Spring 1980 Vol. 12. No. 2

VICTORIAN CLUB NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 1980 PRICE 80c

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE V.M.C* is open to all registered amateur athletes. People desiring to join may do so by paying their Annual Membership Fee. Under the rules of the Aoatevr Union all runners wishing to compete regularly need to become registered with their State Asso­ ciation. For this purpose they need to pay a Registration Fee in addition. For those not interested in other runs but VMC events there is a lower rate. However, that does not allow them to participate in Victorian Interclub and Championship events unless they pay the full registration rate. ENTRY FORM EMIL ZATOPtg 10 000m, DEC 15(Mon) "W" division, Women Banners only. Ho limit. Open to all women athletes.6.30. MFM division, VMC financial members only. Ho limit.7«30. DEC l6(Tue) "I>" division, VNC financial members only. 37*00 & 17*30 qualifying. 6.30. "E" division, VMC financial members only. 39*00 & 18:30 qualifying. 7*30. DEC 17(Wed) "B" division, VMC financial members only. 33*00 & 15*30 qualifying. 6.30. "C" division, VMC financial members only. 35*00 & 16*30 qualifying. 7*30. DEC 18(Thu) "AM division, VMC financial members 30*30 & 14*40 qualifying) Q ory_ non-members 30*00 & 14*00 qualifying) y*w p m * Qualifying times must have been achieved on the track since April 1st. 1979. in either 10 000m or 5000m. Eiitries must reach the Competition Secretary, 1 Golding Street, CAHTBRBOBT, 3126, together with S1 race fee, by Hovember 30th, 1980. (Better times achieved after lodgment of entry will be taken up to Hovember 30th l) Please enter me for the Estil Zatopek 10 000m. % best time for 10 000/5000 since 1-4-79 is) Time...... Date.../.../... at venue......

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Please send m e .....VMC T-SHIRT(S) size 12 (85cm), 14 (90cm), l6(95om) ...... VMC BADGES Homlnate size ...... size 18 (100cm), 20(l05cm) , 22(l10cm) Call Hame...... Surname...... ADDRESS *Ho...... St/Bd...... Suburb/Town* ...... Post Code...... I enclose $ ..... for T-SHIRT(s) $ . for BADGE(S) IGNORANCE AMD PREJUDICE - TWO SIDES OP THE QHE COIN -EITHER WAY. 3P0HT LOSES OPT i In this case, we had a most blatant display of political prejudice trying to befog the minds of well-meaning but largely un-informed people as to the tremendous role played by the Olympic Movement and the Olympio Games in getting the people of the world together, across all artificial boundaries, to achieve new heights in sport. Due to manipulations and political pressures brought to bear on Australian sport, our participation hung on a slender thread, but in the end we refused to bow to intimidation. Oh, yes,even after the decision was made democratically, we were treated to a display of ill-losing and churlishness of lengthy duration by all kinds of people. Not only politicians but also some sportspeople, prominent competitors in their field, who had failed to stand up to the attacks on their own sport and dropped out, had the temerity to try to devaluate medals won by our own Olympians. As it was, not only in Australia but all over the world, people ASStRAVA'* loUTH sat glued to their T.Vls and witnessed breathtaking displays of p r e p a r e fo r M oscow the world's top men and women in their sports. I am sure nearly everyone will remember what were highlights for them and use them as inspiration in their own application to sport for greater personal achievement and satisfaction. Tor me, the most cherished moment was the radiant smile with which Lasse Viren put out his hand to Miras Yifter in congratu­ lation for just having taken over the 10 000m crown. There was no doubt about the genuineness of the sporting gesture* A m w i x s H00TH Virtually every athletic event was a closely fought contest and it wouldbe difficult to single out the most exciting* Of course, TH&. A G E - $ 0 Hick Mitchell put in a wonderful effort, in spite of his insist­ ence that he '•blew it",and collected silver, Australia's only medal in athletics. Our distance runners were putting up a good show when one realises that Bill Scott ran the fastest by an Australian, at the Olympics since Ron Clarke's run in 1968. Rob DeCastella and ChrisWardlaw put up the fastest Marathon times at an Olympics by Australians* If there are some points to be learned, it is that sport is an exercise in getting to know yourself better and understanding others. Both aspects are intrinsically interwoven to achieve a true understanding of sportsmanship. Forget about the audience and the great reading or viewing publio as a measure of sport or achievement, the few who understand the meaning of sport are a tiny minority. The others have either never known it or forgotten it, in the absence of direct involvement for themselves. To know and understand you must take part,and experience makes all prejudices crumble as false idols. Lester ********************************************** PAGE INDEXi PAGE 2.Newsletter Information,Interstate,Venues 13*®unning in Bali 3.Editorial 14.Effects of the Environment* Heat 4 .Ron Clarke on Moscow 15»Avoiding Injury 5*,& Mar.Tulla / 12km Latrobe Uni 16.Avoiding Injury 6.6km Latrobe/10kme/1 Ok Crib Point/lOkm Albert Park17*An Official Opinioi^/On Joining The VMC 7 .VMC Marathon / VMC 20km Albert Park 18.Mt.Beauty Mar/ Ballarat ■J- Mar. 8.VMC 25km & 10km Werribee/ Avon Max,Sydney 19 .VMC Dinner-dance 9.Olympic Marathon / Q'ld Uni Marathon 20.Avon International Marathon,London 10.Aust.Marathon Men,Women,Veterans Results 21.Marathon Pacing Table 11.Women's National Marathon Report 22 .What Do You Make Of It ? 12.Men's National Marathon Report 23 & 24 VMC Information,Fixtures,M' ship Form NOTE* Owing to technical problems, no handicaps have been worked out this time, but we will cajjch up on that. There are still heaps of VMC Marathon certificates to be collected for 1979 and 1980. Please see Fred Lester to collect. V#M#C#NEWSLETTER SFRIHG 1980 SEPTEMBER VOL#12 Uo# 2 MAGfllFICEETT MOMENTS IN MOSCOW# (Reproduced from the Age* 8-8-1980) Bon Clarke#

On the other hand, triple Jump­ er Ia n frM -jq st cause The are al* to be feset by what is a stupid ways something special and The stupidity of this is exem­ rule anyhow (scraping the ground Moscow 1980 was no excep­ plified by reports of the recent on the way through cannot be of tion* post-Olympic track meeting in any assistance) and what was a Rome. American Stanley Flovd’s ^ pbor decision. Similarly, the rul­ It. is disappointing therefore, time was compared to Alan' ing that the eventuallwnier, DaJ- -but not unexpected, to come Wells* Olympic 100 metres final nis Kufa, had aiMltaflfitle throw home and And that so many of win in 10.20, forgetting Wells ran in the javelin when implement the negative aspects have been 10.11 In the semi-final; the win­ landed dead flat wa* emphasised. No one should have ning 1500 metres time of 3:38.1 biased home-town ^ r any doubts. The Olympics were was seriously compared to Sebas­ The other track oootroverai*S magnificent, as full of drama and tian Coe’s. 3.38.4 in the Olympic on the feet in the hammer throw excellence as any other, 1500 metres final. Heck, Coe jog­ and the assistance the Russian Those who were there, from ged around in 3:36.4 in the first vaulters were giving each other the West especially, tired of the round of the 1500 metres. There (which is commonplace among constant endeavors to challenge are such things as tactics, wea­ vaulters) made no difference to the organisation, morals of the ther conditions, and the occasion the final results. hosts and the standard of com­ which affects both times and per­ Actually, I would have ruled petition. formances. out Steve Ovett in the 800 metres These attacks often degener­ No one can say, one way or and seriously questioned the ated into dissertations against the another, how the events would doyble-play between the Ethiopi- whole of the Olympic movement have gone had the others com­ uSns> Kadir and Yifter in the 5000 from its origins, even back to peted. metres so all the favorable de­ the ancient Games. So wide­ But the facts are — there was cisions did not go the way of the spread were the .targets that last not one competition in Moscow Russians. week’s "Time’ magazine actually in which any competitor or coun­ As Adiaan Paulen, die IAAF claimed that in 1908, British offi­ try who was not there could Just­ president pointed out, there were cials ‘‘dragged the Italian mara­ ly claim he, she or it would have fewer protests in these Games thoner Dorando Pietri over the won « . . the standards were too during the track and field events finish line in an attempt to with­ than in any of the past .three hold victory from the American second myth which should Olympics. Johnny Hayes.” be put to rest is the cheating of There isn't any doubt the mo­ If the officials at London ever officials. Most of these claims ments in Moscow far outweighed had such an intention they must were simply ludicrous and Just the controversies; the opening and have had psychic vision because did not stand up under examina­ closing ceremonies were Joys to no-one in the stadium at Shep­ tion, behold, the field events such as herd^ Bush knew who was in For example, there were well- the pole vault and the high Jump, second place. It was later estab­ publicised allegations that the both long Jumps and the hammer lished that a ' South African, deers of the stadftm behind the throw were all great stuff.. Add to Charles Hefferon, was trailing these the drama of the distance Pietri when he staggered into the Javelin throwers were being open­ races, the excitement of the main arena, not Hayes. ed for the Russians. This was sprints, the rivalry of Coe and This misrepoit is typical of nonsense as the prevailing wind Ovett and the sheer brilliance' of some of the manifestations which was in the other direction and a the little Ethiopian Miruts Yifter flowed from Moscow during the draught in an open stadium would (who should have been sitting at last three weeks; reports which be minimal 50 feet up and half­ home watching ^ith the rest of earned little credit for the inde­ way down the arena when the fly« the middleaged joggers) all made pendent Press of the Western ing spear needs momentum. Then these Olympics, in track and field world* again, aerodynamically, the fol­ anyway, the equal of any prede- Let me take a minute, there­ lowing wind does not assist a cessorsy fore, to deal with some of the Javelin thrower, for maximisation No review, however, of the 1980 myths, madness and moments of of the design 'there should be a Olympics would be complete the 1980 Olympic Games. slight head wind (do you start a without one little statistic: few, First, it is a fruitless and point­ kite running into a wind or with people realised it but the last 300 less exercise to compare times it?). •metres of the 1500 metres, during before, during or since the Olym­ The other allegations about bi­ that driving sprint finish, was Tun pic^ and claim that so-and-so ased marking were all closely ex­ by Coe in 38.9 seconds. Yifter ran would have won a Gold medal amined tef-the B0C on their slow the last 300 metres of the 10,000 there because they could run motion \Aplay and none were in 38.8 seconds. faster, jump higher, or what- founi§*&$e valid. Is it any wonder most regard have-you. Yifter as the greatest y0L me&

