevor Harris, 27 Perry Drive, Chapman ACT 2611 SUPPLEMENT TO 44th ANNUAL GENERAL REPORT , MARCH 22nd, 1990:

A Spirit of Common Endeavour is the Lifeblood of a Club.

After the sending out of reminder notices, we have now 273 paid up members of which 31 are new subscribers. We must bear in mind at the same time that the average turn-over in membership approximates one third in most running clubs. If we look upon taking part in runs as a healthy lifestyle and sharing the exhilaration of outdoor activity, the running scene is falling short of improving the public health standards to a great enough extent. It is very much in the interest of runners to feel the backing of many like minded people in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, yet we appear to slacken in our approach to see this social side to our sport. The original Fun Run "Boom”, of which we were also beneficiaries, completely altered the concept of the ’’Lo n e l i n e s s of the Long Distance Runner”, when running was regarded as an aberration rather than a healthy and social pastime. We need to be more active in promoting our sport to the general population as well as in participating in the day-to-day organising and managing of our affairs. By becoming more involved also in the non-running aspects of our sport, the back room efforts to enable the sport to exist at all, we will appreciate our sport even more. It is a challenge to win new ’’co n v e r t s ” to running, whether it is for fitness, outdoor enjoyment, vying for personal achievement or just as an antidote to the daily "Ratrace”, it hardly matters. The VMC has had many people participating over 44 years of its existence, some have given of their time over several years, and it has set a model for other clubs throughout Australia. The whole of sport, distance running included, is facing a completely new situation which has developed over the past decade. New approaches, new think­ ing, new forces are needed to develop our methods of work and organi­ sation to provide people with the pursuit of health and relaxation, as well as achievement, which we have to offer. Just paying more money, creating more office bureaucracy, following our sport in a haphazard manner, etc., is not going to get us anywhere.

We need to look at a number of ways: 1) Build/support a local run­ ning group in our own area - 2) Find a suitable course in our area - 3) Take a turn at conducting one of the VMC events together with some friends - 4) Take special care to introduce newcomers to running - 5) Organise a running event with social facilities, such as barbecues, playground for kids - 6) Take on a particular job as suggested on the VMC Membership form - 7) Maybe you have some office skills or can sup­ ply stationery to ease the burden of our office - 8) You can use a VMC fixture for a works social or even a club or group championship / fit­ ness test. This list can be added to any time. In the end it comes back once again of making it work better for us. Sure, it takes time and effort just to take part in sport, but with only very little extra thought and effort we can achieve so much more.

Finally, we need to express our thanks to our sponsors as mentioned above, who make the events of major impact possible, in addition to the people who served on our Committee and in special capacity, such as Race Managers, Promotion contact and contributors to our Newsletter and in a number of other capacities. As pointed out in the report, they all need a break after a while and new forces will be welcome. The main requirement is a genuine involvement in the enjoyment of run­ ning .

FRED LESTER Executive Secretary V.M.C. V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL.22 No. 2 VMC 16.1km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP. LATROBE UNI. 16-4-1990. Fine,cool.Iight breeze.82 Start

01. 39 49:54R 26. RICHARD SIMON 28 64:04 51. ADAM JENKINS 17 74:25 02.DON NICHOLSON 29 53:30 27. MARK HARVEY 33 64:40 52. JOHN THOMPSON 42 74:40 03.JOHN PH ILLPOTTS 41 54:45 28. DON LEWIS 26 65:12 53. BARRY FERGUSON 43 75:15 04.FRANK MAHONY 28 55:19 29. ARCHIE DALLY 37 65:23 54. GERRY CLARKE 40 75:37 05.DAVID GIBNEY 26 56:17 30. JOHNNY RAATH 32 65:43 55. TIM SPURDENS 47 76:03 06.LAWRENCE MALONE 29 56:22 31. JIM MCGOVERN 37 65:51 56.GEOFF WILSON 32 76:09 07.PAUL QUILTY 29 56:32 32. ROBERT ANDREW 30 65:57 57. JOHN VASIL I AD IS 29 76:13 08.GERARD GAUD 25 57:54 33. BOB BENNETT 51 66:02 58.GEORGE CPNSTANTINOU 27 76:20 09.PHILIP MARRIOTT 34 58:27 34. PETER MORRIS 46 66:11 59. JENNY BYRNES 36W 76:28 10.CHRIS ANTONIE 25 58:39 35. EDWIN BIRTHISEL 32 66:11 60. PHIL VINES 30 77:02 11.GREG MANDILE 28 58:42 36. SCOTT BENNETT 26 66:24 61. JOHN BECROFT 48 77:27 12.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 26 58:50 37. RUDI LOMBARDI 26 67:40 62. KEVIN BROWNE 53 78:44 13.BOB BROWN 34 59:13 38. DAVID MILLER 25 68:02 63. PHIL SODERSTROM 42 80:24 14.BEN DI LORENZO 25 59:18 39. TREVOR PHILLIPS 39 68:27 64. GRAEME BISHOP 45 80:29 15.MICHAEL WHIMPEY 36 59:49 40. ANDREW TABAIN 25 68:58 65. CHRIS O'DONNELL 33 81:15 16.LAWRENCE GLOVER 35 59:51 41. JOHN NOLAN 20 70:42 66. COLIN WILCOCK 36 81:38 17.NEIL O'SULLIVAN 40 60:02 42.PETER ENRIGHT 28 71:20 67. JULIE PAXMAN 23W 81:59 18.GLEN WESTERN 35 60:20 43. PAUL CAM ILLERI 37 71:20 68. PETER HASSELL 50 84:28 19.KARL KENNEDY 24 60:28 44. JOHN CUNNINGHAM 45 72:17 69. LISA MYERS 31W 85:37* 20.PETER SYKES 37 60:32 45. VILIM PODREKA 21 72:29 70.GRAHAM JENKINS 46 87:55 21.JAMES BRIGGS 24 60:42 46. ROBERT DAWSON 41 72:48* 71.LORRIE BISHOP 43W 88:19 22.BERT SMITH 49 61:03 47. MICK TASESKI 37 72:59 72.NAZIR ALI 23 89:45 23.ALAN HUSE 27 63:08* 48. BRUCE JONES 30 73:25 73.BERN IE GOGGIN 52 97:28 24.STEVE FAHEY 27 63:47 49. STEVEN SAKKIS 30 74:06 74. DAVID JONES 52 97:28 25.JON HOLMES 38 63:51 50. RAY GILLOW 41 74:16 * = Lucky Spot VMC 3.1km PARENT'& CHILD EASTER FUNRUN. LATROBE UN I.16-4-1990. 39 Starters. 01.DAVID OWEN 21s 9 40 14.PETER BLACK 44 fd 13:09 27.JOHN CARRAZZA 41fd 17:08 02.JOHN PH ILLPOTTS fs 10 20 15.REBECCA SPOOR 12 13:35 28.KATHY MILLS 33ms 17:21 0 3 . V IN MARTIN 38 fs 10 53 16.JAY PH ILLPOTTS 10s 13:3729.MELVA BLACK 43ms 17:26 04.RICHARD OWEN 44fs 11 10 17.PAM DAVIES 40ms 14:20 30.NATAL IE CARRAZZA 12d 17:30 05.CHRIS CONDOS 15 11 33 18.STEVEN MILLS 7s 14:35 31.BELINDA TASESKI 11 19:05 06.BARRY O'KEEFE 39fs 11 39 19.ANDREW MARRIOTT 11s 14:51 32.JULIA HOLMES 8d 19:40 07.BEN SPOOR 11s 11 51 20.PHIL MARRIOTT 34fs 14:51 33.JOANNE TURNER 17d 20:10 08.JOHN SPOOR 32fs 11 51 21.MATT PH ILPOTTS 12 14:54 34.JULIA TASESKI 6 2 1 :09 09.SHELLEY BRIMACOMBE 13 12: 25 22.JOSHUA DAVIES 9s 14:57 35.ANN TURNER 42md 2 1 :09 10.GAVIN BLACK 11s 12:29 23.ANDREW MARTIN 8s 15:40 36.JOSEPHINE HOLMES 6 2 1 :42 11.MICHAEL O'KEEFE 10s 12:39 24.REBEKAH BLACK 14d 16:02 37.JANET HOLMES 36md 2 1 :42 12.GEORGE TURNER 44fs 12:40 25.HANNA MILLS 8d 16:03 38.PETER ROBERTS 35fd 24:19 13.PAUL TURNER 15s 13:01 26.KEVIN MILLS 35fd 16:03 39.AI DAN ROBERTS 6s 24:19 f = father, m = mother, s = son, d = daughter, others individual. FS-D&R OWEN 20:50, FD-P&R BLACK 29:11, MS-P&J DAVIES 29:17, M&D-A&J TURNER 41:19. Race Manager FRED LESTER was assisted by MERV LARTER, ROB JAMIESON, JOHN STAFFORD, SHAYNE WALTHERS, MIKE WALSH, JANET HAYES, BRYCE POULIER, BRUCE GOODMAN, SAM PESCI and a number of young volunteers from the participants to make the event a great and enjoyable success.

MOTORISTS AND THE LONG YARNS OF THE LAW Newspaper clipping sent in to us.

Police stopped a motorist who was asked to produce his license. He had none with him and was asked to produce some other identification. After several minutes rustling through the glove box, he pulled out a photograph of himself, gave it to the policeman and said:"See this photo. Well, that’s me !

A female driver who was pulled over by Highway Patrol officers promptly asked them: "What did you get me for - the speeding, the red light or not wearing my seatbelt?” Police had actually stopped her out of courtesy because her dress was hanging from the car door and dragging on a wet road.

