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Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 13 February
1. Warrick Howieson 31:56
2. Sandeep Chandra 32:05
6. Nicole Bruce 41:07
8. Peter Thomson 29:40
9. Ewen Thompson 37:13
10. Craig Wurtz 30:19
13. Roger Pilkington 33:06
14. Michael Thompson 30:49
16. Carolyne Kramar 45:14
20 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #3 Telopea East 4k 13 February
15. David Clarke M55 17:09
18. Craig Wurtz M50 18:15
19. Louise Sharp W35 18:26
23. Peter Thomson M55 18:48
28. Sarah Pau W45 20:49
36. Mick Charlton M65 22:55
43 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 14 February
5. William Barlow 28:04
20. Jodie Davis 48:42
21. Roger Pilkington 33:04
40. Craig Wurtz 31:47
44. Jason Lewis 34:26
45. Peter Thomson 31:28
50. Bronwyn Calver 35:37
51. Ewen Thompson 37:09
54. Caroline Campbell 46:43
60 finishers
ACTMA track 15 February
3000m
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:54.90
10000m Championship
M55 Nigel England 46:21.46
M60 Ewen Thompson 50:33.28
M55 Roger Pilkington 52:22.95
W65 Ruth Baussmann 57:49.47
W70 Margaret McSpadden 65:47.87
Customs 5k 16 February
3 Caroline Campbell 31:44
5 Peter Thomson 23:37
6 Roger Pilkington 33:23
10 Yili Zhu 24:00
13 Craig Wurtz 25:14
15 Colin Farlow 19:41
21 Bill Arthur 49:07
21 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #89 17 February
42 Craig Wurtz 22:28 M50
97 Elizabeth Bennett 25:43 W55
307 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #301 17 February
25 Gavin Mongan 21:54 M35
34 Emma Adams 22:53 W45 **First Parkrun**
65 Bron Sparkes 24:27 W40
87 Geoff Moore 25:46 M65
88 Jill Pearson 25:48 W60
311 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #260 17 February
15 Nigel England 20:18 M55
65 David Clarke 23:54 M55
140 Ewen Thompson 28:06 M60
349 William Barlow 50:46 M35
373 Kerron Clare 59:41 W50
383 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #229 17 February
77 Janene Kingston 24:46 W50
160 Lisa McDonald ~30:05
172 Margaret McSpadden 31:03 W70
192 Carolyne Kramar 32:06 W50
266 William Arthur 41:21 M65
316 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #42 17 February
1 Bernardo Palma 19:08 M30 **New PB**
37 Justine Caines 35:55 W40 **New PB**
79 finishers
Goulburn parkrun #2 17 February
28 Dale Moore 25:36 M55
243 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #94 17 February
21 Victoria Hennig 28:11 W55
51 finishers
Lisa enjoying parkrun
1. Warrick Howieson 31:56
2. Sandeep Chandra 32:05
6. Nicole Bruce 41:07
8. Peter Thomson 29:40
9. Ewen Thompson 37:13
10. Craig Wurtz 30:19
13. Roger Pilkington 33:06
14. Michael Thompson 30:49
16. Carolyne Kramar 45:14
20 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #3 Telopea East 4k 13 February
15. David Clarke M55 17:09
18. Craig Wurtz M50 18:15
19. Louise Sharp W35 18:26
23. Peter Thomson M55 18:48
28. Sarah Pau W45 20:49
36. Mick Charlton M65 22:55
43 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 14 February
5. William Barlow 28:04
20. Jodie Davis 48:42
21. Roger Pilkington 33:04
40. Craig Wurtz 31:47
44. Jason Lewis 34:26
45. Peter Thomson 31:28
50. Bronwyn Calver 35:37
51. Ewen Thompson 37:09
54. Caroline Campbell 46:43
60 finishers
ACTMA track 15 February
3000m
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:54.90
10000m Championship
M55 Nigel England 46:21.46
M60 Ewen Thompson 50:33.28
M55 Roger Pilkington 52:22.95
W65 Ruth Baussmann 57:49.47
W70 Margaret McSpadden 65:47.87
Customs 5k 16 February
3 Caroline Campbell 31:44
5 Peter Thomson 23:37
6 Roger Pilkington 33:23
10 Yili Zhu 24:00
13 Craig Wurtz 25:14
15 Colin Farlow 19:41
21 Bill Arthur 49:07
21 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #89 17 February
42 Craig Wurtz 22:28 M50
97 Elizabeth Bennett 25:43 W55
307 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #301 17 February
25 Gavin Mongan 21:54 M35
34 Emma Adams 22:53 W45 **First Parkrun**
65 Bron Sparkes 24:27 W40
87 Geoff Moore 25:46 M65
88 Jill Pearson 25:48 W60
311 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #260 17 February
15 Nigel England 20:18 M55
65 David Clarke 23:54 M55
140 Ewen Thompson 28:06 M60
349 William Barlow 50:46 M35
373 Kerron Clare 59:41 W50
383 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #229 17 February
77 Janene Kingston 24:46 W50
160 Lisa McDonald ~30:05
172 Margaret McSpadden 31:03 W70
192 Carolyne Kramar 32:06 W50
266 William Arthur 41:21 M65
316 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #42 17 February
1 Bernardo Palma 19:08 M30 **New PB**
37 Justine Caines 35:55 W40 **New PB**
79 finishers
Goulburn parkrun #2 17 February
28 Dale Moore 25:36 M55
243 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #94 17 February
21 Victoria Hennig 28:11 W55
51 finishers
Lisa enjoying parkrun
Monday, 19 February 2018
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Friday, 16 February 2018
Sunday 11 February long run report [Dave]:
The speedygeese were in usual form this morning, with Sandeep setting a new benchmark, getting lost before the run started. Unfortunately he didn’t know there were two Kaleen shopping centres. 😂 He still arrived before Narelle, who missed out on the group photo and almost missed the opening ceremony.