Australian Sports Medicine Federation Public Lecture* September 3 JOGGING t PROBLEMS. BENEFITS AMD GUIDELINES. The Problems . Exercise and Heart Disease . The Benefits, Physical and Psychological . Guidelines - How often » How hard f How much • At Monash Medical Lecture Theatref Alfred Hospital • 8*00 pnu

CBOSSCOUNTRY FUff HON - ROTARY CLUB ELTHAM - SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 10.00 am - 10km . START AND FINISH AT BOTHAM LOWER PARK (Melway 21, H 10). 30 PRIZES. ESTBY FEE $2.00 ON THE DAY FROM 8.30am - 9»55am• Lots of categories for prizes. XXX September 27 - Oakleigh 8km Road Race. 2.30pm start Bayview Ave, CLAYTON NORTH. V.M.C. HALF-MARATHON, TULLAMARINE, 3-5-1980. Fine and sunny. 107 Startars. 1 J £ m D U X B U R Y 2 6 69144 31.Albert BAYNE 36 83*19 61.Jeff SHARP 31 89*28 2.Bob GUTHRIE 36 70*06 32*Bar*y MDORE 30 83*33 62.Graeme HARRISON 39 89*47 3.Bon HAEKY 32 71 *26 33*Staart NIOOL 29 83*50 63.Peter NEI50N 39 90*39 4J>on SIMPSON 34 72*23 34.Brian SIMPSON 21 83*54 64.Hugh BURGH 24 91*17 5 .John ALLEN 27 73*39 35 .John. FAX 40 84*08 65*Andrwv TUNHE 21 91*18 6.Geoff PRATT 30 73*52 36.Frank DWYER 29 84*14 66.Barbara FAY W38 91*25 7 .Dennis ANDREW 31 73*58 37.Trevor RSDGRAVE 40 84*23 67»Maree STANWAY W19 92*04 8.Graham SMITH 24 74*22 38.Gerry RILEY 49 84*24 68 .Roy STANWAY 46 92*04 9•David BLAND 33 75*24 39 .Murray DICKINSON 41 84*24 69 .Terry CASH 46 92*04 10«Bruce MEAKIN 34 76*10 40.Ken COCPPLEMAN 31 84*50 70.Mick WHITEQAK 35 92*04 11 .Bill HALL 26 76*19 41 .George MYLONAS 14 84*52 71 .Allan IHEARY 36 92*38 12 .Jim CASEY 32 76*43 42 .John VISSER 44 85*05 72 .Tom DAVISON 47 92*45 13.P«ter HAT 23 77*49 43.Bruce 000K 42 85*26 73.Mike DEWAR 30 93*06 14J>«vid SIMPSON 39 78*16 4 4 .Damien NICHOISON 33 85*34 74.Richard HARVEY 34 93*34 15.Robin YOUNG 32 78*58 45*Bemy SUTHERLAND 26 85*48 75.Berti van ASTEST 51 94*13 16.Mike NOVAK 28 78*59 46 .Peter SLATTER 35 85*48 76 .Danny JACKLIN 27 94*27 17.Ian BARRY 29 79*06 47.Bill FULTON 45 86*20 77.Tom FAIR 37 95*05 18.John SMITH 44 79*31 48.Mike ANDREWS 39 86*23 78 .Neil TAYLOR 34 95*10 19 ►Peter ANDERSON 28 80*02 49 J>ave COLEMAN 30 86*33 79 .Keith HUMPHRIES 29 97*01 20 .Terry PAYNE 38 80*08 50.Jim HOPKINS 30 86*38 80 .Richard DAVIS 33 97*13 21.Bob SCHIGKERT 38 80*15 51 .Harry HOLTON 35 86*42 81 .Peter MoGRATH 40 97*16 22.Ken BUNNING 38. - 80*21 52 .John HAGAN 33 86*46 82 .Mitch SMITH 39 98*09 23.Brian HYCROFT 48 80*44 53*Bill LOTHERINGTON 46 87*37 83.Frank BI7IAN0 36 100 *09 24.Gary SMITH 39 81*17 54 .John TASSELL 30 87*44 84.Merv WOQDGATE 50 101*37 25 .Adrian VALLENCE 28 81*45 5 5. Mart in CULKIN 30 87*55 85.Glenda HUMPHRIES W40 102*02 26jP«ter )K)0RE 31 81*48 56 .Graham SHEPPARD 31 87*55 86.Stan MISECN 54 103*55 27*Basb BYRNES W28 81*50 57 .Ken DflBRlCK 37 87*57 87 .Kevin ES18DRE 38 104*11 28JfflLke MEYERS 35 82*01 58 .Mike HUBBEHT 37 88*01 88.Alan SEWARD 104*58 29 .Bob LAUGHTON 42 82*09 59.Garry HYDE 36 88*53 89.Norm McLEISH 48 108*05 30.Malcolm SMITH 37 82*57 60 .Sam HILDITCH 45 89*09 90.Leif BUTTON 40 109*46 91 .Tom LEONG 38 116*10 VJI.C. 12km , LATROBE UNIVERSITY , 11-5-1980. Cool and overoast. 54 Starters. 1 JTeil O'SULLIVAN 30 43*12 17.PM.1 BREWIN 26 51 *58 33.Norm STEWART 26 55*30 2 .Peter ANDERSON 28 44*46 18.Rob MITHEN 36 52*07 34 .Graham McFERRAN 26 55*41 3►Bob SCHICKERT 38 46*21 19.Daryl HAMMOND 29 52*12 35 .Bod HERRON 50 55*58 4.Kan BUNNING 38 46*48 20.Alan CLARKE 45 52*13 36.Alan SEWARD 38 57*26 5.1an BARRY 29 47*25 21 .John BREWIN 22 52*22 37 .Terry SWAIN 32 58*32 6.Roy COMMERPOHD 36 47*37 22.Ray CALLAGHAN 46 52*35 38.Colin SAVAGE 41 58*32 7*Morray DICKINSON 41 48*18 23.Aadrev TUNNE 21 53*14 39.Trevor BRAVO 30 60*03 8.Geoff PRATT 30 48*18 24.John JOHNSTON 57 53*51 40 .Steven ROBINSON 13 61*04 9.V in O'BRIEN 51 48*36 25.Merv WOCfDGATE 50 53*51 41 .Shirley YOUNG W 50 61*23 10.Peter BB3GS 32 50*07 26«Don O'DELL 43 53*56 42.Anne CALLAGHAN W42 61*23 11.Graeme HUNTINGTON 44 50*31 27.John RICE 33 54*03 43.Gunther NEUHOFER 37 62*04 12.Billy BECKETT 36 50*22 28jake CABMODY 32 54*30 44.Joe TENNANT 57 62*24 13.Damien COOK 26 50*36 29.Ted HARRISON 37 54*29 45.Alex SHEPHERD 34 62*54 14.Ron YOUNG 49 50*40 30.Neil FRASER 34 54*53 46.John POBER 28 64*04 15.Mark THOMPSON 17 51*50 31 .Eric MARIE-JEANNE 31 55*09 47.Janet O'DELL W41 66*32 16.Mart in CULKIN 30 51*54 32.Frank BIVIANO 36 55*26 48.Vio WAIAELEY 34 66*32 equal 49 .Sophie MILLIGAN ¥34 & Margaret KENT W35 82*28

WHO WERE the five V.M.C. members heard singing w0h, What a Beautiful Morning" as they reached the summit of a hill out Diamond Valley way ? Perhaps they oould have trained a little bit harder if they had that much breath left II xxx m xxx THE STAWELL MARATHON was so well organised that they even arranged for the looal frmng to run along the course to help pace the competitors I V.M.C. 6km . LATROBE UNIVERSITY . 11-5-1980 , Cool and overcast. 37 Starters. 1 .John VISSER 44 241O6 10. Brian WRIGHT 35 35*00 19.Neil TAYLOB 34 37*49 2 .Nelwyn WRIGHT 33 241O6 11.Boland ADTHIER 39 36*18 20.Elaine ADTHIER 37 38*52 3 •Graham DEACON 30 24138 12.Liz SEWARD 31 36*24 21 .Bernard McINTOSH 13 38*53 4 .Ray WALKER 56 3 0 H 4 13.Marlene DICKINSON 38 36*32 22.Maureen McINTOSH 38 38*53 5.John McIntosh 38 30*49 14.Li« PRATT 27 36*32 23.Dianne SLATTER 33 40*34 6 .George SCHICKERT 34 31*14 1 5‘Andrew YEMAN 6 36*33 24.Josie PETERSON 58 42*11 7.Christine WILLIAMS 31 31*28 16.Xavier CARROLL 60 37*21 25*Barb KOTEOR 22 45*49 8.Kate ROBOTHAM 37 32*06 17.Adele TAYLOR 34 37*41 26 .Alan HADLOW 25 45*49 9.Val CASE 4333*35 18.Lynne SCHICKERT 30 37*45 27.Rhonda THOMAS 32 46*25 V.M.C. 10km . CRIB POINT . 15-6-1980 , Cold and windy. 92 Starters. 1 .Geoff PRATT 30 32*38 32 .Bruce PIPPETT 30 38*40 63.Bill CHAMBERS 51 44*25 2 .Bandy HOBBS 20 32*48 33.Terry CASH 47 38*59 64.B BLACK 38 44*28 3.Niok SHARMAN 16 33*08 34 J>ot BROWNE W39 39*01 65.Miriam ANSELL W 30 44*50 4.Hike O’BRIEN 20 33*36 35.Mick WHITEOAX 35 40*06 66.Angus BAIRD 30 45*15 5.Gabriel CARMONA 38 34*52 36 .John BRDNTON 42 40*15 67.Mailene STANWAY W41 45*27 6.B SORNALL 34 35*01 37.Han8 MEISELBACH 51 40*17 68.Connie DAVY W27 46*31 7.Norm DUFF 49 35*03 38 .Ian POULTON 16 40*39 69 .Claire McKERR W 5O 46*53 8.B PRESTON 33 35*22 39 .Andrew TUNNE 21 40*49 70.P THOMPSON 34 46*59 9 J)ick DOWLING 29 35*28 40«Don O'DELL 43 41*18 71.K MOORE 12 47*31 lO.Gary BAILEY 41 35*37 41 .Sihisa STANKO 48 41*20 72.Doug FARNILL 48 47*56 11.1 BLACK 40 35*47 42 .K WHYTE 34 41*21 73.N SALTER 15 48*45 12.T McCOY 40 36*00 43.B PEMBERTON 27 41 *21 74.Judy DAVISON W43 49*34 13.Boy COMERFOHD 36 36*20 44*^ BURKE 33 41*34 75. IBANCIS 14 49*48 14.Don TREBEAHTH 19 36 * 37 45 .Graeme SCOTT 42 41 *38 76Pebble CLASSON W24 50*31 15.Boy STANWAY 46 36*52 46.Jim DAVY 51 41 *39 77 .Ann LYNCH W43 51*01 16.Jane KUCHINS W27 36*54 47 .Peter COLTHUP 59 41 *40 78.Kate ROBOTHAM W37 51*28 17 .Mark PHILLIPS 28 36*58 48J>on TREMBEARTH 52 41*48 79.MarJ COLTHDP W 53 54*09 18.Mike POWELL 27 37*07 49.Colin MACKIE 19 42*02 80.G THOMPSON 28 54*43 19.Bill WOODS 45 37*14 50 .M KEEGAN 45 42*06 81 .A HTLT. 10 55*41 20.C DISSELDORP 22 37*25 51 .Glenda HUMPHRIES W41 42*21 82.A TAYLOB 34 57*12 21.Stuart NICOL 29 37*28 52 .Shirley YOUNG W 50 42*41 83.Lynne SCHICKERT W38 57*12 22 .P MADIGAN 38 37*40 53.G SWAN 37 43*08 84 *S MADIGAN 34 58*01 2 3 .L BOEAS 21 37*47 54.Rowena BARKER W49 43*10 8 5 *S BLACK 11 58*10 24.P. YOUNG 27 37*48 55 KEPPEL 25 43*11 86.T BAILEY 9 58*11 25.G ORCHARD 35 37*58 56.S WALKER 22 43*11 87 .M DICKINSON 38 58*40 26.Harry TIERS 33 38*17 57.A BURDON 43 43*21 88 .Liz PRATT W27 58*40 27.Lindsay BEATON 30 38*23 58 .A CALDER 52 43*38 89 J) BRADFORD 13 58*53 28.R MITHEN 36 38*24 59 .M SERRE 36 43*44 90 .A BRADFORD 16 59*00 29.F HARRISON 37 38*26 60.John HARDISTY 22 43*47 91 .Maureen RILEY W49 62*09 30.P McGHIE 42 38*35 61 .B FREEMAN 33 44*02 92 .Cameron BAILEY 66*53 31 MoINTOSH 29 38*35 62.Vin GERLACH 55 44*23 V.M.C. 10km . ALBERT PARK . 29-6-1980 . Cold, wet and windy. 19 Starters. 1 .Ian DUNNE 32 35*37 7.Allen THREADWELL 25 40*29 13.Janet O'DELL W41 53*46 2. Clive DAVIES 38 36*49 S.Aadrew TUNNE 21 42*26 14«Adele TAYLOR W 34 54*31 3.John PRICE 27 37*33 9.Max WILLIAMS 34 42*34 15 .Margaret KENT W35 54*38 4 .Fred HARRISON 37 38*30 10.Mitch SMITH 39 42*34 16.Chris GRIFFITHS 9 56*00 5 .Peter CALVERLY 34 38*37 11.Malcolm ROMEO 29 42*38 17.Grahame GRIFFITHS 43 56*49 6.Mike KELLrirtlstt 17 38*37 12.Kathy HYAN W24 45*37 18.Sophie MADIGAN W 35 61*05 XJCX NO TWO are alike I That must become evident to all who had a look at the report on the Olympic Marathon in Moscow. For one thing, the more prestigeous the race, the more pre-race tension exists and the higher the amount of concentration required durlngthe race itself. As Chris Wardlaw explains, he was struggling from the start and never struck the rhythm he needed. Gerard Barrett, who had been relatively trouble free, had recurring back problems. Bob DeCastella went well but could not sustain his forward move in the end stages. And they weren't the only 'hard luck' stories. You've got to be fit and tuned up and then,if luck is with you, you have a show. That's sport I V.M.C. WAT?ATH0N . CRIB POtNT . 15-6-1980 . Cold and. windy. 123 Starters. 