A woman nabbed by police for travelling at 39kmh over the speed limit told police she was running late for her husband’s funeral ! VMC ANZAC 25km ALBERT PARK. 25-4-1990. Spot showers,light wind. 125 Starters. 01.DRAGAN ISALOVIC 29 84:56 37.RONAN RICHARDSON 31 104:58 73.KEN MARDEN 48 118:47 02.BRUCE GRAHAM 28 85:57 38.MARK HARVEY 33 105:38 74.JOHN MORRIS 48 119:16 03.TONY DAVIS 29 88:43 39.TONY ANDERSON 49 105:51 75.DAVID KEECH 42 2:00:09 04.PETER TUTTY 24 89:31 40.SAM PESCI 32 106:38 76.MICK TASESKI 37 2:00:16 05.COLIN MARSON 28 90:42 41.TIM DENT 47 106:44 77.NENAD PETROVIC 23 2:01:29 06.STEVEN WILSON 24 91:22 42.TERRY McCABE 41 107:01 78.GERRY CLARK 40 2:01:56 07.CHRIS MUIRDEN 27 91:46 43.MALCOLM BROWN 49 107:01 79.JOHN THOMPSON 42 2:02:28 08.IAN GILBERT 41 91:49 44.FRANK McNAMARA 36 107:32 80.BEN CHODZIESNER 54 2:02:44 0 9 .MARK! EDWARDS 32 91:54 45.MARK GRAESSER 27 107:45 81.GEO.CONSTANTINOU 27 2:02:52 10.GRAEME ALFORD 30 92:28 46.ROY TAYLOR 45 107:55 82.TREVOR PARRIS 39 2:03:11 11.DAVID McOORMACK 37 92:41 47.ROBERT HINTON 30 108:05 83.DAWN PARRIS 37W 2:03:11 1 2 .MICHAEL WHIMPEY 36 93:08 48.ROBERT ANDREW 30 108:11 84.JENNY BYRNES 36W 2:04:51 13.ROB SUITON 28 94:00 49.BRUCE McLEAN 49 108:15 85.CY ROB-GOODWIN 44 2:05:55 14.KARL KENNEDY 24 95:12 50.ROSS MARTIN 38 108:19 86.LOIS WEBSTER 45W 2:06:51 15.GLEN WESTERN 35 95:40 51.ROY STANWAY 56 108:19 87.GREG WISHART 51 2:06:51 16.GREG MANDILE 28 96:44 52.WAYNE KRASKA 28 108:26 88.PAUL DALLAROSA 25 2:07:43 17.CHRIS ANTONIE 25 97:10 53.GARY STIRTON 37 108:47 89.COLIN WILCOCK 36 2:07:57 18.LAWRENCE GLOVER 35 97:34 54.JOHN BULLEN 34 110:32 90.KEVIN BROWNE 53 2:09:29 19.CHRIS BENN 29 97:44 55.KEN MOORE 29 110:44 91.JOHN BECROFT 48 2:10:42 20.BRUCE SALISBURY 36 97:52 56.RUDY LOMBARDI 26 111:11 92.GORDON BURROWES 54 2: 11:01 21.TONY MORGAN 46 97:56 57.JIM DONOGHUE 35 112:00 93.SHIRLEY YOUNG 60W 2:11:24 22.MAX BALCHIN 47 97:56 58.JOHN HALL 43 112:13 94.DAVID CAHILL 42 2:12:12 23.VIN MARTIN 38 98:06 59.BARRY DOBYN 51 112:41 95.ROB BROWELL 36 24.PETER SYPKES 37 98:20 60.JACK NICOLA 32 112:39 96.KERRY STEVENS 35W 2:12:36 25.JIM GRELIS 38 98:29 61.MARK STEPHENS.34 112:39 97.DES KISSICK 38 2:13:35 26.BOB KRUGER 42 98:43 62.JIM DUGGAN 47 112:55 98.PETER HASSEL 50 2:16:26 27.PETER LEIGH 52 99:12 63.KELVIN MARSHALL 25 113:31 99.RICK JONES 61 2:18:10 28.PHIL LEAR 46 99:34 64.ROB ROWE 35 115:59 100.KEITH ATKINSON 33 2:18:51 29.JOHN WAITE 49 100:02 65.BRUCE GOODMAN 52 116:25 101.VIKKI THOMPSON 44W 2:19:10 30.NEIL CAMERON 26 100:53 66.RICHARD WIBBERLEY 26 117:10 102.STEVE RUSH 63 2:23:12 31.GEORGE MORGAN 39 101:08 67.BOB ANKERLIN 49 117:15 103.COLIN BEEL 42 2:23:25 32.JOHN HENDERSON 45 101:23 68.LAURIE DIPALMA 25 117:17 104.WOLF SCHUSSIG 36 2:31:58 33.ALAN HUSE 27 103:46 69.GEOFF HOOK 46 117:34 105.JOHN AFFERI 16 2:31:59 34.ARCHIE DALLI 37 103:49 70.GLENYS PILLING 27W 117:41 106.ARTHUR NAS 34 2:36:35 35.LEIF ANDERSON 33 103:57 71.ANDREW MARTIN 24 118:26 36.JEFF JESSUP 37 104:58 72.LES SPENCER 55 118:36 3.CRAIG SAYERS 21 85:28 WHEELCHAIRS:!.JOHN LINDSAY 18 78:01 2.MIKE LETCH 41 78:06 4.DARREN HORTON ?? 97:51 V MC ANZAC 5km ALBERT PARK 25-5-1990. Overcast. 89 Starters. 01.DAVID OWEN 21 15:42 30.GREG ORCHARD 45 rgnn 59.TIM LUFF 22 23:33 02.MARK CARMODY 29 15:54 31.JOHN NICHOLS 43 19:04 60.GREG MUKAVEC 33 23.39 03.ANDREW THOMAS 30 15:56 32.MARCUS MORGAN 12 19:16 61.LEAH PARRIS 12W 23:40 04.FRANK MAHONY 28 16:04 33.GAVIN POLLARD 28 19:16 62.RAY CARROLL 43 23:43 05.CARTHA McKERROW 22 16:24 34.WENDY-G KANE 33W 19:18 63.CATHY HUSE 31W 23:46 06.TERRY HARRISON 44 16:25 35.JIM GLOVER 45 19:25 64.ANDY DULHUNTY 12 24:01 07.GERQRD GAUD 25 16:59 36.DARREN LANDSBERG 15 19:45 65.CHRIS HARPER 27 24:05 08.ROSS BECROFT 19 17:01 37.KEITH CHRISTOFFER 28 19:46 66.SILVIO BAGGIO 28 24:23 09.NICK HARRISON 19 17:04 38.KERRI TEPPER 24 19:53 67.BRUCE RUSSELL 39 24:33 10.MARIO CORDEDDA 30 17:07 39.PETER RAMSAY 29 19:59 68.DAVID HEGAN 14 24:34 11.HUGH BRESLIN 27 17:09 40.MAREE TOMKINS 29W 20:50 69.REBECCA HARRISON 16W 24:35 12.DAMIAN LEWIS 24 17:12 41.DANNY WYHOON 14 21:00 70.NOEL MANNIX 50 24:52 13.COLIN DONALD 33 17:15 42.GRAEME HORSKINS 51 21:02 71.SUZANNE LUCAS 35W 24:58 14.ANDREW HOLMES 35 17:21 43.DANIEL PAGE 16 22:00 72.CHRIS WILSON 36 25:22 15.KEN HIGHT 28 17:28 44.JOHN MELVILLE 10 22:09 73.MARK JESSUP 10 26:23 16.GRANT MORGAN 15 17:40 45.ROB BROOKS 22 22:10 74.VICKIE MCDONALD 38W 26:56 17.SCOTT ORCHARD 17 17:54 46.HAYDEN LONG 26 22:18 75.HEATHER HEDLEY 41W 27:10 18.PETER McQUADE 22 18:02 47.ANGELA HIGGINS 21W 22:22 76.WENDY ORCHARD 47W 27:15 19.KEL COX 40 18:06 48.STEVE BAGGIO 23 22:24 77.ALI CUNNINGHAM 37W 27:27 20.RICHARD EUSTACE 23 18:09 49.KIM TALBOT 22W 22:27 78.FRANCES MOORE 24W 28:02 21.PAUL JONES 44 18:10 50.ROBERT FAURETTO 31 22:29 79.ROBYN DOWNIE 34W 29:41 22.RICHARD OWEN 44 18:14 51.DAVID COLLEY 35 22:36 80.HELEN McGAHAN 24W 29:41 23.PETER REID 32 18:30 52.HORATIO DIAZ 45 22:51 81.STEPHEN JONES 31 32:47 24.BRENDAN PEEL 22 18:32 53.BOB WHITE 60 22:53 82.BETTY LEIGH 52W 34:25 25.DENIS WATSON 44 18:33 54.NICOLE WALLACE 15W 23:13 83.HEATHER MARSHALL 37W 39:52 26.ROB JAMIESON 40 18:34 55.JOHN STAVELEY 56 23:17 84.MARIA LOMBARDI 23W 42:47 27.BEN MANNIX 15 18:45 56.PHILLIP TEPPER 24 23:27 85.MAUREEN RILEY 59W 43:07 28 CAMERON OWEN 15 18:49 57.J ’NETTE HARRISON 40W 23:27 29.CAM MARRARA 43 18:50 58.LEONIE SCHERGER 26W 23:28