The celebrity for the opening ceremony was Shane’s best friend Scully, who was so excited to see everyone, with tail wagging (but not as psycho as at parkrun). Scully wasted no time getting festivities underway, opening the days activities by squatting in the middle of the group and proudly emptying his bowels (thanks for cleaning it up Shane). 😱 💩
Ruth had created a very pleasant course on nice trails through O’Connor Ridge for the short run and Bruce Ridge for the long run. With perfect weather, a good time was had by all.
Welcome to first-timers Brett, Nadine and Jess. 😊
It’s hard to say whether anyone got lost, especially seeing as I was near the back (after yesterday's intense runs), but there were rumours of various people turning up in strange places and crossing paths, as well as a large group running the wrong way around one of the ridges. Nevertheless, most seemed happy with their run.
Ewen, Shane, Scully, Jennifer, Brett, Nadine, Sue and Jess did around 18km. Giles ran from home and ended up with 25k. Narelle, Ruth and Lisa did 23k and Sandeep and James did around 21k. Graeme finished with about 20k.
Dave B, Susan, Margaret, Bron, Janene, Helen, Carolyne and I did the short version (about 13k, although I added a couple of km by heading for the wrong shops – at least Sandeep had an excuse as he hadn’t already been there 😂).
It wasn’t without incident, with Carolyne and Ruth taking a dive (standard procedure for Carolyne unfortunately). Plus Bron had issues with a very leaky bladder (photos omitted due to rating).
Next week some of us are doing Jimmy’s sprint marathon relay. For those who aren’t, Narelle has already created the routes.
See you next week. 🤓
Monday 12 February at Parliament House: Highlights included 3 year old Maya in a stroller being wheeled around the course by her mum with the assistance of 2 or 3 others up the steepest hill. We ran court 8 450m loops, 8 in total including the familiarisation jog at the start. Participating were Brownie, Ruth, Miranda, Bernado, Thomas, Warrick, Craig, Ewen, Jen, and Susan with Maya, while I supervised and Christopher walked in and out of sight.
Thursday 15 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Brownie, Isaac, Colin, Susan and Jen ran 3 x 1k with a 1k jog (and hydration) in between. I watched before limping home with an Achilles tendon which seems to be worsening. Thach enjoyed drills with Ryan and Emily. And many other runners were enjoying the short grass and cooling evening.
Sunday's run.
The speedygeese were in usual form this morning, with Sandeep setting a new benchmark, getting lost before the run started. Unfortunately he didn’t know there were two Kaleen shopping centres. 😂 He still arrived before Narelle, who missed out on the group photo and almost missed the opening ceremony.
The celebrity for the opening ceremony was Shane’s best friend Scully, who was so excited to see everyone, with tail wagging (but not as psycho as at parkrun). Scully wasted no time getting festivities underway, opening the days activities by squatting in the middle of the group and proudly emptying his bowels (thanks for cleaning it up Shane). 😱 💩
Ruth had created a very pleasant course on nice trails through O’Connor Ridge for the short run and Bruce Ridge for the long run. With perfect weather, a good time was had by all.
Welcome to first-timers Brett, Nadine and Jess. 😊
It’s hard to say whether anyone got lost, especially seeing as I was near the back (after yesterday's intense runs), but there were rumours of various people turning up in strange places and crossing paths, as well as a large group running the wrong way around one of the ridges. Nevertheless, most seemed happy with their run.
Ewen, Shane, Scully, Jennifer, Brett, Nadine, Sue and Jess did around 18km. Giles ran from home and ended up with 25k. Narelle, Ruth and Lisa did 23k and Sandeep and James did around 21k. Graeme finished with about 20k.
Dave B, Susan, Margaret, Bron, Janene, Helen, Carolyne and I did the short version (about 13k, although I added a couple of km by heading for the wrong shops – at least Sandeep had an excuse as he hadn’t already been there 😂).
It wasn’t without incident, with Carolyne and Ruth taking a dive (standard procedure for Carolyne unfortunately). Plus Bron had issues with a very leaky bladder (photos omitted due to rating).
Next week some of us are doing Jimmy’s sprint marathon relay. For those who aren’t, Narelle has already created the routes.
See you next week. 🤓
Monday 12 February at Parliament House: Highlights included 3 year old Maya in a stroller being wheeled around the course by her mum with the assistance of 2 or 3 others up the steepest hill. We ran court 8 450m loops, 8 in total including the familiarisation jog at the start. Participating were Brownie, Ruth, Miranda, Bernado, Thomas, Warrick, Craig, Ewen, Jen, and Susan with Maya, while I supervised and Christopher walked in and out of sight.