1.Bob GUTHRIE 36 2*24*23 38.Alan AWM0RE 32 2*59*01 75*Xaa HgDORASD 30 3*18*43 2.John DUCK 27 2*25*49 39.Ray FOX 44 2*59*34 76.Andrew WALKER 29 3*19*18 3.Norm BECK 28 2*40*02 4 0 .Rich HUTCHINSON 31 2*59*38 7 7 .Peter RUSTMAN 44 3*19*50 4«Adrlan KUHNE 26 2*42*10 41.John HILL 39 3*00*24 78.Ted MdDONALD 61 3*20*13 5«X>on SIMPSON 34 2*42*39 42.Mark BARTHOLOMEUSZ 19 3*00*54 79*Geoff BUHVILL 35 3*21*51 6*Tony BERRY 44 2*43*17 43.Tom GRAY 36 3*01*44 80.Jim DUGGAN 37 3*22*01 7*Zon BUTKO 33 2*43*27 44.Bill FULTON 46 3*03*17 81.Theo KALLEVEEN 46 3*22*06 8 .Dave S0UTHW1CK NZ 2*47*24 45.Graeme SALTHOUSE 42 3*03*28 82.Terry SHANLEY 27 3*22*23 9.Tom DANOS 32 2*48*17 46.Gary HYDE 36 3*03*36 83.Tom DONOVAN 49 3*22*30 lO.Rob LAWRENCE 33 2*48*23 47.Barry MOORE 30 3*04*15 84.Sandy DRUMMOND 32 3*23*57 11 .P. W .ANDERSON 28 2*48*29 48.Peter SLATTER 35 3*04*46 85.1an. BRAT 35 3*24*09 12 *Jim T-ASEHBS 21 2*50*05 49.P.J.ANDERSON 30 3*06*08 86.Nick WHITKAMP 45 3*25*30 13 .Kevin MACKEN 35 2*50*38 50.Richard JEFFREY 45 3*06*10 87.Peter MORRIS 363*25*43 14.Peter WORE 32 2*50*40 51 .Alan FOSTER 35 3*06*54 88.Paul FLANAGAN 35 3*25*57 15•Frank DWYER 29 2*50*59 52.Jeff HOOKE 35 3*07*09 89.Chris WOOLGAR 36 3*26*06 16 .Peter KENNY 27 2*52*01 53.Rob HILL 25 3*08*10 90.Reg WILLIAMS 29 3* 26*12 17.Gary SMITH 39 2*52*10 54.Bob SCHIGKERT 38 3*08*31 91.Tony CAEROLL 46 3*26*12 18.Jim FOLEY 41 2*52*36 55 .Gerry RILEY 49 3*08*58 92.Ron SMITH 36 3*29*21 19.Martin THOMPSON 34 2*52*41 56.Tom DAVISON 47 3*09*06 93.Richard DAVIS 34 3*29*24 20.Trevor REDGRAVE 40 2*52*44 57.Sam HILDITCH 45 3 *09*07 94.Ray TEMPERTON 40 3*29*38 21 .Jock McLEAN 35 2 * 52 * 52 58.Tony SANCHEZ 43 3*09*55 95.Bemie BRENNAN 53 3*29*40 22.Keith TQMHOLT 22 2*53*06 59.Lindsay HATHAWAY 26 3*11*07 96J>anny JACKLIN 27 3*29*50 23.Brian HYCROFT 48 2*53*21 60.Keith GRAHAM 46 3*12*09 97.Rod HERON 50 3*30*17 24*Terry DAVIS 40 2*53*44 61.Vin O'BRIEN 52 3*14*10 98 .Richard HARVEY 34 3*32*46 25J>ave COLEMAN 30 2*54*49 62.Nigel ROYCE 27 3*14*45 99 .Warwick JONES 36 3*33*45 26 .Peter LOGAN 32 2*55*35 63.Peter APPELT 29 3*14*50 100 .Stan MISKIN 54 3*34*27 27.Bob BIRRELL 43 2*56*02 64.John BURTON 30 3*15*46 101 .Neil TAYLOR 34 3*34*30 28.B&rb BYRNES W28 2*56*10 65.Les BRADD 28 3*16*21 102 .John SKINNER 46 3*35*27 2 9 .R o n RAYSOM 34 2*56*31 66.Bill BECKETT 36 3*16*29 103.Kevin'TITTERALL 33 3*35*55 30.Ken IRASER 44 2*56*48 67 .Greg PARSONS 24 3*16*30 104.Alan THREADWELL 25 3*36*41 31 .Martin THOMAS 37 2*56*54 68.Roger WEINSTEIN 30 3*16*33 105*Peggy SMITH 142 3*37*32 32.Jim CRAWFORD 45 2*56*58 69.Bill LOTHERINGTON 46 3*16*34 106.Bany LEMAR 46 3*38*04 33.Graeme KING 39 2*57*05 70 .David ANSELL 38 3*17*48 107.Lew ADAMS 37 3*45*48 34*lfarray DICKINSON 41 2*57*12 71 *®ex YOUNG 44 3*17*51 108.B111 PAGE 33 3*57*44 35.Le© JONES 39 2*57*33 72.Richard GILLIS 35 3*18*02 109.Leigh THOMPSON 29 3*58*26 36.Bob FEWSTER 36 2*58*19 73*Bolet DeCASTELLA 56 3*18*07 110J>ave BRADFORD 39 4*01*29 37.Jackie TURNEY122 2*58*39 74«Ivan ROBOTHAM 38 3*18*18 111.Frank ETVIANO 36 4*02*21 V.M.C. 2fHrm x At.TtBRT PARK . 29-6-1980 . Cold, wet and windy. 64 Starters. 1.Andrew COCHRANE 25 66*54 21 .Norm BECK 28 78*33 41 .Graham BURKE 33 87*29 2 .Ron HARRY 32 67*13 22 .Roger WEINSTEIN 30 78*40 42.Neil TAYLOR 34 87*29 3.Jim CASET.. 32 69*59 23.Gary SMITH 39 78*48 43.Eric MARIE-JEANNE 32 88*01 4.Joe CAMPISI 23 70*09 24.Jim HOPKINS 30 79*25 44 .Kim RICHARDSON W27 88*01 5 j>ve BLAND 33 70*19 25.Greg ORCHARD 35 80*01 45.Don O'DELL 43 88*06 6 .Peter HAY 24 72*18 26 .Gerry RILEY 49 80*08 46 .Jon STEBSINS 42 89*50 7 ►Bill HALL 26 73*08 27 .Gary COSSENS 26 81 *04 47»John EDMONDS 42 90*16 8 .Kevin MACKEN 35 73*34 28.Bob LAUGHTON 42 81 *14 48 .Mike CARMODY 32 90*24 9.Ton GRONERT 24 74*57 29.Barry SLATER 39 81*24 49 .David YEAMAN 44 90*56 lO.Tony BERRY 44 75*01 30.Ernie ELLIOTT 39 81 *24 50.Ian UREN 29 91*19 11 .Peter KENNY 27 75*08 31.Bill LOTHERINGTON 46 81*42 51.Frank BIVIANO 36 93*13 12 .Trevor REDGRAVE 40 75*38 32 .Peter IDORE 32 8 1 *48 52.Alex SHEPHERD 34 93*42 13.Ken BUNNING 38 75*39 33 .Bacyan HULL 43 82*13 53 .Alan BUHDON 43 94*06 14J»ee BRADD 28 75*56 34.Peter MADDIGAN 38 83*10 54.B111 LONG 23 94*44 15J>avid W JONES 29 75*56 35.Mick WHITEOAK 35 83*23 55»)felcolm MACMILLAN 51 94*46 16.Keith LOTHERINGTON 15 76*30 36 .Graham SHEPPARD 31 83*37 56.Bob COLE 35 94*58 17.®erry DAVIS 40 77*14 37 .Martin CULKIN 30 83*38 57.Jim MdDONALD 35 96*14 18 .John DRIVER 42 77*54 38.John MioBRIDE 29 84*10 58 .Geraldine RILEY W16 99*41 19.Mal SCOTT 42 78*04 39 .Garry HOLLINGSWORTH 31 86*44 59 .Sarah STEPHENSON W33 106*11 20.Bob FEWSTER 36 78*08 40 .Gerry HART 41 87*01 60.Ann LYNCH W43 109*08 61 .Norm McLEISH 48 112*12 V.M.C .NEWSLETTER SPRING 1900 SEPTEMBER VOL.12 No. 2 V.M.C. 25km . WERRIHBB SOUTH . 12-7-1980. Pine and very windy* 98 Starters. 1 .Don CAMPBELL 87*53 33*Graeme SALTHOUSE 42 100*02 65.Ken iJJEHY 111*29 2*Nozsi BECK 28 87*59 34*0arry COSSENS 26 100*33 66 .Norm ELLIS 111*39 3.Graeme SMITH 24 88136 35.Jim HOPKINS 30 100*40 67.Gary HOLLINGSWOBTH 31 111*48 4J)enis ANDREW 31 90*09 36 .Roger WEINSTEIN 30 100*50 68Steven WHITE 112* 02 5.John KNOTT 90*43 37.Hugh BURCH 24 101*50 69.John JOHNSTON 57 112*06 6J>on SIMPSON 34 91 *18 38 .Martin THOMPSON 34 102*00 70.Merv WOODGATE 50 112*06 7 .Gordon NOBLE 41 91 * 57 39 .Mick WHITEOAK 35 102*03 7 1.Eon FARNILL 53 112*45 8 .Peter BOURGAIZE 92t17 40 .Gary SMITH 39 102*37 72.Eric MARIE-JEANNE 32 112*56 9.Jim CASEY 32 93*08 41 .Graham HARRISON 39 102*49 73*Bay CALLAGHAN 46 113*24 10.Tony BERET 44 941O 5 42 .Leigh THOMPSON 29 103*05 74*Mike CONNOLLY 113*43 11.Bill HALL 26 94*14 43.Peter NELSON 103*11 75.Mike BOARE 114*14 12.Kevin MACKEN 35 94*28 44.Gerry RILEY 49 103*14 76JJeil ELLIOTT 117*23 13.John SMITH 44 95*31 45.Tom DAVISON 47 103*39 77.Kathy RYAN W24 118*14 14 .Bruce HUMPHREYS 95*41 46 .Peter WIGNALL 104*47 78.Wal SHEPPARD 57 118*53 15.Trevor HEDGRAVE 40 96*15 47 «Dot BROWNE W39 105*08 79.Geoff KINGSTON 119*05 16 .Rob LAWRENCE 33 96*41 48.Bill LOTHERINGTON 46 105*35 80.Shifley YOUNG W50 119*08 17 .Joan CAMERON W24 96*44 49 *Sam HILDITCH 45 106*20 81.lfrank BIVIANO 36 121*09 18.Jane KUCHINS W27 96*53 50. Be mi e KATTHAGEN 107*14 82.Glenda HUMPHRIES I 40 121*15 19J>«ve COLEMAN 30 97*03 51.Chris WOOLGAR 36 107*59 83.Alan BUHDON 43 122*02 20 .Graham SHEPPARD 31 97*0852 .Derek BOWDEN 108*03 84.Annette BIRD W 122*14 21.Geoff THOMAS 97*32 53.Ian BRAY 35 108*18 85.Geraldine RILEY W16 124*20 22.Leo JONES 39 97*36 54 .Boy JENNINGS 108*23 86.MLke CARMODY 32 124*44 23.John WAITE 39 97*48 55 .Gerry HART 41 108*50 87.Bichard HARVEY 34 124*50 24.Mai SCOTT 42 98*19 56 .Geoff WHITE 109*14 88.Peggy SMITH W42 125*23 25.Jackie TURNEY W21 98*25 57 .Peter APPELT 29 109*16 89.Stan MISKIN 54 126*45 26.David LYNCH 44 98*26 58 .Graham BURKE 33 109*28 90 .Nikki SAI/FHOUSE W 133*06 27 .Terry DAVIS 40 98*35 59 .John BRUNTON 42 109*37 91.Leif BUTTON 40 139*10 28.Vin O'BRIEN 52 98*43 60 .Peter LOGAN 32 109*41 92 .Judy DAVISON W43 139*26 29.Jim FOLEY 41 99*14 61 .Ken DOWRICX 37 110*05 93.Ann CALLAGHAN W42 139*26 30J.es BRADD 28 99*34 62.62.Bay TEMPERTON 40 110*06 94*Judy WINES W42 139*26 31 ►Bob LAUGHTON 42 99*36 63.John GOSBELL 110*16 95*01aire MoKERfi W50 139*26 32.Bob SCHICKERT 38 99*52 64.Rick PEMBERTON 110*35 96.Nonn McLEISH 49 147*02 97.Gaye THOMPSON W29 V.M.C. 10km . WEBRIBEF! SOTTPH t 12-7-1980. 37 Starters. 155*21 1 .Bob GUTHRIE 32*21 13 .Ivan ROBOTHAM 38*18 25.Don HUME 52*08 2 .John WADDINGTON 32*31 14 .Matt hew HART 38*24 26 .Graeme HUMS 52*06 3.Gerard HALLINA 32*53 15 . Jim K AriH NJi! 38*46 27.Adele TAYLOR 55*32 4.Mark O'BRIEN 33*25 16 .Mark THOMAS 39*26 28.Lynne SCHICKERT 55*51 5J)avid HYRIE 34*24 17 .Trevor JOPP 39*35 29 .Don TRKMBEARTH 58*05 6 .Neil LARCHIN 35*15 18 .Hans MFISELBACH 40*08 30.Marlene STANWAY 58*09 7*Brendan McVEIGH 35*27 19.Maree STANWAY 40*30 31.Andrew LAUGHTON 58*12 8 .Lindsay HOOPER 35*39 20 .Paul TUKVILLE 40*41 32.Chris GRIFFITHS 58*12 9 .Mark PHILLIPS 37*00 21 .Greg HART 44*47 33.Grahame GRIFFITHS 58*35 10.John EVANS 37*21 22.Roy THOMAS 46*26 34 .Gayle LEGGE 61 *45 11 .Dennis BUNWORTH 37*58 23.Malcolm ROMEO 47*41 35*Maureen RILEY 97*47 12 .Charles HOGENDOORN 38*09 24*Michael JUPP 50*48 AVON AUSTRALIAN MARATHON (Selection race for Australian women's team for Avon Women's Sydney 18-5-1980. International Marathon in London, 3-8-1980) 42 Finishers. 1.Elizabeth HASSALL 2*45*32 11.Jackie TURNEY 3*11*05 21 .Shirley REDHEAD 3*39*44 2.Angela COOK 2*50*26 12.Toy MARTIN 3*12*59 22*Rowena BARKER 3 *40*31 3.Joan CAMERON 2*53*37 13.Ngaire DRAKE 3*19*36 23.Jeanette BAKER 3*40*42 4.Susan HILL 2*55*19 14 .Daphne HALE 3*21 *09 24.Joy SWIFT 3*43*58 5.Jane KUCHINS 3*00*56 15»Wendy DAVIDSON 3*26*27 25.Carmen BINGHAM 3*44*22 6.Lavinia PETRIE 3*01*34 16.Coral-Anne BARKER 3*27*39 26 .Lorraine MAMIX 3*45*48 7.Caroline VAUGHAN 3*01 * 57 17 .Jane SMITH 3*30*03 27 .Peggy SMITH 3*48*13 8.B&rbara BYRNES 3*03*13 18.Sandra FLECK 3*33*24 28 .Rhonda FERGUSON 3*52*22 9.Margaret RICARDO 3*04*23 19.Irene DUNN 3*33*48 29.Robyn IVERS 3*53*13 10.Sue BEISTY 3*07*59 20.Lynne EVANS 3*37*56 30.Margaret PIGGOTT 4*01 *03 THE OLYMPIC MARATHON , MOSCOW , 1-8-1980. Result: 1 .Waldemar CIERPlNSKE GDR 2 11*03 28.Chris W^RDLAW AUS 2*20*42 2 .Gerard NIJBOER HOL 2 11*20 29*Jong Hyong LI PHK 2*21*10 3.Setymkul DZHUMANAZAROV DBS 2 11*35 30.Tommy PERSSON SWE 2*21*11 4 .Vladimir KOTOV DBS 2 12*05 31.Hari CHAND IND 2*22*08 5.Leonid M0SEY5V URS 2 12*14 32.Hakan SPIK FIN 2*22*24 6.Rodolfo GOMEZ HEX 2 12*39 33.Chang Sop SHOE PHK 2*22*42 7»Vereje HEDI ETH 2 12*44 34*Luis BARBOSA COL 2*22*58 8 .Massimo MAGNANI ITA 2 13*12 35.Marco MARCHEI ITA 2*23*21 9. BEL 2 13*27 36.Vincent RAKABAELE LES 2*23*29 10. ADS 2 14*31 37.Baikuntha MANANDHAR NEP 2*23*51 11 .Joachim TRUPPEL GDR 2 14*55 38.Richard HOOPER IRL 2*23*53 12 .Ferenc SZEKERBS HUH 2 15*18 39.Josef STEINER AUT 2*24*24 13.Mark s m c t BEL 2 16*00 40.Joseph PETER SWI 2*24*53 H.Smnamiel NDIEKANOI TAN 2 16*47 41 * HOL 2*26*41 15.Gidemas SHAHANGA TAN 2 16*47 42Patrick HOOPER IRL 2*30*28 16.Ana Cleio Pereira PINTO POR 17*042 43.Buumba Gabriel HALWAND ZAM 2*36*51 17 .Domingo TIBADUIYA COL 2 17*o6 44*Esa SHETEWI LBA 2*38*01 18.Rik SCHDOIV EEL 2 17*28 45*Mukundahari SHRESTHA NEP 2*38*52 19.Kjell-Eric STAHL SWE 2 17*44 46.Baba Ibrahim SUMA-KEITA SLE 2*41*20 20 .Michael KOUSSIS GRE 2 18*02 47.Soe KUN BIE 2*41*41 21 .Jurgen EBEKDING GDR 2 18*04 48J)amiano Musonda NGWILA ZAM 2*42*11 22«XLeuterlo ANTON SPA 2 18*16 49.Enemri ELMABGHANI LBA 2*42*27 23 J.eddigard MARTIN TAN 2 18*21 50.0uyen NGUYEN VIE 2*44*37 24 Jfoges ALEKAYEHU ETH 2 18*40 51 .Tapfumaneyi JONGA 7SDS. 2*47*17 25.Jules RAHDRTANART MAD 2 19*23 52.3nmanuel MPICH CGO 2*48*17 26.Zbigniew PrERZTMA POL 2 20*03 53*Abel NKHOMA ZIM 2*53*35 27.Chun Son KOH PHK 2 20*08 D.N.F. s David BLACK GBR, GBR, Bernard FORD GBR, Shivnath SINGH IND, Ryszard MARCZAK POL, Andraej SAJKOWSKI POL, Jouni KORTELAINESJ FIN, Lasse VIREN FIN, Jean-Michel CHARB0N1TEL FRA, Albert MARIE SEY, Patrick CHIWALA ZAM, Abdelmadjid MADA ALG, Kebebe BALCHA ETH, Gerard BARRETT AUS, Goran HOGSBRG SWE, Josef JANSKY CZE, Vlastimil ZWIEFELHOFER CZE, Badames GONZALEZ CUB, Jorn LAUENBORG BEN, Kenneth HLASA LES, Nabil SHOUEIRY LIB, Laswell NGOMA ZIM