Joint Race Managers MAL COTHER & FRED LESTER were assisted by BERNIE GOGGIN, KEN FRASER, KEVIN FALLOON, ED BIGGS, WARRICK ERWIN, PETER BETHERAS, NEIL JOHANNESEN, MIKE CUMMINS, SHARON DESAILLY, LYN DAVIS & NEIL RYAN. Thank you all ! There was a great battle between the Wheelies as well as the runners as seen by the results. It is unfortunate that some individuals still do not check in straight after they finish, some people have been left out and make the result clean-up unreliable. We need every runner to cooperate in this regard. V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL. 22 No. 2 SUMMER ON THE ROOF OF AUSTRALIA - JUST GREAT ! NATIONAL RUNNING WEEK, 1990 Colin Browne National Running Week this year was bigger and better than ever. There were 430 registrations, up 80 from the previous best of 350 in 1987. If you are looking for a different summer holiday there is no better place to go in Australia than Thredbo in the middle of January where Brian Lenton presides over this unique 8 or 9 days. Unless your family is bone lazy or too lethargic to get out of its own way, I’ll guarantee they too will all have a great time. I’m not worried about you dear reader, because any VMC member must be, by definition, interested in being active. But we know that as much cannot be said for the families of many runners. Believe me there is plenty to interest non-runners at Thredbo, and if you don’t run, you do not have to be a star to feel comfortable there: not one member of Australia’s team was there this year, records were broken of course; they always will be as long as Brian is on the microphone, even if he has to invent them on the spur of the moment. Part of the charm of his style Is his ability to make ordinary people feel special about their efforts, even when they are not sure themselves that they were any good. Of course the truly elite performance does not go unrecognised, it gets plenty of mention, as did Jim GoHedge’s effort this year, but Jim would have been lucky to take home one prize, whereas an old plodder like me took home about eight. You’ve got to be in it to win it, but. once you are, Luck plays a big part. NRW started, with a thunderstorm. The opening function, a barbecue at the golf course, was washed out by torrential rain. It had been a heatwave week and the change came dramatically at teatime. The ranges rang with thunder and the dark sky was incredible with lightning and sunset. It pelted down. So hostilities commenced with the NRW participants being lined up on Saturday at the foot of a vertical mountain and sent off with the crack of a gun. It was a rude introduction to a week of vigorous activity. First up the mountain was Jim Golledge in the record time of 19:37.Other great staggers were done by Robert Jessop, Trevor Jacobs and Donald Staudte. Jenny Gilbert climbed very strongly for a record 23:56, but the one who amazed us was her mum, Helen Walker, who ran a great 50+ record of 32:50. First-timers from Victoria Robin Anderson, Peter Armistead and John Gosbell did really well although they must have found it a shock. This is Australia’s steep­ est race, the Crackenback Challenge. On Sunday, the Ron Vines Fun Run was the occasion for lots of jibing at Ron’s expense. His generosity in donating sportswear for the barrel draw was outstanding. Again Jim Golledge was the fastest, but the prizes went to almost everyone else who could finish two laps of the lower village road. An interesting trivial pursuit night organised by Dave Cundy in teams of six entertained us in the evening. The Mike Agostini Kosciusko Walk was favored by a lovely day on the mountain. It was a bit fresh up there, but the views were extraordinary with wildflowers in abun­ dance, a few snowdrifts left over from the winter and, of course, the magnificent mountain scenery. The iron grid footpath is now complete from Crackenback to Rawson’s Pass, so the event is a pleasant roll for those who wish to trot, or a scenic walk with plenty of photo stops for the walkers. It is always a grunt to get up to the summit, and most of the NSW people seemed to be up there at some stage of the day. We saw plenty of activity on the Crackenback slopes as further excavation, build­ ing and shaping goes on. A helicopter was doing amazing things balancing pylon on pylon to make the new high speed gondola ski lift. If you look at these pylons as you go up on a chair lift, you marvel at the engineering skills required because none of the top halves are ever the same size, and some of these pylons have to project at quite an angle from the mountain side. Getting the right ones in place, keeping them up when all the weight is off-centre and getting the electric wiring through them from bottom to top must be a hell of a problem. We gaped at the rigger who was up there receiving the pylon from the helicopter and bolting it into place. Tuesday morning dawned to show a decent dusting of snow over the range above the town. There was even snow in the air in the village. We saw another of Brian’s tricks to give runners of all abilities a chance in the Yacht Handicap, which sent people off at staggered intervals and brought them all in more or less at the same time. Curry dinners were the random prizes. Throughout a pleasant day the athletes revealed their lack of practice or skill at tennis. Again it was a lot of fun with lots of rubbishing from their courtside mates. NAT.RUNNING WEEK (cont. ) The Invitational Mile was the highlight of the day. Handicaps were carefully cal­ culated and the mixed field of elite runners, juniors and ’’celebrities” stretched over marks from 1:40 to scratch. Ron Vines, off a generous mark of 50sec, surged to the lead in the second lap of the village green. It all came together at the finish with Peter Haynes from scratch and with fastest time of 4:16 failing by 5 places, and Paul Yates getting within seconds of the winner. Yes, Ron held on to win. Some lucky sweep winners went, to the Happy Hour even happier. The Fun Run Mile saw a great run by Paul Woodhouse in 4:26 closely followed by Matt Kaley and Peter Davies. Wednesday was the Robinson Epic, the big one. It was the best day for years for views, wildf lowers and running comfort. It has always been the highlight of the week and old hands e n j o y seeing first-timers stagger in with their impressions of diffi­ culty, endurance and, ultimately, satisfaction at having completed such a top run. Again Phil Robinson. This time with brother Bruce, was the savior with his drink sta­ tion at Charlotte's Pass, stocked with cut fruit, watermelon, jelly beans, water, tea, cake biscuits and cantaloupes (sorry, rock melon, it's NSW). No-one is more appreciated. He then follows up at a presentation on the lawn with a most generous batch of 2 dozen assorted wines as spit prizes for the finishers. Great* His humour is demonstrated by the well-made sign at the Snowy River ford: ’’Robinson Bros. Drink Station, 200m vertical.” On Thursday, Mike Lenton followed in his father's footsteps as an organiser with an excellent golf tournament. He put 15 fours around the tight little nine-holer and drew all of the varied scores together*, awarding 33 prizes in numerous categories. In a packed day of events, there were some who played golf, ran in the 30 min Dingo Run, paddled in canoe races, swam and ran in a biathlon or power-walked like Paul Richard­ son doing an imitation of Kerry" Saxby. We all had a great day. On Friday, we were awakened early by a huge wind rushing down the valley and thun­ der. Not too promising for the fast golf. Peter Armistead, that notorious early riser, went down to the course to make a start. He was sent scurrying off the teeby some very close lightning. Then down she came and NRW golfers cuddled closer in their beds as the rain pelted on the roofs of their lodges. Rain persisted all day but could not deter us from the men's and women's fun runs. Dozens of competitors and spectators huddled in the carport of a chalet near the village green, but the races went on in the pouring rain. It was such a stormy day that theswimming was cancelled and the Sprint Gift was postponed till later. Saturday was volleyball, the Kosciusko Classic and the Revue. Phew! A hard day for me. I was ... (there must be a polite word but I can't think of it). Each of these events was deeply satisfying for me, but also I believe for others. The Classic was damned hard with a huge wind to contend with. Jim Golledge made short work of it, taking 33:24 for the course which started at Rawson's Pass, went downhill to Snowyr River bridge, U-turned back to the summit of Kosciusko, then turned back down to fin­ ish at Rawson's Pass. This one was to bring the guns to the fore, and Rod Higgins, Robert Jessop, Paul Woodhouse and Trevor Jacobs were brilliant amongst the young; Peter Skinner, Peter Armistead and Adolf Blonner were great vets, and Jenny Gilbert and Candice Charles cleaned up the women. We all showed another side to our personalities at the Revue that night. Assorted acts, whipped up in the course of the week by many people, crossed the stage of the Convention Centre. It was a great night of entertainment. By now I am exhausted just thinking of what that week contained. How did we ever survive? WTell, there was more on Sunday, with the Jindabyne Pharmacy Fun Run. Peter Haynes got his revenge on Jim this time with Paul Woodhouse, Mark Purvis, Ian Hamilton, Geoff Moore and Robin Anderson coming in next. Coral Farr, who just happened to be in the are, took out the women's division from Chris Toohey, Candice Charles, Marina Delahuntyr and Catherine M o r g a n . That's all? Don't believe it! The swimming classic, the fast golf, the sprint gift and the superstars were all decided too. Not to mention the Grand Prix winners based on a point scoring system over the whole week. If you feel exhausted by the thought of putting all of this together in eight days, spare a thought for El Supremo, Brian Lenton. He just keeps on breaking new records. Another great NRW, Brian ! Thanks a million from 430 satisfied customers ! TASMANIA — THE UP AND DOWN ISLAND Fred Lester Tasmania is much bigger than it looks on the map. That is if it gets onto the map of Australia. At least that seems to be a bone of contention between "Taswe- gians" and "Mainlanders"! That converted shearing shed, now Launceston Airport Terminal, fleecing tourists instead of sheep, is far superior to a mainland shearing shed. You can pick up your hired car by just walking outside one door and whizz around the corner and pick up your luggage to throw in at a door at the other end. No Sweat, Mate! as t h e y say in the classics.

Launceston, and Tassie for that matter, gives a first impression that Tasmania must be great for training cyclists, and so it is. Hills, little ones and big ones and in-between ones, are the order of the day and there seem to be people on pushbikes in great numbers. Mind you, there are also relatively flat paths for pedestrian joggers and athletes along the Tamar River bank used by a fair few we saw. Biggest thing we found in Launceston as ffThe Gorge” of the Tamar which provides a very hilly round trip for walkers, joggers, athletes and per­ spiring footballers we met on as leisurely ramble around the site.

Pushing on from Launceston, hills got bigger and longer and became mountains only fractionally lower than on the mainland and still there were cyclists. We travelled over to the East Coast and way down south along it the going looked more rugged, although we hardly fell it in our little hatchback. Port Arthur was our target and real rugged that must have been for our immigrant ancestors as guests of her Britannic Majesty's hospitality ! The penal settlement is a grim reminder of a tyrannical past.

It was only a couple of hours drive from there to the Island’s State Capital, Hobart, taking us through more hills, along beaches, over causeways and through a varied scenery. Traffic thickened steadily as we neared the suburban freeways with fly-overs, round-abouts and one-way streets, designed to mislead the gul­ lible visitors. It was really tough for our little hatchback to finally make it up the western hillside of the city to our motel destination. The view, however, was well worth it as the city and suburbs spread out beneath our flat’s windows. A panorama from the big bridge across the harbour and city towards Sandy Bay.

