Run 403

There were 15 starters for the run this morning and we welcomed a new runner, Mark S, to the group. Thanks to Jacinta for running early and being time-keeper for us this morning.

It was as very fast pace out the front of the field today and there were three breakers (coming in before the 30 minute mark. Monica was first over the line, followed closely by Randall and Nada. The first person over the line after 30 minutes today was Atsuko, meaning that she has taken out the maximum points for her run today. In a fairly close finish for the front of the pack, Peter managed second place, with Louanna, Paul and Mark (after his handicap was added) just behind. Tessa held on to finish ahead of Dennis And Jozica, Jacinta and Amelia rounded out the field in the longer distances. In the non-handicapped 2 km course, Margaret was the first person home and Jon walked the distance this morning.

There were 3 Personal Best times recorded today:
Monica beat her previous 5 km best by 18 seconds,
Randall beat his previous PB by 1 minute and 22 seconds, and
Atsuko beat her previous best time by 3 seconds.
Great running to all of you!

One other person was within 15 seconds of their PB:
Well run Nada.

After the run, we organised a barbecue for the presentation of the awards from last season. The winners were:

Kids:
Winner: Will with 32 points from 3 runs
Runner Up: Tessa with 18 points from 11 runs

Overall:
Winner: Atsuko with 105 points from 12 runs
Runner Up: James with 69 points from 9 runs.

Next week the run will be on Saturday 10 February at 7:00 am.

Advance notice that the first run for March will be in the evening on Thursday 1 March (not Sunday 4 March as that is  the Run Warrandyte Fun Run Day)

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