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND MARATHON. 20-4-1980, 280 Entries,258 Starters, 157 Finishers. 1 .Graham BAREALET 28 2*33*25 l2J»eter SPEHR 18 2*44*37 23.John WISHART 36 2*53*26 2.Brian COX 36 2*35*56 13 )John GREHAN 40 2*46*33 24*Joe PATTHiSON 45 2*54*05 3.Jim FUENELL 23 2*36*32 14)Paul SMITH 32 2*46*33 25.John PHARR 17 2*54*13 4.Alan BRADFORD 41 2*37*29 15.Peter WILSON 17 2*47*37 26.Paul CIRCOSTA 27 2*55*26 5.Hugh DEARNLEY 30 2*38*39 l6.Andrew LEGGETT 17 2*49*27 27.Gordon BUSSELL 38 2*55*37 6 J>avid KETS 35 2*39*20 17.Greg SOCKHILL 22 2*49*29 28.John CONNOLLY 33 2*56*14 7 Jleln EVENHUIS 41 2*40*31 18.Peter GRIFFIN 30 2*49*30 29►Phil WAIN 20 2*56*36 8 .Rod KAHL 27 2*40*43 19*Mike PULLINGER 24 2*51*10 30.Steve PYECROFT 18 2*56*39 9.Greg WRIGHT 26 2*43*18 20.Bob HUNTER 45 2*51*42 31 .Nick HARDY 2*56*39 10.Roger CARTER 30 2*44*25 21 .Mill McLEAN 20 2*52*00 32.Mark DAWSON 18 2*57*37 11.Rob BEST 38 2*44*30 22.David CAMPBELL 32 2*52*18 33.Andrew SESJPLE 53 2*57*45 WQMEF* 1.Kerry WHANNELL 21 3*10*36 -2.Shane WHANNELL 25 3*20*32 -3.Rhonda BUSHBY 22 3*24*49 4.Susan STORTEHBKBR. 21 3*27*11 -5.Alison COLEMAN 31 3*46*31 -6.Elizabeth BATTLE 22 4*14*30 xxx PfrftAfna TftYPfit Owing to technical problems we hove been unable to feed the results through the oomputer to obtain Handicap Placlngs. We shall endeavour to overcome that problem shortly and notify members. In the meantime, please be patient. WILL ALL RUNNERS AND ORGANISERS make it their business to supply VMC Newsletter with detailed result lists of ALL MARATHONS and 10 000m Track races, whether In Victoria or elsewhere. We are centralising all results for reference. Number of entries, starters, finishers,women,juniors, state of weather are all useful data. AUSTRALIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS . WEST LAKES . ADELAIDE . 27-7-1980 . MEW: 1.Lawrie WHITTI NI 2*19*00 27. Geoff MOORE A 2*34*12 2.Grenville WOOD S 2*20*26 28. Stuart MASTERSON W 2*34*32 3.Yasunori WATANABE J 2*20*56 29. Geoff COLBOURNE Q 2*34*39 4.Hisaji SUGAYA J 2*21*41 30. Gerry HICKS S (Vet) 2*36*53 5.John STANLEY N 2*22*43 31. Ray MELHAM NI 2*36*58 6.Juichi TAKEUCHI J 2*23*10 32. Peter KALLIO A (Vet) 2*37*42 7.Brian MORGAN N 2*23*57 33. Bemie MILLETT AI 2*38*02 8.Rod LYONS Q 2*24*06 34. Hans VISCH NI 2*38*09 9.Colin NEATS A 2*24*44 35. Garry BROWNE NI 2*38*14 10.John PEDLEY V 2*24*50 36. Dave ELTRINGHAM W 2*38*27 11. Garry HAND A 2*25*08 37* Hitchard BOURNE Q 2*39*16 12.Paul O'HARE V 2*25*23 38. Denis O'BRIEN AI 2*39*36 13.Pawl LOflKYER N 2*26*15 39. Bryan THOMAS AI 2*39*47 14.John BOWERS N (Vet) 2*29*05 40. Dave MARTIN S 2*39*49 15.Martin O’MALLEY W 2*29*27 41. Adrian WELLINGTON NT 2*39*52 16.Colin DONALD VI 2*29*50 42. Iain DOBBIE S (Vet) 2*40*40 17.Mike PULLING® Q 2*30*55 43. Trevor GIBB NT 2 * 40 * 21 18.Nick HEARNSHAW N 2 * 31* 00 44. Joe PEJTKOVIC S 2*41*14 19.John BEILL Q 2*31*35 45. Kevin TAYLOR NI 2*41*44 20.Peter TAYLOR W 2*32*25 46. Jim SEYMDN VI 2*41*55 21.Jeff COOLE V 2*32*32 47. Phil AIFOHD . S (Vet) 2*44*23 22.Barry RYDER VI 2*32*41 48. John TEMBY W 2*44*31 23.Carl STEVENSON VI 2*32*46 49* Rod ELLIS NT 2*45*36 24.Chris JONES A 2*32*57 50. Graham BREWER NT 2*45*47 25.1an GRAVES N 2*33*33 51. Phil GARVIN AI 2*50*04 26.Gary BRIGGS Q 2*33*35 55 Starters . Teams*1.lB3W 2,3,9 - 14 2.ACT 5,7,17 - 29 3.<3'ld 4,12,14 - 30 4-Vic 6,8,18 - 30 5.WA 1 1 ,15,21 - 47 6.SA 1,23,27 - 51 7.NT 28,30,34 - 92 w o m e n * 1.Jane KUCHINS V 2*53*23 8.Shane WHANNELL Q 3*10*47 2 Jffegan PYE V 2*56*08 9 .Susan STORTENBEKER 3*17*57 3.Barbara BYRNES V 3*00*10 19.Janice DOBBIE S 3*19*59 4.Ker?y WHANNELL Q 3*02*47 11.Clare WALL A 3*25*08 5.Caroline VAUGHAN N 3*06*58 12 .Merri TINDALE NI 3*37*33 6.Susan BEISTY N (Vet) 3*07*12 13.Jeanne LAWSON S (Vet) 3*42*52 7.Margaret RICAJIDO N 3*07*58 14,.Linda LANGE S 4*01*59 Teams*1 .Vic 1,2,3 - 6 2.NSW 5,6,7 - 18 3.Q'ld 4,8,9 - 21 4-SA 10,11,12 -33 VETERAN MEN* 1.J.BOWERS N M 40 2*29*05 9.G.WENK S M 40 2*53*24 17 .N.BARRETT V M 5O 3*02*17 2.G.HICKS S M 45 2*36*53 10.R.SUTCLIFFE S M50 2*53*25 18.G.SEAGRIM S M 50 3*02*28 3.P.KALLIO A M40 2*37*42 11 J).READER NT M40 2*56*08 19 J).SPENCER S M 40 3*02*37 4.B.BR00KS V M40 2*40*12 12.F.H0WATT S M 4O 2*56*31 20.B.CUTT S M40 3*02*55 5.I.DOBBIE S M40 2 *40*40 1 3 .J.CRAWFOED v M 45 2*56*42 21 .J.DEVEREAUX S M 4O 3*05*49 6.P.AFFORD S M 40 2x44*23 14 .B.J0NES S M 50 2*57*03 2 2 .D .BUTCHER W M 50 3*07 * 37 7.N.GOLDIE T M 40 2*49*02 15 .A.TYS0N W M 55 2*58*08 23.3 .MALLETT S M 45 3*11*28 8 *M.SMITH W M 45 2*51*13 16.P.PYE S M 40 3*00*50 24.R.SARA S M 50 3*11*32 1st M60 H.SNELGAR S 4*23*14 1st M70 H.PURVIS S 4*38*13 VETERAN WOMEN*1 .S.BEISTY N W40 3*07*12 -2.L.LAWSON S W4O 3*42*52 -3.S.MALBUT S W45 4*11*35 xrz xcc xxx People who can't fill in their race entry forms properly are not confined to the illi­ terates. Take the case of biology professor Bemd Heinrich, University of California, who listed his age as 39 on his Boston entry held on April 21. His 40,th birthday came on April 19, so his name consequently got overlooked when the organisers searohed for the first Veteran. Heinrich complained and produced his driver’s licence with birthdate for the race director and was named masters champion. Adjust your lists to read 50.Bemd Heinrich 2*25*25 » 1st over 40. V.M.C .NEWSLETTER SPRING 1980 SEPTEMBER VOL.12 Ho. 2 THE 1980 NATIONAL MARATHON. A WOMAN’S VIEW. Jana Kuchins. The 1980 Australian National Marathon Chaapionships were held in Adelaide on July 27th , and this year a women's section was included* Therefore, 1980 was the first time that the women would be running in a natioanl marathon championship. Each state was allowed to send at least three runners to form their team and not more than six, The Victorian Women's AAA chose to send Barbara Byrnes, Megan Pye and myself* Therefore all three of us would have to finish in order to have a chance at the team title* The Westlakes course was the same oourse where the Olympic Trials Marathon was held* Therefore, given a good day I am sure that each competitor was looking for a fast time* The women were scheduled to fly over to Adelaide Friday night, have a look at the course on Saturday and race Sunday at 9*00am. Sounds good, doesn't it ? Well, for the women, the most challenging part of the marathon was the actual trip. On Friday, our flight was scheduled for 6.30pm and due to fog the airport dosed at 6.00pm. So back home for the night (there was a two hour wait at the airport before we were defi­ nitely told that no plane would be going to Adelaide) I Saturday arrived and we (with the walkers) were booked on a 5*1 5l® flight as this was the earliest flight which had empty 8eats left. Needless to say, we were not impressed with that flight. Therefore the three of us took our chances flying standby earlier in the day. After a few MsobM stories, we eventually made it to Adelaide and were able to have a look at the course (|15 to see the Westlakes course by taxi!)* After a good dinner witha "few" bread rolls we were in bed trying to forget the trip over and concentrate on the race. From the way the weekend started I should have been prepared for the weather. Sunday arrived with the dreaded three - rain, wind and cold (actually the rain and cold aren't bad, but put all three together and I was ready to stay in bed and postpone the race - no such luck). By 9.00am Barb, Megan and myself were lined up on the course (i added a hat to me uniform and ended up wearing it for half of the race). We had "checked" over the field before and decided that Victoria had to be the favourite. Also I think that we were expecting our strongest individual opposition to come from each other (at leats I was). There were about 70 men and 20 women entered. (The veterans championships was started 15 minutes later ; because of the professionals who were allowed to race, it had to be separated from ours.) The course consisted of a two lap loop. It was very flat but there seemed to be enough turns to make it interesting. Also there were two gentle "bumps" which would have lasted 15 meters at the most. No one could complain about the course (the weather yes l). At a few minutes past 9*00am we were off and running. It didn't take the men long to get in front. Therefore after the first mile, the women were in their own race. Six women (3 Victorians, 2 N.S.W. and 1 Queenslander) were running together. The wind proved to be the biggest handicap as it was very strong. I did not want to make my break too early as I did not know how much the wind was taking out of me in the early stages. Therefore I ran the first half of the race slower than the second half. By the 10 mile mark it was Megan, Barb and myself running together (that would have made a nice picture for the VWAAA). At about the 11 mile mark Barb had fallen back approximately 50 meters and Megan and I were running together. When we had completed the first lap I was leading by about 30 seconds from Megan. This distance stayed the same until the 20 mile mark. Because of the rotten day, there were very few spectators to cheer you on. At the 20 mile mark I told myself that I would just concentrate on my running and not worry about who was behind me (this decision was made as I was running into the wind). I never felt that the race was mine until about the 40km mark. Until then I knew that Megan was within striking distance* I tried to "stretch out" in the last few kilometers and ended up crossing the line with a 2*53*23 clocking. Megan was second in 2*56*08, and Barb was thrld in 3*00*10. Therefore Victoria came home with 1st, 2nd & 3rd places which gave each of us a gold medal for the teams award } In retrospect, I can say that given a cool, still day the Westlakes course would be excel­ lent t There was never a long gruelling stretch during the race* Just when you did not think that you could face the wind any longer, the course turned and you had a bit of relief. 1960 Natl Cont.) Th* organisation of the raoe and the feeding stations were good* There was plenty of drink and sponges (but In that weather, who needed It ??). The times were oailed out at leant mrmxy 5km. I must say that toward* the end of the marathon there were very few offi- olals around the oourse | probably beoauae the men finished sooner. There were no shower or changing facilities within "post marathon" walking distanoe, so once all of us had fi­ nished we headed back to the hotel for a hot shower and dry clothes. From theret it was back to the course for the presentations which was done at a Surf Club. At that time a meal and hot drinks were available to all the runners. It was a good chance to re-live the race and talk about the "weather" with the other runners. Also I am pleased to say that there was no trouble in returning to Melbourne I After this Inaugural marathon I would be very surprised if the 1981 National Marathon did not have a larger field than this year. With the continued growth of women's marathonlng and the inclusion of a national championship I am sure that the standard of women's mara­ thons will only Improve. I just hope to keep up with the improvement and be on the star­ ting line for the 1981 Australian National Marathon Championships* ***** A man«s VTTgg . Fred Lester . The 'flu and other illnesses saw a depleted Victorian team facing up to the starter on a miserably wetf windy and cold Sunday morning, the worst of the year for Adelaide* As it was, out of the original 6 plus 2 emergencies only 5 accredited representatives made the trip, and one of these took sick overnight .When a further Victorian, Ken Duxbury , suffering a slight headcold, pulled out after 10km, it left the bare minimum of three to finish as a team. Full credit must be given to these three for fighting through to the end, especially Jeff Coole, who put up a great battle with the leaders until fading from 30km as his condition gave out. He obviously had not been able to build up again after a virus infection some two weeks earlier* Covering the first