Rose’s eyes lit up when she espied the tower of the famous casino and began to dream of gambling gods and jackpots to be had for the asking. So we made the pilgrimage to the casino and invested $20 of Rose’s hard earned treasure in 50c coins in various poker* machines, which took some time to dwindle to zero. A couple of drinks and an inspection of the various gambling tables followed. The intricacies of Roulette and Black Jack, as well as the rapid losses incurred by several participants, did not impress us enough to become involved. So we invested $10 of Freddie’s in $1 coins and set about on some more poker machines until the store ran low. Rose then took on the operations and gradually built up to $35 in credit. After* frittering away the surplus we quit with our combined investment restored and convinced of what a m u g ’s game the whole set-up was.

The next stage took us across the central mountain area, past the Franklin River to Strahan on the estuary of the Gordon River. If anything, the country got more rugged as we drove along picturesque valleys and through winding mountain passes. After the sunny days we had enjoyed so far, clouds, mist and drizzle was with us on the drive but did not diminish the magnificence of natural wilder­ ness. It was disturbing to reach Georgetown with its bare hills denuded of trees, gouged naked by open-cut mining and desolate in nature. We were happy to pass through quickly and reach the lower Gordon and its great natural harbour, the next largest in Australia after Port Phillip Bay. We got to fully appreciate the Maquarie Harbour, as it is called, on a half-day World Heritage Cruise around it and up the Gordon River. Rain Forest in its natural state with trees one thousand years old and an abundance of native wildlife have been able to survive at no loss to the people who live there. TASSIE HOLIDAY — THE SECOND WEEK

Having "done" the East coast down to Pt.Arthur and Hobart, gone across the rugged centre to the rain forest of the West coast, we continued our geographi­ cal and historical as well as meteorological appreciation of Tasmania. In short one could have called it enjoying the natural beauty, pecularities of its Fauna, Flora and other inhabitants and glorious late summer weather.

Several places settled very early in the island's history, such as Zeehan and a number of mining places, gave an insight into the persistence of the pioneers and the hardships they endured as we drove on a leisurely Monday towards the north. Railways and roads had been hacked out in very laborious manner with primitive tools through a very nigged and virgin landscape. However, the closer we moved to the northern coast the more open and fertile the country became, spreading out into grazing lands, farms and orchards. This spread right up to the erlge of Bass Strait as we made our way west on the coast road to Smith ton. The construction of a number of railways, and the subsequent maintenance of track, and equipment, is a h i s t o r y of its own and a reminder of the ebband flow in the development of our present social and economic fabric.

We replenished supplies and relaxed before going onto Stanley, only 22km, the next day. This is the area from where the very first agricultural settlements were established and then pushed further inland. Set on a peninsula jutting out into Bass Strait, and a huge monolith, aptly named "The Nut", protecting a natu­ ral harbour, this was, and still is, a thriving fishery port. Most of the buil­ dings of the first settlement are now7 being preserved and restored, as also the shops and buildings of the original fishing village. This type of restoration was to be seen almost everywhere we travelled and makes history come alive.

We enjoyed the beautiful wide beaches, the occasional trip to historical sites, excursions into nearby hills, waterfalls and native forests. The native timbers are unique, slow-growing and consequently very durable, and depend heavily on protection of the environment to survive. No amount of "restoring" is possible once cl ear-felling has occurred, even just thinning out affects the interdepen­ dence of the plants and animals for generations. Some of the trees were 50-60m giants, supported by heavy undergrowth and benefitting from high rainfall. The run-off from the interior replenishes the nutrient supply for the crops grown along the river beds and flats.

Our next shift was to U1verstone, near the busy towns of Burnie and Devonport, but again with a beautiful sweep of beach. We made Devonport our lunchtime stop on the Saturday and strolled down to the foreshore after the shops closed. There were lots of bikes and riders in colourful gear circling around opposite the ferry terminal and sure enough, this was the starting point for the Tasmanian Triathlon Championship. One of the contestant milling around before the start was KCAC member Dean Lewinsohn who we said Hello to and wished him luck, not that made up for the lack of training. Dean had just shifted over there after- completing his Podiatry Diploma and was working long hours, which did not help to establish a good fitness base. Still, he was having a go. We watched the swimming leg of 1500m - across the estuary and up-river past the ferry before turning back to the start and getting onto the bike. They were well spread out and had a hot. ride in front of them on a great day for watching.

Sunday's trip back to Launceston to catch our flight home took us through more farming and orchard country, again in fine late-summer weather. A detour to a wildlife and nature reserve was well worth the effort as we saw some Tasmanian Devils, marsupials, birds, fowls and reptiles, all with a commentary" by one of the qualified park rangers.

All in all, for anyone wanting to spend an interesting and varied fortnight away from the rat-race, they could do a lot worse than mooching around the Apple Island. THE V.V.A.C.I. VICTORIAN 24 HOUR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP COBURG. 10/11TH MARCH 1990 by Dot Browne - Race Director Have you ever cried watching an ultra race? Well I came close today. It was painful, I can tell you. Two of my best mates, Hookie and Peter Armistead were in my 24 Hour Race today. For months they'd both been talking 'bout how they were going to crack that elusive 200km in my race, and they'd been training their butts off in preparation. Pete had been doing incredibly long training runs down the Peninsula with Ron Smith - 80km in one day on one occasion ! He'd told me how they'd driven the course along the back roads the day before and had planted deposits of fruit cake, drinks and munchies in plastic bags under bushes and in grassy hollows along the edges of dusty roads, so they'd cope on the training run the next day. They'd survived the training runs, although Ron seemed pretty stuffed towards the end, Pete said. He'd also been doing one kilometre reps, of the beautiful Frankston Park every Tuesday after work, with Robin Anderson, just to sharpen up his speed, he reckoned. He told us that the gates were locked at 5 o'clock, so they'd jump the fence and have the park to themselves for an hour or so. It was fantastic. One kilometre bursts at 90% effort on undulating grass fairways. Rob told me Pete never slacked off. It was always a gut-buster effort every lap. Hookie had been doing different sort of training, but just as tough. His training included repetition hill sessions up at Ferny Creek, where the hills are toughest. He'd choose the steepest hill he could find, a couple of km. in length, and do half a dozen solid uphill climbs with flat-out down hills, throwing caution to the winds. And then he'd meet us for a 15 mile training run through Sherbrook forest to finish off. I admired their dedication. Robin, Pete's repetition training partner, was there crewing for him and urging him on at the 24 Hour. I've never seen a support person so involved. It was almost like he was running the race with him, he was so attentive., a total commitment for 24 hours. "No, I can't eat. Pete's in the horrors. I gotta get him going." "No, I can't sleep. Pete's going well and I want to keep him moving" As the race progressed, the vagaries of fate began to show. Peter went from one extreme to the other. He'd started off really well, pacing himself conservatively in the first half and looking really good and fluid. It was after 3am, however, that he started to hit the skids. He would run flat out for 4 laps, passing every competitor in the field at 100 miles an hour and then slow to a shuffle for another half dozen laps, agony written all over his face. That 200km was like a shining beacon, spurring him on and keeping him going when every muscle in his body was tellling him to stop and walk. His tense face told a story of grim determination. No rubbishing, no wise-cracks like the Peter we knew, just solid concentration. Robin was inspirational. He's a master of positive encouragement, and absolutely refused to accept any negative attitudes from the man himself. Around 5am when Pete had been going through a particularly bad patch and had admitted to Rob that he'd given up hope of achieving that 200km, Rob went through him like a ton of bricks, blasting away the negative state of mind and inspiring him with renewed hope just with his words. I found it a most emotional experience watching him suffer, yet work determinedly towards his goal. Other runners in the field also gave him tremendous support. When he was in the horrors, Kon Butko as he passed him, would y e ll," Come on now, Pete ! Hang on to me! Don't you bloody walk!" Patrick Parsons would run behind him, urging him on every time his pace dropped. It was all too much. He came through and reached his goal with 14 minutes to spare. You should have heard the crowd when he crossed the line to run 200k. They went berserk. I coulda cried. Pete did. He just made it through the presentations, collected his pewter medallion, certificate and pottery mug and when he'd got back to his spot in the hall, said to Robin, "Hold this stuff for me, mate" and then quietly folded and went fast asleep on the floor. I guess there are tales of agony and ecstacy in every race, but the 24 hour races seem to accentuate the extremes. It’s such a bloody long time to run, and even if a runner achieves his goal, he goes through hell to do it. Of course the ecstacy of achievement produces the short memory syndrome, and they forget the agony pretty quick. But the disappointment of a failure tends to linger on for ages. It can stuff up their motivation for months after. All those months of wasted training out on the road, of wasted time that you could have spent with the family or doing something else you value. It's not easy to be positive when you've bombed out. Hookie, Kevin Cassidy, Ron Smith, John Moyle, and Greg Wishart were a few of those who had been in there with a chance of cracking the 200, but went home disappointed. V.V.A.C.I.24Hr (cont.) But it wasn’t all gloom. Peter Gray, Terry Cox(Jnr), Patrick Parsons, Murray Cox, Rudi Kinshofer, Peter Armistead, Sandra Kerr, Col Jerram, Peter Quinn, Roger Weinstein, Tony Power, Jeff Visser, Norm Johnston, Jacques Gaillard and Cliff Ryan all pulled out performances that were the best of their lives. Young Terry Cox (Junior) particularly, ran a blinder. Remember we’d seen him suffer in the Westfield last year when he and his old man ran together as a. team and the young bloke had to pull out with foot and blister problems. Today it was young Terry's turn to be brilliant. He ran the race of his life to place 4th with a distance of 2 17.373km. Not bad for a 24 year old kid! His Dad had been incredible in his support. Although he was in the race too, he'd say things like, "Don't you worry about me Dot. The young fella needs bananas, he needs some flat coke. Do you think you could get that for him?” Young Terry Cox came of age in this race. I reckon he'll be waiting for his Dad from now on. There was a tale of heroism in the race too. Only two days before race day, entrant John Breit, currently seeded 6th on Australian all time 24 Hour Rankings, was involved in a serious bicycle accident, which not only grazed his legs badly, but also broke his arm. There was no way a mere broken arm was going to keep him out of this race. He came through, running consistently throughout, to place second.The arm went back in a sling after the race at the presentations. Lord knows what agony that boy must have gone through. Cliffy was in this race, too. He looked absolutely stunning in dazzling white gear, long pants as usual, with the holes in them that have become his trademark. He ran 164K. Not real bad for a bloke that's getting close to 70! The first three hours of the race passed by for the runners without them noticing. They were too busy watching Chief Timekeeper, Ray Callaghan and a couple of other blokes, trying to erect one of these new-fangled Swedish tents on the grassy verge. They were absolutely hopeless. Ray just kept standing there scratching his head. I used to think Ray was bright. Harold Stevens, the Ground Manager at Coburg was just great. He erected a special lap-scorers' shelter near the Finish line and we issued the scorers with aqua blue lap-scorers’ vests so they would be easily seen. We continually fed them sandwiches, fruit, barbecued snags, toast and tea and kept everybody happy. They were great. I reckon Anne Callaghan must have had a numb backside. She stayed and lapscored for Sandy Kerr for the full 24 hours and refused to take a break. Safet Badic was an interesting entrant. He's a mate of Joe Record, comes from Yugoslavia, and had a 2.16 marathon to his credit. He'd won the Ballarat 50 Miler last November in dazzling style in 5hrs.50min. and we wondered how he would go. He certainly started off fast, churning out 7 minute mile pace for the first few hours and running neck and neck with the early leaders. However, he stopped dead after 10 hours, complaining of a leg injury and was forced to withdraw. The value of careful pacing was demonstrated by those who finished in the top 9, that elite group who were able to achieve over 200km. Bryan Smith and Peter Gray ran amazingly well when one considers that they had both performed brilliantly in a 24 Hour World Championship at Milton Keynes, near only 5 weeks ago. Sandy Kerr ran consistently right from the start to come through the women's field of Menilyn Tait and Kim Talbot to place first lady, with a p.b. of 165.009km, in 15th place overall. I was delighted that so many visitors had entered the race. We had six from , Mike Thompson from Western Australia, John Lewis from New Zealand, and Safet Badic from Yugoslavia. All in all, the event went extremely smoothly. I am extremely grateful to have developed a fantastic band of reliable helpers over the 7 years of this race's operation. They have helped to make this event successful year after year, and this year was no exception. I value their assistance tremendously. My grateful thanks go to the following people: the crews and lapscorers who assisted the runners, my special friends Dave Sheehan and Robyn Todd who helped me with the catering, my husband Colin, who updated the leader board every hour, computerised the results and designed my new medal, the Coburg Harriers who were so obliging, Ray Callaghan who kept our times exact, Dr.Spiro Moraitis, my race doctor who kept a close eye on runners throughout, the four masseurs from the Vic. Society of Clinical Masseurs who massaged tirelessly throughout the event, Pauline Bradshaw, who made the commemorative pottery mugs, and of course to Westfield, without whose sponsorship, the event would not have been possible. Thankyou to all those interested spectators who turned up and hollered, and my heartiest congratulations to the runners who made the race. Dot Browne (Race Director) V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL.22 No. 2 SPECIAL MARATHON SUPPLEMENT From "DISTANCE RUNNING UPDATE” ,Canberra AIS, MAY 1990. MARATHON RANKINGS -1989/90 National Event Squad Marathon

