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.