mile in an approximate 5*15 and going through 5^® between 16*22 and 16 *27? there was still a big bunch of 11 runners going through 15km in 50*28 and 10 miles in 54*55. From that point a gradual stringing out commenced* Lawrie WHITTY, running as a BSW Independent, Grenville «0aD(SA), the three Japanese (WAIABABE, STRATA & TAKKUCHl), Garry HAND (ACT), the Victorian team, John STANLEY^ NSW) and Bod LYOM(Q) had made up the leading bunoh. Paul L0CKYKR, Brian MORGAN, Nick HEAHN8HAW as well as John BOWERS had been working closely together as a NSW team, with Martin O'MALLEY(lA) hanging in with them to make up the second bunch. I had overlooked Jim LANGFORD (WA) In the leading lot, as Lyons began to lose contact. There were no 20km times on the official result sheet* At 25km* it was Whitty,the 3 Japanese,Jeff Coole,Langford (who was to retire near 30km with a bad case of stitch) through In 82*23, Pedley and O'Hare in 83*07 juattraillng John Stanley on his own in 83*03, after being in front of him at 15 miles, then Bod Lyons in '16 Man's Land183*36, Lockyer,Bowers and O'Malley now joimid by Colin NEAVE(ACT)in 85*10 while Colin DONALD (Vic Ind.) 85*34 trying to keep contact as Hearns haw 85*57 fading. The 30km became a watershed of the race, and that not only because of the incessant rain. Whity and Wood passed in 99*36, 12 seconds ahead of the 3 Japanese and Coole now fading to 100*00 as Whitty was about to apply pressure. Stanley 100*49* ^ Hand 100*57* Lyons * 101*17* O'Hare 101*32 and Pedley 101*37 were strung out as Morgan, Neave, Bowers & O'Malley kept together for 103*19 * Whitty reached 351® in 116*15* Sugaya caught up to Wood for 116*51, Tfatanabe 117*03* Takeu^hi 117*48 and struggling, Lyons up with Stanley now in 118*46, Coole steadily losing ground in 119*15* Hand 119*35 still trailed by Pedley and O'Hare together now in 119*59* while Morgan, Neave and Lockyer gradually picking off weakening runners took 121 *06.Brian Morgan finished fastest, except for !hitty,and picked up 5 places to the finish . As for the organisation I can only agree with Jane's assessment, the men's team and other Victorians owe special thanks to Richard Carter and Mark Suzman of the home state for their assistance in enabling us to see the course and assist on the course on the day of the race. Wisely, the Victorian men had booked for a midday flight but the women booked accomodation closer to the course which would also have been an asset to the men. N.S.llf. had a Mini-bus which was very useful as a dressing room at the course. VOL.12 No. 2 Peg Salih. "Weill We're off to Ball for two weeks. With a complete rest, from running" - were my famous last words as we boarded the plane for a restful holiday In the tropics. The first Inkling of things to come was when the Customs Official in Bali started going through ous bags with a fine tooth comb. Everyone else had their luggage just glanoed at. But not usi What were those odd looking packages wrapped up in our bags ? I was sure I didn't put them there. The light d a w n e d I John had been sneaking around the cases with a guilty look on his faoe, just before we left. The Customs Offioial and myself made the discovery at the same time » Two pairs of rather grotty Nikes - his and mine I The next morning at sunrise, which much to my horror was at 4*30, we donned our run­ ning gear and set off to explore the beach and surrounding areas. We thought that by getting up early we would avoid the heat and staxes from the locals* Bow wrong we were I The temperature was about 30 0 and the humidity very high because it was the wet season, the Balinese begin their day at sunrise also, and the first thing that many of then do is to make an early call to nature along the water's edge, where the tide will wash every­ thing out to sea. Needless to say, we found it rather disconcefting running along the fine, firm sand and having to detour around figures squatting at the water's edge. Of oourse, they pro­ bably found us very disconcerting also, it wouldn't be every day a couple of panting and sweating foreigners came by to disturb their "privacy". The footwork we did was pretty neat and we were able to avoid anything the tide hadn't got to first. To avoid any further problems we headed back along the road towards our hotel where we only had to contend with cars, motor bikes, dogs, chickens, bioycles, school children and women carrying everything (inoluding the kitchen sink) on their heads* All this on a road no more than 3 meters wide We persevered with running, but found It increasingly exhausting both physically and mentally, so consequently we kept our runs fairly short except for the day when we got lost. That run started as usual along through villages, with all the mangy dogs barking and children running behind, falling over with laughter at the sight of us, and the occa­ sional local holding their nose as we ran past. We decided to set off towards the monkey forest, taking aoob of c o m to feed them as we ran through* This ended with monkeys jum­ ping on our shoulders. Feeling we could well do without this handicap, we threw away the c o m and set off at a faster pace to put as much distance as possible between ourselves and the monkeys* When we decided to turn back, we felt it advisable to avoid the monkey forest and headed In another direction, in what we thought was towards our hotel* 30 minutes later we were absolutely lost* Whichever way we went seemed to lead us down to the river to a dead end (good Interval training l). By this time the afternoon tropical downpour had started, which helped cool us off, but it did make visibility a problem* Once again we headed down a track, but this time we came across the villagers having their evening bath In the river* Trying to remember our manners and not stare (although seeing naked Balinese women, one holding an umbrella over her head as she bathed herself, made this rather dif­ ficult) we said the name of our hotel and made sign language in an effort to find out what direction we should go* With much laughter everyone pointed over the other side of the river and then to one single bamboo pole fastened across the river. With a sinking heart I realised I was expected to walk across this If I wanted to get back before dark* Somehow we managed to negotiate it, and with more laughter and waving goodbye we made in the direction they pointed out to us. We now had 30 minutes before night fall. In the tropics there is no twilight and the rain clouds would mask any moon light. No outdoor lights because there is no electricity and rice fields crossed with irrigation channels to be jumped did not make the projqpedt of running in the dark too inviting. By now, we were asking every time we saw someone if we were going in the right direc­ tion. There was so much laughter everytime we spoke to someone, I was convinoed that everyone was playing a great practical joke on us and sending us in the wrong direction. Later I was told that the sense of humour of the Balinese is so basic that they would be talking about these two "rich" foreigners running around lost and looking like drowned rats for a long time, with muoh merriment* + _ EFJi'i&TS OF THE ENVIRONMENT Session worksheets presented by Dr .Barbara Drinkwater, Research Physiologist, Inst.of Environment Stress,Uni of Cal.(Fjt to Play Conference) STRESSOR* HEAT RESULT* HYrKhTMERMIA » May lead to Beat synsope (fainting), Heat exhaustion, Heatstroke or other Heat-related disorders. CAUSE« Excessive environmental and metabolie heat involving factors oft 1 f Ambient Temperature 4* Exercise (Vetabolio Heat) 2t Humidity 5 .Dehydration 3. Air Movement 6. Duration of Exposure * Problems can arise from failure to remain in thermal balance and/or as a by-product of successful thermoregulation (excessive sweating). PHYSICAL INDICATIONS* Heat gynoone (Exercise-induced heat exhaustion) 1* Fainting (May be preoeded by dizziness, weakness, nausea). Heat Exhaustion (Water-depletlon) 1. Thirst 3* Giddiness 5» Delirium 2. Fatigue 4* Fever Heatstroke 1. Headache 5* Dry Skin (not always present) 9* Coma 2* Dizziness 6.Aggressiveness 10. Death 3. Nausea 7* Mental Confusion 4* Uncoordinated 8* Convulsions PREVENTION* 1* Acclimatisation 2« Limit exertion in the heat ; rest frequently 3. Drink ample fluids (dilute commercial drinks) 4* For long-term work in the heat, additional salt (not tablets t) may be required for unacclimatised individuals. This is best provided during regular meals. 5. Wear loose fitting clothing to permit air circulation and evaporation of sweat* TREATMENT* 1. Remove to cool environment if possible. 2. Lay victim down and elevate legs. 3. Apply cooling techniques* water, ice, fanning, etc. 4. Get victim to hospital. * For heat syncope Nos. 1 and 2 will be sufficient for recovery. ROLE OF TRAINING* Provides some protection against cardiovascular problems during acute exposure to heat stress. — 000 000 000 — Running in Bali (cont.) After frightening numerous farmers on their way home across the rlsefields as we came up behind them, negotiating a couple of knee deep streams, we finally came to steps we recognised as leading to the road where our hotel was. By the time we reached there it was so dark we had to borrow a torch from the front desk to find our way to the bungalow. John assured me that "he was not worried at any time" but as for myself I decided to leave running in Bali to the more dedicated. XXX XXX XXX AFTER SEEING a photo of one of our women runners in the newspaer, a Nun remarked "Really dear, do you think you should be running around half naked ?". XXX XXX XXX TWO V.M.C. women members were out training and feeling pretty good until a woman out in her garden remarked: "Out training for football are you fellas ?" Either she needed glasses or our women are getting into good marathon shape t AVOIDING INJURY . Paul Bennett. This is an article aimed primarily at you seemingly injury prone athletes. Assuning there is always an underlying reason behind any injury, here are a few points to ponders 1.Graduated or Progressive Resitance in Exercise. a)Special care is needed when returning to full training after injury. You cannot hurry back, and so must avoid the temptation to do too much too soon. How often do we see athletes attempting to rush back from injury only to re-injure themselves and thus set their progress back even further. b)When building mileage, a weekly increase of between 5 and 10 miles (8 and 16 km) every 2 or 3 weeks is good progression. Add a few miles to your long Sunday run and your longer weekdays, but keep your recovery days the same. c)Steady base miles followed by gradual sharpening to the peak competition period is another progression in training. No one should attempt to compete at top level all the time. Allow for high and low periods in racing and training. It is foolish to attempt to combine mileage and speed or races. The body only has a certain amount of adaptive energy. When this is used, injury usuall strikes, forcing the body to rest. 2.Biomechanical Deviations. Subotnik, a U.S.Podiatrist, feels injuries begin to appear when weekly mileage exceeds 25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km). When you also note that each leg absorbs a load of 3 times the body weight with each foot strike (maube 4 times on downhills) the need for solid training shoes becomes apparent. Don’t let shoes wear down too far before repairing or replacing. Dr. Scholl arch supports are also worth considering, as they help to minimise pronation and also aid in shock absorption. Heel pads are valuable when the achilles become tender, usually as a result of too much speed or too much mileage. 