Men (sub 2-20) 2.25.28 Audchnd, 1990 Women (sub 2*50) S. Moneghetti Lisa Martin 2.33.15 Auckfand, 1990 R. de Castella 2.41.39 Trudy Fenton Canberra, 1989 Tani Ruckle B.Camp Trudy Fenton 2.44.01 Colleen Stephens Osaka, 1990 P.Curall Colleen Stephens 2.45.17 Kerryn Hindmarsh , 1989 R. Foley Kerryn Hindmarsh 2.46 Rhonda MaOinder , 1990 M. Johnston Rhonda Maflinder 2.48 Coral Farr Osaka, 1989 A. Carmen Coral Farr 2.49.16 Carol Ey London, 1989 S. Poulton Carol Ey 2.50.57 MargReddan London, 1989 M. Dalton 2.51.30 Jan Frederick Gold Coast, 1989 2.52.44 Jo Cowan Anzac Marathon '90 2.54.27 Mora Main Anzac Marathon '90 2.54.55 Linda Thomson SouthMelb, 1989 Marathon Results 2.55.04 Carrie Steffen Canberra, 1989 2.56.30 Mollie Whitehom Gold Coast, 1989 April 8 2.58.00 Mary Silver Canberra, 1990 DerekFroude 2-22-24 Mary Silver 2-58-00

2.09.06 Stephen Moneghetti London, 1989 NSW Anzac Marathon 2.10.11 Gold Coast, 1989 Steve Poulton 2-17-50 2.10.34 Stephen Moneghetti , 1990 Jo Cowan 2-52-44 2.11.28 Rob de Castella , 1990 Mora Main 2-54-27 2.14.58 Pat CarroO Gold Coast, 1989 2.15.11 Russell Foley Gold Coast, 1989 London Michael Dalton 2-18-41 2.16.13 Merv Johnston Los Angeles, 1990 2.16.40 Alan Carman Gold Coast, 1989 2.17.39 Steve Poulton Milan, 1989 ALL TIME MARATHON (MEN) 2.17.50 Steve Poulton NSW, 1990 2.18.41 Michael Dalton London, 1990 2-07-51 Rob de Castella (Boston 1986) 2.18.52 Gold Coast, 1989 2-08-33.6 (Antwerp 1969) 2.21.15 Damien Cook Gold Coast, 1989 2-09-06 (London 1989) 2-10-09 Garry Henry (Fukouka 1980) 1 2-10-20 Dave Chettle ( 1975) Australia holds three of the 'Grand Slam/Grand Prix'records | 2-10-44 Pat Carroll (Queensland 1988) 1) Fukuoka Rob de Castella (2-8-18; 1981 2-11-12.6 John Farrington (1973) 2) Boston Rob de Castella (2-7-51) 1986 i 2-11-42.4 Gerard Barrett (Adelaide 1980) 3) Osaka (women’s) Lisa Martin (2-23-51; 1988 ] 2-11-55 (Fukuoka 1979) 2-11-55 Chris Wardlow (Fukuoka 1979) Coming Events WOMENS AUSTRALIAN ALL TIME May 20 Canberra AIS Drug Offensive HalfMarathon MARATHON RANKINGS June 9 Canberra ACT Cross Country June 24 Canberra Aust Road Champs July 13-15 Oslo Computer Test (Ballarat vs 2-23-51 Lisa Martin (Osaka, 1988) Canberra vs Melb vs Sydney) 2-31-19 Tani Ruckle (Chicago 1988) July 22 2-37-12 Jillian Colwell (London, 1983) Aug 8-12 Plovdiv World Juniors 2-37-49 Megan Sloane (Sydney, 1983) Aug 12 Sydney to Qty Surf Classic 2-37-56 Rhona Mallinder (Melbourne, 1983) Aug 26 Adelaide Marathon 2-39-48 Elizabeth Hassall (Boston, 1979) Sept 1 Hobart Aust Cross Country Champs 2-39-53 Jackie Turney (Melbourne, 1982) Sept9 Bumie 10K 2-41-24 Dot Browne (London, 1983) October 14 Dublin World Women's 15K 2-41-25 Mora Main (Canberra, 1984) October 14 2-41-39 Trudy Fenton (Canberra, 1989) Nov 18 Melbourne Olympic Dream series Dec 13 Melbourne Zatopek 10K Feb22-24 Melbourne AustraliarTTrack &Field Champs ’’DI S T A N C E RUNNING UPDATE" is compiledby March 24 Antwerp World Cross Country the National Distance Centre, Canberra. April 21 London World Cup Marathon Aug 24 -Sep 1 World Championships Page 16 V.M.Cj.NEWShElTEK

