Run 392

It was great to see 20 starters down early for the run this morning, including newcomer, Robert, who was welcomed today. It was a warm morning and great conditions for the new time of 7:00 am. Thanks also to James for doing the time-keeping duties today, and good luck with the Marysville marathon tomorrow.

In the non-handicapped 2 km distance this morning there were six runners: Catherine, Elizabeth, Robert, Caitlyn, Harrison and Margaret. Well run to everyone. In the longer, handicapped, sections it was a very tight finish with the first 6 people over the line within a 40 second period. The race was taken out today by Atsuko who continues to run well this season. She just pipped Nada in the home straight, who was followed closely by Tessa and Adrienne. Louanna was only seconds behind and just ahead of Jacinta. Michael and Sophia ran the 3 km course for the first time and therefore had their handicaps adjusted accordingly and managed to come in seventh place. Jozica and Monica were next and again within 3 seconds of each other. Paul, Steve, Amelia and Peter rounded out the field for today.

Atsuko has managed 4 wins this season and is sitting well clear on the leaderboard at the moment, but with only our top ten runs for a season being counted towards your consistency total, it is still possible for others to come through and challenge her for the top spot.

There were 3 Personal best times run today:
Atstuko managed to beat her previous 5 km PB by  seconds,
Elizabeth took another  seconds off her 2 km PB, and
Catherine beat her previous 2 km best by  seconds

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

Next week the run will be on Saturday 18 November at 7:00 am.

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

Monica has offered to organise an end-of-year celebration, and has suggested we get together at "The Night Owl" (wine, tapas & live music acts) at Goldfields Plaza Shopping Centre on Friday 1 December from 7:00 pm. If you can join us for a meal or just for a drink, please RSVP to Monica on 0408 520 303.