3.Surface Differences. The jarring to the legs caused by bitumen and concrete must be weighed against the uneveness and roughness of grass and dirt tracks. Probably unstable terrain causes most injury. 4 .Flexibility. More than just muscle simpleness it includes a flexible approach to training. By all means have a schedule or plan, but expect to change it as unforseen variables continually affect your performance. It is not the actual number of miles which is so important, but the body’s reaction to training. 5.Individuality. Just because another has great success with 100 miles (160km) per week it does not guarantee you a like success. You may be continually tired with such a routine and thus not operating at your optimum workload. 6.Over-racing. Perhaps a good guide is a day off training for every mile raced (some even suggest a day off for every km). Speed training should also be considered when determining your best race frequency. I would much prefer less frequent quality races to regular mediocre results. 7. Change of Pace. Speedplay can be fun and variety and it also adds strength and flexibility not gained with a 100J& diet of LSD. Remember Cerutty and his "expressive" running and stay our of the distance shuffle rut. Such a set, limited range of movement must increase injury risk, especially when speed is suddenly needed in a race situation. 8.Alternate Hard and Easy Days. In order to build reserves and not break downs, the body should be stressed and then allowed to recuperate before the next stress period. Following this hard-easy principle would also mean anaerobis work on alternate days. It should also be a rule to avoid speedwork when sore and tired. Avoiding Injury (oont.) 9. Wknn fbe and Warm Downs* Host runners warn up, but not all warm down. Walking and jogging help remove Lactic Acid from tired muscles, poet race. 10. Stretching and Strengthening. Most people are aware of these requirements. 11. Walk Pauses. Very useful when extending long runs or when injured or sore. Don't feel guilty when walking. Tor example* With an acute achilles Injury you may be able to jog 300m on grass , walk 100m, and then jog again. With muscle soreness a 50m walk every 3 - 5 Jon may be useful in preventing soreness becoming an injury. 12. Warm Up Races. If you have not raced for a while and have little sharpening behind you, one or two "easier” races are good to bridge the gap back to maximal racing. Starting slowly with a gradual tempo increase, plus maximum relaxation, may be one approach. These "easier" races are slightly different to "developmental" races. Developmental races axe usually Berlous races, but planned to accustom you to racing further and further distances often up to a Marathon or more. 13* Park Winter Nights. These can also Increase your risk of injury if not death. Consider changing your evening session to a lunch time jaunt, when oars, air pollution, lurking potholes and cold weather axe less menacing. CONCLUSION. There are many different roads to peak performance. It probably is not which method you use, but that it is a system most suitable to you and your unique situation. YOUR TRAIHIHKG MUST SUIT YOU. This requires constant self-monitoring of progress and bodily reactions to the stresses (not only training) applied, and altering the program accordingly. By avoiding continual soreness and tiredness you should reap maximal results and not br forever breaking down. So, TRAIN TO RACE and also for maximum results. If you think the above sounds more like an ART than a SCIENCE, you're right I Good Luok with your future HEALTHY RUNNING I

XXX XXX XXX METHYLATED SPIRITS IN A BUCKET OF WATER was the answer to prevention of foot problems for the Fire Brigade long distance run, Darwin to Melbourne I think it was. Each runner bathed his feet in the solution after every stint and the whole team remained trouble free for the entire long relay run. XXX XXX XXX BILLETING COUNTRY and INTERSTATE RUNNERS is one of the things we can do as VMC members. Quite a number have indicated on their membership application forms, but so far we have had few calls by visitors. There is nothing like staying with fellow athletes when travelling around, it is the best way of learning about the local scene. It is just as good to put up others in exchange, it helps to make them appreciate their sojourn. Never be shy to ask for billets wherever you go, some of the best friendships have come about in this way. Let us know if you need billets, or can provide one, whether it is a minor or major race. We shall have some demand very soon for the Big "M" Marathon on Ootober 12th. Think about making arrangements now. XXX XXX XXX DAVID GAZLEY must be well on the mend. After being a severe cot case about 18 months ago, he is getting in "among ’em " in recent Victorian winter events. With the growth in numbers over the last period it is a good sign when you get well up into the first hundred or soil AM "OFFICIAL OPINION" 1 Gerry Riley. Providing and organising officials at VMC events has been a constant problem for the committee. Many events are controlled by a few members who have agreed to officiate , supported by volunteers recruited at the last minute. It would be so much easier to handle these events if it was known in advance that all areas were going to be covered by an adequate number of officials. We are continually saying the VMC is a self-help club t "by runners, for runners". I begin to doubt this, when from a club of some 500 members so few are prepared to make a firm voluntary commitment in accepting a fair share of the officiating jobs. On one occasion, a oommittee member was requesting us to select an event at whioh we were prepared to officiate during the year. Less than half responded. Some of the replies were quite amazing i - "No, I just oame to take part in the mace". - "I am not interested in that sort of thing". -There were many "No, thanks" and a few silent-puzzled expressions. With the exception of the committee, the non-committee members who have taken on organis­ ing tasks and those members who live considerable distances away, all of us should agree to officiate once each yew. Anyone who is not prepared to undertake this responsibility should confine their running activities to events where they are not required to act as officials (VAAA or Fun Runs;. In the past, there have been many different approaches to tiy and recruit officials, usually trying to avoid insetting members. Unfortunately , everybody does not respond to this method. A more down-to-earth approach is necessary so that we all aocept the responsibilities of our club, whether we are of Olyntplo level or just jogging fun runners. Following is a possible solution for the committee to consider* 1 .When the membership form Is completed, members should indicate which event they are prepared to officiate at. If this condition is not agreed to, membership may be refused except under certain circumstances where members may be: - a) Committee. b)Non-Committee involved in VMC organising duties, o'Members having to travel considerable distances. 2.Members may have their duty completed by soneone else. The event manager to be notified of the change as soon as possible. 3.Bach event to have a set minimum number of officials. This number would be decided by the looal conditions of that event. When this figure is reached, members should be encouraged to seleot other events to officiate at. 4.If members do not complete the duty selected, a further choice should be made. At the end of the year, if a duty has still not been done, a substantial levy should be imposed before membership for the following year is accepted. EDITOR’S NOTE* The above article should give plenty of food for thought to our members and cause some discussion. However, such discussion will only be fruitful if members will concentrate on the positive aspects of the proposals made. It should beadded that the Riley family has always shouldered their responsibilities in making the VMC a going concern. XXX XXX XXX DEAR FELLOW MEMBERS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS, (letter from Treasurer, Graeme Salthouse.) Procedures for joining the V.M.C. are simplet 1)Every member, existing or prospective, each year completes the membership form contained in the Newsletter or separate membership form available at V.M.C. events. 2)The membership form & $6 subscription(Seniors) or $3 for Juniors is forwarded to the Treasurer: Graeme Salthouse, 5 Coolooli Crt, Ringwood East, 3135* Should a member also require to be registered with the VAAA a further $9 (Club events only) or $14 (entitles participation to all events,club and VAAA Championships) and includes the $2 Sports Insurance. 3)The form is to be accompanied by four adhesive labels (code R2841 size) which clearly show your name, postal address and post code. These labels are used to address your Nesletters, failure to complete the labels could explain why members did not reoeive Newsletters. The alternative to mailing is to complete the package, put it into an envelope clearly addressed to me and hand it in at any V.M.C.fixture. Page 17 MOUNT BEAUTY MARATHON . 31-5-1980. 1.Danny FLYNN 2*48:37 11.Phil M c In t o s h 3*15*36 21 .Graeme BOTT 3*32*15 2.Gerry v.d.PLOKJ 2*54*39 12.Barry POLLOCK 3*18*53 22.Noel EVANS 3*43*32 3.Terxy CORR (1 Vet) 2*56*48 13.Mark STACET 3*18*53 23.Geoff DYNAN 3*44*33 4 .Peter LOGAN 2*57*18 14 Terry METHERELL 3*19*18 24.Bernard BRENNAN 3 * 50*18 5.John JAMES 2*58*14 15.John OLIVER 3*20*15 25.Brian WOINARSKZ 3*51*17 6•Nigel THURSFIELD 3*00*26 16 Beg SPLATT V 3*21*09 26.Gera KOVACS 3*58*26 7.Murray DICKINSON(V) 3*02*30 17.Tom MALCOLM 3*21*17 27.Robin LEWIS 4*17*43 8 .Bob HARRISON 3*04*38 18.John GOSBELL V 3*23*04 28.Leigh THOMPSON 4*20*28 9 .Bryan SMITH 3*09*36 19.Chris ALLAN 3*24*31 29*Jonathan ADAMS 4* 10. George 1D0RE 3*12*12 20.Denis CONDON 3*24*31 W O M E N S 1.Jenny v.d.PL0BS 3*40*45 - 2.Nancy ROBINSON 4*01*20 - 3.Elaine SPLATT V 4*07*56 Peter Logan writes* The two most scenio Marathons in Victoria are Stawell and Mt.Beauty, you've al-ready printed the results of the former, so I enclose results of Mt .Beauty for the VMC mag. I'm sure there would be many VMC members who would be glad to see Gerry & Jenny Van Der Ploeg in the results. (Plus some other familiar names ! Ed.) A few VMC members went back to Stawell to run the most scenio Ultra-Marathon in Austra­ lia; the results are as follows* Stawell AAC 100km (Dunkeld-Stawell) 26-7-1980. 