AUSTRALIAN ALL TIME LISTS: MEN W3MEN National Distance Centre Women rewrite All Time Lists in 1500m, Barrett second to Clarke! 3000m and 1000m: Gerard Barrett, now based at the AIS Canberra and teaching * in 1500m six of the top ten all time marks were set in maths/sdence at Copland College, is ranked second to Ron 1990. Clarke in a comparison across the 3000m, 5000m and * in 3000m six of the top ten all time marks were set in 10,000m Australian All Time lists. 1989/90 * in 10000m six of the top twelve sill time marks were set tal989/90 1500Metres 7.47.2 Vasteras 1967 7.47.66 Pat Carroll Sydney 1990 4.08.06 Jenny Orr Munich 1972 7.48.74 Goteborg 1978 4.0954 Donna Gould 1984 7.48.8 Gerard Barrett 1978 4.09.86 Wendy Old Melbourne •1990 7.50.2 Melbourne 1971 4.10.14 Michelle Baumgartner Auckland 1990 7.50.29 Gateshead 1989 4.10.82 Sarah Collins Melbourne 1990 7.50.4 Kerry O’Brien Melbourne 1971 4.10.8 Carolyn Schuwalow Canberra 1990 7.51.37 Colin Dalton Sydney 1990 4.11.01 Jackie Perkins Malmo 1987 7.52.17 Mike Hillardt Budapest 1984 4.11.02 Susy Walsham Sydney 1990 7.53.4 Steve Foley Brisbane 1981 4.11.15 Anne Cross Melbourne 1990 7.53.8 John Coyle Geelong 1966 4.11.70 Penny Gamer Oslo 1985 7.54.4 Steve Aukin Brisbane 1981 4.13.2 Angela Cook Wellington 1976 7.54.50 Malcolm Norwood Sydney 1990 4.13.86 Maree McDonagh Melbourne 1990 7.54.64 Shaun Creighton Melbourne 1990 4.14.0 Phyllis Lazarakis Perth 1980 4.14.22 Judy Pollock 1976 4.14.70 Sharon Dalton Oslo 1985 3000Metres 13.16.6m Ron Clarke Stockholm 1966 13.17.42 David Fitzsimons Dusseldorf 1977 j 8.44.1 Donna Gould Oregon 1984 13.22.1m Steve Austin Oslo 1980 ! 8.48.38 Krishna Wood Indianapolis 1987 13.23.37 Gerard Barrett 1979 8.49.61 Jackie Perkins Koblenz 1987 13.23.8m Bill Scott Melbourne 1980 8.53.89 Carolyn Schuwalow Auckland 1990 13.24.86 Andrew Lloyd Auckland 1990 9.02.15 Anne Cross Melbourne 1990 13.27.31 John Andrews Melbourne 1989 9.03.45 Maree McDonagh Melbourne 1989 13.27.98 Jamie Harrison Melbourne 1989 9.03.48 Jenny Lund Auckland 1990 13.30.71 Pat Carroll Melbourne 1989 9.04.00 Penny Gamer Copenhagen 1985 13.30.84 Stephen Moneghetti Melbourne 1989 9.04.13 Rina Bradshaw Melbourne 1990 13.31.2m Ken Hall Christchurch 1980 9.05.93 Susan Hobson Melbourne 1989 13.32.4m Melbourne 1976 9.06.53 Sharon Dalton California 1985 13.34.2m Melbourne 1977 9.06.58 Alison Quelch Eugene 1984 13.34.2m Melbourne 1981 9.06.62 Susy Walsham Melbourne 1990 9.07.38 Lisa Martin Canberra 1990 9.08.52 Angela Raines-White Melbourne 1990 10000 Metres 9.08.86 Megan Sloane Melbourne 1987 9.09.92 Elizabeth Rose Melbourne 1989 27.39.89 Ron Clarke Oslo 1965 27.46.71 Bill Scott Melbourne 1980 lOOOOMetres 27.50.70 Gerard Barrett 1979 32.10.05 Carolyn Schuwalow 1988 27.53.30 Steve Austin Stockholm 1981 32.17.86 Lisa Martin Oslo 1985 27.55.05 Stephen Moneghetti Melbourne 1989 32.26.34 Jackie Perkins Melbourne 1987 27.57.34 Andrew Lloyd Melbourne 1987 32.54.92 Susan Hobson Auckland 1990 28.02.73 Robert de Castella Melbourne 1983 32.58.68 Jenny Lund Auckland 1990 28.04.64 David Fitzsimons London 1977 33.09.4 Joy Teny Canberra 1989 28.09.7m John Andrews Melbourne 1982 33.13.88 Tani Ruckle Melbourne 1989 28.11.25 Peter Brett Melbourne 1989 33.19.20 Sue Malaxos Melbourne 1987 28.15.0 Danny Bohz Melbourne 1986 33.27.20 Carole Connolly Melbourne 1989 28.15.6 Chris Wardlaw Melbourne 1976 33.28.1 Sally Pierson Melbourne 1984 28.16.9 Jamie Harrison Melbourne 1986 33.53.1 Gaylene Clews Melbourne 1985 28.18.2 Gary Henry Melbourne 1980 34.0050 Annette Dwyer Melbourne 1989 28.19.0 Dave Chettle Melbourne 1977 34.02.0 Anne Lord Melbourne 1985 WHEELCHAIR TRACK BRIEFING by Ian Gainey.

The four(4) major categories of Wheelchair Track Racing are detailed as follows: 1. Preparation and Training, 2. E q u i p m e n t , 3. E v e n t s , 4. C o m p e t i t i o n .

1.a)Initially Preparation for a specific event is broken up through the year into three main stages: (a) Personal Preparation (b) Pre-competitive (c) Competitive (reaching your peak)

b)Training is absolutely essential to obtain the above three stages and is bro­ ken up as listed below: (a) Warm up (stretching, easy pushing, pulse rate monitoring, run throughs) (b) Main Session (short sprints for speed, long pushing for endurance,) (intervals for speed endurance) (c) Warm down (easy pushing, drinking water, communicating with your coach as to how you feel and if injuries have occurred.)

2.a)Equipment is an essential to carry out any of the aforesaid. Your racing or track wheelchair is every bit as important as your preparation and training. There are three or four excellent manufacturers in Australia of racing wheels and wheel­ chairs and it is the athletes sole responsibility to make sure he/she is able to obtain a comfortable wheelchair and make sure it suits his/her technique of pushing the chair. Secondary needs of gloves, tape, elastic protectors, tyres, pumps, etc., are all important factors in getting your equipment up to a satisfactory standard. b) International Stoke Mandeville Gaines Federation (ISMGF) rules have been writ­ ten and your chair must be in accordance with these rules. Some of the rules read as follows: Length of Wheelchair - 1.2m Minimum Number of Wheels - 3 Manual Steering is allowed No Gearing is permitted Wheel Size no more than 27in(68.58cm) No Elastic Strapping

3. Events a) Track - 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10 000m. Relays of 4x100m and 4x400m are approved as official track events.

b) Road - 10km, 15 - 20km, 21.1km, 25km, 30km and the ultimate road race which is the Marathon 42.195km.

c) Classes of Athletes - 3 classifications of Quadruplegics (1A, IB, 1C). 2 classifications of Paraplegics based on functional ability.

4. Competition levels are detailed as follows: a) State Level, b) National Games for Juniors and Seniors, c) International Games, e.g.: FESPIC (Far Eastern & South Pacific) STOKE MANDEVILLE, PARALYMPICS, (International Conference ) d) World Championships.

Supplementary Activities that can and will improve your sporting performances are 1) Swimming Training, 2) Weight Training at home or in the gymnasium.