Thursday 15 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Brownie, Isaac, Colin, Susan and Jen ran 3 x 1k with a 1k jog (and hydration) in between. I watched before limping home with an Achilles tendon which seems to be worsening. Thach enjoyed drills with Ryan and Emily. And many other runners were enjoying the short grass and cooling evening.
Sunday's run.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
I should have been busy today, I have to work out how to change ACTMA run/walk handicaps without breaking the system. But it looks like being delayed yet again as speedyJenny and I will go out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sorry Day; to celebrate Valentines Day; to celebrate the 15th anniversary of my retirement from the ABS; to celebrate my brother's 68th birthday; and to celebrate the demise of an awful deputy Prime Minister. And something else, to mourn the Eastern States' flagrant disregard for the need to release water into dying South Australian waterways. By the way, guess who is "water minister" and what state he comes from. Good news today would be his resignation along with the defeat of a motion to reduce the environmental water recovery target. Which gives us more to celebrate, should both happen today.
Yes!
No!
The choice is obvious, to me.
Yes!
No!
The choice is obvious, to me.
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
BBQ Stakes 6k 31 January
9. Roger Pilkington 31:21
37. Caroline Campbell 40:49
38. Craig Wurtz 30:10
40. William Barlow 29:00
44. Jason Lewis 33:07
45. Carolyne Kramar 45:38
48. Peter Thomson 31:21
50. Bronwyn Calver 34:33
52. Ewen Thompson 37:20
59 finishers
YCRC Women’s Jogalong 6k 04 February
18. Sarah Pau W45 34:19
53. Caroline Campbell W75 36:41
58. Nadine Morrison W45 28:57
59. Cathy Montalto W65 34:38
71 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 06 February
1. Sandeep Chandra 30:00
5. Carolyne Kramar 42:34
6. Roger Pilkington 30:34
7. Peter Thomson 28:36
8. Ewen Thompson 35:38
10. Michael Thompson 30:11
15 finishers
AMRA Mt Ainslie Run-Up 2.3k 06 February
2 Stuart Doyle 13.40
4 Monika Holmwood 14.22 **New PB**
14 Craig Wurtz 17.22
17 Louise Sharp 18.52
20 Caroline Campbell 25.04
20 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #2 National Museum 5k 06 February
9. David Clarke M55 20:47
14. Rohan Pitchford M50 21:49
15. Louise Sharp W35 22:24
16. Craig Wurtz M50 22:36
20. Ewen Thompson M60 23:44
23. Gabrielle Brown W50 24:11
24. Peter Thomson M55 24:46
26. Kathy Sims W65 25:22
27. Sarah Pau W45 25:36
28. Maria O'Reilly W60 26:04
29. Tori Hennig W55 26:18
35. Mick Charlton M65 28:44
39 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 07 February
2. Victoria Hennig 47:10
7. Roger Pilkington 31:20
40. William Barlow 28:33
43. Craig Wurtz 31:11
49. Peter Thomson 31:11
50. Caroline Campbell 42:56
55. Bronwyn Calver 36:23
56. Ewen Thompson 39:06
62 finishers
ACTMA track 08 February
400m
M55 Nigel England 71.83
M55 David Clarke 77.81
1500m
M55 David Clarke 5:34.67
W65 Kathy Sims 6:39.11
W65 Ruth Baussmann 7:49.64
W70 Margaret McSpadden 8:50.22
3000m
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:34.16
M55 Dale Moore 14:57.67
Customs 5k 09 February
3 Colin Farlow 20:08
5 Giles Lamb 21:48
7 Peter Thomson 24:12
10 Craig Wurtz 25:07
12 Carolyne Kramar 35:45
20 Roger Pilkington 29:06
21 Ewen Thompson 32:51
24 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #88 10 February
35 Craig Wurtz 21:51 M50
54 Yili Zhu 23:24 M50
281 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #300 10 February
111 Kevin Miller 26:42 M40
113 Jason Roberts 26:48 M45
126 Chloe Miller 27:38 W11
127 Eliza Lilley 27:39 W11
128 Jane Lilley 27:42 W45
139 Celina Miller 28:20 W35
142 Geoff Moore 28:28 M65
348 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #259 10 February
14 Nigel England 20:13 M55
23 David Clarke 21:16 M55
44 David Webster 23:11 M65
105 Kerron Clare 27:16 W50
382 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #228 10 February
38 Nadine Morrison 22:13 W45
94 Janene Kingston 25:28 W50
296 William Arthur 44:45 M65
336 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #41 10 February
2 Bernardo Palma 20:25 M30
11 Amanda Cook 25:44 W40
19 Vanessa Palmer 29:13 W45
45 Justine Caines 37:46 W40 **New PB**
66 finishers
Goulburn parkrun #1 10 February
25 Peter Thomson 21:42 M55
28 Chris Gammon 21:47 M55