1 .E m ELLIOTT 10 Hrs 16 miry/Eq.2. Ian RANDS, Geny HART, Peter LOGAN 10 Hra 33®in. Weather fine, but with a headwind. Once again an excellently organised race by Stawell AAC I Ian used it as a build-up for the London to Brighton in September. EDITOR'S NOTE* Peter Logan is our VMC Newsletter Ultra-Marathon correspondent. Please keep him folly informed of dates and results so that he can inform others in return. His address is 68 Mills Street, ALBERT PARK, 3206. All Iferathon and 10 000m track information should go direct to the Editor and as early as available, preferably as soon as the results are issued by the organisers. xxx BALLARAT HARRIERS . BUNGAREE . 18-5-1980. 1.Rob BROOKES 26 68*26 11.R. HARRIS 26 76*48 21 .Ken BUNNING 38 78*12 2.Rob SEALEY 21 70*11 12 Jeter WAISH 26 76 * 53 22.Brian TROWER 20 78*44 3 .Steve MON0GHETTI 17 70*35 13.Fred BROOKS 42 76*56 23.John PAY 40 79*03 4 .Bruce KELLETT 22 71*09 14.John SMITH 44 76*59 24 .Don MOSS 34 79*33 5 .Don SIMPSON 34 71 *16 15*Bruce PETERS 40 77*04 25.Mick RUSSELL 23 79*48 6.Denis ANDON 31 71 *49 16.Tony BERRY 44 77*34 26 .Ken CQPPLEMAN 31 79*53 7.Barry BROOKS 39 72*22 17.Mike NIELSEN 18 77*36 27 .Trevor REDGRAVE 40 79*58 8.Dave BOKYS 24 73*48 18.Ian BLACK 40 77*51 28.Steve TELEEE 26 80*17 9 .Graeme QUICK 25 74*21 19*Ian LOWE 29 78*02 29.John EVANS 43 80*25 10.Rob NICHOLLS 17 74*58 20.S. CREESE 26 78*05 30 .Bruce COOK 42 80*31 WOMEN 11 .Barbara FAY 38 88*23 5.Judy WINES 42 100*55 9.Sue RAGG 19 104*59 2 .Anne CALLAGHAN 42 98*51 6.Gwen MORRISH 35 102*44 10.Linda BLAKE 15 105*02 3.Marylou SERRE 35 99*57 7.Geraldine RILE? 16 103*09 11.Judy PETERS 37 111*40 4.Annette BIRD 30 100*13 8.Bonnie BLACK 38 103*23 12.Allison THOMPSON 27 112*57 There were 134 finishers and all who participated had nothing but praise for the way in which the event was conducted and the social atmosphere that prevailed. This event has certainly come to stay on the distance runners' calender .Thank you, Ballarat 11 xxx xxx xxx FROM A LETTER BY LINDSAY NEELANDS * I have tremendous admiration for the courage of women athletes so I must answer Peggy Smith's article on women's running safety. Sometimes I think they are game to the point of foolhardiness. Forgive me for talking this way. I agree with the rules Peggy advises in the last issue except for a kick in the groin. It is very painful, but it's a greatly overrated blow. I don't think a am/m woman can kick that hard anyway, and could cause the attacker to become enragedo I realise what I have written is certainly not the last word and by all i»a*wa women should learn self-defence, it is no load for them to carry 0 V*M • C .HEWSLETTER VMC DIHNBB DANCE - TTABB Peter Anderson Having just finished this year's marathon, and feeling pretty "shattered", I asked myself why I had allowed Peg Smith to talk me into going to the dinner dance - how could I possibly enjoy myself ? After staggering to the dressing room, I sat gazing at the blaokened objects on the eod of my feet, that were once toes, and at the sane tine rubbed at my right calf that felt as though it had been gripped by a rabbit trap. Being in such "tremendous" spirits, I pondered the coining evening with sane misgivings f would a trained nurse be on hand to assist anyone having a delayed case of "hitting the wall"? Would I fall asleep in the middle of my soup, or worse still, cramp while attacking the main oourse ? Maybe dessert would be jelly beans and orange quarters, to be taken on the run. Fortunately, a good hot shower and plenty to eat (compliments of Ivan Robotham's mobile fast food kitchen), saw me sufficiently recovered to face the coming festivities at the Tyabb motel. Things started well with an excellent six oourse smorgasbord meal that was a carbo­ hydrate loaders dream. I'm not sure if it was the shock of seeing so many sunken-eued, hollow-cheeked individuals, but the caterers certainly made sure that no one went hungry. Perhaps not surprisingly, the main topic of conversation was the day's running, and for a bit of variation, running in general was also a popular subject. Throughout the night the band thumped out plenty of music, and did some ofthose vete­ rans really go to town - I had always thought Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller would hare been their limit (sorry vets - only joking) I Admittedly, it did seen that the 10km runners were the more energetic, but even so, many of those who had conquered "the big one" were seen to progress well beyond the famous "marathon shuffle". Peg Smith M-C'd the presentations, and her very witty speech, judging by audience reaction, would have scored top marks on Safeway Hew Faoes, or the encouragement award at least ( It was a pity that not all runners attended, as the numerous spot prizes awarded were forfeited to the next placegetter in attendance. Things wound tip at around 10f30pm, and so all those driving home were able to get to bed at a reasonable hour. All credit must go to Peg Smith, who, at virtually the eleventh hour stepped in to organise the hinght so well, and therefore keep this tradition going. As they say, "a good time was had by all", and it really is amazing how being in such an atarpshere can ease all those aches and pains away - sure beats sitting at home moping in front of the telly. See you there next year 11 *_*.*_* *_*.*_# *.*„*.*

FUN RUN ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE 1 I am writing in regard to the Mt.Eliza Pun Hun for June 22nd, 1980, Tel. 690 44 66 , entered on our Distance Runners Fixture list, Winter 1980. I rang the above number four times prior to the 22nd, seeking informationregarding the Fun Bun for myself and members of the Croydon Veterans Club. Each time I was told the person handling this event was not available. Twioe I was told to ring back that afternoon, once again I was told the person was not in. My phone number was taken and I was assured the person concerned would phone me. The last time I rang, I informed the girl answering the call that I had to make a report to my club. No call was made back to me. If the people concerned show such little interest, I think, in future their Fun Run should not be listed in our V.M.C.Newsletter. I guess there were many other runners who wasted their time and money seeking this information. As it turned out, I went to Geelong that day, for the Geelong Fun Run, and had a wonder­ ful time. Tours faithfully V e m Gerlach. THE 3rd AVON INTERNATIONAL MARATHON . LONDON August 3, 1980. Joan Cameron . Memories of the Avon International Marathon won't, unfortunately, be entirely happy ones, but I will undoubtedly have learned from the experience of having travelled and raced abroad. The Aussie team was composed of the experienced marathon runner in Elizabeth Haasall from NSW who had already been invited by Avon International to compete, by NSW International track and crosscountry representative Angie Cook and by myself. Angie had finished 2nd to Libby & I had finished 3rd in the Sydney Avon Marathon in May of this year, thus ensuring our places in the team. Our flight was delayed 2 days, which meant that we could only stay one day instead of the pre-planned three in New York, enroute to London. We arrived in London on Tuesday morning, had a short sleep and then went for a mile run in nearby Hyde Park. All the invited runners were accommodated in the one motel and a part of the foyer was set up especially for any queries regarding the Marathon. The day before the race we were taken by bus on a 2& hour tour of the proposed course. This entailed 3 laps (»8 miles) of 3attersea Park, along the South bank of the River Thames, across Westminster Bridge, past the Tower of London, around the Isle of Dogs, into the City of London and finally finishing at the Guildhall. It was slightly undula­ ting in parts and not terribly scenic at all 1 We were informed at a pre-race reception that approx* 250 athletes from 27 countries would toe the line with 35 of these having bettered 2:50 and 15 having bettered 2:40. It was a top class field and I took in all I could. They appeared no different to me and I had hopes of running around 2 :45> but it was not to be. I started off feeling sluggish and after 3 miles knew it would be a hard one. I was running to finish, as was Angie who suffers dreadfully in the heat. The humidity didn't really bother me but I just had no ngoM in the legs. Libby Hassall was running strongly with the fast runners until about the 20 mile mark when she began cramping in the legs, but still managed a creditable 2 :46:40 for 13th. I plodded in as 47th in 3:08 and Angie finished a very gallant 56th in 3:14* She was pretty badly dehydrated but knew she had to finish to ensure Australia of a place in the teams event. We finished 6th behind 1 .USA j2.GB ;3.W.Germany ; 4.Canadaj 5.Switzerland. The race was superbly organised. There were pre-race films, talks by Ernst van Aaken , Joan Ullyot and several of the top women marathoners, a press release and dinners which included the traditional pasta meal the night before the race. The course was clearly marked in km's and times & drinks given each 5km mark. Special drinks hadto be labelled with the competitor's race number & km of feeding station required. These were handed in •J- hour prior to the start and the athlete was given an orange dot to stick to the front of her race number. Two officials were assigned to look for these 'dots'. The first one, app. 100m from the feeding station would yell out the competitor's number to the other at 50m away. This one would then yell out to the one in charge of drinks who in turn would have your drink ready to hand to you as you ran by. The followed tables with cups of water, barley & oordial- all clearly labelled. Sponges (unfortunetely had been soaked in Dettol) were handed out at the 7 *5km, 12.5km etc. points. This proved to be a psychological boost to many of the runners as the distance between feed stations did not seem so great. You also had the benefit of not having to rush for both drinks and sponges at the one time. On crossing the finishing line every runner was presented with a medal and shown to drinks, toilets, showers, etc., and buses were made available to the athletes every hour to escort them back to the motel. Both Angie & I were terribly disappointed with our respective performances and although they say "Time heals" I know it will be a long, long time before I do forget it . 