Page 18 ACT ACADEMY OF SPORT CANBERRA MARATHON Wheelchairs - Men M e n 1.MIKE NUGENT QLD 1:54:40 1. NZ 2:22:24 (Race Record) 2.IAN KENT QLD 2:27:46 2.PETER TROTTER NSW 1:57:20 3.PHIL GARVIN ACT 2:29:27 3.IAN AITCHISON QLD 1:57:22 4.GERARD RYAN ACT 2:30:49 5.GEOFF MOORE ACT 2:32:55 Wheelchairs - Women 6.IAN TOWILL ACT 2:36:21 1.INGRID LAURIDSON DEN 2:05.55 7.ROD BURNS VIC 2:37:31 (Race Record) 8.GRAHAM ALEXANDER NZ 2:38:57 9.TOM MOORE VIC 2:44:38 AUSTRALIAN VETERANS MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP 10.MARTIN THOMAS NSW 2:46:04 M 35 Women 1.JOHN NEIL ACT 2:54:55 1.MARY SILVER ACT 2:58:00 2.BOB HARRISON ACT 3:04:43 2.MARGARET GRICE SA 3:03:14 3.ALEX TANDY ACT 3:05:05 3.FIONA MACLEOD ACT 3:09:11 M 40 4.CLAIRE BOEKER VIC 3:24:42 1.PHIL GARVIN ACT 2:29:27 5.CHRIS SWEETING ACT 3:24:58 2.GEOFF MOORE ACT 2:32:55 6.CAROL HARDING ACT 3:25:05 3.IAN TOWILL ACT 2:36:21 7.LEONIE SULLIVAN VIC 3:29:53 M 45 8.KAREN WEAVER ACT 3:30:51 1.BOB CURTIS VIC 2:46:59 9.ABBIE ROCKWELL ACT 3:34:06 2.BARRY RYDER VIC 2:53:35 10.LOIS HAMILTON NSW 3:38:01 3 .BERNIE KING NSW 2:56:32 M 50 1. Belayneh Densimo ...... Eth 2.06.50 . 1988 1.BRIAN AUSTIN ACT 2:54:54 2. Ahmed Saleh...... Dji 2.07.07 Rotterdam . 1988 2.DAVID RICHARDS VIC 3:03:12 3. ...... Por 2.07.12 Rotterdam . 1985 3.FRANK FURLAN VIC 3:17:26 4. ...... GBR 2.07.13 Chicago... 1985 M 55 5. Taisuke Kodama ...... Jap 2.07.35 .... 1986 1.JUILIS KELLER QLD 2:57:39 6. ...... Eth 2.07.35 Beijing .... 1988 2.GERRY RILEY VIC 3:10:49 7. ...... Jap 2.07.40 Beijing .... 1988 3.HORST KRAMER NSW 3:18:34 8. Rob de Castella...... Aus 2.07.51 Boston.... 1986 M 60 9. Kunimitsu Ito h ...... Jap 2.07.57 Beijing .... 1986 1.ROSS MARTIN SA 3:45:22 10. Zinthuele Sinque ...... RSA 2.08.04 Pt Elizabeth 1986 11. Djama Robleh ...... Dji 2.08.08 Chicago... 1985 2.JOHN SUITER ACT 3:46:54 12. Juma Ikaanga ...... Tan 2.08.10 Tokyo ...... 1986 3.BRUCE CAMPBELL TAS 3:52:27 13. ...... USA 2.08.13 New York .. 1981 M 65 14. .... Jap 2.08.15 .. 1985 1.THEO ORR VIC 3:20:50 15. Willie Mtolo ...... RSA 2.08.15 Pt Elizabeth 1986 2.REG MULLINS ACT 3:38:16 16. ...... Jap 2.08.27 Chicago... 1986 3.ALLEN TYSON WA 4:04:13 17. ...... GBR 2.08.33 London ... 1985 W 30 18. Derek Clayton...... Aus 2.08.34 Antwerp .... 1969 1.CAROL HARDING ACT 3:25:05 19. ...... Ken 2.08.43 Boston.... 1988 2.LINDA RICHARDSON ACT 4:07:32 20. Wodajo Bulti...... Eth 2.08.44 Rotterdam . 1988 W 35 WOMEN 1.MARGARET GRICE SA 3:03:14 1. ...... Nor 2.21.06 London...... 1985 2.DIANA WRIGHT ACT 4:46:44 2. Joan Samuelson...... USA 2.21.21 Chicago..... 1985 W 40 3. Rosa M o ta ...... Por 2.23.29 Chicago..... 1985 1.CHRIS SWEETING ACT 3:24:58 4. Lisa Martin ...... Aus 2.23.51 O sa ka ..... 1988 2.MARILYN KINCHIN NSW 4:05:57 5. ...... Nor 2.24.54 London... 1986 3.SUE KESSON ACT 4:31:34 6. ...... NZL 2.25.29 New York .. 1981 W 45 7. Veronique M arot...... GBR 2.25.56 London... 1989 1.CLAIRE BOWKER VIC 3:24:42 8. Katrin Dorre ...... GDR 2.26.21 Seoul...... 1988 2.DIANE SOUTHERN QLD 5:03:37 9. Julie Brow n...... USA 2.26.26 Los Angeles 1983 10. Priscilla W elch...... GBR 2.26.51 London...... 1987 11. Tatyana Polovinskaya .. URS 2.27.05 Seoul...... 1988 11. ...... Pol 2.27.05 London...... 1989 13. You-Feng Z h a o...... 2.27.06 Seoul...... 1988 World Marathon Rankings 14. Mun Gyong A c ...... PRK 2.27.16 Beijing ...... 1989 MEN as a* 1 Mareh 1990 on top 15. ...... Hoi 2.27.35 Boston...... 1986 16. Laura Fogli...... Italy 2.27.49 Seoul...... 1988 of left hand column. 17. Patti Catalano ...... USA 2.27.51 Boston...... 1981 18. Kim Jones ...... USA 2.27.54 New York ... 1989 We are indebted to the editors of the 19. Sarah Rowell ...... GBR 2.28.06 London...... 1985 Caaberra Marathon Results Book for the 20. Carey M a y ...... O sa Ire ka 2.28.07...... 1985 information on this page. THE BODY POLITIC by LIBBY DARLI SON M5>men*s Sport Promotion Unit. It seems that even th ough we What makes these studies even more attitudes thought it was well and truly significant is that they involve pre- • A media which affirms physically active finished In the seventies, the pubescent girls and boys, a period when women and promotes positive role abortion debate appeared to raise physical differences between the sexes is, models of sportswomen its head again with perhaps even theoretically, either non-existent or, more intensity than was previously because of their slightly faster rate of How can you help? experienced. Reflecting recently maturation, favouring girls. These days being physically competent on the arguments put forward by There is little doubt that our attitudes to, does not constitute a social death both sides I kept returning to the and our involvement in physical activity in sentence for adolescent girls but still notion of choice and to the later life are directly related to our early research suggests that up to 60% of Importance, in my view anyway, of experiences in sport and just as little young girls drop out of sport and very few having the right or otherwise to doubt that those early experiences are of those ever "drop back” in again. control one's own body. Now I not restricted to the realm of the physical suspect that few of us w ould Given that what happens in those early but also affect our self-concept and our years can possibly have a lifelong effect argue, no matter whether we self-esteem. agree or disagree with the practice and influence both the mental and of abortion, that matters of Over the past 20 years in both the course physical health of a woman, as well as her control and choice are central to of my work and through informal social quality of life, then a great deal more this argument in much the same contact I have met so many women in remains to be done to assist and way as they are to the issues their 30's, 40's and 50's who wished that encourage girls to take up and to enjoy concerning contraception and they had been given the encouragement, vigorous physical activity. reproduction. and indeed the choice and opportunity to The picture is not all gloom and doom be physically active when they were however. Although sport is one of the f:evv „'f ';.s wou-ici disagree that abortion, young conrr-Keption and reproduction are few remaining areas where females still politica* issues, for choice and control Generally such women, and sadly they experience overt discrimination there concern power. and power is what are the majority, have certain qualities is now both Federal and State sex politics is all about The power to use in common. They have little, if any, discrimination legislation which ensures one's body -is one wishes, or to have its confidence in their physical abilities. In equal opportunity and treatment for both use determined by others is probably the order to control their weight and (they sexes. This legislation has been quite clearest example of the catchcry "the believe) maintain muscle tone they resort effective in addressing gender related personal is political'' to a semi-permanent state of diet and problems such as access, finance and they have absolutely no idea what it feels facilities. However much more than the While I am amongst the first to applaud like to enjoy the exhilaration of vigorous law is needed to change attitudes. the efforts of those feisty women who physical activity, or how good it feels to Various States, through their relevant struggled to make us all understand the be fit. political nature of our bodies, I have departments and through hard working always felt frustrated that they never Start early — stay Involved voluntary committees such as those which understood (perhaps because they never have operated for some years now in experienced it), that logically their Clearly early childhood and adolescent Western Australia and Victoria, arguments should have been extended to experiences, particularly when they are , increasing success in include physical activity. condoned by the culture and supported changing attitudes, gaining better by significant others, have a great deal of funding and improving Too little too late influence in shaping adult patterns of opportunities for girls and women. behaviour. It is my experience that most women This year the Women's Sport don't understand the political nature of I hasten to add that this does not mean Promotion Unit will initiate a major participation in physical activity, nor the that we are all the prisoners of our youth. national campaign aimed at alerting importance of having had the possibility Change certainly can and indeed does the providers of physical activity — of developing a body which will enjoy occur at any time in one's life. We've all teachers, coaches, administrators, parents doing the physical activities requested of heard about those amazing women who have done nothing physical all their lives (especially female parents), to the benefits it, until something goes wrong or they are of physical activity for girls. presented with an opportunity they can't then take up some esoteric activity such take up. as hang gliding, abseiling, or ultra Each of these responses will be important marathon running at the age of 70 and in painting a brighter picture for young Unfortunately this usually doesn't happen become fantastically successful at it. until the 30's or even the 40's and it is all girls, but we must remember that they More realistically however we know that are all institutional responses and are in too often the result of the fact that in their most cases dependent on government formative years, when their bodies are there are some key factors which, if healthy and strong and thrive on activity, brought to bear during those early years, funding and support. girls are given little encouragement to will do far more than the precipitators of A far more effective, faster and, I believe, develop their physical potential. any mid-life conversion to determine a more exciting solution would be for any whether or not a woman will participate woman who is physically active to start to International comparisons show all too regularly in physical activity throughout clearly that, despite an advantageous think politically about her body and about her life. They are: the benefits and joys of her physically climate, Australian children are far less fit • A supportive and encouraging family than either their European or North active lifestyle and to realise the positive environment, particularly a mother influence she could have on the young American counterparts. Even closer to who is physically active herself and home, Australian studies reveal that women with whom she comes in therefore a positive role model contact. girls are losers in the fitness stakes when • A school environment which offers compared with boys. challenge, enjoyment, variety and Successful female athletes have a On almost any indicator one cares to support special responsibility (and judging by choose — strength, speed, agility, • Community clubs and organizations the response to the sports registers endurance — girls come off second best. which reinforce positive school now being compiled they agree with this proposition), to present them selves as positive role models for young girls, but being a successful female athlete is hardly the only qualification. Sports administrators and coaches can also provide a model to follow and can you imagine what would happen if every physically active mother (as well as those who wished they were) understood the WOMEN IN SPORT NEWSLETTER WINTER importance of ensuring that her daughter fulfills her physical potential and actively VOL 2 N O 3 ISSN No. 1031 -282X THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION encouraged her to do so? It's important that every woman have the Editor's Note: Acknowledgment to the above opportunity to experience the sense of personal power which a fit, healthy body Newsletter for the timely article. generates, but it is at least as important that we make every attempt to transmit Our readers are invited to send in conments. that sense of power to^young girls — it is after all one of the best presents we could ever give them. V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL.22 No.2 (YTHKR PR0PT.F.,S FIXTURES - Events of Interest to Members, notified to us.

1990 WINTER FIXTURES VAA: JUN 2 10k Road Ch, Caulfield / JUN 17Country MARATHON, Traralgon JUN 24 Olympic Day 10k FR,A.Pk/ JUL 1 Half-Marathon, Frankston JUL 14 16km CCC, Brimbank Pk / JUL 28 12km CCC, Bundoora AUG 18 CC Relays, Brimbank Pk / SEP 15 15km Road Ch, Fishermens Bend OCT 14 MELBOURNE MARATHON, Frankston

VETS: JUN 3 10km CCC,Dendy Pk,Birghton/JUN 24 Winter Track Champs, Coburg JUL 15 MARATHON, Princes Park / AUG 26 10km Road CHAMP, Devil Bend SEP 23 25km Road CHAMP, You Yangs

VKR; 1st SAT. EACH MONTH - 8k & 4k Tan Time Trial 7.30am, Government House Dr. JUN 24 Westerfolds 10km,Porter St, 9am./ AUG 19 Half Marathon,8.30am,Pr.Pk VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS:JOHN GROVES 609 3424W-328 4171H/GRAEME HORSKINS 232 7925.

CORPORATE CUP Contact CITY SPORTS for entries on 658 9526 (Michael-Paul-Richard)

ALSO: JUN 3 KIDNEY FOUNDATION FUN RUN 7.6km, 9am,Alexandra Ave opp. Swan St Brdg. JUN 24 BOX HILL LIONS 12k & 6k FR,9.30am,Bennettswood Res,Burwood H ’wy. AUG 5 MALVERN MINI-MARATHON,c.20km,8.30am MALVERN TOWN HALL AUG 25 ASICS KEW-CAMB 10 MIler,2pm,Studley Park Receptions,KEW SEP 2 COBURG HALF-MARATHON, 9am, Harold StevensAthletic Track SEP 17 MEIjB MARATHON 20 Miler, Olympic Pk-Elwood

INTERNATIONAL: AUG 8-12 WORLD JUN. T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS, BULGARIA OCT 14 WOMEN 15km WORLD ROAD CHAMP, DUBLIN,IRELAND

NATIONAL: JUN 24 AUSTR 151cm Road. Ch CANBERRA / AUG 11 AUSTR MARATHON GOLD COAST SEP 1 AUSTR CCC, HOBART

NSW: JUN 17 Sussan Women’s 10km,Sydney /

A.C.T: First Sunday of each month - WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC JOGALONG 6km Usually on "DEEK’S DRIVE" Stromlo Forest, 9.00am Start.