54 David Baussmann 24:30 M65
128 Ruth Baussmann 28:40 W65
155 Brendan Belcher 30:53 M35
165 Margaret McSpadden 32:11 W70
182 Carolyne Kramar 33:40 W50
240 Ewen Thompson 38:57 M60
456 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #93 10 February
17 Gabrielle Brown 24:28 W50
23 Victoria Hennig 27:06 W55
51 finishers
Run-of-the-week: Monika's big PB at the monthly Mt Ainslie run-up
9. Roger Pilkington 31:21
37. Caroline Campbell 40:49
38. Craig Wurtz 30:10
40. William Barlow 29:00
44. Jason Lewis 33:07
45. Carolyne Kramar 45:38
48. Peter Thomson 31:21
50. Bronwyn Calver 34:33
52. Ewen Thompson 37:20
59 finishers
YCRC Women’s Jogalong 6k 04 February
18. Sarah Pau W45 34:19
53. Caroline Campbell W75 36:41
58. Nadine Morrison W45 28:57
59. Cathy Montalto W65 34:38
71 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 06 February
1. Sandeep Chandra 30:00
5. Carolyne Kramar 42:34
6. Roger Pilkington 30:34
7. Peter Thomson 28:36
8. Ewen Thompson 35:38
10. Michael Thompson 30:11
15 finishers
AMRA Mt Ainslie Run-Up 2.3k 06 February
2 Stuart Doyle 13.40
4 Monika Holmwood 14.22 **New PB**
14 Craig Wurtz 17.22
17 Louise Sharp 18.52
20 Caroline Campbell 25.04
20 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #2 National Museum 5k 06 February
9. David Clarke M55 20:47
14. Rohan Pitchford M50 21:49
15. Louise Sharp W35 22:24
16. Craig Wurtz M50 22:36
20. Ewen Thompson M60 23:44
23. Gabrielle Brown W50 24:11
24. Peter Thomson M55 24:46
26. Kathy Sims W65 25:22
27. Sarah Pau W45 25:36
28. Maria O'Reilly W60 26:04
29. Tori Hennig W55 26:18
35. Mick Charlton M65 28:44
39 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 07 February
2. Victoria Hennig 47:10
7. Roger Pilkington 31:20
40. William Barlow 28:33
43. Craig Wurtz 31:11
49. Peter Thomson 31:11
50. Caroline Campbell 42:56
55. Bronwyn Calver 36:23
56. Ewen Thompson 39:06
62 finishers
ACTMA track 08 February
400m
M55 Nigel England 71.83
M55 David Clarke 77.81
1500m
M55 David Clarke 5:34.67
W65 Kathy Sims 6:39.11
W65 Ruth Baussmann 7:49.64
W70 Margaret McSpadden 8:50.22
3000m
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:34.16
M55 Dale Moore 14:57.67
Customs 5k 09 February
3 Colin Farlow 20:08
5 Giles Lamb 21:48
7 Peter Thomson 24:12
10 Craig Wurtz 25:07
12 Carolyne Kramar 35:45
20 Roger Pilkington 29:06
21 Ewen Thompson 32:51
24 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #88 10 February
35 Craig Wurtz 21:51 M50
54 Yili Zhu 23:24 M50
281 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #300 10 February
111 Kevin Miller 26:42 M40
113 Jason Roberts 26:48 M45
126 Chloe Miller 27:38 W11
127 Eliza Lilley 27:39 W11
128 Jane Lilley 27:42 W45
139 Celina Miller 28:20 W35
142 Geoff Moore 28:28 M65
348 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #259 10 February
14 Nigel England 20:13 M55
23 David Clarke 21:16 M55
44 David Webster 23:11 M65
105 Kerron Clare 27:16 W50
382 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #228 10 February
38 Nadine Morrison 22:13 W45
94 Janene Kingston 25:28 W50
296 William Arthur 44:45 M65
336 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #41 10 February
2 Bernardo Palma 20:25 M30
11 Amanda Cook 25:44 W40
19 Vanessa Palmer 29:13 W45
45 Justine Caines 37:46 W40 **New PB**
66 finishers
Goulburn parkrun #1 10 February
25 Peter Thomson 21:42 M55
28 Chris Gammon 21:47 M55
54 David Baussmann 24:30 M65
128 Ruth Baussmann 28:40 W65
155 Brendan Belcher 30:53 M35
165 Margaret McSpadden 32:11 W70
182 Carolyne Kramar 33:40 W50
240 Ewen Thompson 38:57 M60
456 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #93 10 February
17 Gabrielle Brown 24:28 W50
23 Victoria Hennig 27:06 W55
51 finishers
Run-of-the-week: Monika's big PB at the monthly Mt Ainslie run-up
Monday, 12 February 2018
Saturday, 10 February 2018
My mate Jaemin won the inaugural Goulburn parkun. Good job! Thommo was the first of the speedygeese, finishing 25th. There were 456 finishers! But with a few Canberrans skipping their local parkruns, Ginninderra still managed to set a new record, 348 finishers, 23 up on last time. At Ginninderra I didn't make the first 100. So here are some Goulburn pics.
Oh look! A fruity Ruth at Goulburn.
It's a sign! Good try. Margaret, Carolyne.
There's Jo! Hey, Jo.
..and Ewen.
Oh look! A fruity Ruth at Goulburn.
It's a sign! Good try. Margaret, Carolyne.
There's Jo! Hey, Jo.
..and Ewen.
