Run 512 (Peter Cross Tribute Run) and Suspension of runs due to COVID-19

There were 14 people who came along on Saturday morning and ran together or walked together in groups in memory of Peter Cross. It was, again, great to share stories together and memories of Pete over the last ten years of running with us.

There was only one winner today, Pete, and we therefore clocked his 299th run.

His family will come along one Saturday to mark his 300th run and we all look forward to that.

COVID-19 update

Due to the health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures we have decided to suspend all runs until further notice.

Run 511 and Vale Peter

There were 8 starters for the run/walk along the bans of the Yarra River this morning. Thanks to Jacinta for doing the timekeeping duties again this morning.

Walking the 2 and 3 km distances today were Jacinta and Adrienne. In the longer, handicapped distances Jon was first over the line, but came in before the 30 minute mark and was classed as breaking today. That left the win open for Jozica who was just ahead of Hayden and Atsuko. In fourth place was Nada and Tessa was last over the line today.

There was only one person who managed a personal best time today:
Well run Jon who took 48 seconds off his previous best time for the 6 km distance.

No one else was within 15 seconds of their PB.

Next week the run will be on Saturday 21 March at 7:00 am.

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



We are deeply saddened and devastated to learn of the passing of our dear friend and fellow runner, Peter.

We will all miss him and think of him at every run and every event. He was part of Warrandyte River Runners from the very beginning. He brought to the group incredible positivity, support and inspiration. He motivated us to achieve goals we thought we couldn’t. Our sincerest condolences to Deirdre and family.

Peter ran his first run with us on 5 April 2010, and clocked up 298 runs with the group as one of our most consistent runners over the past 10 years.

Rest In Peace Peter.

Run 510

There were 4 runners or walkers at the event this week. Thanks go once more to Jacinta for coming down to do the time-keeping duties.

Paul and Jacinta both walked the 2 km distance. In the longer distances Jozica was first over the line running her 3 km distance and Jon was second in his 6 km run.

There were no runners with a personal best time this week but Jozica was within 15 seconds of her PB from the last year.

Next week the run will be on Saturday 14 March at 7:00 am.

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

Please be aware of public health issues and COVID-19 when deciding to come along to the run. The Warrandyte Festival has been cancelled next week so we plan to be running on SATURDAY 21 March in the morning rather than our usual Thursday evening run for the Festival weekend.

Run 509

There were only 6 competitors in the run this weekend. Thanks to Jacinta who continues to come along to do the time-keeping duties each week.

Jacinta was the only person to complete the 2 km distance this week. In the longer distances, Sandi was first over the line in a perfectly timed run, earning her maximum points this week. Monica came in second place ahead of Nada. Jon and Alicia were the last two runners to complete the course.

There was one Personal Best time recorded this week:
Well run Sandi in taking another 20 seconds off your previous PB.

One other person was within 15 seconds of their PB:
Congratulations on a good run Monica.

Next week the run will be on Sunday 8 March at 7:30 am.

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