We are back up and running for 2023. We have started the year off with a few smaller runs but this week saw eight people start in the run along the banks of the Yarra River in Warrandyte. Thanks to Nada for running early and doing the time-keeping duties for this week and to Jacinta for timing the previous two runs while many were away.
This week there was one person completing the 2 km distance: Jacinta. In the longer, handicapped distances it was Harrison who was first over the line, but running too quickly and coming in before the 30 minute mark and therefore breaking this week. That left the win open for a beautifully timed run from Alicia coming in just after 30 minutes. Monica took out second place with Paul in third. Atsuko managed to come in fourth this week and Nada and Jozica were the last two runners over the line.
There was one personal best time recorded this week: Harrison took one minute and four seconds off his previous PB for the 5 km distance. No-one else was within 15 seconds of their PB.
Next week the run will be on Saturday 28 January at 7:00 am.
New runners and/or walkers are welcome at any stage during the season.
Celebration for 600 runs
We recently ran our 600th run as a group as were hoping to celebrate this achievement. We will be holding a sausage sizzle at the barbecues near our starting line after our run on SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2023. Come along to the gazebo/rotunda at the bottom of Stiggants Reserve to join us. Anyone with a connection to the River Runners (past runners, family, friends, etc) is welcome to join us. The run is scheduled to begin at 7:30 am and finish at 8:00 am so we will be starting the cooking soon after that.
Please let us know by emailing wrrunners@gmail.com if you can come along to help us celebrate. We will provide the sausages (meat and vegan) and fixings. Bring anything else you may wish.
We will also be announcing the winner of last season at this event.