Friday, 9 February 2018
Sunday 04 February long run report [Dave]:
With a nippy 16 degrees and overcast conditions, 22 speedygeese headed off from Forde shops for the Sunday morning 7am ritual, this time at Mulligans Flat thanks to Jen Blake. Welcome to newbies Sue, Paul and Katrina and some returning including Margaret, Jenny M, Kelly, James and Monika. The usuals included Shiree, Thach, Janene, Sandeep, William, Browny, Jen Br, Giles, Ruth, Jen Bl, Ewen, Graham, Narelle and me. 😮
The lead pack set a cracking pace, helped by the course being relatively flat (thanks Jen). Monika and William were standout performers, followed by a few strugglers - Jen, Narelle and I. Narelle slowed up at the end with a stitch, while Jen was tiring and I’m just old. Monika even had time to throw in some chin-ups on the way. 😱
Thach, Giles and a couple of others were smart enough to slow down in the second half (and did I mention they got lost?). 😂
Ewen decided to make his run more interesting by adding 15 x 500s. Must be a new thing recommended by some famous coach – long slow run with fast bits. 🤔
It was nice to see Mick at the end as well as Bob, Carolyne, David B and Bron, who turned up for coffee. 🙂 ☕
Thanks for the run everyone. See you next week and don’t forget speedwork at Parliament House 5.30pm Monday and at Stromlo Forest Park 5.30pm Thursday. 🤓
Monday 05 February at Parliament House: 31 degrees and sunny meant that we headed for the shade of the Parliament House Rose Gardens again this week, and ran relays in teams of three and two. Present were Ruth, Ewen, Kelley, Giles, Colin, Pieta, Sandeep, Bron, Dom, Isaac, Jennie, Lisa, Mick H (new), Tori, Dave, Jen, Craig with me doing little more than watching.
Thursday 08 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Another warm night, the clouds came over just in time. Running 6 x 500m hill loops on 5 minutes were Janene, Sandeep, Jen, Isaac, Jennie, Nicole, and me doing the timing. No Gosling session tonight as it had promised to be hot.
With a nippy 16 degrees and overcast conditions, 22 speedygeese headed off from Forde shops for the Sunday morning 7am ritual, this time at Mulligans Flat thanks to Jen Blake. Welcome to newbies Sue, Paul and Katrina and some returning including Margaret, Jenny M, Kelly, James and Monika. The usuals included Shiree, Thach, Janene, Sandeep, William, Browny, Jen Br, Giles, Ruth, Jen Bl, Ewen, Graham, Narelle and me. 😮
The lead pack set a cracking pace, helped by the course being relatively flat (thanks Jen). Monika and William were standout performers, followed by a few strugglers - Jen, Narelle and I. Narelle slowed up at the end with a stitch, while Jen was tiring and I’m just old. Monika even had time to throw in some chin-ups on the way. 😱
Thach, Giles and a couple of others were smart enough to slow down in the second half (and did I mention they got lost?). 😂
Ewen decided to make his run more interesting by adding 15 x 500s. Must be a new thing recommended by some famous coach – long slow run with fast bits. 🤔
It was nice to see Mick at the end as well as Bob, Carolyne, David B and Bron, who turned up for coffee. 🙂 ☕
Thanks for the run everyone. See you next week and don’t forget speedwork at Parliament House 5.30pm Monday and at Stromlo Forest Park 5.30pm Thursday. 🤓
Monday 05 February at Parliament House: 31 degrees and sunny meant that we headed for the shade of the Parliament House Rose Gardens again this week, and ran relays in teams of three and two. Present were Ruth, Ewen, Kelley, Giles, Colin, Pieta, Sandeep, Bron, Dom, Isaac, Jennie, Lisa, Mick H (new), Tori, Dave, Jen, Craig with me doing little more than watching.
Thursday 08 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Another warm night, the clouds came over just in time. Running 6 x 500m hill loops on 5 minutes were Janene, Sandeep, Jen, Isaac, Jennie, Nicole, and me doing the timing. No Gosling session tonight as it had promised to be hot.
