Run 744

This week saw eight starters in the run along the banks of the Birrarung-Yarra through Warrandyte. Many thanks to Nada for running early and taking on the timekeeping duties once again.

Paul claimed another win this week, adding a helpful boost to his points for the season. Atsuko in second place, Stephen in third and Dave in fourth were all close together, finishing within seven seconds of each other. James followed in fifth, ahead of Sandi in sixth. Nada and Jozica were the final runners over the line.

Stephen completed the 3 km distance for the first time and earned extra points for recording a personal best. Paul and James both finished within 15 seconds of their PBs and received bonus points for that.

The next run will be on Saturday 29 November with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

Our end of year function will be held at Warren Glen Cafe after the run on Sunday 7 December, and the run that week will begin at 8:00 am.

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

This week saw four people starting in the run along the banks of the Birrarung-Yarra through Warrandyte. Many thanks to Nada for running early and doing the timekeeping duties. We also welcomed a new walker to the group. A warm welcome to Stephen for officially joining us and being timed on your walk.

Each participant completed a different distance this week, so the handicapping system was put to the test. Stephen was the only person to take on the 2 km non-handicapped distance. Paul finished first overall after completing the 4 km course, with Atsuko close behind in second place, only 18 seconds back after running 6 km. Nada was the final runner over the line after completing 5 km.

Nobody managed a personal best time this week, and no one was within 15 seconds of their PB, so no extra points were awarded.

The next run will be on Saturday 22 November with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

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

A reminder that we are hoping to hold our end-of-year celebration at breakfast after the run on the first Sunday in December.

Run 742

This week brought wet and drizzly weather, but the group still turned out for the weekly run along the banks of the Birrarung-Yarra. Thank you to Nada, who ran early and then took on the timekeeping duties.

There were six starters. Atsuko was the first runner over the line. Sandi followed, finishing not far behind. Paul came in shortly after, with Jon only a second behind him. Nada finished next, a little further back, and James was the final runner over the line.

No personal best times were recorded this week, and nobody finished within 15 seconds of their PB, so no extra points were awarded.

New runners and walkers are welcome to join at any stage during the season. Distances of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 km are available.

Next week the run will be on Saturday 15 November with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

We hope to have an end of year catch up with a coffee after the first Sunday run in December for anyone who might be available. Full details to follow.

Runs 739, 740 and 741

Sorry that I have not managed to post anything for a few weeks. Here are the details from the last three weeks of running.

Run 739

There were five starters in the run this week, with two people taking on a 2 km walk and the rest running 5 km.

Sandi and Paul walked the 2 km distance together and finished only one second apart. In the longer distances, once handicaps were applied, James took out the win. Dave finished in second place and Jon was the final runner over the line.

There were no personal best times, and nobody finished within 15 seconds of their PB, so no extra points were awarded.

Run 740

There were four starters this week, all taking on the longer distances. Thanks to Nada, who returned to handle the timekeeping duties.

Jozica was the first runner across the line but finished under the 30 minute mark, so was classified as a breaker. This left the win open to Sandi, who finished nine seconds ahead of Nada in second place. Jon was the final runner over the line again this week.

There were no personal bests, and nobody was within 15 seconds of their PB, so no extra points were awarded.

Run 741

We had seven starters on Sunday morning, following the market on Saturday. Thank you to Colin for coming down to handle the timekeeping this week.

Paul once again completed the 2 km walk. In the longer distances, Atsuko was the first runner across the finish line, ahead of Jozica in second place. Nada finished in third position, followed by Monica in fourth. James and Dave were the final runners to complete the course.

Atsuko was the only person to finish within 15 seconds of their PB. Nobody recorded a personal best time this week.