1.Lorraine MDLLER NZ 2:35:11 2.Nancy C0NZ US 2:36:02 3.Linda. STAUDT Can 2:37:39 4.Joan BENOIT US 2:38:42 5.Vreni FORSTER Swi 2:38:58 6.Marty C00SEY US 2:41:01 7*Joyce SMITH GB 2:41:22 8.Beth GUERIN US 2:41:52 9*Karen FITZ US 2:41:44 10.Gillian ADAMB GB 2:42:14 11 .Laurie BINDER US 2:42:42 12.Carol GOULD GB 2:43:50 13*Elizabeth HASSALL Aust 2:46:40. Over 40 Vets:7.J.SMirH GB 2:41:22 30.D.PALMAS0N Can 2:57:07 36.J.ULLYOT US 3:01:48. 5 under 2:40/17 u. 2:50/33 u. 3:00/ 57 u. 3:15/97 u. 3:30/124 u. 3:45/142 u. 4*00. 155 finishers, last competitor in at 4:29*43* VICTORIA^ HARATHQH CLUB Intermediate Tines for even paoe Marathons • 42*195 ion ,26 miles 385 yards V.M.C.NEWSLETTER SPRING 1980 SEPTEMBER VOL. 12 No. 2 WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF IT ? ODDS AND ENDS AMD RANDOM THOUGHTS. Fred Lester . TO COMPLETE YOUR TREASURER'S LETTER* "Office bearers, like the other 500+ members attend events to join in and NOT to attend to secretarial functions." Would all members note that to be eligible for subsidies they must have been a financial member for at least the two preceding years. (Earlier remarks see Page 17•) xxx xxx xxx A DRAMATIC EFFECT on his organisation, the Executive Director of the AAU of A, Hick Pannell was quoted in the Herald (Melbourne 15-8-1980) as saying when told of the Federal Govern­ ment order to airlines to stop special group travel concessions, a matter affecting sports organisations who conduct regular national competitions. "At a state and national level it will cost us $30 000 to $40 000 a year"...."We will obviously have to cut down on some of them"..in a reference to interstate competitions. Spread over most sports,this order could cost $1 million over the next year, a severe blow to all active sportspeople. Next, we shall be faced with a 'fait accompli' in the shape of the National Sports Insti­ tute at Canberra, centralising the sports elite away from the main competition centres and having to fork out the no-conoession fares to chase adequate competition. In our country of enormous distances it is patent that de-centralisation is the key to the saving of time and costs and that at best we can afford only central co-ordination means. But, no, there is an unholy desire to go on with "Empire Building" and slugging the public to foot the bill. As it is, Sport is attached to Home Affairs (Mr Ellicott's home it looks like) and left to the tender mercies of someone who may be interested in a bit of social tennis or horse riding. The Confederation of Australian Sport has been set up in expectation of rubber stamping everything the government puts in front of it, so it would appear. Also of concern to people interested in sport and health is the mooted sales tax on milk that has been flavoured such as the Big M, which has played a big part in swinging young people away from commercial drinks harmful to their teeth and devoid of nutritional merit. The only place where we may find a parallel to such goings on could only be in "Alice in Wonderland" or similar fantasies I xxx xxx xxx WEIHDNESS IS NOT SO FAR FROM HOME, it seems* There we had another National Marathon, in Adelaide this time, the rare opportunity for Australian marathoners to get together, and what happens ? Everyone is in a hell of a hurry to get home again after all the effort, time and money spent to get there in the first place. At least I took an extra day to have a look and talk in peace and quiet with interested people in Adelaide and came home feeling well rewarded by the exchange of views and experiences. The next time it will be on in Melbourne and the VMC hopes to arrange billets for interstate marathoners to stay on at least another day so that we can talk over our common problems. Surely, the bulk of participants can use up an extra day of their holidays or whatever it may be and get to know more about the Australian distance running scene. xxx xxx xxx THE STANDARDISATION of routine processes in our sport is slowly improving. Track markings and colours will go national this season. There also has been an improvement in compiling results and the use of First or Call names, age and split times on result lists. It seems that not everyone is interested in all the details that some organisers may wish to list for their particular purpose, but there are some basic ones common to all, I suggest that we compile results in the following order and mariners Actual finish place; Call name commencing with Capital Block Letter and then small block lettersjSumame in Capital Block Letters; Age (prefix with W if female); Actual finish time; 8plits at even intervals if possible; other details. If interstate or international competition is involved, such identification should follow age (in such case letters would separate two sets of figures). xxx xxx xxx ONE OF OUR WOMEN RUNNING GROUPS was out for a run the other day. Due to Nature's Call, the group stopped outside apetrol service station while one of them availed herself of the local facilities. Those waiting commenced doing stretching against the walls. The pump attendant got most concerned until it was explained that it was NOT a protest against BP petrol11 Now, if it had been a Shell garage....?.I V.M.C .NEWSLETTER SPRING 1980 SEPTEMBER VOL. 12 No. 2 THE DISTANCE RUNNERS* FIXTURE LIST . From 1st of September. 1980. SEP 6(Sat) National CCC,Bundoora/ Lake Gillawama Marathon,IBW SEP 7(Sm)Superun 16km,Melbourne Hilton 10am.$2 entries close Aug.15. SEP 13(Sat)Traralgon MARATHON $2,P.Shone, 6 Bridges Ave,Tra. 3844/^&>nash Uni 10km. SEP 14(SunJWarragul Half-Marathon / Maroondah Hospital Charity 10km F.R. SEP 20lSat)VMC-Peninsula RRC King-of-the-Mountalns 30km & 15km(R.W.Triple)Pt.Leo,1 •3Qpm. SEP 2l(Sun)Eltham Rotary 10km CC F.R.,Eltham Lr.Park 10am, $2 Murray Dickinson 439 8531. SEP 27vSatJWangaratta-Beechworth Relay,Wangaratta,2pm. SEP 28iSun)Melb .Harriers Mornington Hoad Relay/Forest Hill Half-Marathon F.R.8am,$2. OCT 4(Sat)Malvem 15knv/0CT 5(Sun)Nobelious Gift 15km F.R.1 1 am,Gembrook-Emerald. OCT 12(Sun)Big M MELBOURNE MARATHON.Frankston 8aVBandigo F.R./Adelaide MARATHON. OCT 18(Sat)VAAA Interclub Opening Round9 Hamilton (NZ) MARATHON. OCT 1 9(Sun)Belgrave-Selby Bash Jog 6km, 1pm./ Sydney-Wollongong 50 miles* Centenary F.R.Greensborough Prim.School, 10.30am,8.8km & 3.2km. 435 67 43* OCT 26fSun)AlmaDoepel 8km Family F.R.Botani* Gardens 10asylUbama-Echuoa 11km & 6km F.R. ,1 1am, NOV 5(Wed)VMD 16km & 6km.Two Bridges,Alexandra Are,close Morell Bridge,6.30pm. NOV 11ITue;Puma-Sandringham 10 000m,Thomas S t, Hampton, 6.30pm. NOV 19lWed)VMC 12kyn & A k ^ TVa Bridges,Alexandra Ave,close Morell Bridge,6.30pm. NOV 23(Sun)OLYMPIC TYRES MARATHON,Princee Park, 8am. (Limit 200 runners) P B C..3W ,VMC 8km & 2km.Two Bridges,Alexandra Are,close Morell Bridge,6.30pm.Barbecue. DEC 1 5(Mon)VMC E.2.10 000m MW" & "FM (No limit) VMC Members only !1 6.30pm & 7*30pm. DEC l6(Tue 'VMC E. Z. 10 QOOm "D"(37*00 & 17*30) & *'E"(39*o6 & 18*30' VMC Members only I "C"(35*00 & 16*30)DEC 17(Wed 'VMC E.Z.10 OOOm "B»U3*00___ &______15*30) k "C"(35*00 & 16*30)DEC , VMC Membera______only 1 DSC 18(Thu)VMC E.2. 10 OOOm "A"(30*30 & 14*40) VMC Members (30*00 & 14*00)Non-members. Boil Zatopek qualifying times must be achieved on the track: since April 1at 1979* in either 10 OOOm or 5000m .Entries must reach the Competition Secretary at 1 Golding Street,CANTERBURY,3126, together with $1 race fee, by November 30th,1980. DEC 20 & 21 Pacific Conference Games Trials, Canberra. DEC 31 (W

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THE VICTORIA]? MARATHON CLUB IS < OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP for any registered amateur athlete* COSTS $6 per year (1st of April to 31st of March.) for Seniors $ $3 for Juniors (u*20)* CHARGES RACE FEES* Marathon $1 - Eta.il Zatopek 10 000m $1 - All other feature races 60/, non-prize carrying events (minor races) 20/. RACE ENTRIES* Marathon closes three (3) weeks before the date of the event*E*Z*10 000 and other special track: events also close three weeks before the date set* All entries for these special events oust reach the COMPETITION SECRETARY. Fred Lester, 1 Golding St.,CANTERBURY,3126,as set out above, giving fall name, address, best perfor­ mance for the event in the last 5 years (2 years for the 10 000m) and age on day of competition. ENTRIES mast now be accompanied by the BACaaFiah;, ENTRIES FOR ALL OTHER RACES (except the ones mentioned above) axe taken 1 hour before advertised starting time as you pay up. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION send your enquiries, which must be accompanied by a STAMPED and SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE to the GENERAL SECRETARY of the V.M.C. - Pam TURNEY, 35 Churchill Park Drive, ENDEAVOUR HILLS, 3802. MEMBERSHIP TEES and SLIPS and other moneys go to the GENERAL SREASURER of the V.M.C. - Graeme SALTHOUSE, 5 Coolooli Court. RINGWOOD EAST, 3135* ENQUIRIES ABOUT TROPHIES should go to (with an SSiE) the ASST.TREASURER (Trophies) - Vic ANDERSON, 13 High Street, KEW, 3101. AS A FINANCIAL MEMBER OF THE V*M*C.you reoeive the V.M.C. NEWSLETTER'a for the period of your membership, your subscription oeases on March 31 unless you complete renewal proce­ dures for the following season, commencing April 1. More information, results, future events, reports and more artioles of Interest to all runners are printed in the Newsletter and contributions of this kind from our members and readers are elways welcome. ALL MEMBERS of the V.M.C. are expected to take their turn once during the year in acting on an official job for one of our raoes. Please indicate on your membership fonn your preference as to the date and the kind of job you would like to carry out. It is in the interest of all concerned, whether runners, officials, contributors, etc., that all communications are either typed or basic information such as names and addresses clearly printed In BLOCK LETTERS. It is important to use Call Names (the name your friends and family usually address you by) rather than bare initials to avoid confusion and save a lot of time in checking results, mis-prints & mis-spellings are most annoying! #*****■# ************************************** V.M.C.NEWSLETTER is obtainable at most race fixtures as well as at the VAAA office. It is also obtainable at the following sports shops* (103 Pelham St,CARLTON) RUNNERS WORLD, 600 High St,EAST KEW,3102,(803503) & 340 Glenhuntly Rd,E‘WICK,3185(5238585). ROSS HAYWOOD SPORT CENTRE,434 Maroodah Highway,CROYDON,3136,(8705363). SPORTS IMAGE, 132 Toorak Rd,SOUTH YAHRA,3141 ,(265110). VITAL SPORTS CHTRE, 109 Little Collins St,MELBOURNE 3000,(631671). SPORTSCENE, Shopping Centre ,GREENSB0R0UGH, 3088. B O O T 9, Corner Warrigal Rd & Burwood H'way,BURWOQD,3125>(2888916). ********************************************* Regular athletic fixture information is obtainable from all State AAA offices. More detailed Fun Run information is obtainable from Dpt .Youth,Sport & Recreation, 570 Bourke St, 602 15 66.