Thursday, 8 February 2018
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Lake Ginninderra 7k 30 January
9 finishers
ACTMA track 01 February
800m
M55 Nigel England 2:43.94
3000m (early)
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:14.98
M55 Dale Moore 14:48.11
M60 Ewen Thompson 14:48.33
3000m (late)
M55 David Clarke 11:29.46
M55 Peter Brown 11:35.29
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:33.99
Customs 5k 02 February
3 Roger Pilkington 26:50
5 Caroline Campbell 32:04
6 Bill Arthur 28:37
10 Craig Wurtz 24:45
11 Giles Lamb 21:32
16 Peter Thomson 24:28
20 Ewen Thompson 30:51
21 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #87 03 February
50 Craig Wurtz 21:44 M50
125 Kelley Horan 25:52 W55
295 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #299 03 February
25 William Barlow 22:23 M35
72 Geoff Moore 25:43 M65
88 Jill Pearson 26:15 W60
91 Eliza Lilley 26:35 W11 **New PB**
92 Jane Lilley 26:36 W45
104 Jason Roberts 26:58 M45
186 Brendan Belcher 31:41 M35
325 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #258 03 February
13 Nigel England 20:11 M55
34 David Clarke 22:26 M55
45 David Webster 23:31 M65
72 Bronwyn Calver 25:10 W45
99 Ewen Thompson 26:40 M60
163 Kerron Clare 30:11 W50
184 Maya Smith 32:08 W10
185 Pieta Smith 32:08 W40
197 Andrew Smith 33:14 M45
364 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #227 03 February
30 Nadine Morrison 21:55 W45
92 Janene Kingston 25:38 W50
205 Margaret McSpadden 31:15 W70
376 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #40 03 February
16 Helen Northey 27:27 W40 First Timer
23 Vanessa Palmer 29:38 W45
48 Justine Caines 39:46 W40 First Timer
79 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #92 03 February
25 Victoria Hennig 26:51 W55
57 finishers
9 finishers
ACTMA track 01 February
800m
M55 Nigel England 2:43.94
3000m (early)
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:14.98
M55 Dale Moore 14:48.11
M60 Ewen Thompson 14:48.33
3000m (late)
M55 David Clarke 11:29.46
M55 Peter Brown 11:35.29
M55 Roger Pilkington 14:33.99
Customs 5k 02 February
3 Roger Pilkington 26:50
5 Caroline Campbell 32:04
6 Bill Arthur 28:37
10 Craig Wurtz 24:45
11 Giles Lamb 21:32
16 Peter Thomson 24:28
20 Ewen Thompson 30:51
21 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #87 03 February
50 Craig Wurtz 21:44 M50
125 Kelley Horan 25:52 W55
295 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #299 03 February
25 William Barlow 22:23 M35
72 Geoff Moore 25:43 M65
88 Jill Pearson 26:15 W60
91 Eliza Lilley 26:35 W11 **New PB**
92 Jane Lilley 26:36 W45
104 Jason Roberts 26:58 M45
186 Brendan Belcher 31:41 M35
325 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #258 03 February
13 Nigel England 20:11 M55
34 David Clarke 22:26 M55
45 David Webster 23:31 M65
72 Bronwyn Calver 25:10 W45
99 Ewen Thompson 26:40 M60
163 Kerron Clare 30:11 W50
184 Maya Smith 32:08 W10
185 Pieta Smith 32:08 W40
197 Andrew Smith 33:14 M45
364 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #227 03 February
30 Nadine Morrison 21:55 W45
92 Janene Kingston 25:38 W50
205 Margaret McSpadden 31:15 W70
376 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #40 03 February
16 Helen Northey 27:27 W40 First Timer
23 Vanessa Palmer 29:38 W45
48 Justine Caines 39:46 W40 First Timer
79 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #92 03 February
25 Victoria Hennig 26:51 W55
57 finishers
Monday, 5 February 2018
Sunday, 4 February 2018
Saturday, 3 February 2018
I ran at Ginninderra today where there was a big record set - 325 - and it is reported that 1360 participants across the ACT (1439 including Queanbeyan) was also a big record. Gungahlin's 376 would have been a record for them, except for the New Year's Day attendance of 519 bolstered by a lot of tourists doing the New Year's Day double.
Hope you didn't miss out.
Hope you didn't miss out.
Friday, 2 February 2018
Sunday 28 January long run report [Dave]:
Might have been a record crowd this morning with over 20 geese eager to sweat in one of our most humid runs yet. Welcome to newcomers Amy, Jenny and Jennifer and to those who came back including Judith, Helen and James.
This morning’s run, thanks to Thach, took in the scenic trails of Coolemon Ridge as well as a lap around McQuoids Hill. The short course (11k) was enjoyed by Isaac, Mhairi, Jenny, Jennifer, Ewen and Isaac. Isaac managed to stop for a quick pat of Tilly as we ran past Jen’s back yard. 🙂
I did the 11k then added 6k rounding up stragglers and strugglers (including myself). Carolyn pulled out after doing her knee in. 😥 Other than that there were no falls or injuries, although Mhairi left early, not feeling to well in the humidity. Luckily there were no nasty surprises in the long grass.
The stalwarts did the long course (20k), including Thach, Fiona, James, Shuji, Jinny, Sandeep, Jen, Giles, Adrian, Narelle, Martin and William. William then Martin were first to finish, followed closely by Narelle. Amy managed to stick with tradition (on her first run) and got lost. Definitely potential there. 😂
Thach did an excellent job running back and forth checking and rounding people up and was suitably rewarded by his win on the McQuoids Hill time trial (in William’s words).
Breakfast and coffee was enjoyed at The Meating Room.
Well that’s all for today folks – see you next week. 🤓
Monday 29 January at Parliament House: The high temperature didn’t deter 20 of us turning up at Parliament House for a Monday session. We ran from “tennis court 8” a relay of 3-person teams for 17 minutes, then one of 2-person teams for 8 minutes. Participating were Nadine, Kelley, Kym, Jack, Andrew, Jen, Giles. Colin, Ben, Ewen, Ruth, Vanessa, Jennie, Warrick, Rae, Isaac and Bernado, with me supervising, Mick (reportedly) running and Christopher walking nearby.
Thursday 01 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Thach entertained eight goslings with drills, shuttle relays, and a longer run to finish off, while I looked after the (mostly) oldies. Thach's group consisted of Maya, Dan, Jack, Callum, Gus, and Ryan plus 2 of his friends whose names I didn't catch. Also Kobe and his dad Andrew did their own thing, while a third Simpson child sat in the shade and read. My group's main session was 3 x 1k with a 1k jog, and participating were Annie (new), Jennie, Celina, Jacob, Chloe, Isaac, Jen, Andrew, Sara-Jayne, Ryan and Janene. We also saw Gregg on a bike, Jason on a bike, and even on her way to racing up the mountain, Helen on a bike.
