Runs 700 and 701

Run 700

We made it to 700 runs for the group! This is the 46th season (a season is 4 months long for us), and we begin our 16th year of running along the banks of the Birrarung-Yarra having started in January 2010. Congratulations to all 226 runners who have been a part of this group over that time. There were four runners who took part in the run this week.

The win this week was taken out by Nada. Dave came in second place just seconds ahead of Atsuko, and James was the final runner over the line.

Run 701

It was a beautiful morning for the run or walk along the river this week. Thanks to Jozica and Colin for coming along to do the time-keeping duties this week.

Two walkers took on the unhandicapped 2 km distance and walked together, well done to Sandi and Margaret. In the longer distances, Jon was the first runner to cross the finish line, but he came in under the 30 minute mark and has been deemed to break this week. That left the win open for Atsuko who crossed the line ahead of James. Paul took out third place with Nada in fourth. Monica was the last runner to finish.

There was one personal best time recorded this week with Jon taking 2 minutes and 42 seconds off his previous 5 km PB. No one else was within 15 seconds of their PB.

Next week the run will be on Saturday 25 January with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

We are aiming to have our presentations for Season 45 after the run the following week on Sunday 2 February, followed by a breakfast at a local cafe (details to follow).