Run 282

It was a great morning for a run, and 19 people came down to the pavilion near the lizard to run this morning. Thanks to Steve for coming down to do the timing.

Barbara was back to walk the 2km track this morning, and was the only person completing that distance. In the longer runs, our new runners from last week, Michelle and Jaime, were both in fine form, coming in before the 30 minute mark.

The first runner after 30 minutes was Peter with a very well timed run this morning, but right behind him were Monica, Atsuko, Emma and Jozica - the last three in a tight group over the line. Jacinta, Nada and Dennis came in close together, and Tessa beat Neils home with a sprint to the line.

After a time adjustment, I came in next before Caitlin and Alan and Janette.

There were 4 PBs recorded this morning:
Michelle was running faster than her time last week, beating it by 1 minute and 40 seconds,
Jaime also showed improvement, beating last week's time by 1 minute and 25 seconds,
Peter beat his previous best by 3 seconds, and
Emma ran well to beat hers by 13 seconds.

One person was within 15 seconds of their PB - well done to Monica.

We presented the awards from last season this morning.

In the kids section, the winner was Tessa, and the runner-up was Alicia.

For the Open section, the winner was Atsuko on 119 points for the season with 4 wins, and the runner up was Tessa on 91 points with 3 wins.

Well done to everyone who ran.


In other news, it is wonderful to hear that past runners Lincoln and Marianne have had a baby boy and named him John. Congratulations to you both from everyone at River Runners.


The run next week will be on Saturday 26 September at 7:30 am.

New runners and walkers are welcome at any stage during the season.

Socks this week to Emma.

Run 281

We welcomed two new runners this morning, Michelle and Jaime, who ran the 4km and 3 km distances respectively. That takes the total number of runners that have run with us over the past 18 seasons to more than 150.

It was a lovely morning and there were 15 starters. Emma was back for her second run at 3km, and she proved to be the fastest over the course. Nada was the only other person to finish in under 31 minutes. Atsuko, Jozica and I all finished within the next minute (although I had to stop after 3km and readjust my time).

There were three "pairs" of runners out today, in Bec and Stephanie, Alicia and Tessa, and Alan and Janette who are getting back into running after their trek on the Camino de Santiago.

Stewart and Jon rounded out the field for the day.

There was only one person running better than their personal best this week:
Emma by 42 seconds - well done.

No-one else was within 15 seconds of their PB.

Next run will be on Saturday 19 September at 7:30am and we hope to have the trophies ready for the presentation of the awards from season 17.

New runners or walkers are welcome at any stage during the season.

Run 280

We had assumed that there would be a small number of starters for the run on Sunday as it was Fathers' Day, so it was very surprising to have 19 starters there! Unfortunately Lisa and Jacinta didn't finish their 3km runs after a run-in with a dog saw Lisa take a fall. Thanks to Monica for doing the timekeeping this week.

There were two new runners starting for this new season, and Sandi ran the 4 km course while Lily ran the 2 km course with her dad and grandparents. Welcome to you both, and we hope to see you down running again soon.

Lots of people were running quickly, with 4 people coming in before the 30 minute mark: Niels, Nada, Catherine and Andrew (who broke by 1 second). These people can't get the maximum points as that is for people who come in at 30 minutes or after.

First place, therefore, went to Jozica, with Peter and Alicia only seconds behind her. Sandi came in next, after her handicap was adjusted for a first run. It was a sprint finish for Atsuko and Paul, and the timer was unable to separate them over the finish line. Stewart and Tessa rounded out the main field over the longer distances.

Owen came in first over the 2 km course.

There were 3 PBs obtained this week apart from the new runners:

Niels beat his previous best by 1 minute 34 seconds - wow,

Catherine improved by 33 seconds, and

Alicia improved her best by 3 seconds.

3 people were within 15 seconds of their PB:

Peter, Tessa and Owen.

Well done to all runners.

Next week the run is on Saturday at 7:30am.

New runners and walkers are welcome at any stage during the season.

Socks this week go to Nada.