Meanwhile Jinny was playing with the kangaroos.
Twilight Golf at Federal Golf Club - even more kangaroos there than at Stromlo!
Might have been a record crowd this morning with over 20 geese eager to sweat in one of our most humid runs yet. Welcome to newcomers Amy, Jenny and Jennifer and to those who came back including Judith, Helen and James.
This morning’s run, thanks to Thach, took in the scenic trails of Coolemon Ridge as well as a lap around McQuoids Hill. The short course (11k) was enjoyed by Isaac, Mhairi, Jenny, Jennifer, Ewen and Isaac. Isaac managed to stop for a quick pat of Tilly as we ran past Jen’s back yard. 🙂
I did the 11k then added 6k rounding up stragglers and strugglers (including myself). Carolyn pulled out after doing her knee in. 😥 Other than that there were no falls or injuries, although Mhairi left early, not feeling to well in the humidity. Luckily there were no nasty surprises in the long grass.
The stalwarts did the long course (20k), including Thach, Fiona, James, Shuji, Jinny, Sandeep, Jen, Giles, Adrian, Narelle, Martin and William. William then Martin were first to finish, followed closely by Narelle. Amy managed to stick with tradition (on her first run) and got lost. Definitely potential there. 😂
Thach did an excellent job running back and forth checking and rounding people up and was suitably rewarded by his win on the McQuoids Hill time trial (in William’s words).
Breakfast and coffee was enjoyed at The Meating Room.
Well that’s all for today folks – see you next week. 🤓
Monday 29 January at Parliament House: The high temperature didn’t deter 20 of us turning up at Parliament House for a Monday session. We ran from “tennis court 8” a relay of 3-person teams for 17 minutes, then one of 2-person teams for 8 minutes. Participating were Nadine, Kelley, Kym, Jack, Andrew, Jen, Giles. Colin, Ben, Ewen, Ruth, Vanessa, Jennie, Warrick, Rae, Isaac and Bernado, with me supervising, Mick (reportedly) running and Christopher walking nearby.
Thursday 01 February at Stromlo Forest Park: Thach entertained eight goslings with drills, shuttle relays, and a longer run to finish off, while I looked after the (mostly) oldies. Thach's group consisted of Maya, Dan, Jack, Callum, Gus, and Ryan plus 2 of his friends whose names I didn't catch. Also Kobe and his dad Andrew did their own thing, while a third Simpson child sat in the shade and read. My group's main session was 3 x 1k with a 1k jog, and participating were Annie (new), Jennie, Celina, Jacob, Chloe, Isaac, Jen, Andrew, Sara-Jayne, Ryan and Janene. We also saw Gregg on a bike, Jason on a bike, and even on her way to racing up the mountain, Helen on a bike.
Meanwhile Jinny was playing with the kangaroos.
Twilight Golf at Federal Golf Club - even more kangaroos there than at Stromlo!
Thursday, 1 February 2018
BBQ Stakes 6k 17 January
4. Caroline Campbell 46:47
5. William Barlow 28:32
13. Roger Pilkington 31:31
18. Carolyne Kramar 43:26
20. Jodie Davis 48:49
35. Craig Wurtz 29:32
48. Ewen Thompson 35:49
64 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 23 January
1. Jennifer Bright 33:28
3. Sandeep Chandra 35:11
5. Warrick Howieson 35:11
6. Ewen Thompson 36:05
8. Roger Pilkington 33:29
11. Craig Wurtz 31:59
16 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 24 January
6. Roger Pilkington 34:28
10. Carolyne Kramar 43:07
30. Craig Wurtz 30:29
39. Ewen Thompson 39:00
41. Peter Thomson 31:28
47 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #86 27 January
25 Shuji Iwasaki 20:05 M40
34 Michelle Wells 21:04 W45
81 William Barlow 24:31 M35
165 Caroline Campbell 29:53 W75
285 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #298 27 January
5 Gavin Mongan 21:36 M35
21 David Baussmann 23:59 M65
22 Jane Lilley 24:01 W45
31 Molly Lilley 24:42 W11
35 Jennifer Kellett 24:54 W60
78 Janene Kingston 27:55 W50
79 Roger Pilkington 27:56 M55
81 Eliza Lilley 28:02 W11
120 Ruth Baussmann 30:25 W65
212 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #257 27 January
68 Bronwyn Calver 25:37 W45
121 Ewen Thompson 29:00 M60
338 David Clarke 1:00:58 M55
350 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #226 27 January
113 William Arthur 28:25 M65