S.A.: AUG 26 FESTIVAL CITY MARATHON

Q ’LD: JUN 10 SUNNY QUEEN MARATHON / JUL 8 GOLD COAST HF-Marathon JUL 22 GOLD COAST MARATHON

W.A. : JUN 3 10km State Championship / JUN 10 Wanneroo 20 Miler JUL 1 Perth Hf-Mar Champ 8am / JUL 29 PERTH MARATHON 7.30am AUG 5 12km State CCC / AUG 26 Fun Run NOV 4 ALBANY MARATHON / DEC 31 New Year’s Eve run 8km

ATTENTION 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 !

COBURG: Fun Runs 1988: Sundays 9.00am, $2 p. person, Tea & Coffee provided, 4km laps, choose your own number of laps, all ages welcome. (Melway18 A9) Athletic Track. Also a year-round program catering for all kinds of distances. Enquiries to 55 Woodlands Ave, PASCOE VALE SOUTH 3044

NOTE TO ALL INTENDING COMPETITORS: (Most Championships 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.

YOUR ORGANISERS’ TIME IS BETTER SPENT ON DEVELOPING YOUR SPORT THAN ROUTINE JOBS Page 21 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT ? ODDS AND ENDS AND RANDOM THOUGHTS, Fred Lester

THE AUSTRALIAN DISTANCE RUNNING COMMISSION held an important meeting just prior to the March National Championships, incidentally also too late for mention in our March Newsletter. AA Board Member, Denis Wilson, chaired the meeting which included Dave CUNDY, Steve MONEGHETTI, Chris WARDLAW & Rod GIBB. This Commission was set up by AA to advise and make recommendations in relation to distance running to the AA Board. Here are some of the recommendations made by the Commission of interest to VMC gen­ eral membership:

Endurance Series, Endorsed and RECOMMENDS the adoption of the Endurance Series concept proposed by Mr.Mike Tyrrell of 21st Century Sports. It is further RECOMMENDED that the series if 7 or 8 events be developed around existing established events viz. Zatopek 10k, Austr. 10k T&F Ch’ship, Austr. Road Running Ch’ship, Austr. Marathon, Sydney City to Surf, Austr. CC Ch’ship, Burnie 10k, Sussan 10k. Conditions (to be developed further): Best 4 events to count. Points allotted based on the depth of the event, perhaps the top 12 or 20 per event. Money for aggregate points score down as far as top 10 or 20. Look at graded points for some events depending on the standard of entry.

Championships. RECOMMENDATIONS: There be a three year forward calendar of distance championships both national and international. AA call immediately for tenders to conduct Australian Distance Championships for 1991, 1992 and 1993 on the following dates: Road Championship 32.06.91, 21.06.92, 20.06.93 Marathon Championship 21.07.91, 19.07.92, 18.07.93 C.C.Championship 29.08.91, 27.08.92, 26.08.93

Australian Half Marathon Championship. RECOMMENDATION: There only be two Australian Road Championships conducted each year and these be one Marathon and one other at the IAAF championship distance which at present is 15k. If the IAAF does conduct a Half Marathon Championship then the Half Marathon should replace the 15k Championship.

THE OPENING UP OF ATHLETICS TO NGN-REGISTERED ATHLETES has also brought with it the mushrooming of numbers in the general running scene. However it has also brought with it a lack of responsibility to and absence of awareness of other individuals which in turn has led to disenchantment by those who have worked together to build the sport and maintain its well-being. The result has been, and the VMC is not alone in this, that administration and organisation within our game has become an ever growing bur­ den rather than just a portion of spare time spent on essentials. It is getting to the stage where it is becoming more and more difficult to obtain enough experienced officials and voluntary helpers to conduct the various events satisfactorily. These community conscious people don’t like being taken for granted, even to the extent of copping abuse from disgruntled runners who never give a hand.

LATEST FIGURES ON THE COST OF OUR 1996 OLYMPIC BID, which is close to $20 M so far, is still far from ensuring the Games for Melbourne over the sentimental (logical ?) favourite Athens. Looks as if political considerations overcame the more sensible {practical ?) considerations to go for the Games in the year 2000. If we get done on Melbourne’s bid, which is more than likely, Australia will have to wait for another generation to host the world’s top sporting event.

IT SEEMS AMAZING THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE APPARENTLY to stop irresponsible coaches and parents from not only letting, and even encouraging, young athletes to ruin their feet and legs by running barefoot on artificial tracks and hard roads. We have the A.S.M.F. recommending age limits on participation in long distance runs, which all of us observe, yet we have had a succession of crippling injuries to promising running talents throughout Australia in recent years. The risk we take on these surfaces in training or racing on them in "proper” footwear is bad enough ! V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1990 JUNE VOL.22 No.2 VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC - FIXTURE LIST - 598 High St. E.KEW 3102 Where NO Early Entries asked for, Enter on race day 45 mins prior to Start Time. * Indicates changes from previous listings. * JUN 10(Sun)"RUNNERS WORLD BIRTHDAY FUN HUN"12k & 3k,BURNLEY 9am(Map45 B12)$5($3M)3k-$2 * 17(Sun)"DAVID WARD INSURANCES" VMC HALF-MARATHON TROPHY, $6 ($4 VMC Members) Burnley 9am(Map45 B12) Trophies, Awards and Spot Prizes. BBQ & Playground,BYO. * Mail Entries close MAY 28. After MAY 28 LATE FEE $12! Refreshments. 16(Sat)VMC 50 Miles AUSTRALIAN TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP,BOX HILL(Map47C7)Early entry!! 17(Sun)VMC 50 M ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP, PRINCES PAEK(Map29 G12)Early Entry to 288 9739 JUL 15(Sun)"SP0RTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE" WOMEN 10km, 9.00am,ALBERT PARK(Map57 J3) $6 ($4 VMC Members) Mail Entries close July 2. After JULY 2 LATE FKM $10! * AUG 4(Sat)VMC "BP KING & QUEEN o.t.MOUNTAIN" 30k/15k, 12noon,Red Hill(Map 190,J4) $6 ($4 VMC Members) Mail Entries close July 22.After JULY 22 LATE FKK $10! 26(Sun)32/4km COAST ROAD CHALLENGE,BRIGHTON BATHS 8.00am(Map67 C10)$5 ($3M) 4k-$2. * SEP 9(Sun) CANCELLED * OCT 28(Sun) CANCELLED * OCT 3l(Wed)12k-4k TWO BRIDGES 6.30pm(Map44 B12)$4 ($2M); 4k - $2. * NOV 28(Wed) 9k-3k PRINCES PARK 6.30pm(Map29 G12)$4 ($2M);3k - $2. DEC 10-13 EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10,000m Track Series, Special Events, Olympic Park. Special EZ Series Entry Forms available late September. 16(Sun)EMIL 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 31(Mon)"RUNNERS WORLD MIDNITE RUN" 8k & 2k,TWO BRIDGES, Start of 1991, $6 & $3. * JAN 20(Sun) CANCELLED * FEB 3(Sun) CANCELLED 17(Sun)RICHMOND AC "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M".Bartlett Res,BURNLEY,8.00am(Map45 B12). MAR 17(Sun)12km & 4km "FALLEN COMRADES", DOMAIN 8.00am(Map43 K10) $5($3M);4k-$2. APR l(Mon)16.1km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP,LATROBE UNI,9.00am(Map57 J3,CarPark 6)$6($4M); 3.1km Parent & Child Family Run 11.00am, $1 per head. 15(Sun)15km & 5km ALBERT PARK,9.00am(Map57 J3) $5 ($3M) BBQ & Playground,BYO. 25(Thu)25km & 5km ALBERT PARK,9.00am(Map57 J3) $5 ($3M) BBQ & Playground,BYO.

NOTE: Where No SPONSOR’S FORM AVAILABLE use Mail Entry Form(p.2A/B) of VMC Newsletter, or send Stamped Self Addressed Envelope with request for forms to above address. Normal Entries taken on Day, 45 mins prior to listed Starting Time!

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VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. 5 9 8 High St, E.KEW, 3102, Tel: 8.17 1033 TU,WE,TH 12-2 AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ROAD RUNNERS - Founded 1946 Affiliated to Athletics Victoria

The VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB is a unique Road Runners organisation within the world of athletics. It is a club which caters for the newcomer to running, the experienced regu­ lar athlete, the young and the old, men and women, boys and girls. It represents a bridge as it were between the highly organised and the more casual approaches in competition, leaving it to the individual how much or how little pressure he/she likes to apply. We see the Club as a mutual support between runners as individuals without having to live up to outside expectation or prejudice.

The ACCENT WITHIN THE CLUB is on enjoyment of running through whatever participants see as their own particular pleasure, thus achieving individually or jointly what they set out to do to their fullest personal satisfaction. We do not place expectations on anyone beyond asking runners to take a turn at performing some of the minimum chores required to conduct our events smoothly and for everyone’s satisfactory conclusion.

This mainly involves ensuring that runners do not lose their way , that everyone can find out his or her final place and time and how they compare with each other or their own previous performance.

THE CLUB MAINTAINS A PROGRAM throughout the year with the aim of 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 $2 surcharge in the main race by entering up to 30 mins prior to starting time - EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL EVENTS as listed.

These SPECIAL EVENTS: The VMC MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 50 MILER, EMIL ZATOPEK SERIES and some other nominated events, because of their importance and the high degree of organisation, require EARLY PRE-RACE ENTRIES (2-3 weeks ahead or as advertised) and, in the case of the EMIL,ZATOPEK 10,000M, MEMBERSHIP AND TIME QUALIFICATIONS.

Variations in entry fees occur because of differing organisational costs, number and value of prizes, provision of refreshments and other facilities. Early Entry conditions apply in sponsored events, due to the need for publicity, printing of programs and subsequent requirements of efficient processing.

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.

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