Runs 766 and 767

Run 766

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

Two walkers completed the 2 km distance this week. It was great to see Tony back with us, while Paul continued his recovery from injury. In the longer handicapped distances, James was first over the line with an excellently timed run to take out the win. Atsuko followed only 20 seconds behind in second place, while Stephen continued his strong form in the 3 km walk to finish third. Dave came in fourth ahead of Nada in fifth, with Sandi the final runner over the line.

The random sock draw for weeks with eight or more starters produced lucky number 5, meaning Sandi takes home the socks this week.

One personal best time was recorded this week. Congratulations to Atsuko for beating her previous PB by one second. Two other runners finished within 15 seconds of their PBs, with James and Stephen both earning bonus points.

Run 767

It was a lovely morning for the run along the river this week, and many thanks to Dave for taking on the timekeeping duties before completing his own run later.

Tony was the sole walker in the 2 km distance this week. The handicaps in the longer event produced a very exciting finish, with only four seconds separating the first three runners. Nada took out the win, finishing just one second ahead of Atsuko. Both runners overtook Stephen approaching the finish line, with Stephen only two seconds further back in third place. Dave finished in fourth position, while Paul was the final runner over the line.

After the run we celebrated the winner of Season 49. Congratulations to Stephen, who finished the season with 155 points and seven wins. Atsuko finished second with 100 points and three wins. As a reminder, only the best ten runs in a season count towards a runner’s final score. Maximum points are awarded for a win, with bonus points available for finishing within 15 seconds of a personal best and additional points for achieving a new PB.

The next run will be on Saturday 23 May with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

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

Run 765

Last week was the final run of the season, so in keeping with tradition the results will not be published until the overall winner is announced.

Run 765

It was a muggy morning for running, but the group managed to finish before the rain set in for the day. Many thanks to Nada for handling the timekeeping duties.

Stephen was the first person over the line, once again completing the 3 km walk, and finished just ahead of Atsuko and James, who crossed the line only one second apart. Dave and Paul finished in equal fourth place after Paul’s handicap was applied. Sandi came in sixth place, ahead of Jozica in seventh, with Margaret the final runner to finish.

Two personal best times were recorded this week. Congratulations to Atsuko for taking 16 seconds off her previous PB, and to Stephen for improving his best time by 19 seconds.

The next run will be on Saturday 9 May with the timer starting at 7:30 am.

We wish all mothers in our community a happy Mother’s Day and hope you enjoy a wonderful day on Sunday.

We have decided to have our random number sock draw if we have eight or more runners in any week. The random number this week was 5, meaning that Paul wins the socks.

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