158 Margaret McSpadden 31:41 W70
317 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #39 27 January
62 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #91 27 January
10 Jacob Miller 21:11 M11 **New PB**
19 Kevin Miller 22:29 M40 **New PB**
41 Gabrielle Brown 24:53 W50
46 Chloe Miller 26:32 W11
50 Celina Miller 26:43 W35
60 Victoria Hennig 27:52 W55
130 finishers
Albury Wodonga parkrun #194 27 January
36 Amanda Cook 23:16 W40
250 finishers
ACTMA Campbell Park (High Course) 6k 28 January
2 Caroline Campbell W75 38:19
3 Nigel England M55 26:28
7 Roger Pilkington M55 32:42
9 Mick Charlton M65 35:54
20 Nadine Morrison W45 29:30
30 Craig Wurtz M50 34:32
38 Rod Lynch M55 50:10
44 Margaret McSpadden W70 43:30
47 finishers
ACTMA Campbell Park (High Course) 3k 28 January
3 Jill Pearson W60 15:43
9 Cathy Montalto W65 16:35
30 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #1 Stromlo 5k 30 January
8. Rohan Pitchford M50 23:12
9. Louise Sharp W35 23:26
10. Craig Wurtz M50 23:38
11. Peter Thomson M55 24:23
13. Ewen Thompson M60 25:28
23. Tori Hennig W55 29:06
25. Vanessa Palmer W45 29:16
27. Geoff Moore M65 29:42
28. Mick Charlton M65 30:38
31. Carolyne Kramar W50 36:10
34 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 30 January
1. Sandeep Chandra 35:52
3. Carolyne Kramar 43:37
5. Craig Wurtz 29:45
7. Ewen Thompson 32:52
8. Roger Pilkington 32:56
10. Peter Thomson 34:27
14 finishers
The Smith family enjoying a summer's morning at the Tuggeranong parkrun
4. Caroline Campbell 46:47
5. William Barlow 28:32
13. Roger Pilkington 31:31
18. Carolyne Kramar 43:26
20. Jodie Davis 48:49
35. Craig Wurtz 29:32
48. Ewen Thompson 35:49
64 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 23 January
1. Jennifer Bright 33:28
3. Sandeep Chandra 35:11
5. Warrick Howieson 35:11
6. Ewen Thompson 36:05
8. Roger Pilkington 33:29
11. Craig Wurtz 31:59
16 finishers
BBQ Stakes 6k 24 January
6. Roger Pilkington 34:28
10. Carolyne Kramar 43:07
30. Craig Wurtz 30:29
39. Ewen Thompson 39:00
41. Peter Thomson 31:28
47 finishers
Burley Griffin 5k parkrun #86 27 January
25 Shuji Iwasaki 20:05 M40
34 Michelle Wells 21:04 W45
81 William Barlow 24:31 M35
165 Caroline Campbell 29:53 W75
285 finishers
Ginninderra 5k parkrun #298 27 January
5 Gavin Mongan 21:36 M35
21 David Baussmann 23:59 M65
22 Jane Lilley 24:01 W45
31 Molly Lilley 24:42 W11
35 Jennifer Kellett 24:54 W60
78 Janene Kingston 27:55 W50
79 Roger Pilkington 27:56 M55
81 Eliza Lilley 28:02 W11
120 Ruth Baussmann 30:25 W65
212 finishers
Tuggeranong 5k parkrun #257 27 January
68 Bronwyn Calver 25:37 W45
121 Ewen Thompson 29:00 M60
338 David Clarke 1:00:58 M55
350 finishers
Gungahlin 5k parkrun #226 27 January
113 William Arthur 28:25 M65
158 Margaret McSpadden 31:41 W70
317 finishers
Queanbeyan 5k parkrun #39 27 January
62 finishers
Batemans Bay 5k parkrun #91 27 January
10 Jacob Miller 21:11 M11 **New PB**
19 Kevin Miller 22:29 M40 **New PB**
41 Gabrielle Brown 24:53 W50
46 Chloe Miller 26:32 W11
50 Celina Miller 26:43 W35
60 Victoria Hennig 27:52 W55
130 finishers
Albury Wodonga parkrun #194 27 January
36 Amanda Cook 23:16 W40
250 finishers
ACTMA Campbell Park (High Course) 6k 28 January
2 Caroline Campbell W75 38:19
3 Nigel England M55 26:28
7 Roger Pilkington M55 32:42
9 Mick Charlton M65 35:54
20 Nadine Morrison W45 29:30
30 Craig Wurtz M50 34:32
38 Rod Lynch M55 50:10
44 Margaret McSpadden W70 43:30
47 finishers
ACTMA Campbell Park (High Course) 3k 28 January
3 Jill Pearson W60 15:43
9 Cathy Montalto W65 16:35
30 finishers
YCRC Summer Series #1 Stromlo 5k 30 January
8. Rohan Pitchford M50 23:12
9. Louise Sharp W35 23:26
10. Craig Wurtz M50 23:38
11. Peter Thomson M55 24:23
13. Ewen Thompson M60 25:28
23. Tori Hennig W55 29:06
25. Vanessa Palmer W45 29:16
27. Geoff Moore M65 29:42
28. Mick Charlton M65 30:38
31. Carolyne Kramar W50 36:10
34 finishers
Lake Tuggeranong Stakes 6k 30 January
1. Sandeep Chandra 35:52
3. Carolyne Kramar 43:37
5. Craig Wurtz 29:45
7. Ewen Thompson 32:52
8. Roger Pilkington 32:56
10. Peter Thomson 34:27
14 finishers
The Smith family enjoying a summer's morning at the Tuggeranong parkrun
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